Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties

WFTC in Chehalis' Veterans Resource Fair
2023-04-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis, WA, 98532, United States
The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties has partnered with Washington State to teach you about the Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC), or help you file your application. Individuals and families may receive up to $1,200 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Get money back on the taxes you’ve already paid, and we’ll strive to connect you with tax preparers who specialize in helping individuals and families maximize their refunds.
Come join us, April 11th, from 11:00AM to 2:00PM, to learn more about the program!

WFTC at Olympia Farmers Market
2023-04-13 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Olympia Farmers Market, 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties has partnered with Washington State to teach you about the Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC), or help you file your application. Individuals and families may receive up to $1,200 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Get money back on the taxes you’ve already paid, and we’ll strive to connect you with tax preparers who specialize in helping individuals and families maximize their refunds.
Come join us, April 13th, from 9:30AM to 1:00PM, to learn more about the program!

WFTC at Rochester ROOF
2023-04-20 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | ROOF, 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties has partnered with Washington State to teach you about the Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC), or help you file your application. Individuals and families may receive up to $1,200 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Get money back on the taxes you’ve already paid, and we’ll strive to connect you with tax preparers who specialize in helping individuals and families maximize their refunds.
Come join us, April 20th, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM, to learn more about the program!

WFTC at Olympia Farmers Market
2023-05-04 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Olympia Farmers Market, 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States

WFTC at Tumwater Cultural Community Fair
2023-05-06 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | ASHHO Cultural/Community Fair, 5757 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater, WA, 98512, United States
The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties has partnered with Washington State to teach you about the Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC), or help you file your application. Individuals and families may receive up to $1,200 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Get money back on the taxes you’ve already paid, and we’ll strive to connect you with tax preparers who specialize in helping individuals and families maximize their refunds.
Come join us, May 6th, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, to learn more about the program!

WFTC at Olympia Farmers Market
2023-05-18 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | Olympia Farmers Market, 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, & Thurston Counties has partnered with Washington State to teach you about the Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC), or help you file your application. Individuals and families may receive up to $1,200 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Get money back on the taxes you’ve already paid, and we’ll strive to connect you with tax preparers who specialize in helping individuals and families maximize their refunds.
Come join us, May 18th, from 9:30AM to 1:00PM, to learn more about the program!

Monarch's Rise and Shine Breakfast!
2023-05-23 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Please visit our RISE AND SHINE 2024 Page Here!

Vicarious Trauma Training
2023-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
Join us, Thursday, October 26th, from 1-3PM in the Kenneth Black Conference room at Community Action Council’s 3020 Willamette Drive offices in Lacey for Vicarious Trauma Training presented by Phoebe Mulligan, LICSW, hosted by Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center.
Seating is limited; RSVP below.
(Please note: attendance is currently limited to MDT members of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston County, and Monarch Staff.)
About our presenter:
Phoebe Mulligan, LICSW has been providing services to trauma survivors since 2006. She previously served as Clinical Director of a mental health agency in Pierce County and continues to be committed to training therapists that are culturally responsive, current on best practices in the field, and building integrated systems that seek to respond holistically to children and adults who have been victims of trauma. She currently has a private practice in Tacoma, WA. Ms. Mulligan is regularly invited to speak regionally on Evidence-Based Practices, effects of trauma on children and adults, and as an expert on anxiety and secondary trauma. Her audiences include clinicians, teachers, first responders, and judges; additionally, she teaches a masters level course to social work students. A graduate of Social Work program (2007) at the University of Washington, Seattle, Ms. Mulligan is passionate about reframing the legal paradigm of response to child trauma victims to be child-centric and creating systemic partnerships that remove barriers for children.

