Rise and Shine
Monarch's 2024 Rise and Shine!

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Join us for Monarch's Rise and Shine Breakfast fundraiser on Wednesday, April 17, 2024! Register soon! Details below!

Energy Assistance
Energy Assistance

Energy Assistance.

Phone lines are very busy. Most appointments have been booked, but check below for April opening dates. If you are without heat, please call to inquire about emergency appointments.

Board Letter
letter from Interim CEO

A letter from our board chair dr.sarahlloyd on the recent leadership transitions.

It is with great excitement that we share a letter from our CFO and interim CEO, Sarah Miranda. Let's make 2024 incredible!

Monarch Expansion
Ground-breaking

Everything about the Monarch Expansion Project.

We're proud to have broken-ground on July 20th for the expanding our Monarch Children's Justice & Advocacy Center facilities! Follow this space for updates!

Woman and Child
HEALTH

Learn how Monarch works to reduce the incidence and impact of child abuse.

We work to reduce the incidence and impact of child abuse by providing a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to victims of child abuse and their families. This response includes prevention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment. This includes community partners who are experts in those areas. In conjunction with our partner agencies, Monarch provided a wide range of services at no cost to 839 child victims and their families last year.

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What We Do

At the Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties, we are dedicated to addressing the systemic issues of poverty and promoting health and well-being. Since 1966, we have been focused on empowering individuals and families, and our mission remains to find innovative, community-based solutions that strengthen our communities and lessen the impacts of poverty.

Our Programs

Health

 

We work to reduce the incidence and impact of child abuse by providing a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to victims of child abuse and their families; supporting the work of child advocacy centers in Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties.

Housing

 

We focus on meeting the housing needs of low-income households to keep people safe and housed; providing assistance via Foundational Community Supports, Housing and Essential Needs, and Affordable Housing.

Energy Assistance

 

We strive to lessen the financial impact of colder months, using Energy Assistance to help everyone have a warmer, more comfortable home.

Click HERE to book your appointment.

Weatherization

We make homes more energy efficient, comfortable, and safe by installing insulation and air sealing measures. We also address health and safety concerns like indoor air quality and fire hazards.

📢 Thurston County residents! 🏡💡 The Energy Assistance Program is opening on Friday, April 5th to schedule appointments for the next quarter. 🗓️ Starting at 7am, you can call 360-438-1100 ext. 5 or visit caclmt.org to schedule your appointment. Remember, if you've received ...assistance since Oct. 1, 2023, please note that you won't be eligible again until Oct. 2024. #EnergyAssistance #ThurstonCounty

📣 We value your feedback, especially if you've received services from us since 10/01/2023. However, even if it's been a while, we'd still love to hear from you! 🗣️ Share your thoughts by completing our online survey at caclmt.org/cns/. Your input is essential in helping us ...improve our services and better meet the needs of our community. Thank you for your participation! 🙌🌟 #CommunityFeedback #ShareYourThoughts #OnlineSurvey

🎉🌟 Why Wednesday: Community Action! 🌟🎉

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Community Action making a difference nationwide! Locally, here in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties, The Community Action Council has been at the heart of positive change for 58 incredible years. ...🌳❤️

As we celebrate this major milestone in community action, both nationally and locally, we're thrilled to kick off our Wednesday series sharing why Community Action is so essential to our communities. 🗓️ Join us as we reflect on our 58 years of service and our commitment to continued growth and evolution, always striving to meet the evolving needs of our communities. 💪 Let's work together to foster community-rooted solutions and tackle the challenges of poverty and violence on both personal and systemic levels. 🤝 #CommunityAction #60YearsStrong

During Women's History Month, we not only celebrate the accomplishments of women athletes but also recognize their significant involvement in social justice initiatives. Throughout history, women have consistently taken a leading role in athlete activism, and the current generation is ...passionately advocating and using their platforms to drive social change. To delve deeper into the powerful impact of women athlete activism, you can read this article: globalsportmatters.com/research/2022/10/24/disruptive-power-women-athlete-activism/

📣Client Service Specialist – Energy Program 💡

The Community Action Council (CAC) is looking to fill a Client Service Specialist position to serve limited income households through our Lacey office. The Client Service Specialist provides energy assistance and home heating services ...to clients with a variety of program resources. To learn visit caclmt.org/employment/

