Episodes

  • Episode 10: Astoria Community Foundation

    Episode 10: Astoria Community Foundation
    Apr 10 2025
    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 Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. Find out more about Change for Community here.
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    29 mins
  • Beach Grass Roots - April 7th, 2025

    Beach Grass Roots - April 7th, 2025
    Apr 7 2025
    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 our regular collaboration with the Astoria Co+op’s Change for Community program. We will return to our regular schedule and lineup in the next episode, Thursday April 10th.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 9: The Harbor

    Episode 9: The Harbor
    Mar 12 2025
    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 for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. Find out more about Change for Community here.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 8: The Writers Guild

    Episode 8: The Writers Guild
    Feb 13 2025
    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 program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. Find out more about Change for Community here.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 7: North Coast Paddling Club

    Episode 7: North Coast Paddling Club
    Jan 9 2025
    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 Coast Paddling Club is the January 2025 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. Find out more about Change for Community here.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 6: Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center

    Episode 6: Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center
    Dec 12 2024
    In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the staff and board of the Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center, an organization providing childcare, afterschool programs, youth sports, and more to families on the south Washington coast. Voices in this episode: Co-founder & Board President Casey Wood Harrell Executive Director Claire Bruncke Director of Youth Programs Kylie Cunningham Family Support Specialist Gwen Sansone The community center is the December 2024 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. Find out more...
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    29 mins
  • Episode 5: Necanicum Watershed Council

    Episode 5: Necanicum Watershed Council
    Nov 9 2024
    In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the staff and board of the Necanicum Watershed Council, an organization the protects and restores their watershed through restoration projects, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships. Voices in this program: Executive Director (emeritus) Noah Dolinajec Board Chair Rachel Cushman Tribal Lands & Waters Steward Hugh Ahnatook Board Member Jenny Pool Radway Stewardship & Restoration Director Djennyfer de Melo Ferreira The Necanicum Watershed Council is the November 2024 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit...
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    29 mins
  • Episode 4: Oregon Agricultural Trust

    Episode 4: Oregon Agricultural Trust
    Oct 9 2024
    In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the staff and board of Oregon Agricultural Trust, an organization working to protect agricultural lands throughout the state by working with farmers and ranchers to establish succession plans and manage land use rights. Voices in this program: Executive Director Nellie McAdams Dir. of Ag. Business Support Andrea Krahmer Land Program Associate Tara Olson Farmer & Board Member Teresa Retzlaff Oregon Agricultural Trust is the October 2024 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit...
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    29 mins
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