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WSCAP Newsletter January 22, 2026
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World Kiwanis Week
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Roberto Maestas Digital Learning Lab
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Our Roberto Maestas Digital Learning Lab and upgraded Wi-Fi coverage will help El Centro de la Raza <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=125b555963&e=
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, will support online learning for students, families, and community groups.
The Comcast Lift Zone <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=40c50f711d&e=290850492e> gives El Centro de la Raza robust Wi-Fi coverage
that supports its different programs, which include DACA and immigration services, housing and economic support, after school and youth curriculum, emergency services, and adult education
and asset building classes. Comcast’s Lift Zones include free hotspot connectivity, and access to hundreds of hours of educational and digital skills content to help students navigate
online learning, while bringing the community El Centro de la Raza serves at its center needed Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Yakima celebrates MLK Day with 41st annual peace walk
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The city of Yakima celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its 41st annual peace walk, concluding a week of events honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Community partners, government agencies and leaders gathered for the event on Martin Luther King Boulevard. More than 100 community members participated in the walk, which was both a
celebration and a call to action.
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of Washington, co-chaired this year's event. He emphasized the importance of coming together to effect change.
"Dr. Martin Luther King's passion, focus and mission was nonviolent change. He wanted to make sure that he didn't have to fight with other people. We can sit down at the table and have
a conversation and appreciate differences," said Peterson.
Peterson highlighted the significance of diversity and unity during the event.
"Having this big of turnout with the diversity is critical for us as a nation and local community to be able to move forward and create a better place to live. Our work is not done as
a community. We know that there's still division; we want to create a community where you can be a different race from somebody else, or a different sexual preference, or whatever the
case may be, but you can at least talk about creating a better community," he said.
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MLK’s Legacy Lives In The Leadership Of Black Women
History would lead us to believe that Black men were responsible for the Civil Rights movement under the leadership of Dr. King. There are many stories about Dr. King and his lieutenants,
but history fails to provide the proper context for the role that Black women played in making the Civil Rights movement a success. Certainly, there were more Sheroes than Rosa Parks,
and while no one doubts the courage and sacrifices of Coretta Scott King, her contributions and place in history is one that some believe is grossly undervalued. In similar fashion,
there have been Black women in the Pacific Northwest that have been answering that call long before it was fashionable, long before it was funded, and long before it was acknowledged.
We are still here. And we are still building.
“That lineage lives in Black women across this region. Our leadership is not accidental. Our resilience is not random. It is ancestral. It is practiced. It is deliberate. That same spirit
animates the work of the Black Future Co-op Fund. Not charity, but architecture. A living example of what happens when Black leaders, Black women, refuse scarcity thinking and practice
collective stewardship. Further, under the leadership of women like Paula Sardinas, whose work insists that Black-led organizations deserve investment at scale; Dr. Angela Griffin at
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are strengthening community, building economic power, and bending institutions toward justice, we are witnessing leadership that is not performative, but transformational.”
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Neighborhood House Immigrant Resources
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Today, on 𝗠𝗟𝗞 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by reaffirming our commitment to justice, dignity, and belonging for every community member.
We stand with the immigrant community, who continues to be the focus of negative and harmful rhetoric. We know these times are creating worry and uncertainty for many of our neighbors.
Neighborhood House <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=88eee9532b&e=290850492e> will always be a welcoming, safe place for every immigrant,
refugee, and community member seeking support. We remain committed to standing alongside our communities and ensuring access to care, stability, and opportunity.
Resources you can share or use:
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Gift from West Seattle Nursery and customers seeds help and hope for nonprofit Solid Ground
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development director Briana Stevenson (left):
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a seed in their own way, exceeding WSN staff’s hopes, then multiplying with a $1,000 matching donation from WSN plus a match the nonprofit obtained, growing the grand total to $13,178.74,
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2b8&e=290850492e> in South Park, Solid Ground grows about five tons of produce each year to donate to people experiencing food insecurity. Stevenson said they’ve also started a garden
at the 31-unit shelter they operate for domestic-violence survivors. Solid Ground also supports a network of 27 food banks. Bruno explained that WSN chose them as this year’s beneficiary
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committee in which she participates, helping choose WSGT’s annual grant recipients: “They just do a lot of stuff!” Then her staff took over pitching the “add a donation to your purchase”
campaign, tracked by a thermometer decorated with apples and peppers:
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Pierce County Announces Funding for Behavioral Health Organizations
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of Behavioral Health and Therapeutic Courts funding.
