MCCAC Volunteer and Contractor Appreciation Lunch
On July 21, MCCAC held a Contractor and Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at The Annex in The Dalles to thank all those that have done work on The Annex over the last six months, including over 70 community volunteers and 21 local contractors.
MCCAC to Offer Cooling Kits During Extreme Temperatures
Cooling Kits to be offered during extreme temps, read more here.
$1.6M Renovations to The Annex Near Completion
MCCAC is making significant progress on $1.6 million in grant and weatherization funded renovations to The Oregon Motor Motel thanks to the hard work of staff, volunteers, and local contractors.
MCCAC breaks ground on ‘The Gloria Center’
In a ceremony on Friday, March 24, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council broke ground on the Navigation Center and announced its official name: The Gloria Center.
The Gloria Center will serve as a one-stop service center for those experiencing houselessness, housing instability or poverty, containing both an emergency shelter and a host of “wrap around” services and resources. Currently, it is expected to be completed and open to the public by early 2024.
Houseless Collaborative partners awarded nearly $2M
Two members of the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) have been awarded nearly $2 million in federal grants by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Mid-Columbia Community Action Council will receive the Oregon component of the grant and will focus on operational support of “The Annex,” a newly acquired transitional housing/shelter complex that is being developed through the conversion of the Oregon Motor Motel in The Dalles.
MCCAC Plans for "The Annex” to Offer Needed Transitional Housing & Shelter
MCCAC recently acquired the former Oregon Motor Motel located on the edge of downtown The Dalles and is beginning renovations to convert the property into transitional housing and shelter.
MCHC 2022 Report Details Four Portraits of Houselessness
Originally published on Feb. 13, 2023
MCHC has released their 2022 report which offers a snapshot of the affordable housing and houselessness crisis and evidence-based solutions in action in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Skamania, and Klickitat Counties.
MCCAC activates warming center ahead of life-threatening winter weather
The Dalles, Oregon – With freezing rain, snow, and wind chill temperatures projected to be as low as -15 to -25 degrees in the coming days, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is opening a temporary warming center using St. Vincent de Paul’s building at 315 W. 3rd St. in The Dalles beginning 7pm Wednesday, December 21st, 2022.
MCCAC and WAGAP announce 22-23 winter shelters and outreach resources
Shelter information for 2022-2023
Hood River | Wasco | Sherman Counties
Learn more about warming shelter openings times and locations.
Houseless Collaborative goes on a roadshow
A massive bi-state effort is underway to change how agencies work together to address the issue of housing people in need. Beginning in November, the new Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) will present to city councils and county commissions as it shares its vision.
Wasco, Hood River, Sherman Counties See 50% Increase In People Experiencing Houselessness
While the numbers have not yet been confirmed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), preliminary data shows an overall 50% increase in people experiencing houselessness throughout Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties as compared to data collected in 2020. Read the full story by Columbia Community Connection News at CCC News.com.
From $50k a Year to Houseless in Hood River
“I went from making fifty grand plus a year and taking care of my kids just fine, to having nothing,” said Jaime Gehrig, a guest at Mid-Columbia Community Action Council shelter in The Dalles. In 2018 Jaime got sick, lost her leg and her ability to work. Then, last October, doctors told Jaime she had one year to live. But she’s still kicking. And thanks to MCCAC she’s getting connected to the services she needs to move forward.
Off the Street and Back on My Feet, MCCAC Shelter Guest Speaks Out
“This place gave me my hope back.” - Janice Coder
Janice Coder, army veteran and sexual assault survivor from Goldendale shares her story of losing hope while living on the street and how Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is helping her get her hope and her life back.
MCCAC Throws $4 million Life-preserver to Community During Pandemic
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council presented their 2021 annual report to The Dalles City Council Monday, February 14th. The report revealed that Mid-Columbia had provided over $4 million in services, housing, rent, utility, and bill pay assistance to community members in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River Counties.
Surprising Those Experiencing Houselessness with Some Christmas Spirit
The holidays can be challenging for those experiencing homelessness in The Dalles. But this year, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, The Dalles Aging and People with Disabilities Office, and Lilo’s BBQ went the extra mile to bring some Christmas cheer to those experiencing housing instability in The Dalles.
Extreme Cold Prompts Emergency Transit and Shelter Options for Houseless Individuals
The new restroom and shower trailer provides functionality, durability, comfort to guests of the shelter, while also improving shelter guests health, self-esteem, confidence and overall wellness.
New Shower Trailer for the Houseless Brings Better Sanitation, Self Esteem and Success to TD Shelter Guests
The new restroom and shower trailer provides functionality, durability, comfort to guests of the shelter, while also improving shelter guests health, self-esteem, confidence and overall wellness.
A New Era for Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, housing, shelter, utility and weatherization assistance services provider and regional coordinator of the homeless service system, is ushering in a new era with a new logo, new website, new leadership and a new 4-year strategic plan.
MCCAC Receives $1.5 Million to Develop Navigation Center in The Dalles
The Navigation Center will serve as a comprehensive resource center for low-income community members and those experiencing houselessness in the Mid-Columbia region and become the new permanent location of The Dalles tiny home shelters. Oregon State Representative Daniel Bonham provided critical support for the project.
MCCAC Awarded Nearly $550,000 in Utility Bill Payment Assistance
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is pleased to announce that they have been awarded nearly $550,000 to assist Hood River, Wasco and, Sherman County residents in keeping current on their household utilities.