STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties.

CLIENTS SERVED: Low-income individuals and families, seniors, children, and others who qualify for specific programs. Eligibility and income requirements vary by program and county.

Community Action of South Central Michigan is a community action agency dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain independence. It provides a broad range of services addressing basic needs, housing stability, food security, education, transportation, and support for seniors and families.

SERVICES & PROGRAMS:

• Emergency Assistance: Help with past-due utilities, including gas, electric, water and deliverable fuel, as well as rental assistance and eviction prevention. Availability and eligibility vary by county and funding.
• Housing & Home Repair: Weatherization, housing rehabilitation, and home repair assistance; senior programs may include minor repairs addressing safety and code-compliance needs such as railings, minor electrical, plumbing, roof repairs, and heating.
• Food & Nutrition: USDA food programs for eligible families and seniors, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Emergency Food Assistance Program.
• Senior Services: Senior transportation, minor home repairs, home-heating assistance, senior volunteer opportunities, and other senior programs.
• Education & Children’s Services: Head Start, Early Head Start, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), and programs for expectant mothers and families.
• Education & Employment: GED/high school completion and career pathway programs, including assistance for individuals pursuing credentials or degrees in early childhood education.
• Transportation: Senior and disabled transportation services are available in Calhoun County.
• Support Services: Additional programs include assistance for veterans and their families and other support services designed to help individuals and families achieve greater independence.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS (FUNDING PERMITTING): Community Action’s availability and specific services vary by county and funding source, so clients should contact the agency to determine which programs are currently accepting applications.