The BHTC funding represents nearly $34 million in investment dollars to strengthen behavioral health services across the county, a release said. Since January 2024, BHTC funding has
supported services for nearly 22,000 residents — 67% of whom are younger than 18.
“These investments reflect our shared responsibility to build a behavioral health system that is accessible, coordinated, and grounded in community partnership,” said Pierce County Executive
Ryan Mello in the release. “By working forward together with trusted providers, we are supporting safer communities, healthier people, and brighter futures for our youth.”
The awards will help Pierce County expand access to care across the full continuum from prevention and early intervention to treatment, recovery, and reentry while reducing reliance
on crisis systems and supporting long-term stability for residents, the release said.
“From prevention to recovery, these awards strengthen the network of services residents rely on every day,” said Human Services Director Gary Gant in the release. “They honor lived experience,
support our workforce, and ensure people can get help before a crisis occurs.”
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navigation, and support to improve housing stability.
Metropolitan Development Council, <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b25d50564d&e=290850492e> $599,929, Peer Support Initiative :
Launches a peer-support initiative across four sites, embedding certified peer counselors into care teams to support underinsured and disengaged individuals with non-billable, community-based
behavioral health services.
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Washington crime victim organizations seek state help due to reduced federal funding
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Sara Owen is almost always on the clock. As one of only two advocates at Beyond Survival, a sexual abuse resource center in Grays Harbor County, Owen is constantly monitoring a 24-hour
crisis line in addition to supporting survivors through court and hospital visits.
With few nurses in the county trained to perform sexual assault exams, Owen sometimes spends up to six hours a day driving clients to Olympia or Tacoma to find an available nurse, leaving
one other worker to manage all other clients.
Beyond Survival once had five full-time advocates like Owen in Grays Harbor County, a rural region on the Washington coast. But amid plummeting federal Victims of Crime Act funding —
the state’s most significant resource for crime victims — it and other Washington nonprofits have had to cut positions and scale back services to continue operating. The state’s federal
award fell 76% between 2018 and 2024, from $74.7 million to $17.86 million.
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in Eastern Washington, had to cut its budget by about 20% even with the added state funding, said Communications and Outreach Manager Alaina Kowitz.
In Grays Harbor County, one of the poorest counties in the state, the children’s advocacy center closed down last year. Then the longstanding Providence Abuse Intervention Center, which
provides medical care for child abuse victims in Grays Harbor and four other counties, announced it would close at the end of 2025. Providence Swedish reversed its decision after pushback
from child advocates, saying in a Jan. 7 statement that services will continue “without interruption” under a new model, but providers say they still expect a large reduction of medical
services and staff, which means kids could be sent to emergency rooms for care.”
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Klickitat County opioid settlement funds awarded for 2026
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After review by the Klickitat County Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) and Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH), six organizations have been selected to receive
funding through the Klickitat County Opioid Settlement Funds for 2026.
These investments support programs and services that address opioid use disorder, prevention, treatment, recovery, and community resilience across Klickitat County.
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For the 2026 funding cycle, the Klickitat County Opioid Abatement Council received 16 proposals requesting more than $1 million in funding. A total of $288,655 available funding was
available for distribution.
Awarded proposals were selected based on alignment with the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding and the approved uses for opioid settlement funds. The review process also followed
established decision-making and conflict-of-interest protocols to ensure transparency and fairness.
Additional information on the funding criteria and review process is available in the following documents:
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MDC Welcome Center
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The MDC Welcome Center is designed to be a safe, welcoming place where individuals and families can learn about available help and get connected to the right services.
When you visit the MDC Welcome Center, you can access:
Housing Services: From emergency housing resources to long-term permanent supportive housing, our team helps assess needs and guide individuals toward safe, stable housing options.
Withdrawal Management Services: If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, the Welcome Center can connect you to MDC’s medically supported withdrawal management services
and explain what to expect.
Behavioral & Mental Health Support: We help connect individuals to counseling, mental health care, and behavioral health services because healing is more than just housing.
