OIC of Washington

06/15/2026

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📣Join us for our BGCYN Summer Open House! Registration will be available onsite and staff ready to answer questions about our program.

We do have scholarship opportunities to assist with registration costs. What to expect:
Waterslide
Food
Fun
Assistance with summer camp registration

Location: 1009 N. 9th. Ave Yakima, WA 98902

06/15/2026

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🏠 The best way to solve homelessness is to prevent it before it starts. 🏠

📊 The latest ALICE data confirms what many families in our community already know: more households than ever are living paycheck to paycheck. They're working 💼, contributing 🤝, and doing everything they can to make ends meet—but one unexpected expense 💸, medical emergency 🏥, or missed paycheck 💵 can quickly become a housing crisis.

That's why 💙 United Way of Central Washington's Financial Success Center launched an innovative Eviction Prevention Pilot Program that brings partners together to keep families safely housed while building long-term financial stability.

Through this collaborative effort, families receive:
🏡 Eviction prevention assistance funded through a Yakima County grant
⚖️ Legal support from Central WA Legal Aid and Northwest Justice Project
📈 One-on-one financial coaching from United Way's Financial Success Center

🌟 Since launching the pilot in November 2025, we've:
✅ Served 23 households facing eviction
💰 Distributed more than $70,000 in rental assistance
📌 Maintained a 96% participant retention rate
🙌 Achieved an 83% active engagement rate
💙 Seen 100% of participants continue financial coaching after receiving assistance
🏠 Helped families remain housed while creating a path toward lasting financial security

The most inspiring outcome isn't the numbers—it's the commitment our participants have shown. They're reviewing credit reports 📊, paying down debt 💳, building budgets 📝, setting financial goals 🎯, and creating brighter futures for themselves and their families. 🌱

And here's something many people don't know: our Financial Success Center is for everyone—not just those facing eviction.

💙 FREE financial coaching is available to anyone looking to:
💰 Build a budget
📊 Improve their credit
💳 Reduce debt
🏦 Increase savings
🎯 Reach financial goals
🏠 Strengthen housing stability
💼 Connect with employment resources
📈 Gain confidence and long-term financial independence

🚨 The need continues to grow, and we're looking for employers, funders, businesses, and community partners who want to invest in prevention, financial education, and stronger families.

Every family that stays housed avoids crisis. ❤️ Every child who stays in their home keeps the stability they deserve. 🏫 And every investment in prevention creates a stronger, more resilient Central Washington.

📧 Want to learn more, access FREE financial coaching, or support this life-changing work? Contact us at [email protected] or call (509) 248-1557.

💙 Let's build financial stability, strengthen families, and prevent homelessness before it starts.

06/12/2026

❤️ EVERY SECOND COUNTS.

Registration is now open for our upcoming First Aid, CPR & Bloodborne Pathogens Certification Training in Spokane!

📅 June 27, 2026 | 9AM-4PM
📍Wolff Family Child Hunger Solution Center | 402 North Perry St, Spokane
💲 $90 + tax

Be prepared when it matters most.

Register Today! https://oicofwa.org/programs/admissions/registration/enroll.html?id=1577

06/12/2026

👶💛 OIC Community Diaper Bank

Through partnerships with local organizations, families across the Yakima Valley have access to essential diapering supplies and resources.

Distribution dates and times may vary, so please check with each organization for the most up-to-date information.

📍 Distribution Partners:
• On Fire Ministries
• Madison House
• Toppen*sh God’s Closet
• Blossoms Early Learning Center
• Beauty Loft

Together, we're helping ensure families have access to the essentials they need. 💛

06/12/2026

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06/10/2026

🎉⏰ Just ONE WEEK to go! ⏰🎉

In just seven days, we'll officially open the doors to the Fresh Start Collaborative, and we can't wait to welcome our community into this incredible new space. 💙🏡

Every day, families across Central Washington face unexpected challenges that can quickly turn into major crises. A lost job, a medical emergency, a car repair, or a sudden life transition can force impossible choices between paying bills and meeting basic needs.

Many of these households are ALICE families—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—people who are working, often in essential jobs, but still struggle to afford the basics. They earn too much to qualify for many assistance programs, yet not enough to comfortably absorb life's unexpected expenses. One emergency can quickly create a financial crisis.

The Fresh Start Collaborative was created to help bridge those gaps with dignity, compassion, and hope. Through referrals and appointments, individuals and families can access essential household items, clothing, hygiene products, and other necessities that help transform a house into a HOME. 🏠✨

This isn't just the opening of a new space—it's the beginning of a new way for our community to come together and support neighbors during life's most challenging moments. By helping families meet basic needs, we can reduce stress, increase stability, and create opportunities for long-term success. 🤝💛

📅 Grand Opening & Open House
🗓 June 16, 2026
📍 6 S 1st Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

🕘 Open House & Tours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
✂️ Ribbon Cutting & Happy Hour: 4:00 PM

Come tour the space, meet the amazing staff and partners helping make this work possible, and learn how together we're creating fresh starts for individuals and families throughout Central Washington.

We hope you'll celebrate this special milestone with us! 🎉