The MCCAC Gloria Center Annex
Transitional Housing and Shelter
Addressing the transitional housing, shelter, and service needs of our most underserved community members, together.
MCCAC’s The Annex | Fact Sheet
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The Annex now proudly provides over 50 transitional housing and shelter units with coordinated supportive services integrated on-site in collaboration with our community partners.
Following the successful conversion of a former motel, The Annex of MCCAC’s Gloria Center is now operational, offering safe, accessible housing for houseless clients from Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties.
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Location:
200 West 2nd St, The Dalles
Transitional Housing & Shelter
The Annex facility includes over 50 units of transitional housing and shelter. These include units suitable for families, ADA-accessible units, units dedicated to veterans, and units dedicated to clients working with culturally responsive organizations.
Services
Our 24/7 on-site property managers ensure smooth daily operations, and security.
Clients have access to culturally responsive case management, Oregon Health Plan enrollment, food stamps enrollment, healthcare, behavioral healthcare, respite medical care, jail diversion programming, employment resources, and rapid rehousing resources.
Accessing The Annex
To access forms and information on receiving assistance, please visit: https://www.mccac.com/housing
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We are grateful to Oregon Community Foundation and the Oregon State Legislature for providing the funds to purchase and convert the former Oregon Motor Motel into The Annex transitional housing and shelter.
Additional funding partners include Oregon Housing and Community Services, The Roundhouse Foundation, Columbia Gorge Health Council, and Oregon Food Bank.
We welcome inquiries from foundations and individual donors about how to support the project.
MCCAC’s The Annex | Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Annex transitional housing and shelter?
Who is the owner / operator of The Annex?
Who does The Annex’s transitional housing and shelter serve?
What services and resources are provided at The Annex?
What is the staffing structure for The Annex?
How successful has MCCAC been in moving houseless clients from shelter into permanent housing?
What rules must clients follow?
How does MCCAC ensure site security?
Is camping allowed at The Annex?
Is there be a soup kitchen at The Annex?
What is The Annex transitional housing and shelter?
The Gloria Center Annex was made possible through a transformative public/private partnership between Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC), the State of Oregon and Oregon Community Foundation. The Annex, located at the former Oregon Motor Motel site, is now open and serving the community as a program of MCCAC. Providing over 50 transitional housing and shelter units, The Annex integrates supportive services on-site in collaboration with community partners, currently serving houseless individuals and families from Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties.
Who is the owner / operator of The Annex?
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) owns and operates The Annex. MCCAC is a dedicated private 501c3 non-profit organization with over 30 years of service history, aiding low-income community members in Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties.
Who does The Annex’s transitional housing and shelter serve?
The Annex extends its services to community members experiencing houselessness. This includes individuals and couples, families with children, veterans, and persons with disabilities, with a focus on clients of culturally specific and culturally responsive partners.
What services and resources are offered at The Annex?
The Annex offers a range of services in the areas of Housing, Utility Assistance, Health and Wellness, Employment, and more.
Housing and Utility Assistance services include:
Housing case management
Rapid rehousing services
Housing placement services
Native and Tribal member-specific housing services
Housing services for agricultural workers
Veteran housing assistance
Home weatherization
Home utility bill payment assistance
Emergency shelter
Health and Wellness services include:
Medical respite services
Physical health services
Behavioral health services
Healthcare benefits access
Food access
Employment services include:
Resume and job application assistance
Career connections
Employment placement services
Additional services include:
Case management
Latinx specific services (provided through bilingual staff)
Youth and family services
The agencies that serve clients in The Annex include:
What is the staffing structure for The Annex?
The Annex is staffed 24/7 by MCCAC, with a site manager residing on location and serving as on-call staff. Overnight security is ensured through contracted security guards. In partnership with Mid-Columbia Center for Living, on-site behavioral health staff is also provided.
How successful has MCCAC been in moving houseless clients from shelter into permanent housing?
Since 2021, MCCAC has successfully helped more than 200 individuals transition from Shelter into long-term housing. MCCAC case managers play a crucial role in facilitating these transitions, leveraging their expertise and client relationships.
Strong case manager and client relationships increase opportunities for the people we serve. Our case managers are trained in best practices, work hard, and connect with our clients in a timely manner so that clients can have the maximum number of opportunities available to them. The work of our case managers is vital to supporting clients on their path to success.
The Gloria Center Annex, alongside The Gloria Center, plays an important role, enabling this work to take place and for our community to benefit from both shelter and access to supportive service providers. The MCCAC teams and their partners expect more consistent outcomes once there are consistent spaces in which support can be provided.
What rules must clients follow?
MCCAC has clear rules and guidelines for The Annex along with its other programs:
MCCAC’s programs, including at The Annex, do not serve individuals who are under sex offender registration requirements or who have been convicted of arson.
MCCAC does not allow the use of drugs or alcohol at its program locations or offices and strictly prohibits weapons and violence of any kind. In addition, units are inspected regularly to ensure they are kept clean, safe, and healthy.
Clients must be on premises between the hours of 10pm-6:30am. This applies to both emergency and transitional shelter. Exceptions may be granted for curfew hours if shelter guests have received approval from shelter management for employment-based reasons for not being on-site during these hours. Employment-based reasons require a letter from the employer stating the work schedule of the client.
Clients at The Annex will be trespassed from the site for non-compliance with site rules.
How does MCCAC ensure site security?
The Annex staffing practices, layout, and operations are being designed with safety and security at the forefront.
The Annex is staffed 24 hours a day including an on-site manager and contracted security
The MCCAC staff conducts regular unit inspections and inspect areas around its site to ensure the neighborhood is well taken care of
A security guard is on-site during overnight hours
In addition, MCCAC `monitors its site utilizing full-site video surveillance
MCCAC also has a strong working relationship with local law enforcement and behavioral health providers to ensure the safety of clients, the public, and The Annex staff.
It is important to note that MCCAC’s current operations have proven to be effective and successful, having a minimal impact on other public services. This is in part due to the ongoing communication and mutual respect between MCCAC staff, community providers, and clients. As rapport is built and maintained, the mutual respect for the site grows and creates a strong motivation for clients to follow the rules and ensure their own safety.
Is camping allowed at The Annex?
No. The Annex is not a managed campground. RV, vehicle, and/or tent camping is not allowed anywhere on the property. Any and all client and staff parking is included as part of the site design. The only overnight lodging/shelter available at the site are throug the rooms located within the converted motel.
Is there a soup kitchen at The Annex?
While services at The Annex include meals for clients, there is not a soup kitchen that provides food service to the greater community. However, other independent agencies that offer this service such as St. Vincent DePaul continue to serve food at their site through their Bread and Blessings and Community Meals programs. More information on St. Vincent DePaul’s programs and services can be found at www.svdpthedalles.org.
I Hold My Head A Little Higher: A Video from The Annex