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 office will be closed Thursday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 8th.
As Pride month ends, let's continue to advocate for LGBTQIA+ individuals facing poverty. LGBTQIA+ people, especially transgender and BIPOC individuals, are more likely to experience homelessness, unemployment, and financial instability due to systemic discrimination and barriers. We must ...spotlight these intersectional challenges and fight for solutions - living wages, affordable housing, LGBTQIA+-affirming services - not just during Pride, but year-round. Let's keep the momentum going beyond this month to build an equitable future for all.
Learn more:
www.law.georgetown.edu/poverty-journal/blog/anti-lgbtq-discrimination-and-barriers-to-accessing-public-benefits/
www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-poverty-in-the-lgbtq-community
This Pride Month let's raise awareness and support for LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Their struggle doesn't end when Pride Month does - LGBTQ+ youth homelessness is an ongoing crisis that requires our attention year-round. Let's come together as a community to ensure LGBTQ+ young people ...have the support and resources they need to thrive.
Support local organizations:
Stonewall Youth-www.stonewallyouth.org/resource
Pizza Klatch-pizzaklatch.org/
YWCA Olympia- www.ywcaofolympia.org/
We're putting the power in the hands of local families!
Our community is coming together to support local families through a gift card drive. Rather than making assumptions about what people need, we're empowering families to define and prioritize the gaps in services that they ...face.
By donating gift cards of any denomination, you can give families the flexibility to purchase the essentials their unique situation requires - whether that's groceries, gas, school supplies, or other important expenses.
Too often, aid programs make assumptions about people's needs. But the reality is, every family's situation is unique. That's why we're hosting a gift card drive - to give households the flexibility to purchase exactly what they require.
To donate online visit, caclmt.org/donations/donate-to-caclmt/
CACLMT offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th to honor Juneteenth.
Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This June, let's come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and honor the fight for equality, inclusion, and justice.
Pride began as a protest against discrimination and oppression, sparked by the Stonewall riots in 1969. Today, it's a time to reflect... on how far we've come, while recommitting ourselves to the ongoing work for LGBTQ+ rights and liberation worldwide.
Last week, our Housing team came together to make over 70 burritos to take to a local community outreach event! 🌯 The team worked hard to prepare the fillings, wrap the burritos, and pack them up for distribution. This was a great opportunity to support our neighbors in need and provide warm ...meals. We're proud of the Housing team's effort and dedication to making a positive impact in our community.
Check out the photos from last week's National Energy & Affordability Coalition's conference! Our Energy leadership team had a great time connecting with peers and national leaders. The team had the honor of meeting David Bradley with National Community Action Foundation! @ncafdc ...#CommunityAction
Announcements
Indigenous Peoples Day
Letter from Board Chair
City of Lacey Energy Efficiency Rebate Matching Program
2022 Audit
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Multiple Locations are Available
Voice: (360) 438-1100
Fax: (360) 491-7729
Toll Free: (800) 878-5235