The first bill passed and signed by Governor Gregiore was the distribution to the Community Action Agencies in Washington $7.6 million for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This was money that was part of Qwest settlement. This means that approximately 14,000 additional families will be provided vital assistance in paying for their heating bills this season.

Representatives of Community Action, the City of Mount Vernon, the Hispanic community, and the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle gathered on December 1 at El Gitano restaurant in Mount Vernon to promote community outreach for the local Hispanic population

Snohomish County Employees Step Up, Fill Empty Plates

In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, “The national outpouring of support had the unfortunate effect of reducing contributions and...

As I walked with 4-500 other marchers in our state capitol city of Olympia in the rain on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we called for an end to poverty, decent wages, health care coverage, quality education and simple justice for families.

The map provided by Mike Piper at Clark County Department of Human Services shows the extent of poverty and people who are disadvantaged in Washington state. It is important to note that inspite of...

The Community Action membership thanks Dan Wollam for his six years of service to low-income individuals and families in Clallam and Jefferson Counties as Executive Director of the Olympic Community Action Programs. He was instrumental in reorganizing the agencies data base system and modifying the CAPilot software so other Community Action Agencies could network their program operations. Many programs during his time at the agency were improved to be able to serve more individuals and families. He leaves the agency to pursue other activities here in Washington state.

The Kindness of Strangers

Asking for charity means accepting dependence on the kindness of strangers.

Many a “thank you” is owed to those whose support made the ‘Many Faces of Poverty’ food...

Success Stories from Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP)

Rositta:

Rositta had received intermittent help for SNAP (mostly food) for many years. As her addiction problems became worse,...

IN MEMORY OF ROSA PARKS
El Centro de la Raza extends its warmest regards to the family, friends and followers of Rosa Parks. She touched the lives of people during her time and everyone who comes...