OCTOBER 2020
COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
Pullman Community Update 15
The Food & Shelter Folks
Malden-Pine City Fire Rallies Community Support
As you are likely aware, on Monday, September 7th, a sudden wildfire swept through the small towns of Malden and Pine City in northern Whitman County, destroying homes and business, and displacing many folks—including many that CAC has served with Energy Assistance, Weatherization, and other household needs. For the record, the BabbMalden Fire burned more than 15,000 acres and destroyed 121 homes, eight commercial properties, and 94 other structures in Malden and Pine City. We are so sorry for the losses suffered by so many there—and want everyone in these towns to know we stand with you!
So far, we are grateful to see so many small and large community groups, clubs, foundations, churches, and individuals reaching out to the towns with real support. And as the immediate shock from the disaster begins to fade, CAC stands ready to help each household find and secure the long-term support they might need to rebuild—or re-locate—and otherwise get back on their feet. To support the Malden-Pine City communities, we ask you to donate to the Whitman County United Way effort at:
At a community meeting just one week after the fire, the pain was evident as the towns came together to start the first step in the longterm recovery process. Community Action Center is just one of many community agencies and resources supporting this work—teaming together to be sure every Malden and Pine City resident knows they are not alone.
Riverview’s Outdoor Play Area a Go!
https://donorbox.org/whitman-county-fire-relief-fund
Community Food We have started taking food donations during normal CAC business hours! We are also still in need of cash donations. Your donation will help us buy food for people who are experiencing hunger. Please donate at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We need the following donations: • Cereal/oatmeal • Dietary restriction foods (sugar-free, gluten-free, • Boxed meals dairy-free, low-sugar) • Mac n’ cheese • Toilet paper • Canned vegetables • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, • Canned beans toothpaste, deodorant)
An $18,000 grant from the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund will make a playground for children living at Riverview Apartments a reality! The grant will pay for play equipment, surfacing, and installation costs. “We are proud to sponsor your new play area,” said Lerria Schuh, Community Advocate for the Fund. “We understand that children not only need a roof over their head, they need space to play safely … to let their imaginations run and relieve some of their daily stresses.” Riverview will provide permanent homes to people with low and extremely low income, as well as for those experiencing homelessness. Riverview’s outdoor common area will feature a lawn, picnic tables, playground, and garden boxes for all residents. The outdoor area is a space where parents can play with their kids, families can eat a meal outside together, and residents can visit with neighbors as they garden together. Riverview Apartments will be complete in 2020.
You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and we will have a staff member come to your car to take the donation.
FOOD PANTRY
BREAD ROOM
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY
Closed
WEDNESDAY
11 am – 1:00 pm
THURSDAY
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
8 am – 4:30 pm Please note our 8 am –– 4:30 pm Free Room is now 8 am – closed 4:30pmdue to COVID-19 8 amregulations. – 6:00 pm
FRIDAY
Closed
8 am – 4:30 pm
(note the change!)
