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News / Minnesota.gov January 17, 2019 For Immediate Release SAINT PAUL – With subzero temperatures arriving in much of the state, the Minnesota Commerce Department reminds Minnesotans to apply to the state’s Energy Assistance Program for help paying their heating bills. For those who have not already applied for help this heating season, there is […]

On Wednesday, November 28, WCMCA Family & Community Services staff received dementia training from the Land of Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging.  WCMCA has now been designated as Dementia Friends in the community. Dementia Friends USA is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.  From telling […]

WCMCA, Inc. is seeking qualified general contractors to work in our west central communities for our Weatherization and Rehabilitation Programs!

The WCMCA PLUS Kids program received a $55 donation from a young Elbow Lake entrepreneur, Miley Dewey.  Miley set-up an edible cookie dough stand during Elbow Lake’s Flekkefest celebration to help raise funds for the PLUS Kids program.  The PLUS Kids program provides a positive, neutral and safe environment for the exchange and supervised visitation of children by […]

Lakes & Prairies and West Central MN Communities Action, Inc. have teamed up with Group Cares to help improve homes within 30 miles of Breckenridge from July 22-28, 2018.  We are excited to transform homes; creating better living conditions for the families we serve!  Hundreds of youth from across America have come together for six […]

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. Head Start Program received the “Above and Beyond” Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on behalf of the Secretary of Defense on Monday, May 7, 2018. WCMCA Head Start Family Education Specialist, Captain Chessie Andrist, nominated WCMCA’s Head Start Program for the award because of the support she […]

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. hosted their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Wheaton American Legion.  The evening’s festivities highlighted WCMCA’s community partners and individuals, Board members, and staff members for their dedicated service in partnering to build community and empower people to overcome poverty and achieve their full potential. Community […]