Mid-Columbia Community Action Council

What Mid-Columbia Community Action Council does

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the designated Community Action Agency for Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties in Oregon. Its mission is to prevent and eliminate poverty and houselessness through an integrated set of equity-centered programs, including energy and utility payment assistance, eviction prevention and rent assistance, emergency and transitional shelter, permanent supportive housing, and the federally funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. MCCAC delivers services through two physical offices — a headquarters in The Dalles co-located at The Gloria Center (2505 W 7th St) and an office in Hood River (606 State St., Suite 1B) — supplemented by The Annex family shelter (12 family units opened August 2023, with 21 individual-side units transitioning to Permanent Supportive Housing), the Hood River Shelter, a monthly drop-in center, street outreach, and a digital 'Request Assistance' intake form on mccac.com. Bilingual English/Spanish service delivery is supported across programs.

The organization is structurally embedded in regional anti-homelessness coordination as the lead convener of the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) and the Roots and Reach Alliance, working alongside 30+ partners including Oregon Housing and Community Services, Washington Gorge Action Programs, Mid-Columbia Housing Authority, Oregon Food Bank, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, the Columbia Gorge Health Council, and Next Door Inc. The Annex has housed 85 children since opening, with 41 transitioned into long-term housing, demonstrating material service throughput. MCCAC also operates a Rowena Fire long-term recovery program with a dedicated coordinator. The organization is led by Executive Director Leslie Naramore and governed by a board of directors with representation from each of the three counties served.

MCCAC's business model is grant-funded and non-commercial. Programs are delivered free of charge to eligible low-income households, veterans, seniors, and houseless individuals. Funding comes primarily from federal grants (notably SSVF), Oregon state funding (OHCS), corporate sponsorships (NW Natural, PGE, Google, Granite Construction, Whiting-Turner), community foundation channels (Give for the Gorge), and individual donations. Revenue and budget figures are not publicly disclosed. Technology is administrative rather than proprietary: MCCAC uses standard sector tools — HMIS, OPUS, Smartsheet, Bill.com, and Unite Us — to track clients, coordinate across subrecipient partner agencies, and administer programs, with no AI, API, or proprietary platform component.

Name

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council

Legal name

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council

Website

https://mccac.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is a designated 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency delivering free housing, shelter, energy assistance, eviction prevention, and veteran (SSVF) services to low-income households across Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties in Oregon, anchored by The Annex family shelter and lead-convener role in the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Homeless prevention programs
• Housing assistance
• Utility assistance
• Veteran services

Headquarters

HQ city

The Dalles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal/State Program Funding: MCCAC operates as a Community Action Agency serving Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, primarily funded through federal programs (e.g., Supportive Services for Veteran Families - SSVF), state funding (Oregon Housing and Community Services - OHCS), and other government grants. No specific revenue figures disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MCCAC is a private nonprofit social services agency that delivers free, community-based programs to low-income and unhoused residents of Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties. Its portfolio includes energy and utility payment assistance, rent assistance and eviction prevention, emergency shelter and transitional housing, the federally funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, and severe weather and fire recovery support. The agency operates The Annex family shelter, Hood River Shelter, and The Gloria Center, and convener the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative.

Product overview

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) offers a portfolio of social services programs focused on preventing and eliminating poverty and houselessness in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, Oregon. The organization operates a unified set of programs including emergency shelter facilities (The Annex, Hood River Shelter, The Gloria Center), housing assistance (rent assistance, eviction prevention), utility and energy assistance, veteran services (SSVF), and collaborative regional initiatives (Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative, Roots and Reach Alliance). These programs work together to provide a continuum of care from emergency response through permanent housing placement, with housing-focused shelter paired with active case management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy and Utility Assistance Energy and utility assistance programs designed for low-income or no-income families and houseless individuals, providing utility and heating payment support and propane assistance for houseless populations in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties.
• Rent Assistance and Eviction Prevention Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance programs that help households facing an eviction notice or at risk of losing their housing because they are behind on rent, available to eligible residents in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties.
• The Annex A family shelter facility in The Dalles, Oregon offering housing-focused shelter with active case management. Opened August 2023 with 12 family units and 21 individual-side units transitioning to Permanent Supportive Housing, serving families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the Mid-Columbia region.
• Hood River Shelter Emergency shelter services operated by MCCAC in Hood River County for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing crisis.
• The Gloria Center Community center located at 2505 W 7th St in The Dalles, serving Wasco and Sherman Counties with shelter, emergency supplies, and a monthly drop-in center for houseless community members.
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) A federally funded program dedicated to preventing and ending veteran homelessness in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, providing case management, housing navigation, and financial assistance to veteran families.
• Severe Weather and Fire Resources Resources and emergency supplies for community members during winter severe weather events and fire-related emergencies, including the ongoing Rowena Fire recovery effort in the Mid-Columbia region.
• Drop-in Center and Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter and drop-in center services for houseless individuals, with a monthly drop-in center opening the last Friday of each month from 9am to 3pm at The Gloria Center in The Dalles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 children under 18 have lived at The Annex since it opened in August 2023; 41 children transitioned from The Annex into long-term housing placements

