The ARK Project is a Coos Bay School District school-based program that provides basic needs, essential support services, crisis intervention and advocacy. Services include: drop in center, food pantry, children's clothing, school supplies, personal grooming supplies, feminine hygiene supplies, mentoring, information and referrals for other assistance agencies, and assistance in applying for ID forms.

Youth shelter providing temporary emergency shelter for up to 120 days with written parent/guardian consent or 72 hours without written consent. Services for sheltered and unsheltered youth include case management, mentoring, housing search assistance, and counseling services. Bathing facilities, school supplies, laundry facilities, a clothing closet, and personal grooming supplies are also provided.

The Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program, authorized as Title X under the No Child Left Behind Act, ensures that homeless students are provided a free, appropriate public education despite lack of fixed place of residence or a supervising parent or guardian. An advocate is available to access resources and to ensure the student's education is not impacted in a major way.

Assistance for qualifying households may include:
-Assistance with academic fees
-Feasible transportation to school of origin (school attended when student qualified for Title X)
-Free meals at school
-School clothes and supplies
-Referrals to health and dental care
-Referrals to rental and housing assistance