Coastal Community Action Program

Coastal Community Action Program (CCAP) Has Been Serving Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties for Over 50 Years and Has Dedicated Itself to Help Improve the Lives of the People Within These Communities. Ccap Is Very Committed About the Seniors Living in Our Community and Have Programs That Target the 60+ Age Group. These Programs Include; RSVP, Senior Nutrition, in Home Care, Private Medical Transportation, and Meals on Wheels. Ccap Recognizes the Importance and Impact It?s Had on the Lives of Our Senior Community and Will Continue to Be an Asset for Them. an Estimate of 350 Unduplicated RSVP Volunteers Will Serve in Both Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, Sponsored by Coastal Community Action Program. Volunteers Will Deliver Meals as a Part of the Meals on Wheels Program, Provide Transportation for Homebound or Older Adults and Individuals With Disabilities to Medical Appointments, Assist Low Income Individuals With Emergency Food From Food Banks, Tutor Elementary Students in Reading and Math at Public Schools, Provide Capacity Building Through American Red Cross Blood Drives, Serve Veterans Through Community Based Activities and Other Activities Identified as Community Priorities. the Primary Focus Area of the RSVP Project Is Healthy Futures. the Fifty Work Stations Located in Both Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties Will Provide Quality Volunteer Opportunities Such as Delivering Meals, Assisting Clients at Local Food Banks, Assisting With Local Blood Drives, Driving Elderly or Disabled Persons to Their Medical Appointments, Tutoring Elementary Students and Assisting Veterans. the Project Coordinator Has Successfully Developed Worksite Relationships and Impact Based Work Plans to Ensure Participant Have a Vital and Meaningful Volunteer Experience. at the End of the 12 Month Performance Period, Homebound or Older Adults and Individuals With Disabilities Receiving Food, Transportation and Other Services That Allow Them to Live Independently Will Report Having Increased Social Ties and Perceived Social Support. Individuals Receiving Emergency Food From Food Banks, Food Pantries or Other Nonprofits Will Report Increased Food Security for Themselves and Their Children. the Number of Veterans Served by RSVP Volunteers Will Be Increased Through Community Based Organizations. the Capacity of the American Red Cross Will Increase Through Canteen and Registration Assistance at Blood Drives. the CNS Federal Investment of $62,840.00 Will Be Supplemented by $28,056.00 in Non-federal Resources for a Total of $90,896.00