Community Action Council of Lewis Mason and Thurston Counties

Emergency service programs - these programs include federally and privately funded energy assistance, emergency food assistance, and temporary food assistance. Through the federally funded liheap program we provided energy assistance to 16,774 individuals in 7,139 households. We distributed $3,378,924 to help residents cover their gas, electricity, oil, wood or propane bills.our energy assistance program believes in providing equitable, confidential and reliable energy assistance services to low income families and individuals.puget sound energy help provides assistance with the cost of natural gas and electricity consumption to qualified pse customers with an account in their name or in the name of a member of their household. In addition to pse, we partnered up with county pud's and cascade natural gas to distribute $1,907,154 in private fuel funds to 7,160 individuals in 2,989 households, ensuring warmth and light during the winter months.the need for food assistance is steadily increasing. We served over 266,235 individuals in Lewis, Mason, Thurston and kitsap Counties at tefap food banks distributing 2,557,299 pounds of food. More and more people are seeking food banks and other resources in order to survive, and Community Action Council is here to help. Tefap feeding sites served approximately 244,201 meals to hungry individuals and families.

Housing services - these programs include weatherization and minor home repair, utility assistance, our weatherization training center, and Community resource and referral activities. The goal of our weatherization program is to improve the quality of life of our clients by reducing their energy and budget burdens, allowing them to become more self-sufficient. Past year we improved the health and safety of 18 homes and provided basic services to an additional 5 homes. Utility assistance funds are donated to the utilities by customers to help people pay their utility bill and avoid disconnection. Community Action Council distributed $85,925 in funds to help 1,012 individuals and 494 households.the weatherization training center provides training in lead safe practices, osha, thermal imaging and more. The facility allows for video conferencing, making it truly multifunction to the agency and and Thurston Counties 91-0818368 Community Action Council of Lewis, masoncommunity as a whole.during covid19 when Community members faced not only a global pandemic but significant financial strain, the Community Action Council provided emergency rental payments to support Community members in their ability to stay housed. The Council distributed $8,661,908 in emergency rental assistance program funds to 3,140 individuals and 1,237 households.

Family services programs - these programs include the monarch children's justice and advocacy center and crime victims center and essential needs. Funding for these programs comes for various sources including state and local sources such as Community development block grant (cdvg), the Community services block grant (csbg), the us department of justice office of crime victim assistance (ocva), and regional and local foundations.in conjunction with our partner agencies, monarch provided a wide range and Thurston Counties 91-0818368 Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason of services at no cost to 982 child victims, non-offending family members and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We work toreduce the incidence and impact of child abuse and support families throughout the investigation, prosecution and treatment of abused and neglected children. This response includes prevention, case tracking/coordination, care coordination, mental health, advocacy, forensic interviews, and medical services and includes Community partners who are experts in those areas. The data reveals that 901 of the victims served were children.

Affordable housing & other services- these programs provided 88 units of affordable housing (low-income) family housing, 14 units of senior unassisted housing, and 2 single family affordable homes. In order to improve the quality of life in our Community, we will 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.we actively partner with 70 public and private organizations to expand resources and opportunities in order to achieve positive family and Community outcomes. Partnerships include nonprofits, faith-based organizations, local governments, and private organizations. 33,383 people received appropriate resource referral to Community Action Council services as well as other service providers in the Community.