Cookies and Cocoa 2023
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
Note: Thank you for your interest, however, due to overwhelming demand in the community we have been booked-out for our 2023 Cookies and Cocoa event. Please reach out to us if you would like to be informed for next year’s event by writing to us HERE.
Join us for a child-led Santa event hosted by Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center.
Saturday, December 2nd 2023, from noon until 3PM.
Our event aims to provide a comfortable and low-sensory environment specifically designed for children. Our goal is to create an alternative experience that prioritizes child safety, choice, and body autonomy. We are offering time ranges, but we understand life happens, so please come as close to your time as you are able. We do not want any families to miss out if something comes up.
Únase a nosotros para un evento de Santa dirigido por niños organizado por el Centro de Justicia y Defensa de los Niños llamado Monarch.
Sábado 2 de diciembre de 2023, desde el mediodía hasta las 3PM.
Nuestro evento tiene como objetivo proporcionar un ambiente cómodo y poco sensorial diseñado específicamente para los niños. Nuestro objetivo es crear una experiencia alternativa que priorice la seguridad de los niños, opciones y la autonomía corporal. Estamos ofreciendo diferentes espacios de tiempo, pero entendemos que la vida sucede, así que por favor venga lo más cercas posible a su horario. No queremos que ninguna familia se pierda si surge algo.
After you RSVP, if you’d like to donate online, you can do so with the button below:

Tom Lyon: Update on Child Interviewing
2024-02-01 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
Join us, Thursday, February 1st, from 1:30-3:30PM in the Kenneth Black Conference room at Community Action Council’s 3020 Willamette Drive offices in Lacey for Tom Lyon: Update on Child Interviewing, Watch and Discussion, hosted by Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center.
Seating is limited; RSVP below.
(Please note: attendance is currently limited to MDT members of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston County, and Monarch Staff.)

Monarch's Rise and Shine Breakfast 2024
2024-04-17 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Hello! Excitement awaits at this year’s Rise and Shine, celebrating the vital work of Monarch. To RSVP, choose one of the following options:

General Admission: If your Table Captain requested your individual RSVP or if you’re attending without a Table Captain.
Table Captain: If you’re hosting a table, register yourself as a Table Captain. You can register all your guests together or encourage them to complete General Admission RSVP on their own. Feel free to mix and match by registering some guests yourself and having others register individually. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Open House & CEO Meet-and-Greet
2024-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties
Cordially Invites You to Our Open House & CEO Meet-and-Greet Event!

Date: June 18th, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey WA 98516

Please join us on June 18th, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for an open house event! Meet Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties’ new CEO, Justin DeFour, and tour the newly finished Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center / Providence Abuse Intervention Center Expansion Project!

We will have light refreshments and look forward to meeting you in the community! This is a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring the whole gang.

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Can’t attend but still want to contribute?

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Drive
2024-09-04 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
2024’s Krispy Kreme Doughnut Pick-Up Day!
Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love helping your community? You can do both by ordering doughnuts through Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties where over half of your money spent goes directly toward supporting our ability to help those in need. And you get doughnuts!
Your delicious Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are available for pick up on Wednesday, September 4th!

COOKED: Survival by ZIP Code
2024-10-22 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
🌍 Join Us for a Powerful Film Screening! 🎬
Event: COOKED: Survival by ZIP Code
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, 98516
Join the Community Action Council and the Thurston Climate Action Team 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! Please register for your free ticket below:

Daze's Retirement!
2025-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
Come join us for Daze’s retirement on Thursday, February 6th, from 4PM to 6PM at our offices in Lacey.
You’re welcome to RSVP if you plan to attend, or simply show up to help us celebrate Daze.

Rise and Shine 2025
2025-04-16 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Welcome to the RSVP page for 2025’s Rise and Shine breakfast fundraiser for Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center. Below you will be able to reserve your spot for this fantastic event. We have adjusted the RSVP process to keep it as simple as possible. If you add additional guests, please be sure to cite their name in the text box so we can create a name tag for them. If you or one of your guests is interested in being a Table Captain, please use the dropdown menu to indicate this. Table Captains are encouraged to help spread word of the event and coordinate with the guests at their table. Tables seat 8.
A big thank you to our Community Champion sponsor Timberland Bank!

Cookies and Cocoa 2025 General Admission
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
These RSVPs are general admission without reserved time with our photographer. Come visit us, eat snacks, do crafts, and share in the festive atmosphere.

Cookies and Cocoa 2025 (with Photographs)
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kenneth Black Conference Room, 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
NOTE: Please disregard the “Number of Guests” dropdown menu. We’d like each RSVP to accommodate one family/household/group and tickets are based on such. Please leave the number of guests as 1.
