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Washington Gorge Action Programs is a nonprofit action agency that offers a variety of programs and services to provide for the ongoing, emergency and crisis needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The agency serves the communities of Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington. It provides rental and emergency energy assistance services, as well as emergency food boxes for individuals and families in crisis. The agency's youth center offers various educational and recreational programs for youths between the ages of 7 and 17. Additionally, it offers programs related to emergency shelter and transitional housing, domestic violence, community development and children with disabilities. Washington Gorge Action Programs is located in Bingen, Wash.

Founded in 1997, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a nonprofit organization that encourages development and adoption of energy-efficient products and services. It creates and manages cost-effective market transformation solutions for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors throughout Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The organization offers energy-efficient design, construction, distribution, product development and training services. It additionally provides a range of research and communication programs. The organization is funded by the Energy Trust of Oregon and Bonneville Power Administration. It has partnerships with Pacific Power, Clark Public Utilities, Idaho Power, Avista, Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light. Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is located in Portland, Ore.