Helping people.
Changing lives.

Partnering to build community and empower people in West Central Minnesota to overcome poverty and achieve their full potential.

Helping people. Changing lives.

Partnering to build community and empower people in West Central Minnesota to overcome poverty and achieve their full potential.

Our Programs

About WCMCA

Our Programs

About WCMCA

Now accepting applications for 2025 Group Cares Camp in Ashby, MN. Click here for details & an application!

The Community Action Promise

WCMCA Holiday Closure, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, please click for more information. Thank you.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

How We Help

Energy Programs

Helping eligible households maintain affordable, continuous and safe home energy through bill payment assistance, weatherization, home energy crisis intervention, and more.

Housing

Assisting in the full spectrum of housing services, from emergency housing and rent assistance, to rehab and new single family home construction and many services in between

Children & Education

Providing a supportive learning environment that encourages children, families, staff and communities to thrive through Head Start and other educational programs

Finances

Providing instruction and training on spending and savings behaviors, reducing debt, and preparing taxes

Health

Access to certified MNSure Navigators who are able to assist households in applying for health insurance via the MNSure system

Transportation

Coordinating and expanding transportation services to benefit those residents facing transportation barriers

Older Adults

Assisting adults 60 and over with various household needs.

Quick Links

Energy Assistance Program Application
Households who received Energy Assistance in 2021-22 will automatically receive a 2022-23 application in the mail from the MN Dept. of Commerce; new applicants may download one.
Emergency Housing Application
Head Start Application
We take applications year round! Click here to learn more and get started with your application.
Affordable Housing Application

Our Impact in 2023

Serving Traverse, Stevens, Douglas, Pope, and Grant county

Children in Head Start Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Households Assisted with Rent

Households that Utilized Energy Assistance

People Served with Free Tax Preparation Services

of Tax Returns Back Into Our Community

What can we help you find today?

What can we help you find today?

Helping people.
Changing lives.

Helping people. Changing lives.

The Community Action Promise

How We Help

Energy Programs

Housing

Children & Education

Finances

Health

Transportation

Older Adults

Quick Links

Energy Assistance Program Application

Emergency Housing Application

Head Start Application

Affordable Housing Application

News & Events

FCS’s Jan 2025 Newsletter

WCMCA Holiday Closure – Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, New Year’s Day

WCMCA Holiday Closures – Wednesday, 12/18, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday, 12/24, Wednesday, 12/25

2025 Point in Time Count

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Our Impact in 2023

Our Trusted Partners

Our Business Partners