Communities thrive when neighbors help neighbors, and organizations work together to provide the kind of holistic support that people need in times of crisis. That has certainly been true for Michelle Humiston. Only four years ago, she and her five children were alone in Coos Bay, staying at a shelter with nothing but their clothes. Now she is working as a carpenter’s apprentice on Oregon Coast Community Action’s new Child and Family Resource Center.
Michelle knew what she wanted to do, but just couldn’t catch a break to get there. Michelle was a TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) client barely getting by, when she walked through the doors at Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA). Her case manager suggested she enroll in the EmPower program, an innovative energy assistance program.
EmPower offers intensive case management that works with motivated households to improve their circumstances. Services go beyond energy use, and support a comprehensive approach including education, nutrition, employment, and medical resources to help clients achieve their goals.
Michelle knew what she wanted to do, but just couldn’t catch a break to get there. Michelle was a TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) client barely getting by, when she walked through the doors at Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA). Her case manager suggested she enroll in the EmPower program, an innovative energy assistance program.
EmPower offers intensive case management that works with motivated households to improve their circumstances. Services go beyond energy use, and support a comprehensive approach including education, nutrition, employment, and medical resources to help clients achieve their goals.
