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Local nonprofits report food, workforce and reentry gains amid compliance and capacity pressures
Summary
Mikasa, Damascus Way and CRC told the county they are expanding food pantries, youth programs, workforce training and recovery services, while noting compliance, insurance and staffing pressures as operations scale.
Several community organizations briefed the board on recent growth, program outputs and operational challenges.
Mikasa leaders described 16 years of youth and summer-camp work, a food pantry model and pandemic distribution that the presenters said delivered “over 5 million pounds of food since the pandemic hit.” The group cited partnerships with public health, family resource centers and a $300,000 Metro Surge rental/utility grant to support families.
Damascus Way described…
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