Care Coordinators & Wraparound Support: Our care coordinators help navigate next steps, including benefits, employment resources, healthcare access, and ongoing support services.
Energy, Weatherization & Basic Needs Assistance: Eligible individuals and families can receive help with utilities, weatherization, and other essential needs that support long-term stability.
Information, Referrals & Next Steps: Not sure what you qualify for? The Welcome Center provides guidance, referrals, and answers, without pressure or judgment.
Where to Access These Services: All services begin at the MDC Welcome Center, where our team will listen, assess your needs, and help you move forward, at your pace.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. We meet you where you are. Come on down and talk to the beautiful queens of MDC's Welcome Center.
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Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
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Another successful meeting of the Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op!
OlyCAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=c75a95b682&e=290850492e> ’s Robin Pangborn joined Peninsula College Academic Advisor Caitlin
Sackett and Program Specialist Cat North at the Tri-Area Community Center yesterday to answer questions, share resources, and help people navigate next steps around education, benefits,
and programs meant to help meet basic needs.
These weekly Resource Co-op gatherings reduce barriers by bringing trusted partners together in one place, making it easier for community members to get help without multiple referrals.
Tri-Area Community Center continues to serve as a key access point for these connections.
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Give NCW marks 10th year with record $1.08 million raised for regional nonprofits
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The Community Foundation of North Central Washington announced that its 2025 Give NCW holiday fundraising campaign raised $1,085,414 for nonprofit organizations across North Central
Washington, marking the highest total in the campaign’s 10-year history.
The total exceeded the previous year’s $904,765 by about 20 percent and marked the first time the annual campaign surpassed $1 million, according to the foundation.
Give NCW runs annually from Thanksgiving Day through Dec. 31 and supports nonprofit organizations serving Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties. In 2025, 98 organizations participated.
More than $135,000 was raised for the Give to All fund, which distributes equal supplemental funding to participating organizations. Each qualifying nonprofit received approximately
$1,400 through the fund.
2025 Give NCW Results
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Spokane Homeless Connect 2026
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Harvest Hope Seed Swap
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Join us for a community Seed Swap and get ready for a fantastic growing season! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or planting for the very first time, there’s something here for
everyone. This event is completely free, and we’ll have plenty of information about our Grow-A-Row Program. Bring seeds to share and swap—or simply come and pick up free seeds to start
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Pierce County Community Action Hosts Monthly Healthy Relationship Series to Support ECEAP Families
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through its monthly Healthy Relationship Series, an initiative designed to support families in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). The series is part of the
organization’s broader Mobility Mentoring efforts, which aim to empower families with practical tools for success.
Each month, the program invites an expert to lead discussions on a different aspect of healthy relationships. Topics range from financial literacy to nutrition, civic engagement, and
community building.
Looking ahead, January’s session will explore Healthy Relationships with Family and Friends, while February will highlight the importance of building strong connections within the community.
Through these monthly workshops, Pierce County Community Action continues to provide families with knowledge and resources that foster stability, resilience, and stronger relationships.
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Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger growing across the nation and world. The idea is that potters, artists, and community members work together to create
custom handcrafted bowls. It’s an idea that combines compassion with creativity, public awareness with community building.
Here’s how it works: For a donation of $15, guests will receive their own ceramic bowl to glaze and customize to their liking at one of our public paintings. Guest can then pick up their
bowl to keep at our Empty Bowls Soup Dinner to help serve as a reminder of all the bowls that go empty in our area each day.
Held at Pybus Public Market in the LocaTel Event Center on February 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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Restaurant Week is back!
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We are excited to announce that Restaurant Week is returning in 2026!
Save the dates for: February 23-27, 2026
MSC <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=afcae703c2&e=290850492e> Restaurant Week is an annual event where community members can support
the Food Bank by dining-in, ordering take-out, or making a purchase at any participating businesses during the week of February 23-27.
Businesses who partner with MSC will commit to donating a portion of Restaurant Week proceeds or making a direct donation.
Participating businesses will be posted on our website and promoted throughout the event. Check back often to see what restaurants are added!
Get your business involved!
We are excited to connect with local businesses and encourage community members to support by dining out. Let's make an impact together by signing your business up today and helping
us to feed families who need it the most!
