Washington Gorge Action Programs

Washington Gorge Action Programs is a non-profit organization based in Bingen, Washington, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since October 2008. The organization serves Skamania and Klickitat Counties, focusing on community support and social services. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, Washington Gorge Action Programs specializes in providing comprehensive support to vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on addressing homelessness, energy assistance, and community resource development.

The organization has consistently secured federal grant awards, primarily from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, which provides funding to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. These grants, ranging from $100,000 to $157,121, support various program components including permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, and homeless management information systems. Additionally, Washington Gorge Action Programs receives numerous sub-awards from state agencies such as the Washington State Department of Commerce, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. These sub-awards enable the organization to provide critical services including Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) support, direct services to crime victims, food assistance through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), family resource center development, and community prevention initiatives. The organization's multi-faceted approach demonstrates its commitment to addressing complex social challenges by providing comprehensive, targeted support to underserved communities.