Provides various services to help people meet basic needs and stabilize their family, either directly as resources are available, or through linkages to other community-board services. The low-income energy assistance is provided once a year to families and individuals in need who meet the income requirements, and other assistance with energy costs may also be available. Services may include: energy assistance (electric, gas, propane, and wood, when funding permits); gas vouchers or free transit bus passes; lodging / motel vouchers; and food referrals (provides referrals to a local food banks and food pantries for food). People who want to improve circumstances and exit poverty can become equipped through the Future Story Initiative, essential skills training and financial and family-centered coaching.