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• Google (The Dalles)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Google provided a generous donation contributing to the construction of a new playground at The Annex family shelter in The Dalles. Google Community and Workforce Development Manager Katy Bowman participated in ribbon-cutting ceremony. Google also cited as a key supporter of MCCAC's vision for The Annex as a family-friendly space.
• Granite ConstructionnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Granite Construction provided site preparation and construction assistance for the new playground at The Annex family shelter, helping move the project from blueprint to reality.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanynotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company provided construction assistance for the new playground at The Annex family shelter, in collaboration with Google and Granite Construction.
• Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCCAC and WAGAP collaborate on regional initiatives including the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of houseless individuals (scheduled January 28, 2026) and shared response to government shutdown impacts. They co-issued warnings about service delays during the 2025 federal government shutdown.
• Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon Housing and Community Services is a key state government funder and community partner supporting MCCAC's housing and shelter programs. OHCS funds are administered through state-directed initiatives including the state's shift toward housing-focused shelter models.
• Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) / Roots and Reach AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCCAC serves as the lead convener of the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC), a multi-agency regional body. The MCHC's Roots and Reach Alliance is a multi-agency initiative to strengthen the region's response to houselessness. This is an internal leadership role MCCAC holds within its own collaborative structure.
• NW Natural (Business Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNW Natural is listed as a business sponsor of MCCAC, providing financial or in-kind support to help build a better future and reduce poverty in the region.
• Portland General Electric / PGE (Business Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPGE is listed as a business sponsor of MCCAC.
• DirtHugger (Business Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDirtHugger is listed as a business sponsor of MCCAC, a Hood River-based sustainability business supporting community programs.
• Oregon Food Bank (Community Partner)notableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOregon Food Bank is a community partner listed on MCCAC's website, providing food security resources in coordination with MCCAC's broader poverty prevention programs across the region.
• Columbia Gorge Health Council (CGHC) / Bridges to Health (Community Partner)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGHC Bridges to Health is a community partner working with MCCAC on integrated health and social services coordination in the Columbia Gorge region.
• Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (Community Partner)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdventist Health Columbia Gorge is a community partner, coordinating healthcare and social services referral pathways with MCCAC.
• Mid-Columbia Housing Authority (Community Partner)notableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMid-Columbia Housing Authority is a community partner listed on MCCAC's website, collaborating on housing placement and stability programs.
• Next Door Inc. (Community Partner)notableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNext Door Inc. is a community partner listed on MCCAC's website, providing early childhood and family services that complement MCCAC's housing and poverty programs.
• Give for the Gorge (Business Sponsor/Partner)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerGive for the Gorge is a point-of-sale fundraising program benefiting MCCAC and other nonprofits. Customers at participating local businesses can 'tip the Gorge' with proceeds divided among non-profit members including MCCAC, in the areas of Housing, Food Security, and Conservation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JOIN (Portland): Portland-based nonprofit focused on moving people from street homelessness into stable housing through case management, rent assistance, and eviction prevention — directly mirroring MCCAC's housing and shelter assistance service mix.
• Community Action Partnership of Oregon: The state association of Oregon's Community Action Agencies. Comparable as the umbrella organization that channels CSBG and weatherization funding to agencies like MCCAC and provides shared advocacy, training, and program infrastructure.
• Human Solutions: Portland-area housing and anti-poverty nonprofit providing emergency shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services. Comparable in service mix (housing-focused shelter, eviction prevention, family services) and in its reliance on government and philanthropic funding.
• Transition Projects Inc. Portland-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing placement, and homelessness services. Comparable as a regional anti-homelessness nonprofit operating shelter and housing-focused programs with case management, though at much larger scale.
• Mid-Columbia Housing Authority: Regional public housing authority operating in the same Hood River/Wasco/Sherman service area as MCCAC. Comparable in housing placement and stabilization work, and a documented community partner of MCCAC; complementary rather than competing.
• Northwest Housing Alternatives: Oregon-based affordable housing developer and service provider operating supportive housing, transitional housing, and homeownership programs. Comparable to MCCAC's evolving PSH and transitional housing portfolio.
• Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP): A neighboring Community Action Agency serving Skamania and Klickitat Counties in Washington with utility assistance, housing, and homelessness services. Most directly comparable to MCCAC given its adjacent service area, similar CAA funding model, and documented operational partnership (joint PIT Count, joint shutdown warnings).

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Oregon: Large statewide faith-based social services organization offering housing, refugee services, and veteran programs across Oregon. Comparable in veteran-services delivery and community-based housing assistance, though operating at much greater scale and geographic breadth than MCCAC.

Others

• Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS): State housing finance agency that funds and regulates affordable housing and shelter providers statewide, including MCCAC. Comparable as a funder/policy partner rather than a competitor; included because it shapes the funding environment in which MCCAC operates.

Regional players

• Oregon Food Bank: Statewide hunger-relief nonprofit and listed community partner of MCCAC. Comparable in mission scope (poverty alleviation), reliance on regional partner network, and bilingual community outreach, though focused on food rather than housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mccactd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-columbia-community-action-counc-il-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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