Cultivating the Power of Partnerships in the Illinois Valley
The Illinois Valley Community Development Organization, or as we like to call it, IVCanDO, has been in step with the Illinois Valley in Southern Oregon since 1995. The work we do is guided by the needs of our community – our neighbors, friends, and families.
WHO WE ARE
We build community… together.
IVCanDO is a big-picture, backbone organization for the people and places of our community. We leverage individuals, businesses, governments, and organizations to connect the dots – joining the right folks with the right resources.
Whether it be increasing accessibility of our treasured outdoor recreation spaces or providing financial support for local children’s programs, we strategically meet the needs of our unique rural community. We value where we live and who we live here with and are committed to seeing our community prosper and thrive.

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The work we do relies on input, support, and donations from our community. Whether you would like to make a monetary donation, volunteer with us, or stay updated about our programs, there’s an opportunity for you to join us!
IVCanDO NEWS & UPDATES
What’s new with IVCanDO?
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Take our survey – win a gift card! Help IVCanDO plan future IV Energy programs!
Read more: Take our survey – win a gift card! Help IVCanDO plan future IV Energy programs!🔌💡⚡️ IVCanDO is planning our future energy program priorities – help us bring resources, funding, and innovation to the Illinois Valley by sharing your thoughts with us! Responses to this survey will be used to inform our organizational Energy Strategic Plan to learn about our community’s energy priorities and how we can better serve IV…
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IVCanDO Awarded $1.2 Million to Support Jackson County Businesses Impacted by 2020 Labor Day Fires
Read more: IVCanDO Awarded $1.2 Million to Support Jackson County Businesses Impacted by 2020 Labor Day FiresJACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Illinois Valley Community Development Organization (IVCanDO) has been awarded $1.2 million to provide grants and loans for Jackson County small businesses affected by the 2020 Labor Day fires. The funding is part of the ReOregon effort to help regions recover from natural disasters and is provided through the Planning, Infrastructure…

We are proud of our accomplishments.
$171,000+
captured for youth programs in the Illinois Valley through our Cans for Kids program.
Over 200
local small businesses leveraged through our Revolving Loan Fund.
8
distinct program areas that are tailored to our unique and beautiful community… to make the biggest impact.