Supporting Our Community When It Matters Most

Access resources and assistance programs designed to help individuals and families in Jefferson and Clallam Counties achieve stability and self-sufficiency.


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Energy Assistance

Providing financial support of up to $1,250 for heating costs to help ensure every household in our community stays warm and comfortable.
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Open Doors

Building pathways to stability through emergency assistance that helps our neighbors overcome unexpected challenges and move forward with confidence.
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Weatherization

Offering free energy-efficiency improvements that create healthier, more comfortable homes while reducing utility costs for qualifying households.
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Energy Assistance

OlyCAP provides up to $1,250 towards annual home heating costs for qualifying individuals and families in Jefferson and Clallam Counties. Our Energy Assistance Program supports various heating sources, including electricity, propane, wood, pellets, and oil. You may qualify for assistance even without a past-due balance or disconnection notice.

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Application Requirements

Please have these documents ready before scheduling:

  • Current utility bill
  • Photo identification
  • Proof of household income
  • Social Security cards for all household members

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If You Need Immediate Help

We partner with Clallam County PUD, Jefferson County PUD, Mason County PUD, and the City of Port Angeles to provide assistance.

  • Service Disconnected: Contact us immediately at energyassistance@olycap.org
  • Disconnect Notice: Please reach out to discuss expedited assistance options
  • Current Service: Continue regular payments while your application is processed

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Required Forms

  • Required Documents Checklist
  • Miscellaneous Income Statement
  • No Income Statement
  • Self-Employment Form
  • Landlord/Manager Statement


The Open Doors Fund

The Open Doors Fund builds on the incredible legacy of helping children, families, and seniors in Clallam and Jefferson counties. We provide emergency assistance for essential needs, ranging from medicine and clothing to food and utilities, as well as support for vocational and education fees. The fund also helps with deposits for safe shelter and electricity.

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Your Donation Makes a Lasting Impact

Here are some ways your generosity has helped our community members:

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A senior living alone and on a fixed income could not afford repairs to her home. The fund helped with the cost of repairs, enabling her to live safely and healthy in her home.


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A family of five lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic and fell back on mortgage payments. The fund helped stabilize their financial situation and removed their risk of imminent homelessness.


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A family of four could not afford clothing for their two daughters, nor school supplies. Donations to the fund helped them prepare for the new school year and set them up for success.


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A couple struggling to make ends meet was able to use fund donations to repair their vehicle and safely make it to the wife’s cancer treatments located in another county.


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A single mom of four was struggling to afford childcare for her children. Donations to the fund paid for the childcare, enabling her to find full-time work in a fulfilling job role that gives back to the community.


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Ways to Donate.

Join us in our mission! There are many ways to get involved with OlyCAP.

Option 1

By Mail

  • Make checks payable to Olympic Community Action Programs. Memo line: Open Doors Fund.
    Mail to: 2500 W. Sims Way, STE 201, Port Townsend WA 98368
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Online

  • Donate securely through PayPal to make an immediate impact. Your online contribution helps us quickly respond to urgent community needs while ensuring your transaction is safe and convenient.
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Option 3

In Person

  • Visit any First Federal Bank location and let them know you'd like to donate to the Olympic Community Action Programs Open Doors Fund.

Weatherization

Weatherization Assistance helps relieve the burden of high energy bills on our clients while improving the comfort and safety of their homes.


What We Do:

OlyCAP provides free home energy-efficiency improvements to households that meet income guidelines. Eligibility varies by income type, household size, and other factors. Please contact us and tell us about your situation. You can apply for assistance whether you own or rent, and we serve both site-built and mobile homes in Clallam and Jefferson County.

What Can I Expect?

After we receive your application and you are determined to qualify, we will contact you to schedule a home visit. An home energy analyst certified by the Building Performance Institute® will perform a thorough assessment of your home and develop an appropriate scope of work. Olycap will hire the contractors to perform the work, and we will inspect the work to ensure it meets program standards.

Typical free weatherization improvements may include:

  • Insulating attics, floors, walls, and exposed water heaters & water supply lines
  • Sealing and insulating exposed heat ducts
  • Sealing drafts throughout the home
  • Installing whole-building ventilation to help improve indoor air quality
  • Repairing or upgrading home heating systems
  • Providing resources and tools to help households maintain a healthy, energy-efficient home
  • Protecting weatherization improvements through minor repairs*

*Be aware that the weatherization program does not have funding to perform major home repairs. While we can perform minor repairs to protect the work we’ve installed, larger, more involved repairs are beyond the scope of the Weatherization Assistance Program.

How Do I Apply?

To verify your household’s eligibility, you will need to complete an application form and provide some supporting documentation such as proof of income, photo identification, and owner/renter information. (If you or a household member has applied for LIHEAP or other OlyCAP services in the past year, you may already be eligible for Weatherization. Contact us for more information.)

You can download our application packet using the link below. Please make sure to provide all applicable information about your household that is listed on the enclosed Required Documents Checklist. We cannot process incomplete applications, so be sure to let us know if you have any questions about the required documents.

Download Application Packet

Alternative Options:

Alternatively, contact us using the form below and we will mail you the application packet. Let us know if you own or rent the home. If you are a property owner interested in weatherizing a rental property on behalf of a low-income tenant, please contact us for more information.

  • Phone: (360) 452-4726 ext. 6253
  • Email: CGraham@olycap.org
  • Please drop off or mail completed applications to: OlyCAP Weatherization, 228 W 1st St. Suite J, Port Angeles, WA 98362

All applicants will be notified of eligibility for the program as soon as possible. Please be patient! Demand for services is high, and staff is limited.


Inquire Here

To inquire about our free weatherization services, please tell us a little about your situation: