Why Community Action?
We empower people to stabilize their lives. A home and a path to success create healthy communities and positive generational impact. We are an efficient intermediary, leveraging the collective impact of government, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. We work to maximize the impact of every dollar spent to prevent and end homelessness.
Community Action Heart Stories
Valerie’s Story
My name is Valerie McCormack. When I came to Community Action in 2008 I was in a deep depression from a lifetime of abuse from [...]
Stephanie’s Story
In 2018 Stephanie and her son Will came to Community Action living in their car, seeking assistance from the Housing Resource Center. Stephanie had struggled [...]
Watch more of our Heart Stories on the Community Action Youtube Channel.
Feeding Skagit County
1 in 7 Adults in Skagit County Experience Hunger
1 in 4 Children in Skagit County Experience Hunger
The Skagit County Food Distribution Center currently processes over 2 million pounds of food per year and about 225 thousand pounds in produce from local Skagitonian farmers. Learn more about the Food Distribution Center here.