Community Action Center (CAC)

Community Action Center provides free diapers to the public.

Energy and heating/cooling assistance programs available for those who are eligible according to income guidelines. CAC's energy assistance programs include: Washington State Department of Commerce Programs -Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Avista's Energy Programs- My Energy Discount-WA, Low Income Rate Assistance Program (LIRAP,) Avista Share Project Share, our donation-based energy program Conservation education and materials available. Please do not wait until your power has been shut off to get assistance! Call Community Action Center for an appointment as soon as you get a past due notice.

Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm

To see how easy, it is to receive food for you and your household, go to our Food Bank Appointment Page !

Monthly food boxes sent out to area food banks for their senior residents to pick up.

The Mobile Farm Stand operates on a “pay-what-you-can” model, serving everyone in a community, from those experiencing food insecurity to those who can gladly pay for good food in their communities. Check website for date, time, and location where the Farm Stand will be operating.

If you or someone you know is in need of food, please contact CAC at 509-334-9147 to request an Emergency Food Box. CAC will provide up to 4 Emergency Food Box delivers a year.

CAC will answer questions and assist individuals who want to enroll or re-certify in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). To make an appointment contact our front desk at (509) 334-9147.

CAC may be able to assist tenants with funds to prevent eviction. Call during office hours, 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, to schedule an appointment with a housing specialist to see if you qualify. Eviction Prevention Assistance is based on applicant qualifying and available funds.

The Summer Street House has 4 studio apartments, tenants income must be at or below 50% of medium income, and LMK provided resident services.

The Grady House was renovated in 2015. The Grady House has 3 1bedroom units, and 1 studio apartment, tenants income must be at or below 50% of medium income, and DreamWorks provides resident services.

This 4-plex, has 4 studio apartments, located in Pullman directly behind the Hughes House. The tenant’s income cannot exceed 50% of medium income. The resident services are provided by LMK.

The Hughes House is a group home to 4 Developmentally Disabled tenants whose income does not exceed 50% of the medium income. The resident services are provided by LMK.

4 – 1 bedroom units designated for the developmentally disabled. 2 units are at 50% of the medium income and 2 are at 30% of the medium income. DreamWorks provides resident services to our tenants.

8 studio apartments and housing the developmentally disabled whose income is at or below 50% of medium income. DreamWorks provides resident services to our tenants.

Maple Street Apartments offer affordable urban living – centrally located between downtown Pullman and the densely populated South College Hill residential neighborhood and historical district. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

Community Action Center’s newest low income rental property, located on the North Side of Pullman Washington, is in close proximity to schools, shopping centers and restaurants; and offers a safe and friendly environment and is an ideal setting for families. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

The new Riverview apartments feature views of the Palouse for familes with children, survivors of domestic violence, households with disabilities, households with multiple special needs, and veterans of the US Armed Forces. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

Situated in a country setting on the outskirts of Pullman, the Bellevue Duplexes offer a safe and friendly family environment, in close proximity to schools, essential services, the Village Centre Cineplex, and a Pullman Transit bus stop. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

Marcus Place offers carefree apartment living to senior citizens (62 and older) and people with disabilities in close proximity to grocery and retail stores and essential services. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

Wheatland offers an ideal setting for young families in the small Northeast Whitman County town of Tekoa. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

Palouse Cove offers seniors (62 and older) carefree semi-attached, single-level bungalow-style homes just outside the town of Palouse. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

Kenwood Square offers carefree apartment living to senior citizens (62 and older) and people with disabilities in close proximity to grocery and retail stores and essential services. Program contact: rentals@cacwhitman.org

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federal program administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Spokane Housing Authority (SHA). In Whitman County, the Community Action Center administers the program.

CAC operates a transitional housing program that provides subsidy for rent based on household income. Candidates are screened and the situation is assessed by a Housing Solutions staff member, and an application is submitted based upon the initial screening and assessment process.

Office is open 8-4:30, M-F, make an appointment with a Housing Solutions staff member, which is the first step to receiving this resource. Homeless housing assistance is based on the current situation and available funds. CAC may be able to provide 1-3 nights for a hotel stay. Call the Pullman Police for after-hours request at 509-332-2521.

Transportation assistance is available on a limited basis and contingent on fund availability. Anyone seeking transportation assistance MUST schedule an appointment in advance to help assess the individual’s needs and possible solutions.