West Central Missouri Community Action Agency - Butler Outreach Center

Description

Provides emergency assistance to people in crisis; addresses the causes of poverty through programs that fight unemployment, inadequate housing, poor nutrition and lack of educational opportunity and provides training in advocacy skills. Connects seniors to resources to assist with maintaining independent living.

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

See eligibility requirements for each program; call for details..

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides utility bill assistance.

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7;30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

EA is designed to provide financial assistance to help pay heating bills during October-March; eligibility is based on income, family size, available resources, and responsibility for payment of home heating costs; eligibility may also qualify individuals for additional financial assistance..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assists families in gaining knowledge that will prepare them to handle the everyday problems associated with maintaining a home, a family, an education, and a job. Connect senior citizens with IT skills.

Hours

Mon - thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Low-income individuals who meet federal income guidelines..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Walk In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Hub offices are in Cass, Cedar, Henry, Morgan, St. Clair, Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides utility bill assistance.

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

EA is designed to provide financial assistance to help pay heating bills during October-March; eligibility is based on income, family size, available resources, and responsibility for payment of home heating costs; eligibility may also qualify individuals for additional financial assistance..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Home weatherization service for income-eligible homeowners and renters. Weatherization crews insulate attics, walls, and floors and perform infiltration measures to homes to make them more energy-efficient and to lower utility bills for the client. Gas and water heating systems are tested for health and safety problems and are repaired or replaced if a problem is detected. Also provides long-term, permanent home repairs and improvements.

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Low-income families who live in houses that are likely to be uninhabitable within ten years unless repairs are made..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Clinton, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

The SkillUP program provides SNAP participants opportunities to gain skills, training, or experience that will improve their ability to attain employment and decrease their dependency on public assistance programs. The intention of the SkillUP program is rapid attachment to work that leads to self-sufficiency for individuals and families. The program offers job search training, education, and supportive services to participants. The SkillUP program provides short-term training in the quickest possible time in order to lead to employment. Training should be completed within one year or less, must align with the participant’s employment plan, and lead to employment and self-sufficiency

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

SNAP recipients

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair, and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assists families in gaining knowledge that will prepare them to handle the everyday problems associated with maintaining a home, a family, an education, and a job. Connect senior citizens with IT skills.

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Low-income; call for details..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Work with schools to obtain school supplies

Hours

Generally scheduled in August; call for schedule and locations or check the website www.wcmcaa.org.

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Low-income households.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Self-referral by phone

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

The SkillUP program provides SNAP participants opportunities to gain skills, training, or experience that will improve their ability to attain employment and decrease their dependency on public assistance programs. The intention of the SkillUP program is rapid attachment to work that leads to self-sufficiency for individuals and families. The program offers job search training, education, and supportive services to participants. The SkillUP program provides short-term training in the quickest possible time in order to lead to employment. Training should be completed within one year or less, must align with the participant’s employment plan, and lead to employment and self-sufficiency

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for Details

Eligibility

Call for Details

Fees

Call for Details

Intake Procedure

Call or Come In For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair, and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Home weatherization service for income-eligible homeowners and renters. Weatherization crews insulate attics, walls, and floors and perform infiltration measures to homes to make them more energy-efficient and to lower utility bills for the client. Gas and water heating systems are tested for health and safety problems and are repaired or replaced if a problem is detected. Also provides long-term, permanent home repairs and improvements.

Hours

Mon - Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Low-income families who live in houses that are likely to be uninhabitable within ten years unless repairs are made..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Clinton, Hickory, Morgan, Saint Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri

Geography Served