Our Story

Our mission is to end poverty by empowering people and improving lives.

Since December 1965, the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council has been helping people and changing lives. We are a private non-profit organization assisting with home heating, energy conservation, housing, education, adult literacy, and food distribution.

Community Partners

We proudly partner with dozens of organizations from a wide variety of sectors throughout North Central Washington, statewide, and nationwide to accomplish our mission.

Our Team

Administration

Alan Walker, Executive Director
Sara Brito, Deputy Director
Louise Johnson, Fiscal Director
Margarita Sanchez, Administrative Assistant
Reyna Brito, Receptionist

Housing

Chyvonna Torres, Director
Paige Sires, Program Coordinator
Edgar Ramos, Housing Supports Specialist
Danielle Sisco, Housing Supports Specialist
Behailu Feyissa, Housing Supports Specialist
Bryce Erickson, Maintenance Supervisor

Energy Assistance/Weatherization

Tom Bonwell, Director
Jim Mattson, Weatherization Housing Technician
Dennis Stiles, Weatherization Housing Technician
Brady Woods, Weatherization Housing Technician
Mario Chirinos, Weatherization Housing Technician
Willy Alatorre, Weatherization Housing Technician

Food Services Center

AmeriCorps

Kristi Hills, Director
Liz Drath, AmeriCorps Program Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator
Karen Bruggman, RSVP/ AmeriCorps Seniors Program Coordinator

Community Programs (Literacy Council & Asset Building)

Jeremy Yonaka, Director
Ally Crowell, AmeriCorps Volunteer
Leslie Corcoran, AmeriCorps Volunteer

Data & Technology

Anwen Cook, Director

Board of Directors

Theresa Petrey, Attorney, Davis Arneil Law Firm
Jim Bailey, Retired, Educator
Mario Reyes, Instructor, Wenatchee Valley College
Riva Morgan, Associate Dean, Wenatchee Valley College
Kelly Martinelli, Communications Specialist, SkillSource
Top Rojanasthien, Councilmember, City of Wenatchee
Tanner Bateman, Douglas County Coroner