Community Action Council Of Lewis Mason And Thurston Counties

Housing- housing focuses on meeting the housing needs of low-income households to keep people safe and housed; providing assistance via foundational community supports (fcs), housing and essential needs (hen), and affordable housing units. This past year the housing program provided care to 1,015 community members. In order to improve the quality of life in our community, we continue to play a key role as a provider of affordable housing in our service area. Working with multiple jurisdictions, we strive to increase the number of affordable housing opportunities in our community. In lewis, mason, thurston and grays harbor counties we support 12 properties with a total of 376 units of affordable housing which house over 600 community members.

Energy- energy services strive to lessen the financial impact of colder months, using energy assistance to help everyone have a warmer, more comfortable home and address the heat of the warmer providing access to cooling services. We distributed $5,772,566 to help residents cover their gas, electricity, oil, wood or propane bills, and supported the distribution of 120 ac units to low-income community members.

Weatherization weatherization focuses on making homes more energy efficient, comfortable, and safe by installing insulation and air sealing measures. Reducing clients' energy and budget burdens, allowing them to become more self-sufficient. This program also addresses health and safety concerns like indoor air quality and fire hazards and helps retain affordable housing stock in the community. This past year we improved the health and safety of 97 homes. Funding for this program comes from federal, state, and private partnerships.

Information & referrals- our core programshealth, housing, energy, and weatherizationare supported by our information & referral (i&r) program, which plays a vital role in ensuring individuals can access the services they need. I&r fosters collaboration both within our organization and with community partners, creating a network of support. This past year i&r supported 30,000 members to connect with services to support their needs.