Mid-Columbia Community Action Council says it supported over 3,000 community members in 2023 through more than $4.4 million in program services and client assistance.  The agency recently released its 2023 annual report.  MCCAC Executive Director Kenny LaPoint says the opening of The Annex Traditional Housing and Shelter facility in The Dalles during 2023 was a major milestone in their efforts to address houselessness in region.  The report says 149 people were transitioned into long-term stable housing, 200 community members at risk of eviction maintained their housing, over 17,000 nights of shelter were provided in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties, and over 2100 people received utility assistance.  MCCAC’s report also said 51% of utility assistance and weatherization program participants identified as Native, Latinx, or BIPOC community members.