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Financial Literacy and Renter’s Education (FLARE)
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Commerce announces 47 awards to launch 2,461 affordable housing units statewide
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced 47 awards from the state and federal Housing Trust Funds that will help finance affordable housing construction and rehabilitation
in 19 counties in Washington. The funding, totaling $208.3 million in state and federal funding, will result in 2,461 units of affordable housing statewide. These awards will supplement
funding from sources such as cities, counties, traditional bank loans, and low-income housing tax credits.
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🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉State awards include:
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- Phase 1, Awarded Funds: $9,203,490
* Applicant: Hopelink <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=27ca0f0dbe&e=290850492e> , Project Name: Altaire at East Main - 146-unit Project,
Awarded Funds: $7,500,000
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Funds: $3,927,334
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Awarded Funds: $4,716,155
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2026 NCAP Promise Power Up
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As a new year begins, bringing fresh hope alongside familiar challenges — NCAP invites you to pause, rise above the noise, and reconnect!
Join NCAP for the 2026 Promise Power Ups, a series of 15-minute sessions designed to offer brief but powerful moments to connect, inspire hope, and reaffirm the Promise of Community
Action that unites us. The strength of the Community Action Network lies in our people, our shared promise, our connections, and our determination.
Everyone in the network is invited. Bring your entire team!
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Final HUD Spending Bill for FY26 Released, Providing Increased Funding to Key HUD Rental and Homelessness Assistance Programs
Congressional Appropriators released this morning (January 20) the text of a final fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending bill for Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) programs.
Overall, the bill provides an approximately $7.3 billion increase over the previous fiscal year, for a total of $77.3 billion for HUD programs, plus an additional $6.9 billion in offsetting
receipts. Key rental and homelessness assistance programs received funding increases, including some of NLIHC’s top priorities:
* $34.9 billion is provided for renewing Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) contracts, including the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. This level should be sufficient to ensure
the renewal of existing TBRA contracts.
* Appropriators also provided about $601 million for new Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPVs), a $264 million increase from the previous year. The bill includes language allowing Public
Housing Authorities (PHAs) to use TPVs to help transition families who currently receive rental assistance through the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program to new assistance.
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How Lived Expertise Contributes to Ending Homelessness
The Alliance’s Lived Expertise Action and Research Network conducted two national surveys that explore how people who have experienced homelessness contribute to the homeless response
system. Their findings emphasize how people with lived experience make important impacts on efforts to end homelessness, but face challenges doing the work.
Learn more about these findings and their implications for homelessness policy and practice in next week’s webinar.
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Olympia: Nonprofit Action Day and Legislative Reception
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Join nonprofits from across the state to advocate for our unique priorities on Tuesday, February 3. NAWA is organizing dozens of meetings with legislators and their staff. Register to
advocate with other nonprofits from your district. We aim to foster deeper relationships among nonprofit partners and lawmakers and communicate nonprofit sector priorities for the 2026
legislative session.
Later, we’ll celebrate nonprofits and remind our legislators about the amazing work we do. Legislators and nonprofit leaders from across Washington are convening at the 2026 Nonprofit
Legislative Reception. The reception will be held at the Governor’s Mansion on the Capitol Campus in Olympia on Tuesday, February 3, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Come to Olympia earlier in the day to participate in Nonprofit Action Day and stay for the Legislative Reception with elected officials in the evening. Register for one or both events
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COMING SOON!
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) February Webinar Series
Advanced Weatherization Strategies for Lowering Household Energy Costs:
In-depth virtual trainings and case studies
Topic & Training Lineup:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 11:00 PT
Presenters will describe how the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)’s case management system brings in lead abatement, asthma reduction, fall prevention,
and home rehabilitation services.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 11:00 PT
Trainers will explain how to fund and audit non-DOE WAP measures or measures with a Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR) of less than 1.0. Panelists will review the benefits of using DOE
Priority Lists and how to add them to your state plan.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 11:00 PT
Presenters will discuss how California Community Action Agencies and Associations collaborate and coordinate to reduce deferrals and multiply energy conservation measures, modeling best
practices for the rest of the WAP network.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 11:00 PT
Trainers will detail opportunities for maximizing the impact of DOE WAP Health and Safety funds, DOE WAP Leveraging Activity funds, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
WAP transfer funds. Participants will learn how to work with state planning processes to bring as many resources as possible to their community.
