MCCAC, partners provide fire recovery support

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THE DALLES — Since June, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has provided essential recovery services to community members affected by the Rowena Fire, with significant progress in securing long-term housing for displaced residents. The fire destroyed at least 58 homes, and many of the displaced community members were over the age of 60 and/or living below the local poverty threshold. Of the 26 Rowena households MCCAC is currently supporting, 23 have transitioned into stable, long-term housing placements.

“The road to recovery will be long, and we are grateful for a compassionate community that continues to show up for our neighbors in need,” said Executive Director Leslie Naramore. “While finding affordable rentals remains extremely challenging in our area, we’re proud that the majority of affected families now have stable housing thanks to collaborative community efforts.”

MCCAC is the Community Action Agency serving Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties. Community Action is a nationwide program, with more than 1,000 agencies working throughout the United States to support people to move from poverty to thriving. MCCAC is part of the Community Action Partnership of Oregon and one of 18 Community Action  Agencies working in the State of Oregon.

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