Shared Purpose in Motion
May 20, 2025 – A dedicated group of workforce professionals and community partners boarded a van in Moses Lake for a full-day tour spotlighting the many services available to residents in Grant County. Organized in collaboration with WorkSource Central Basin partners, the tour offered a firsthand look at the breadth of resources available to individuals navigating employment, education, housing, and health challenges.
The day began with visits to cornerstone agencies housed within the WorkSource Central Basin One-Stop Center, including SkillSource, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, and OIC of Washington. These partners deliver employment support, training opportunities, and wraparound services designed to meet people where they are.
From there, the tour made its way to Renew for a conversation around behavioral health services, and to Catholic Charities, where attendees learned about housing assistance, family support, and aid for vulnerable populations.
Additional stops included the Moses Lake Food Bank, Big Bend Community College’s Workforce Education Services program, Columbia Basin Job Corps, and Kids Hope/New Hope — each reinforcing the region’s commitment to community care and career development.
In the afternoon, the group visited HopeSource to explore local housing and homeless support services, before wrapping the day with a comprehensive overview at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), including DCYF, HCS, and DDA.
“These van tours help build relationships amongst partners,” said one participant. “We’re all serving the same community in different ways. Seeing the work up close and meeting the actual people inside each agency helps us coordinate better, refer smarter, and support stronger.”
Community support is a team effort, and when local agencies take the time to hop in a van and explore resources, that team effort leads to real wins.
Cecilia from ESD highlights workshops and tools available to job seekers through WorkSource.
Staff from Renew Behavioral Health & Wellness lead a conversation about trauma-informed care, access to services, and how partnerships strengthen community well-being.
A tour participant reviews information about Renew’s behavioral health services, which support individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges across the region.
Catholic Charities staff explain how they support families with young children — offering everything from housing help to diapers, developmental tools, and trauma-informed care.
Catholic Charities provides a space for children to play and connect with other children when their families have appointments.
The Moses Lake Food Bank ensures that thousands of families receive the nourishment they need each month.
Tour participants learned how the food bank sources donations from grocery stores, private donors, and government programs, ensuring families across Central Washington have access to nutritious food.
Big Bend staff share how the Workforce Education Services program helps students access grants and support to reach their career goals.
Susan Mann of Columbia Basin Job Corps shares how the program helps young adults build debt-free, family-wage careers through hands-on training in the trades.
Van tour participants listen in during a presentation at Columbia Basin Job Corps, where programs help young adults gain the skills and training needed for career success.
Kids Hope is excited to welcome Bee, their soon-to-arrive therapy dog, who will join Valor in providing comfort and emotional support to children navigating crisis and trauma.
A tour of Kids Hope offered participants a look inside the child-friendly space where families receive trauma-informed support, advocacy, and care.