For more information on this dynamic line-up, please contact aenglish@communityactionpartnership.com <mailto:aenglish@communityactionpartnership.com> .
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From Lessons to Lasting Impact: A Whole Family Approach Webinar
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Across the country, many Community Action Agencies are adopting a Whole Family Approach (WFA) to advance social and economic mobility for families. The agencies embarking on this path
are located in urban, suburban, rural, and frontier places with a diverse mix of programs and agency capacities.
While experience shows that integrated, family-centered services lead to stronger outcomes for both parents and children, agencies have learned that success requires more than strong
program design, it demands organizational alignment, systems change, and sustained leadership commitment.
This national webinar offers a deeper look at what implementation truly looks like, featuring agencies from NCAP’s Regional Advanced Whole Family Approach Community of Practice. Three
agencies will be featured on a panel presentation that will highlight their learning and progress.
To further enrich the discussion, the session will support a robust Q&A, offering additional perspectives and responding to participant questions related to implementation, readiness,
and sustainability.
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The Nonprofit Fundamentals are designed to strengthen your organization’s performance and decision-making. Focusing on boards, finance, and legal compliance, you will leave these free
learning opportunities with tools, connections, and action steps to help you achieve your mission.
Boards in Gear
Covers: Connection to Cause, Responsibilities, Board Composition and Development, Board Operations, and Fundraising
* Online: Winter Boards in Gear Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=78fd652077&e=290850492e> - Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:00PM
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Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Covers: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, IRS Form 990, Giving, and Oversight
* Online: Winter Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d399db42dd&e=290850492e> - Tuesday, February
24, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM PT
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Let's Go Legal
Covers: State Law, Federal Law, Fundraising, Employment Law, and Intellectual Property
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The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) finds it unfathomable that Congress ignored the resounding calls from organizations, state and local leaders, and state agencies to use the appropriations
process to stop the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cost shifts to states outlined in the budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1). This failure to act will increase hunger,
strain already fragile state budgets, harm farmers and food retailers, and weaken local economies across the country.
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These cost shifts will force states to make the impossible choices of cutting eligibility for families, veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities; raising taxes; or cutting
other essential services. Some states will be unable to absorb these costs at all, putting the future of SNAP itself at risk and leaving a trail of hunger, malnutrition, and economic
turmoil.
SNAP is our most proven anti-hunger program, and it is one of the nation’s most effective economic mobility and economic stabilization tools. Every SNAP dollar generates up to $1.80
in economic activity during economic downturns, supporting grocery stores, food retailers, and farmers. Additionally, SNAP eligibility connects students with child nutrition programs,
reducing the risk of child hunger at home and at school. SNAP lifts millions of people out of poverty, and no other program operates at this scale or with this level of efficiency.
Charities, food pantries, and local municipalities are not equipped to handle the demand when people lose access to SNAP benefits. For every one meal a food bank provides, SNAP provides
nine.
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Rural homelessness growing faster than cities
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Homelessness may not look the way many imagine it, particularly in rural Indiana.
Rural areas saw a 16.6% increase in people experiencing homelessness between 2023 and 2025, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority data. During that same time
period, urban areas saw a 9.4% increase.
Those figures don’t tell the full story – “homelessness in rural areas is more complex and often harder to see,” said Brandi Pirtle, housing director for Jeffersonville-based New Hope
Services.
Existing data on homelessness is gathered via point-in-time surveys. These surveys are conducted annually over a one-day period, typically in January or February, and it seldom provides
a complete picture.
For example – in IHCDA Region 13, building codes vary across seven counties. Region 13 covers Orange, Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Crawford, Floyd and Clark counties and what’s considered
uninhabitable in one county may not be considered such elsewhere, meaning individuals may not show in a PIT count, but they’re in unsafe conditions. Rural homelessness, Pirtle noted
is “frequently undercounted,” because it doesn’t neatly fit Housing and Urban Development categories.
Another reason PIT data doesn’t provide a complete picture is that it only covers one day.
Pirtle said many families are “doubled-up” – they share a living space but it isn’t permanent or stable. Those families get missed by PIT counts.
