Equity, Compassion, Collaboration, Community, Respect
Our mission is to build a better future for our community through partnership and equity-centered programs that prevent and eliminate poverty and houselessness.
Welcome, neighbor.
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Energy and Utility Assistance
We offer a variety of energy and utility assistance programs designed to assist families who have low or no incomes with utility and or heating options as well as serving houseless populations with propane assistance.
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Rent Assistance and Eviction Prevention
MCCAC’s Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Programs work to help households who are facing an eviction notice and/or who are at risk of losing their housing because they’re behind on rent.
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Houseless Assistance
MCCAC houseless programs include assistance with shelter as well as street outreach services and time-limited financial assistance for eligible individuals and families. Assistance can vary depending on if there is sufficient funding or space available in any of these programs to help address your current houseless situation.
A Little About Us
Mid Columbia Community Action Council offers a variety of services to low income families and individuals in Hood River, Wasco or Sherman Counties. Listed below are a few of the major programs we offer:
Information and Referral
Energy Assistance
Weatherization Services
Energy Education Classes
Shelter and Transitional Housing
Homeless/Housing Assistance to Prevent Eviction
Senior and Low-Income Discount Programs
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
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Our Vision
We envision a bright, equitable and dignified future for our community and our organization where our community thrives, our partnerships expand and deepen our impact and our staff are empowered and supported to do their best work.
Board
Arthur Babitz - Hood River County
Joan Bird - Sherman County
Phil Brady - Wasco County
Marianne Durkan - Hood River County
Scott McKay - Wasco County
Brad Lohrey - Sherman County
Mark Corey - Sherman County
Gladys Rivera - Hood River County
Christian Peralta-Lopez - Wasco County
Annual Report
Recent News
Business Sponsors
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council would like to thank the following business sponsors who are partnering with us as Business Sponsors to build a better future for the community.
Would you like to join us as a MCCAC Business Sponsor and partner with us to build a better future and help us reduce poverty in Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties?
Contact us to learn more. Business Sponsorship can be secured by financial or in-kind contribution, we welcome many forms of support.
Give for the Gorge
Give for the Gorge is a point-of-sale fundraising program that uses collective giving to benefit the communities of the Gorge.
When shopping, dining, or recreating at participating local businesses, customers can “tip the Gorge” and proceeds are divided among non-profit members of Give for the Gorge in the areas of Housing, Food Security, and Conservation.
MCCAC Business Sponsors
MCCAC Community Partners
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council would like to thank the following community partners who support our work in the community. Partnership and equity-centered programming are at the heart of our work.
Would you like to partner with us to build a better future and help us reduce poverty in Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties? Contact us to learn more.
Career & Contract Opportunities with MCCAC
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Housing Service Updates
Contact Us
The Dalles
Serving Wasco & Sherman Counties
Office
The Gloria Center 2505 W 7th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Hours
Monday–Friday
8am-5pm
Phone
Tel: (541) 298-5131
Email
info@mccac.com
Hood River
Serving all of Hood River County including Parkdale, Odell & Cascade Locks
Office
606 State St., Suite 1B • Hood River, OR 97031
Hours
Monday–Friday
8am-12pm - 1pm-5pm
Phone
Tel: (541) 298-5131 Ext. 310
Email
info@mccac.com