A Permanent Home for Rural Progress
Empowering the 14,000+ residents in our network through mutual aid, rapid response, and community led action at 407 North Main Street.
WHAT IS THIS PLACE?
The Buffet Table: Resource Equity.
A space where local skills and stories meet community needs. We ensure that every resident has a seat at the table and access to the tools for self sufficiency.
The Switchboard: Regional Connectivity.
We act as a navigation point for Washington County. We connect residents to food assistance, housing resources, and emergency relief without duplicating existing services.
The Front Porch: Civic Infrastructure.
A permanent and inclusive sanctuary for organizing, civic healing, and rapid response. Our doors are open to everyone who dreams of a more just Southern Indiana.
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COLLABORATION
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COMMUNITY
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EMPOWERMENT
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SUSTAINABILITY
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JUSTICE
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ACCOUNTABILITY
✦ COLLABORATION ✦ COMMUNITY ✦ EMPOWERMENT ✦ SUSTAINABILITY ✦ JUSTICE ✦ ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Resiliency Hub requires about $2,000 in monthly building infrastructure to maintain its emergency beds, community kitchen, and meeting spaces. Securing our 'Operational Floor' allows our leadership to focus 100% on expanding our programs and securing our permanent home.
Who are we?
Our 501(c)(3) Coalition handles community support and mutual aid, while our 501(c)(4) Network focuses on systemic advocacy and shifting local power.
The Washington County Community Action Coalition serves as a hub for social causes, civic engagement, education, and community support. We're not just talking about change—we're building it, together, right here in Washington County.
OUR DUAL STRUCTURE:
The Coalition works alongside the Washington County Community Action Network (our 501(c)(4) advocacy arm) to create comprehensive change—from direct community support to systemic advocacy. Together, we're building power from the ground up.
By the numbers:
43% of Washington County households live below the ALICE threshold.
72% of local single mother households face chronic financial instability.
14,000+ individuals served through our regional network.
150 Years of history in our facility at 407 North Main Street.
We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. Whether you're passionate about education, justice, sustainability, or simply want to connect with neighbors who care, this is your space. We're creating a collaborative force that empowers community-led initiatives and builds long-term capacity for real, lasting progress.
How We Serve
Community Action Office
Mutual aid, civic engagement, rapid response
A place where people can build the community they want to live in.
Equipped with emergency sleeping quarters and a community kitchen, we serve as a Tier 1 responder during climate and domestic crises.
Rural Roots Network
County-to-county collaboration
Building bridges between rural communities across Southern Indiana. We share resources, strategies, and solidarity with organizers in neighboring counties, strengthening our collective power to create change beyond Washington County lines.
Healing Gallery
Art, storytelling, community ritual
A space where creativity meets healing. We host rotating art exhibitions from local artists, storytelling circles, and community rituals that honor grief, celebrate resilience, and process the work of change together.
OUR VALUES
Collaboration
We unite across causes and identities
Community
Every voice matters, every person counts
Empowerment
We provide space, support, and resources for local leaders
Sustainability
Long-term solutions for people and planet
Accountability
Transparency, integrity, responsibility
Justice
Advancing dignity and human rights for all
Building Permanence
We've found our place at 407 North Main Street—right off the square, visible, accessible. This isn't just a building. It's a commons. And we need your help to make it permanent.
The Coalition (501(c)(3)) rose to serve Washington County by creating a space where social causes, civic engagement, and community support converge. As our community grows, a clear path forward emerges: build permanent infrastructure that ensures this work continues for generations to come.
The Building
Secure the Deed.
Eliminating our monthly mortgage establishes this hub as a permanent community asset.
The Green
Expand Public Commons. Securing the adjacent land protects our community’s right to gather and ensures a permanent space for public events and peaceful protest.