WELCOME TO THE HOUSE
WHAT IS THIS PLACE?
🍽️ The Buffet Table
A place where everyone brings something to the table—ideas, energy, skills, stories. You come hungry for connection, you leave nourished by community.
☎️ The Switchboard
We connect people to the work that matters. Not reinventing the wheel—just making sure the right hands find the right tools.
🏠 The Front Porch
Open. Welcoming. A place to sit, talk, organize, and dream. Right here at 407 Main Street, heart of Salem, Indiana.
Who are we?
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.
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.
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
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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
Securing Our Home,
Securing Our Future
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
Stop paying $931/month. Own our home. Build permanence.
The Green
Secure the land next door for community events, peaceful protest, and gatherings. Protect against those who'd fence us out or block us from view.