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

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The Community Action Promise

Community 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 can we help you?

Energy Assistance

Helping eligible households maintain affordable, continuous and safe home energy through bill payment assistance, 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 & Transportation

Helping to minimize transportation barriers; 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

Quick Links

Energy Assistance Program Application
Due to COVID-19, the income guidelines have changed and the program end date has been extended. Please click to learn more and download the application.
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
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)
EFSP funds are federal funds made available through the US Dept of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal CARES Act. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.

Our Impact in 2019

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

Children in Head Start Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Volunteer Provided Rides

Households with Utility Payment Assistance

People Served with Free Tax Preparation Services

of Tax Returns Back Into Our Community

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.

The Community Action Promise

How can we help you?

Energy Assistance

Housing

Children & Education

Finances & Transportation

Health

Quick Links

Energy Assistance Program Application

Emergency Housing Application

Head Start Application

Affordable Housing Application

Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)

News & Events

Father’s Resource Program – Free Law Clinic: June 23

2020 Census Takers Needed

Traverse County Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Food Drop

Community Land Trust – Noontime Knowledge

MNSure Healthcare Applications being taken via phone

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Our Impact in 2019

Our Trusted Partners