The Hood River Warming Shelter (HRSS) opened Nov. 8 and is helping those experiencing houselessness. HRSS, Mid-Columbia Community Action Counc…
THE DALLES — For the first time in a decade, there is no warming shelter in The Dalles this winter.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) will be moving their shelter site to the Navigation Center on W. Seventh Street, following its c…
A massive bi-state effort is underway to change how agencies work together to address the issue of housing people in need. Beginning this mont…
THE DALLES — Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) began accepting applications for energy and water payment assistance programs on Oct. 17.
With hot temperatures slated this week and into the weekend, it’s a good time to revisit cooling shelter sites co-coordinated by Washington Go…
As high summer temperatures entered the region Monday, July 25, houseless and other vulnerable community members are at extreme risk of heat and sun exposure that threatens their health and well-being. In response, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has partnered with the City of Hood River, St. Vincent DePaul of The Dalles, Hood River Alliance Church, North Central Public Health District, Wasco County, Hood River County Emergency Management, Hood River Public Health, Columbia Area Transit, and LINK Public Transit to offer Cooling Centers options and transportation for community members who are experiencing unsheltered houselessness.
As high summer temperatures enter the region Monday, July 25, houseless and other most vulnerable community members are at extreme risk of heat and sun exposure that threatens their health and well-being. In response, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has partnered with the City of Hood River, St. Vincent DePaul of The Dalles, Hood River Alliance Church, North Central Public Health District, Wasco County, Hood River County Emergency Management, Hood River Public Health, Columbia Area Transit, and LINK Public Transit to offer Cooling Centers options and transportation for community members who are experiencing unsheltered houselessness.
Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is partnering with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and other agencies and nonprofits to provide Emergency Cooling Shelters and relief from unhealthy air quality events for vulnerable populations during this summer’s expected extreme conditions.
THE DALLES — Community members expressed both support and opposition — and asked a lot of questions — regarding construction and siting of a p…
