Western Community Action, Inc.
 
Mission Statement: To eliminate poverty by empowering families and building responsive communities in Southwest Minnesota.
Self-Sufficiency Self-Sufficiency...Helping individuals and families in need by assisting them in their efforts to be self reliant.
Case Management:
  • Coordination of services with other providers to ensure provision of basic needs.
  • Life skills and problem solving skills development.
  • Basic self reliance and crisis management skills.
  • Money management education utilizing the "$ Works" program.
  • Provision of culturally appropriate services.
Transitional Housing Services:
  • For homeless or those at risk of homelessness (i.e. eviction notice, inappropriately doubled up with friends or families, or leaving domestic abuse).
  • Assistance in locating suitable housing.
  • Tenant rights and responsibilities.
  • Rental and mortgage foreclosure assistance.
  • Advocacy with landlords and property managers.
Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota
  • The FAIM Project assists working poor Minnesotans to build assets and increase wealth.
  • Building assets as well as increasing income is the surest means toward long-term economic self-sufficiency.
  • Individual Development accounts are matched savings accounts that assist participants build assets.
  • Participants save earned income each month that is matched at a three to one rate, maximum match is $40 per month.
For more information call 1-800-658-2480 or 1-507-847-2632.


In-home Assistance
Western Community Action, Inc. In-home Assistance

Related Links:
Locations
MN Housing Finanace Agency
MN Office of Economic Opportunity

Please E-mail: angela.larson@wcainc.org for additional information.

 





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