KOOTASCA Community Action helps individuals, families, and communities fight the multiple causes and challenges of poverty.

KOOTASCA Community Action is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Itasca and Koochiching Counties in Northern Minnesota.

Founded by local citizens in 1965 to address the root causes and conditions of poverty in our community, KOOTASCA is led by the community it serves and empowers the poor to determine the needs and solutions for our communities.

Through comprehensive crisis support, anti-poverty services, and partner referral we help people to help themselves make meaningful change in their lives and journey out of poverty. Knowing that effective advocacy and change are developed within the community our mission, “Building Community to End Poverty,” is a collaborative effort with our community to change attitudes and mindsets about poverty, to change the systems that affect people in poverty, and to engage all community members in creating a community that provides opportunities for everyone.

Your Voice Matters!!!

At KOOTASCA, we believe that the people most affected by poverty have the knowledge and insight to shape real change.  This is a space for you to share your experiences, thoughts, feelings and stories.  What you share helps us better understand the challenges in our community and build solutions that reflect real needs.