Board of Directors
Board Chair
Erin Skaar
Secretary/Treasurer
Brian Richards
Board Members – At Large
Kathy Appel Kellie Jo Smith Keith Locke Rita Bernhard
Viviana Matthews Jeff Blackford Ginny Carlson Kristen Dean
Irene Garcia Padilla Meg Glover-Cloutier
Date of Incorporation:
June 21, 1966
Housing Needs
Guided by our goal to ensure access to safe, stable, and equitable housing, we work to prevent homelessness and rehouse individuals and families across a three-county service area.
Our housing stability and prevention efforts helped 2,513 individuals avoid eviction, including: 18 parenting youth, and 84 veterans, allowing families and individuals to remain rooted in their communities.
Additionally, we supported 622 individuals experiencing homelessness to secure permanent housing, including: 23 parenting youth, and 18 veterans.
These outcomes reflect our commitment to prioritizing populations facing the greatest barriers to housing stability and advancing housing solutions that strengthen individual, families, and communities throughout the region.
Senior Programs
Total number of Senior (age 65+) citizens served: 2, 791
127 Individuals who maintain an independent living situation.
98 Maintain for 180+ days
84 Individuals with disabilities who maintain an independent living situation.
56 Maintain for 180+ days.
Number of Volunteers (Home Delivered Meals drivers and Center volunteers): 173
Number of Volunteer Hours:
8,307.50
Utility Assistance Program
CAT’s Utility Assistance Program provides critical support to households facing energy insecurity, helping families cover essential utility costs through LIHEAP, OEAP, OLGA & GAP, and other funding streams.
Total households served: 2,084
CAT: 934
CCA: 765
CARE: 386
Total participants served: 3,866
CAT: 1,792
CCA: 1,409
CARE: 665
Households with prevented disconnects: 441
CAT: 147
CCA: 229
CARE: 65
Households with restored services: 34
CAT: 28
CCA: 2
CARE: 4
Veterans Services
Engaging the community through both outreach and educational efforts helps to spread the word and connect service members with the Veterans Service Officer. Throughout the year, the VSO hosted community breakfasts, virtual learning sessions, and staffed informational tables at local events. All of these efforts combined have helped connect hundreds of community members to resources and provide updated knowledge on benefits.
A grant of benefits bring substantial money into the community.
$1,016,799.27 in retro benefits.
$291,110.61 in monthly benefits.
191 New Claims Filed
1,694 Forms Completed
Child and Family Development
Head Start/OPK
The program provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, and nutrition services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of young children. The programs focus on creating nurturing and stimulating environments and are dedicated to preparing children for future academic success and fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Additionally, the programs emphasize strong parent involvement, building a community that actively supports each child’s growth and learning journey.
Families Served 548
Home Visits 2,870
Developmental Screen Completion Rate 100%
Immunization 98%
Number of Meals Served
Breakfast – 23,180
Lunch – 25,663
PM Snack – 13,519
Healthy Families
Completed home visits: 2850
Total Families Served: 133
91-98%
Parents report a reduction of stress.
Parents report a reduction of depression and anxiety.
Parents report an increase in connection to the community and referrals to community partners.
Children have increased school readiness from participating in the Healthy Families program.
Community Investment
CAT aims to preserve healthy and safe living situations for the community by addressing various housing needs from essential repairs and accessibility upgrades to environmental improvements and energy efficiency enhancements.
Weatherization
Enhancing energy efficiency in the home 21
Healthy Homes
Repairs and remediation measures that contribute to a healthier and safer living space 41
Lend a Hand
Minor repairs and necessary accessibility upgrades 21
SHOORP
Staff assists homeowners and volunteers to rehab their homes 6
DEQ
Failing septic system repair/replacement 19
Asset Management
Through development, ownerships, and partnerships, Community Action Team brings 188 units of affordable housing to the service area.
Those 188 units look like:
3 Single-Family homes
185 Multi-Family Homes
5 – single room (occupancy designated for homeless men). 18 – studio units
67 – one-bedroom units 59 – two-bedroom units 39 – three-bedroom units
Budget:
Income:
Grants: $15,618,960
Private Contributions: $188,210
Program Fees: $777,145
Total: $16,584,315
Expenses:
Program Costs: $15,518,725
Administration: $1,065,590
Total: $16,584,315
