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Beach Grass Roots

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A monthly program highlighting local nonprofits in the lower Columbia Pacific region, in collaboration with the Astoria Co-op's Change for Community program. Find out more about Change for Community at astoria.coop

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August 13 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – August 12, 2026
In this episode of KMUN’s Beach Grass Roots, we talk with North Coast Food Web, which works to cultivate a resilient and equitable food system by supporting producers and improving access to local food. The North Coast Food Web is the August recipient of
July 9 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – July 9, 2026
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with LiFEBoat Services. This local nonprofit’s mission is to support its key projects: Filling Empty Bellies’ Housing Navigation Services, Filling Empty Bellies’ Low-Barrier Year-Round Overnight Shelter, and
June 11 · 28 min
Beach Grass Roots – June 11, 2026
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the Lower Columbia Q Center, a nonprofit resource center providing outreach, education and charity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies of the Lower Columbia Region of Oregon and Washington. The LCQC
May 14 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – May 14, 2026
In this episode, we talk with South Pacific County Humane Society, which provides a no-kill shelter for animals and pays for medical supplies and costs. This organization is the beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks
April 9 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – April 9th, 2026
In this episode, we talk with Columbia Land Trust, with the mission to conserve and care for the vital lands, waters and wildlife of the Columbia River region through sound science and strong relationships. Columbia Land Trust is the April 2026 beneficia
March 12 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – March 12th, 2026
In this episode, we talk with Consejo Hispano, a local nonprofit that provides a wide range of culturally specific services that strengthen Latinx individuals and families in our region. Its programs include financial education, scholarships, women’s emp
February 12 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – February 12th, 2026
In this episode, we talk with AWE Astoria, a nonprofit that connects children and young adults with creative changemakers while supporting art, wellness and ecology experts in the community. AWE Astoria is the February 2026 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-
January 8 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – January 8th, 2026
In this episode, we talk with Peninsula Poverty Response, a local nonprofit with the mission to reduce the impacts of poverty on the Long Beach Peninsula. They provide necessities for people who are low income or unsheltered, including gas, laundry, prop
Dec 11, 2025 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – December 11th, 2025
In this episode, we talk with KMUN, this local nonprofit radio station. It serves everyone in the region with commercial-free community radio programs and services that enrich life by illuminating the role of arts, promoting cultural and educational grow
Oct 9, 2025 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – October 9th, 2025
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with Clatsop Community Action, a local nonprofit agency specializing in food, housing, energy assistance and veterans services. The CCA Regional Food Bank seeks to eliminate hunger in Clatsop County by provid
Sep 11, 2025 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – September 11th, 2025
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with Astoria International Film Festival. Through the local nonprofit World Arts Foundation, this film festival is celebrating its 18th year of showing independent films from the northwest and around the worl
Aug 14, 2025 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots August 14, 2025
“In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with Astoria Visual Arts, a nonprofit with the mission to create opportunities for all ages and walks of life to engage with the arts. Astoria Visual Arts is the August 2025 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’
Jul 10, 2025 · 29 min
Beach Grass Roots – July 10th, 2025
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with Sea Turtles Forever, a nonprofit with the mission to protect and restore healthy environments. Their Blue Wave Project uses filtration screens to remove Microplastic Debris from Oregon Coast beaches. Sea
Jun 12, 2025 · 28 min
Beach Grass Roots – June 12th, 2025
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the Lower Columbia Q Center, a nonprofit resource center providing outreach, education and charity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies of the Lower Columbia Region of Oregon and Washington. The LCQC
May 8, 2025 · 29 min
Episode 11: Astoria Sunday Market Kids Club
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the Astoria Sunday Market Kids Club, an organization that provides activities to educate and encourage children to take part in the local food system and understand the benefits of eating nutritious food
Apr 10, 2025 · 29 min
Episode 10: Astoria Community Foundation
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the Astoria Community Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships and other support for youth sports and swimming lessons in the Astoria area. The Harbor is the March 2025 beneficiary of the A
Apr 7, 2025 · 26 min
Bonus Episode: Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific
In this bonus episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with members of the Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific, an organization that works to support youth throughout Clatsop County and the surrounding communities. This episode was produced outside of
Mar 12, 2025 · 29 min
Episode 9: The Harbor
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with staff from The Harbor, an organization providing support to survivors of domestic violence in and around the Clatsop County area. The Harbor is the March 2025 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change fo
Feb 13, 2025 · 25 min
Episode 8: The Writers Guild
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with members of the Writers Guild. Voices in this program: Marianne Monson Asher Finch Deb Vanasse Elisa Carlsen The Writers Guild is the February 2025 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community
Jan 9, 2025 · 28 min
Episode 7: North Coast Paddling Club
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with members of the North Coast Paddling Club, a nonprofit dragon boat team founded in Astoria in 2024. Voices in this program: Co-founder Sheila Roley Paddler Carolyn Wells Co-founder Sande Brown The North C

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