News & Events
Tuesday, May 18th we are celebrate 56 years of Head Start and 26 years of Early Head Start programs. On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson took up the cause of building a “Great Society” by signing into law the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and Project Head Start was born. Since then, Head Start programs […]
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Do you need help with paying your rent and/or utilities? RentHelpMN is now taking online applications to help with past due rent, gas, home energy services, water, sewer and trash removal for up to 15 months starting from April 1, 2020. RentHelpMN does not cover phone or internet service bills. To start an online application […]
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If you’re a landlord with tenants who are behind on their rent, RentHelpMN may be able to help them get caught up on owed rent and utilities. Landlords are able to assist the renters by: providing the RentHelpMN ‘Renters, Get Ready’ document for those who are behind on their rent; meeting with tenants to discuss […]
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West Central MN Communities Action, Inc. is requesting Letters of Interest for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Biennium 2021-2023. Funds are used for a broad range of activities aimed at homelessness prevention, minimizing episodes of homelessness, and eliminating repeat episodes of homelessness. WCMCA currently receives these state funds through the dollars to […]
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Ride service brings age 65-plus to appointments, grocery shopping. Written By: Karen Tolkkinen, Echo Press | January 27, 2021 – 9am A ride service for those 65-and-up has returned to a five-county area that includes Douglas County, and the program supervisor said customers are happy to hear it. “They really loved the program and there’s a lot of […]
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WCMCA continues to the fight to end homelessness. West Central will be conducting a homeless count on Thursday, January 28 for any individuals who were homeless on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. This special count will help with knowing how many individuals are affected by homelessness within our service area. West Central will also screen individuals […]
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Please join WCMCA in bringing awareness to hunger and homelessness in our community on Tuesday, November 16 from 3:30-5:00 pm. All community members are encouraged to attend. Please call Amber Holmstrom at 320-304-3458 with questions or to volunteer. Community members are asked to meet at Big Ole at 3:30 pm. WCMCA staff will be waiting […]
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WCMCA has a Community Land Trust Home for Sale at 4023 Snowbird Lane, Alexandria, MN. For information, contact Janelle at 320-304-3458, Ext. 7214 or via email: janelleb@wcmca.org
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After lots of unforeseen delays, COVID-19, etc., Launch Pad is up and running as of the end of June and had both units filled within the week of opening. West Central Minnesota Communities Action (WCMCA) provides services in five counties with our homeless and housing programs including Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse. There is […]
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