Mid-Columbia Community Action Council

09/29/2026

THIS WEEK in The Dalles and NEXT WEEK in Hood River

Did you know there are FREE monthly Expungement Clinics in Hood River and The Dalles?

Prior criminal records can create serious barriers to housing access. These clinics offer free legal help. No appointment needed.

Clinic information:

The Dalles Clinic
First Thursday of every month, 2-5pm
Wasco County Library, 722 Court St.

Hood River Clinic
First Tuesday of every month, 2-5pm
Hood River County Library, 502 State St.

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ESTA SEMANA en The Dalles y LA SEMANA QUE VIENE en Hood River

¿Sabía que hay clínicas gratuitas para borrar antecedentes penales en
Oregón cada mes en Hood River y The Dalles?

Los registros criminales pueden crear serios obstáculos para acceder a la vivienda. Estas clínicas ofrecen ayuda legal gratuita. No se necesita cita previa.

Clínica de The Dalles
primer jueves del mes, 2 a 5pm
Wasco County Library, 722 Court St.

Clínica de Hood River
primer martes del mes, 2 a 5pm
Hood River County Library, 502 State St.

09/26/2026

MCCAC's Annual Housing Heroes Fundraiser is coming to Granada Theatre - The Dalles, Oregon this fall!

💌 Tickets now on sale at www.mccac.com/housing-heroes-2026 💌

🌟Sunday, October 18
🌠 5-8pm
🦸‍♀️The Granada Theatre

Tickets are $50 each and include dinner, dessert, and a program featuring several short films.

There will also be a raffle with the chance to win an item, gift certificate, or experience donated by local businesses and individuals.

We hope you will join us!

We are grateful to local businesses who show their support by joining us as Housing Heroes Sponsors. This year's event sponsors include:

PacificSource

Hampton Inn & Suites Hood River

Rivermark Community Credit Union

Meadow Outdoor Advertising

Dennis Morgan, Principal Broker with Copper West Real Estate

Anna C. Cavaleri P.C., with Jaques Sharp Attorneys at Law

There is still time to join as a sponsor or donate raffle prizes, so please reach out if you are interested.

You can call us at 541-298-5131, email us at [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram.

09/25/2026

❣ We invite you to join us! ❣

MCCAC needs your help to bridge an essential 24/7 winter-only refuge into a year-round shelter & supportive services site.

You can make a difference and be part of securing a true long-term home for the Hood River Shelter.

Everyone in our community is safer when the Hood River Shelter is open - year round operations will provide the support needed to bridge gaps and build true long-term housing stability.

Together we can to build a community where everyone has a safe and stable place to call home.

Learn more about the launch of this capital campaign in the linked press release.

Or donate today at mccac.com/HRShelter4all.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) today announced the launch of a capital campaign to secure a true, long-term home for the Hood River Shelter. The campaign marks a major step toward ensuring on-going, stable shelter services for community members experiencing houselessness.  —

09/24/2026

MCCAC is hiring Shelter Stabilization Staff for the Hood River and Gloria Center Shelters!

Positions available include part-time & full-time, seasonal & long-term, and all positions start at $20.80/hour.

Learn more about the role and how to apply at mccac.com/careers.

09/22/2026

NeighborImpact provides Weatherization services for low-income community members in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties!

Weatherization can lower your utility bills with FREE energy-saving measures such as:

🏠 Insulation of ceiling, floors, and walls
🏠 Duct sealing and insulation
🏠 Air Sealing
🏠 Replacement or repair of broken or inefficient heaters and water heaters

Learn more at www.neighborimpact.org/tri-county-weatherization/ or call 541-316-2034.

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NeighborImpact suministra servicios de climatización integral, gratis a miembros de la comunidad con bajos ingresos.

Climatización puede reduzcar sus facturas de energía con medidas GRATUITAS
de ahorro de energía como:

🏠 Insulacion de ático, suelos y paredes
🏠 Sellado y insulacion de conductos
🏠 Sellado de aire
🏠 Reemplazo o reparación de calentadores y calentadores de agua ineficientes o rotos

Para más información, visite www.neighborimpact.org/tri-county-weatherization/ o llame a 541-316-2034

09/21/2026

MCCAC is hosting our next monthly Drop-in Center on Fri, September 25!

❣ Location: The Gloria Center (2505 W 7th St, The Dalles)
❣ Day: Fri, September 25 + the last Friday of every month from March to October
❣ Time: 9am-3pm
❣ What: A low-barrier space for community members experiencing houselessness to access basic supply needs and connect to services.

Services include a hot meal, showers, laundry services, basic needs supplies, and connections to community resources.

For laundry services, clothing must be dropped off before 10am.

Community members in need of a break from the heat, resource connection, basic supply needs, and housing stabilization services can also visit The Gloria Center any time during typical operating hours - Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm and 1-5pm.

More information: www.mccac.com/shelter-2.
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MCCAC organizará nuestro proximo centro mensual de recursos en viernes, el 25 de septiembre.

❣ Ubicación: The Gloria Center (2505 W 7th St, The Dalles)
❣ Día: viernes, el 25 de septiembre y el último viernes de cada mes de marzo a octubre
❣ Horario: 9am-3pm
❣ Qué es: Un espacio para miembros de la comunidad que experimentan la falta de vivienda para recibir necesidades básicas y servicios.

Los servicios incluyen una comida caliente, duchas, servicios de lavandería, suministros de necesidades básicas y conexiones a recursos comunitarios.

Para el servicio de lavandería, deje la ropa antes de las 10am.

Los miembros de la comunidad que necesiten escapar del calor, conexión con recursos, necesidades básicas de suministros y servicios de estabilización de vivienda también pueden visitar The Gloria Center en cualquier momento durante el horario normal de operación: lunes a viernes, de 8am a 12pm y de 1pm a 5pm.

Más información: www.mccac.com/shelter-2.

09/13/2026

NeighborImpact provides Weatherization services for low-income community members in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties!

Weatherization can lower your utility bills with FREE energy-saving measures such as:

🏠 Insulation of ceiling, floors, and walls
🏠 Duct sealing and insulation
🏠 Air Sealing
🏠 Replacement or repair of broken or inefficient heaters and water heaters

Learn more at www.neighborimpact.org/tri-county-weatherization/ or call 541-316-2034.

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NeighborImpactNeighborImpact suministra servicios de climatización integral, gratis a miembros de la comunidad con bajos ingresos.

Climatización puede reduzcar sus facturas de energía con medidas GRATUITAS
de ahorro de energía como:

🏠 Insulacion de ático, suelos y paredes
🏠 Sellado y insulacion de conductos
🏠 Sellado de aire
🏠 Reemplazo o reparación de calentadores y calentadores de agua ineficientes o rotos

Para más información, visite www.neighborimpact.org/tri-county-weatherization/ o llame a 541-316-2034.