News & Events

WCMCA, Inc. was honored by Rural Development with a 2017 Outstanding Housing Partner Award.  This home in Elbow Lake was helped with assistance from the Small Cities, Weatherization and Furnace Replacement Programs.

The Grant County Food Connection occurred on Wednesday, March 29 at the main office of West Central MN Communities Action, Inc. in Elbow Lake. Nearly 10,000 pounds of food was distributed:  45 home deliveries were made to home-bound seniors and 68 households attended the food drop.  Funding for the food distribution was provided by the Elbow […]

A friendly lift for senior citizens By Beth Leipholtz Today at 6:00 a.m. When Carolyn Navratil (right) needed a ride to the hospital in Fargo, West Central Minnesota Communities Action’s Ready Ride program put her in contact with Georgia Nelson (left), who volunteers as a driver. (Beth Leipholtz | Echo Press)   When Carolyn Navratil […]

WCMCA, Inc. has MNSure navigators available to help those regarding special enrollment period eligibility.  Please contact WCMCA and ask to speak with a MNSure navigator.

Legislators and other community partners gathered on Saturday, January 28, to celebrate the great work being done in support of transportation throughout the area.  The agencies that were celebrated at the event were the Douglas County Car Care Program and West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. (Family Loan Program and Ready Ride).  Bremer Bank was […]

ride happy. driving for joy. Volunteer drivers needed: Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Grant & Douglas. You pick your schedule. You pick your driving area. Mileage reimbursement available. Help seniors maintain their independence. Feel good that you are giving back to your community. Call READY RIDE for volunteer opportunities: 218-685-RIDE(7433) Ready Ride is supported, in part, by […]