About Us

Empowering and Serving the Idaho Communities Since 1971

The Community Council of Idaho, Inc. (CC Idaho) is a rural-centered, multi-service nonprofit organization that has impacted Idaho communities since 1971. We are now the largest nonprofit serving Latinos in the state.

Our purpose is to improve the social and economic status of local communities through workforce preparation, education, cultural awareness, civil rights advocacy, and well-being services.

We have 10 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start centers throughout Southern Idaho that offer full-day bilingual education, parent education, and comprehensive health, nutrition and disability services. Our Employment and Training program helps farmworkers and low-income individuals increase their trade and professional skills at each of our five community resource centers. We currently operate five multi-family Housing projects that provide affordable, safe and decent residences to homeless and farm labor families in Idaho.
In Eastern Idaho, we have three federally qualified health centers for primary healthcare and behavioral health services. Uninsured patients may receive quality healthcare at our Community Family Clinic and pay on a sliding fee scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted as well. Through our services, we impact more than 14,000 individuals across Idaho annually. We will continue to strive for growth so we can expand services and maximize our outreach.
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OUR
MISSION

To strengthen families in our communities by offering opportunities in education, health, housing, employment and legal services.

OUR
VISION

Preserving Families,

Renewing Lives.

OUR
VALUES

Honesty

Opportunity
Professionalism
Empowerment

 

HOPE

OUR HISTORY

The Community Council of Idaho, having been incorporated in 1971, established deep roots in the great state of Idaho. From a single office in Boise, the agency expanded its operations throughout western Idaho, and then to central Idaho in 1973, its rapid expansion brought services to eastern Idaho in 1974. The agency has a long-standing commitment to providing resources and opportunities in education, housing, health and employment to low-income families. The agencies Articles of Incorporation lists its purpose “To promote the general well-being of farmworkers, and low-income people, both in and out of the State of Idaho, by providing benefits and services to eligible recipients for the purpose of: Cultural Awareness, Civil Rights, Economic Development, Educational Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Health Opportunities and Housing Opportunities.

Currently, CC Idaho successfully operates the following five district departments: Affordable Housing; Migrant and Seasonal Head Start; Primary Healthcare; Immigration Legal Services; and Employment and Training. Under Employment and Training, there is also the Youth Build Program, Community Service Block Grant, National Farmworker Job Program, and the High School Equivalency Program. These programs are delivered from a total of 26 sites throughout the State of Idaho. This multi-pronged approach has served the population well, bringing access to a wide range of support services and providing continuity between services and sites. CC Idaho is a private non-profit organization having a staff of approximately 400 and an overall budget of over $22 million per year.

1971: Incorporated on November 19, 1971

1972: First Head Start Funding-First site in Weiser, ID

1973: First Employment & Training Grant (CETA) now known as Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

1974: Emergency School Assistance Funding for youth and adult recreational activities

1976: Opened Health Care Center in Caldwell and Burley, ID

1977: Opened Health Care Center in Payette, ID

1977: Opened Center for Employment and Training in Caldwell, ID

1980: Purchased Colonia de Colores Housing Site in Twin Falls, ID

1984: Funding received to construct current Administrative Office — El Mercado

1986: Total Federal Funding Assistance surpassed $2 million

1986: Purchased El Rancho Grande Estates land and construction began — American Falls, ID

1986: Cesar Chavez visits El Mercado; speaks on Bracero Program, pesticides

1987: Total Federal Funding Assistance increases to $3.5 million

1988: Purchased Twin Falls Labor Center, now El Milagro site

1989: Total Federal Funding Assistance increases to $4.6 million

1990: First grant from Dept. of Health and Welfare (mental health/case management)

1992: First Substance Abuse Program in partnership with Homedale School Dist.

1992: Total Federal Funding increases to $5.7 million

1993: Purchased Project Hope housing site — Heyburn, ID

1995: Total Federal Funding increases to $6.5 million

1995: Built Colonia Cesar Chavez housing project — Blackfoot, ID

1997: Built Un Nuevo Amanecer housing project — Dubois, ID

1999: Total Federal Funding increases to $7 million

2001: Migrant & Seasonal Head Start receives expansion funds (Family Literacy)

2002: Total Federal Funding increases to $9.5 million

2004: IMC receives funding to provide health care services

2004: Community Family Clinic opens in Idaho Falls, Roberts and Blackfoot, ID

2006: Idaho Migrant Council changes name to Community Council of Idaho, Inc.

2006: Total Federal Funding assistance eclipses $10 million

2008: Migrant and Seasonal Head Start receives expansion monies

2008: Governing board becomes Tripartite Board Structure

2008: Membership eliminated

2008:Total federal funding increases to $11.7 million

2010: Total federal funding increases to $12.7 million

2011: Received YouthBuild Grant from U.S. Dept. of Labor

2011: Received Home Evidence Program Grant through Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

2012: Received High School Equivalency Grant (HEP) from U.S. Dept of Education

2012: Assisted DACA with Applications through self-help workshops and pro-bono attorney

2013: Ribbon cutting and opening of the Community Council Opportunity Center in Burley.

2013: Inauguration of our 1st Annual Hispanic Health Conference

2014: Received new funding from the Cambia Health Foundation to teach Head Start children and their parents about obesity and diabetes prevention.

2015: Received $1 million grant to build new clinic in Idaho Falls.

2016: NCLR (National Council of La Raza) honored Community Council of Idaho with the Affiliate Award of Advocacy.

2016: Became BIA Recognized & Accredited allowing for representation before USCIS, ICE, and the Immigration Courts for our new Immigration Program.

2017: Ribbon cutting and opening for “Familias Unidas” Immigration Legal Services

2017: Ribbon cutting and opening for new “Community Family Clinic” in Idaho Falls

2017: CC Idaho was awarded funding through the Early Heard Start Community Partnership Program

2018: Began services for Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships: Bright Futures through partnership with Genesis Childcare

2018: Received AIMS Grant for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

2018: Received Behavioral Health Services Grant

2018: Received Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to construct 60 units of Affordable Housing at El Milagro in Twin Falls

2018: Launched Residency Program at the “Community Family Clinic” in Idaho Falls through partnership with EIRMC

2019: Received $5.2 million for Duration Funding for MSHS

2019: Opened Bright Futures in Twin Falls through EHS-CCP Grant