“You don’t find the couch surfers, folks that are hidden in the woods or that pop in and out of a friend’s home,” via PIT counts, Jason Hayes, executive director of the men’s residence
center at the Evansville Rescue Mission, said.
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2026 Management & Leadership Training Conference
Orlando, Florida | January 28th – 30th (Pre-Con: Jan. 27th)
Join us for our 2026 Management & Leadership Training Conference (MLTC), taking place January 28th – 30th in Orlando, Florida!
ABOUT THE EVENT
NCAP’s Management and Leadership Training Conference (MLTC) is designed for both current and aspiring leaders in Community Action and human services. The 2026 MLTC will offer immersive
training sessions, dynamic roundtable discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or preparing to take that next step into management, MLTC
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CANCELLATION POLICY
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LIHEAP Action Day: February 25, 2026, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
LIHEAP Action Day is an important advocacy event where energy assistance leaders and supporters come together to secure funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Held annually in Washington, D.C., participants meet with members of Congress and their staff to share the impact LIHEAP has on their communities and stress the importance of continued
support.
By raising awareness of how LIHEAP helps millions of vulnerable households afford energy costs, the event highlights its role in preventing utility disconnections and promoting energy
efficiency. These efforts ensure that families in need have access to essential services all year round.
Whether you’re a NEUAC member or not, LIHEAP Action Day provides a platform to make your voice heard. By advocating for maintaining access to energy, you help protect a lifeline that
supports low-income families across the nation.
* Virtual Advocacy Bootcamp: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
* State Team Meetings & Policy Update: February 24, 2026, 12:00 – 4:30 PM ET. Light lunch included, reception to follow.
* LIHEAP Action Day: February 25, 2026, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET. Optional breakfast provided, followed by meetings on Capitol Hill.
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Announcing the 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness
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The summit will bring together a diverse group of movement leaders working to end homelessness, who each play a vital role in shaping systems, policies, practices, and narratives.
This moment calls for bold, values-driven leadership that centers housing justice, lived expertise, and cross-sector collaboration.
We are at a critical juncture. Rising housing insecurity, shifting political landscapes, uncertain funding environments, and deep community needs demand an urgent, unified response.
The summit will explore:
* What do leaders need to meet this moment?
* What does this moment need from leaders?
In contrast to previous conferences, this Summit will be a smaller convening of leaders across the homelessness system. A track-focused agenda will allow for targeted content and peer
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after registration are subject to availability and may not be possible. Please carefully consider your track selection before submitting your registration.
We hope you will consider attending the 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness!
2026 NCAF Conference and Community Action Fly‑In Day
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Dear Community Action Colleagues,
We’re excited to welcome you to Washington, DC for the 2026 NCAF Conference and Community Action Fly‑In Day, March 17–20 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill! 🎉
It’s time to start requesting meetings with your Members of Congress—your Senators and Representatives. These meetings are a vital opportunity to share the positive impact Community
Action Agencies and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) have in your communities. 🌟
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Monarch Rise & Shine Breakfast
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Mark your calendar for April 2nd! Start your morning with purpose and community at the Monarch Rise & Shine Breakfast. Join friends, neighbors, and local leaders from Thurston, Mason,
Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties as we unite to champion children and families. Experience the power of coming together for a cause that truly matters.
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no child faces their journey alone. Your attendance and generosity empower us to continue this lifesaving work, offering vital services and renewed hope to our community.
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The Washington State Nonprofit Conference (WSNC) is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state bringing together nonprofit leaders to learn, connect, and inspire. This year’s Washington
State Nonprofit Conference will be online May 6-7 with in-person regional WSNC locations in Tacoma (Monday, May 11) and Spokane (Friday, May 15). Powerful keynote speakers, memorable
workshops, and invaluable connections await!
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Looking Ahead to the 2026 CAPLAW National Training Conference
We recognize that the Community Action Network is facing a challenging period, and we also understand the importance of looking ahead and planning for the future. With that in mind,
please save the date for our 2026 National Training Conference in Phoenix, AZ. Come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired—then head home energized and ready to put your new insights
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Pre-conference tours
Tuesday, June 2 - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Main conference
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
Early Bird Registration: $750
Registration Opens in February
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