Mid-Columbia Community Action has received a grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to make the Gloria Center that is under construction in The Dalles a community resiliency project. Community Action Executive Director Kenny LaPoint says a full solar array and battery backup system will be a part of the facility. allowing it to be used as a community center during an emergency. The Gloria Center being constructed on 2505 West 7th in The Dalles will streamline access to essential services, improve efficiency and sustainability for service providers, and establish a permanent location for Community Action’s non-congregate emergency shelter.