Fall 2024 Energy Assistance is nearly booked out.
Thurston Co. is closed, while Lewis and Mason have very limited availability. Thurston will reopen Friday, January 10th, 2025. Anyone without heat, should call our offices at (360) 438-1100.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.
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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.
CACLMT will be closed on 11/11/2024 in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, November12th.
We had a great time celebrating MSC and the impactful work they are doing in South King County. #CommunityAction Multi-Service Center
Thank you North Thurston Public Schools for coming out to learn about ways we can collaborate to support the North Thurston Community ❤️🎉📚
One week left to register for your free tickets to this community education event!
Join the Community Action Council and @thurstonclimateactionteam as we explore the critical intersections between climate change, poverty, and public health, with a focus on the growing impact of Extreme ...Heat Events. Through a community viewing of the powerful documentary Cooked: Survival by Zip Code, we’ll examine how these increasingly frequent periods of dangerously high temperatures disproportionately affect low-income communities, who often lack access to air conditioning, health care, and resilient infrastructure. Extreme heat not only leads to heat-related illnesses but also worsens existing health conditions, placing further strain on already stretched community resources.
Before the screening, we will discuss key systemic factors—such as housing inequality, economic disparities, and racial inequity—that heighten vulnerability to these climate-driven events. After the film, join a thought-provoking panel discussion with experts:
Dr. Gordon Wheat, a retired physician with over 30 years of experience practicing medicine in Olympia, chairs the Olympia Physicians for Social Responsibility Climate Task Force. He serves on the One Health Committee for the Washington State Department of Public Health, addressing public health issues like antibiotic resistance, and is passionate about the health impacts of climate change.
Stephenie Arnold, Energy Program Manager at the Community Action Council, has worked extensively to ensure energy services are accessible to vulnerable communities. She led efforts to provide air conditioning units to homes in need, safeguarding residents from the harmful effects of extreme heat.
Together, they will explore the challenges and innovative solutions for building more resilient, equitable communities in the face of climate change.
This is a free community event, however space is limited, to register for your free ticket here: caclmt.org/event/cooked-survival-by-zip-code/
CACLMT offices will be closed beginning at 9:00am for All Staff training and Monday, October 14th for Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 15th.
TOGETHER! has been serving children and families in our community for 35 years! It was an honor to celebrate their incredible work and impact today 🎉☕️🍳🤗
Join the Community Action Council and @thurstonclimateactionteam as we explore the critical intersections between climate change, poverty, and public health, with a focus on the growing impact of Extreme Heat Events. Through a community viewing of the powerful documentary Cooked: Survival by Zip ...Code, we’ll examine how these increasingly frequent periods of dangerously high temperatures disproportionately affect low-income communities, who often lack access to air conditioning, health care, and resilient infrastructure. Extreme heat not only leads to heat-related illnesses but also worsens existing health conditions, placing further strain on already stretched community resources.
Before the screening, we will discuss key systemic factors—such as housing inequality, economic disparities, and racial inequity—that heighten vulnerability to these climate-driven events. After the film, join a thought-provoking panel discussion with experts:
Dr. Gordon Wheat, a retired physician with over 30 years of experience practicing medicine in Olympia, chairs the Olympia Physicians for Social Responsibility Climate Task Force. He serves on the One Health Committee for the Washington State Department of Public Health, addressing public health issues like antibiotic resistance, and is passionate about the health impacts of climate change.
Stephenie Arnold, Energy Program Manager at the Community Action Council, has worked extensively to ensure energy services are accessible to vulnerable communities. She led efforts to provide air conditioning units to homes in need, safeguarding residents from the harmful effects of extreme heat.
Together, they will explore the challenges and innovative solutions for building more resilient, equitable communities in the face of climate change.
This is a free community event, however space is limited, to register for your free ticket here: caclmt.org/event/cooked-survival-by-zip-code/
Please be aware that the Energy Assistance Program will not be in the office during the following times as we prepare for the upcoming energy season:
Friday, September 26, 2024 - 9:00 am-02:00pm: Lewis, Mason and Thurston
Monday, September 30, 2024 - All day: Thurston County
...Monday, October 7, 2024 - All day: Lewis, Mason and Thurston
Announcements
Contact Us
Multiple Locations are Available
Voice: (360) 438-1100
Fax: (360) 491-7729
Toll Free: (800) 878-5235