🎉🌟 Why Wednesday: Community Action! 🌟🎉

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Community Action making a difference nationwide! Locally, here in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties, The Community Action Council has been at the heart of positive change for 58 incredible years. ...🌳❤️

As we celebrate this major milestone in community action, both nationally and locally, we're thrilled to kick off our Wednesday series sharing why Community Action is so essential to our communities. 🗓️ Join us as we reflect on our 58 years of service and our commitment to continued growth and evolution, always striving to meet the evolving needs of our communities. 💪 Let's work together to foster community-rooted solutions and tackle the challenges of poverty and violence on both personal and systemic levels. 🤝 #CommunityAction #60YearsStron

March is Women's History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the significant contributions women have made to society at large. It is also a time to get real and talk about the intersectionality of womanhood. There is no one monolithic experience of womanhood, and often women ...who are not straight, cisgender, and white are not well represented in these conversations. So, during this month of celebration, as we honor the remarkable and awe-inspiring contributions of women, we would like to offer valuable resources that foster celebration and learning from an intersectional perspective.

1. "5 Things to Know to Make Your Feminism Trans-Inclusive" by Human Rights Campaign: This resource offers insights into fostering trans-inclusivity within feminism. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing trans women as women and combating transphobia. The article also highlights the significance of intersectionality in feminism.
www.hrc.org/resources/5-things-to-know-to-make-your-feminism-trans-inclusive

2. "Kimberlé Crenshaw: The Urgency of Intersectionality" - TED Talk: In this powerful TED Talk, Kimberlé Crenshaw, a renowned civil rights advocate, discusses the concept of intersectionality. She explores how race and gender bias intersect, contributing to increased harm and discrimination. Crenshaw urges us to bear witness to this reality and advocate for victims of prejudice.
www.ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersectionality?hasSummary=true

Celebrating Women's History Month!

On Mother's Day, May 12, 1968, Coretta Scott King led thousands of women who became the first wave of demonstrators. The next day, Resurrection City, a temporary settlement consisting of tents and shacks, was constructed on the Mall in ...Washington, D.C. Despite facing rain, mud, and intense summer heat, the protesters persevered for over a month.

During this Women's History Month, let's remember that the struggle for women's rights intersects with the fight against poverty. To learn more about the facts surrounding women in poverty, visit: www.americanprogress.org/article/basic-facts-women-poverty/

#WomensHistoryMonth #Resilience #Equality

Announcements

What People Say
Morgan Mortensen
We thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to have our home made healthy and efficient. This program is excellent and I hope the funding will continue so it will help other low income families like us.
-Weatherization Family
Housing 210823
Thank you so much for everything. You inspire me and I really hope you are appreciated by others for the good you do, the good I see in you, and the example you set is to be admired. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to work with you. Thank you again.
Housing Family
Housing 210920
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your help and work on this. It means so much for my family, I can't even tell you. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!
Housing Family
Housing 210830
Thank you so much for representing me, for all of your hard work and dedication. I am forever grateful to each and everyone of you for being there for me in my time of need, I will never forget your help and kind gesture of assistance.
Housing Family
Energy 1
Everyone is always super helpful and nice!
Energy Family
Energy 2
Everyone treats me with respect and are patient to help me understand questions. Always courteous people to help me.
Energy Family
Energy 3
I am truly grateful for this program. Without it we would not be able to pay our bill due to my disability and limited income.
Energy Family
Ernst Liza
Thank you all so much! You don’t just help people fix their energy problems you give them hope and renew their faith. God bless you all, and thank you for your hard-work and kindness.
Weatherization Family
Sam Adams
We want to thank all of you who worked so hard in making our home more energy efficient. We can feel the difference in the heating and ventilation. Our house stays more evenly warm and cool now. Thank goodness for people like you who do that for people that can’t afford to do these things for their home. Thank you for all the education on saving energy! God Bless all of you and thank you for the Weatherization Program. Keep up the good work.
-Weatherization Family
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Contact Us

Multiple Locations are Available
Voice: (360) 438-1100
Fax: (360) 491-7729
Toll Free: (800) 878-5235

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