Community Action Connections - CAC

Community Action Connections (CAC) will be closed tomorrow, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a day to recognize and celebrate freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality in our communities.

Our offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, and we look forward to serving you then.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Juneteenth. ❤️💚🖤

🚌 Ride Free All July!

Great news for our community! Ben Franklin Transit is offering FREE rides on Fixed Route Buses, Dial-A-Ride, and CONNECT throughout the entire month of July.

Whether you're heading to work, appointments, shopping, community events, or visiting family and friends, you can save money on gas and avoid parking hassles while enjoying free transportation.

This special promotion celebrates summer and America's 250th Anniversary. 🇺🇸

Free rides available July 1–31

Help us spread the word and make sure everyone knows about this great opportunity!

This July, the fare is on us!

Celebrate summer and America's 250th Anniversary with FREE rides on Ben Franklin Transit Fixed Route Buses, Dial-A-Ride, and CONNECT.

Save money on gas, avoid parking hassles, and ride free all July.

¡Este julio, el viaje lo pagamos nosotros!

Celebra el verano y el 250th aniversario de Estados Unidos con viajes GRATIS en Ben Franklin Transit, los autobuses de ruta fija, Dial-A-Ride y CONNECT.

Ahorra en gasolina, evita los problemas de aparcamiento y viaja gratis durante todo el mes de julio.

🍎☀️ Summer Meals for Kids Are Here! ☀️🍎

No child should go hungry during summer break. The Kennewick School District is offering FREE meals for all children and teens ages 18 and younger throughout the summer no registration required!

Meals are available at several locations across Kennewick, making it easy for families to access nutritious food while school is out.

Multiple meal sites available, including elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the district.

Dates and meal times vary by location.

For schedules and site information, visit: ksd.org/menu and select "Summer Meal Program."

Please help spread the word so every child in our community has access to healthy meals this summer! 💙

Free summer meals available for Kennewick students! 🍎🍽️☀️

The Kennewick School District Summer Meal Program provides free meals for all children ages 18 and younger throughout the summer. No registration is required.

Meal sites include:
• Amistad Elementary
• Southgate Elementary
• Highlands Middle School
• Kennewick High School
• Kamiakin High School
• Southridge High School
• Tri-Tech Skills Center

📅 Dates and meal times vary by location. Visit www.ksd.org/menu and select "Summer Meal Program" for schedules.

🌞 The temperatures are rising, and we want to remind everyone to stay safe, stay cool, and stay hydrated.

If you need a place to get out of the heat, local cooling centers and community resources are available to help. No one should have to face extreme temperatures alone.

If you need additional support or assistance, call 211 or visit wa211.org to connect with resources in your area.

Please check on your neighbors, older adults, and anyone who may be vulnerable to the heat. A simple phone call or visit can make a big difference.

Stay safe and take care of one another. 💙

High temperatures are here so be sure to stay hydrated and cool. Your local community is here if you need a place to get away from the heat. If you need additional or more long term assistance, please call 211 or visit their website wa211.org.

📢 DSHS Mobile Office is Coming to Connell! 🚐

Need help with food, cash, or medical benefits? The DSHS Mobile Office will be at the Connell Food Bank to assist community members with applications, reviews, case updates, and EBT card requests.

Connell Food Bank
425 N Columbia Ave #6
Connell, WA 99326

July 8, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Services available:
✅ Apply for benefits
✅ Complete reviews
✅ Submit paperwork
✅ Update existing cases
✅ Request an EBT card
✅ Get information about food, cash, and medical assistance

Please help us spread the word so friends, family, and neighbors can access the support they need. ❤️

🌟 Welcome to the CAC Family, Gracie D! 🌟

We are excited to welcome Gracie D. as our new Second Chance Center Program Manager at Community Action Connections!

Gracie brings a passion for serving others, building strong community connections, and helping individuals find hope and opportunity. Throughout her work in our community, she has demonstrated a genuine commitment to supporting people through challenges while empowering them to reach their goals.

Her dedication, compassion, and leadership make her a wonderful addition to our team. We are excited to see the positive impact she will have as she leads the Second Chance Center and continues helping create pathways toward stability, growth, and success for those we serve.

Please join us in giving Gracie a warm welcome to the CAC family! We are grateful to have her on this journey with us and look forward to all the great things ahead.

💙 Welcome, Gracie! We're so happy you're here! 💙

Community Resource Spotlight 💙

We're grateful for organizations like Sent To Serve that continue to show up for our community by providing access to showers and basic necessities with dignity and compassion.

If you or someone you know could benefit from shower services, please see the schedule below and share this information with others who may need it.

Thank you, Sent To Serve, for being a blessing to so many and helping ensure our neighbors have access to essential resources. Together, we can make a difference, one act of kindness at a time. 💙

At CAC, we understand that raising a family can be challenging, and we're committed to helping support parents and caregivers in our community. ❤️

If your family could benefit from diaper assistance, we're here to help.

To get started, please bring:

• ID for all adults in the household
• Birth certificates for all children under 18
• Social Security cards or ITIN cards for everyone in the household
• Proof of income (TANF award letter, SSI printout, or previous month's pay stubs)
• If you currently have no income, we'll provide a self-declaration form for you to complete
• Proof of address (utility bill, DSHS letter, or similar document)

Once enrolled, income verification only needs to be updated every 4 months, or when a new child joins your family. 😊

We currently provide:
1. Diapers and wipes for children from newborn through age 5
2. Extended diaper assistance for children with disabilities (SSI documentation required)
3. Rash cream when needed

Appointments are available Monday through Friday:
🕣 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
🕜 1:30 PM–4:00 PM

To schedule an appointment, please call:
📞 509-545-4042 Ext. 200

Every family deserves support, and we're honored to serve our community. If you know someone who may benefit from these resources, please share this post. 💙

Yesterday was such a meaningful day. Some of our staff and participants had the opportunity to volunteer at Second Harvest and give back to the community in a beautiful way.

Together, we helped get 620 meals ready and supported 930 pounds of food going out to families in need. Being part of that work reminds us that hope can show up in simple acts of service.

It is more than just food it is care, dignity, and community coming together.

We are so proud of our participants for showing up, serving others, and being part of something bigger. Moments like this remind us that when we give back, we all grow together. 💚

Thank you, Second Harvest, for the amazing work you do and for allowing us to be part of it.