HELPING HANDS: ASSISTANCE & RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
Home Repairs and ADA modifications
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Habitat for Humanity South Puget Sound – Non-profit organization provides home repair services and ADA modifications at a reduced cost for qualified low-income homeowners. Project’s cost and homeowner’s income are used to determine the homeowner’s required financial contribution to the repairs and modifications. Application, proof of income, and other documentation required.
Address: 910 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, 98501
Phone: (360) 956-3456
Website: www.spshabitat.org
Email: info@spshabitat.org
Energy Efficient Heat Pump Subsidies - Launching March 2025
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Energize Thurston — Network of regional partners offers discounts and subsidies for installing energy-efficient, ducted and ductless heat pump heating and cooling, as well as heat pump water heaters throughout Thurston County. There are two pathways for help:
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The low-and moderate-income pathway will provide fully subsidized equipment installations for low-income households (less than 80% of area median income) and partially subsidized installations for moderate-income households (between 80% and 120% of area median income).
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The self-funded pathway will provide a group purchase discount, free educational workshops, guidance on relevant incentives and financing, streamlined installation, and customer support available to all households in Thurston County.
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Phone: (360) 867-2938
Website: www.EnergizeThurston.org
Email: TCMC@co.thurston.wa.us
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Utilities, Weatherization, and Rental Assistance
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Community Action Council - Non-profit organization provides assistance to low-income individuals with utility bills, rent, weatherization, food, and more. Services vary depending upon where you live.
Address: 3020 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey
Phone (360) 438-1100
Website: caclmt.org
Medical Equipment and Services
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Medical Equipment Bank – Non-profit organization provides basic medical supplies, ADA and medical equipment including: wheelchairs, walkers, portable toilets, canes, crutches, transfer and shower benches, raised toilets, bed rails, grab bars, etc. free of charge. The Bank also accepts donations of these same items to distribute to the community.
Address: 2704 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia
Hours: 11AM - 2PM, Tue, Thur, & Sat. (Call or visit website to verify schedule before going)
Phone: (360) 456-8810
Website: medicalequipmentbank.org
Food
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Thurston County Food Bank - The non-profit TCFB’s mission is to eliminate hunger within our community, in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. Their core philosophies are eliminating access barriers, prioritizing health, prioritizing children, rescuing good food from going to waste, and partnership and collaboration. They offer satellite sites, home delivery for seniors, school food programs, other bank commodities, and more.
Phone: (360) 352-8597
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Meals on Wheels – see Senior Services of South Sound
General Services
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Senior Services of South Sound – Non-profit organization provides support and enrichment to seniors in the county. Staff provides assistance and support with Meals on Wheels, Medicare, housing, legal assistance, care connection, personal enrichment classes, monetary support for pet food and care, and transportation. Senior Services is a great place to start when you need information or assistance as it knows most of the agencies and organizations in the community.
Address: There are various facilities throughout the area, but the main office is located at 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia
Phone: (360) 586-6181
Website: southsoundseniors.org
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Senior Action Network – Non-profit organization provides referrals to caregivers, medical suppliers, insurance, medical professionals, and more. Some emergency financial support is also available.
Website: sanolympia.org (website provides a resource list)
Email: info@sanolympia.org
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Catholic Community Services – Non-profit organization with programs that serve primarily low-income individuals with everything from one-time property and home cleaning to transportation, wheelchair ramps, weekly phone check-ins, homecare, counseling, firewood for heating, home repairs, and more. You do not have to be Catholic to receive CCS services.
Phone: (360) 753-3340
Website: ccsww.org
Email: CCSSouthwestInfo@ccsww.org
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Religious organizations - Many churches offer support services to church members. These services can include everything from food to home repairs to utility and rental assistance.
This information is intended to be a basic resource and is not inclusive of all the organizations and services offered in the community. Rebuilding Together Thurston County is not endorsing or guaranteeing services with any listed organizations.