![]() “We’re starting with moving in our pallet shelter clients first. MCCAC hopes to be complete with renovations and begin moving in clients by the end of July. What’s Next? The Annex plans to open in phases. Once they got into it, they discovered that there was a lot to do. But we decided as long as we’re in there doing a bunch of remodeling, we might as well,” said LaPoint. We renovated the inside which is something we didn’t anticipate doing on the front end. Other renovations have included new wiring, new energy efficient windows, doors, new plumbing, heat pumps, air conditioners, ventilation, roofing, new exterior stucco, new insulation, drywall, painting, and client room renovations. “We’ve removed 16 tons of trash,” said Kenny LaPoint, Executive Director of MCCAC. The renovations that have been underway included extensive trash removal, including the removal of ten non-operational washer and dryer units. Those interested in future volunteering opportunities with MCCAC can email It’s taken a lot of work to get this far. LaPoint expressed gratitude to the volunteers who are going the extra mile to make sure that the people who will be transitioning into the shelter will be “welcomed with open arms.” Meanwhile a group of churches led by Tyler Beane Kelly are working to put together welcome kits for the first group of folks that move into the shelter, in late July. “It’s been great,” said Kari Dinatale of Kari’s Top Notch Cleaning who has been leading the volunteers in their efforts. However their work has often put them in the line of fire by those who object to MCCAC providing shelter, food, water, hygiene products, physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, veterans services, employment support, case management, youth and family services, and more to those experiencing houselessness in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties.īut on site, all of that takes a backseat to focus on the here and now as boots on the ground meet up with their neighbors to connect over a common goal. Since the summer of 2021, MCCAC has been able to help more than 80 individuals transition from The Dalles Shelter into long-term housing placements. MCCAC has stood in close allyship with those experiencing houselessness in recent years, forming partnerships, bringing in millions of grant dollars to the community, and working closely with local, regional, and state legislatures to create a systemic approach to ending homelessness in the region.Įven more importantly, they’ve proven that their policies and systems work. Washing Instructions: Penny's Collars can be hand-washed or tossed in the washer inside a tied closed pillow case, and then laid flat to dry.The volunteer days have helped to bring a lot of positive energy to the project. This guarantee does not include excessive pulling, scratching or chewing. Penny’s Collars are made to last and because of this all collars come with a lifetime guarantee. ![]() You can lengthen the life of your collar significantly by owning more than one and rotating them around on a regular basis. ![]() Dog collars are a lot like human clothing, if you wear the same shirt everyday it will wear down much faster. Wear and tear on your collar will vary based on your dog. Collars should never be used as tie outs. To lengthen the life of your collar, use a harness when going on walks. We make every effort to ensure the durability and safety of our collars, because of this they are not recommended for dogs who pull hard. We use only welded or cast D rings and stitch all pressure points and every collar comes with a slide for adjustment. All Penny's Collars are made with an inner core of heavy duty polypropylene webbing.
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