Missouri Ozarks Community Action, Inc.

Description

Community action agency that 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.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof of Income Social Security Card

Eligibility

Low-income individuals and families

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides financial assistance for housing related needs such as home repair, deductible assistance, moving and hotel vouchers.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Call 573-765-3263 for Information

Eligibility

Individuals Impacted by 2019 Eldon Tornado

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Apply within or call 573-765-3263

Languages

English

Service Area

Miller County in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

The foyer of the MOCA Central Office will be open from 8:00-4:30. At this time no one will be let into the building for assistance. There will be applications available, a phone to contact us, and we have a locked drop off box right outside the door for you to drop information into. We ask that you put those items in a sealed envelope (these are also available in the Foyer). All applications are available on our website www.mocaonline.org. Email: admin@mocacaa.org. Central office phone numbers: 573-765-3263 or 800-876-3264.

Description

Disaster specific rent assistance.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Call 573-765-3263 for Information

Eligibility

Individuals Impacted by 2019 Eldon Tornado

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Apply within or call 573-765-3263

Languages

English

Service Area

Miller County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include metered services such as electric bills, may also pay reconnect fees.

Hours

Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

LIHEAP Application Proof of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)

Eligibility

Residents at or below 135% of the Poverty Guideline Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2014/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (573) 765-3186 To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides assistance for food through referrals to food pantries. Provides assistance in emergencies for clients in crisis.

Hours

Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household

Eligibility

Low-income adults

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In For Service For more information contact Donna Hendrix, Administrative Deputy Director at 573-765-3186 or dhendrix@mocacaa.org

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include metered services such as gas bills, may also pay reconnect fees.

Hours

Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

LIHEAP Application Proof of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require: Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)

Eligibility

Residents at or below 135% of the Poverty Guideline Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2014/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (573) 765-3186 To Apply Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Early childhood program designed to provide high-quality educational experiences, health services, social service support, and other opportunities for children and their families.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof of birth Proof of income Family size Child's immunization record

Eligibility

Children ages 3-5; must be 3 years of age by July 31 of school year.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Come in or Call 573-765-3263 for an appointment for an application and income interview.

Languages

English, Spanish and Sign Language

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. May also pay reconnect fees.

Hours

Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

LIHEAP Application Proof of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require: Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)

Eligibility

Residents at or below 135% of the Poverty Guideline Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2014/popstate.htm

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (573) 765-3186 To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides a Leadership Training Program that addresses issues of self-esteem and empowerment with classes on how to be a board member, how to facilitate a meeting, and how to apply for a 501(c)3, call for more details.

Hours

Class times vary, call for details at (573) 842-5868

Required Documents

Proof of Income Social Security Card

Eligibility

Low-income adults

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (573) 842-5868 for more information

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides adults with training in basic life skills, also provides a similar program for youth during summer months.

Hours

Class times vary, call for details at (573) 842-5868

Required Documents

Proof of Income Social Security Card

Eligibility

Low-income individuals and families

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provide assistance with property tax rebate information.

Hours

Wed - 9:00am to 3:00pm Starting January 11 until April 15 *Weather Permitting LOCATION: Heartland Independent Living Center, 1010 West Highway 28, Owensville, MO 65066

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Low income individuals and families

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call for Appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides a group activity to help people understand the barriers that poverty creates and issues that affect families in poverty. The 1/2-day program simulates a month in the life of a family living in poverty.

Hours

Hours vary depending on need and when scheduled

Required Documents

Varies, call for details

Eligibility

Groups, such as schools, churches, social services agencies, utility companies

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Come In To Apply- any customer service coordinator 573-765-3183 Contact Mary Leonard at 573-765-3183 ext. 115 or mleonard@mocacaa.org Donna Owen at 573-765-3183 ext. 130, dowen@mocacaa.org

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a rental assistance program for families who are eligible. Call for details on assistance with past due rent payment.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof of Income Social Security Card for all members of household Proof of Need

Eligibility

Annual Gross income no greater than 50% of Median Family Income.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Kyrie Windsor at (573) 765-3263 to apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Miller, Laclede and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Agency offers scholarships for individuals to get their Certified Nursing Assistant license or Emergency Medical Technician certificate and to pay for the individual to complete a program at a local school or hospital. CAPACITY As long as funding allows

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm Location: 219 Walnut St. Richland, MO 65556

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Call for details

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (573) 765-3183 to make appointment Appointment necessary for Intake, Assessment, and Referral interview. Interview held in person at location convenient to customer prior to receipt of services.

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns, includes electronic filing of tax returns and tax credits. LOCATION: Dixon Area Caring Center, 206 South Elm, Dixon, MO 95459

Hours

Every Other Mon - 9:30am to 3:00pm *Weather Permitting

Required Documents

General Information Needed: Copy of previous year's tax return. W-2 forms from each employer All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-misc., etc.) If were paid Social Security benefits, bring SSA-1099 If received a pension or annuity, bring 1099R If applicable, unemployment compensation statements Child care provider information If itemizing deductions, bring all receipts or canceled checks for these deductions Social Security numbers for all dependents

Eligibility

Low-income individuals

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call for appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assists low-income families and elderly disabled persons with weatherization projects to lower utility bills and improve comfort while ensuring health and safety. Typical measures include installing insulation, air-sealing tactics like caulking, weather-stripping, and replacing primary windows and doors, and providing basic heating tune-ups and repairs.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Proof of Income and Home Ownership Social Security Cards Copy of electric or propane bill

Eligibility

Low Income (200% of poverty level) Elderly Individuals with disabilities Families with small children

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to request an application or download application form from MOCA website For more information contact Ronda Hedges at 573-765-3263 ext. 186 or rhedges@mocacaa.org

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Fully equipped health and wellness open to the public. Offering physical fitness equipment, Zumba classes, Yoga classes, Nutritional classes, Diabetic support group and health-related events. Full health assessments and individualized plans to meet health related goals offered. Wellness center coordinators facilitate health-related classes in Senior Centers throughout service area.

Hours

Mon - Fri 6:00am to 8:00pm

Required Documents

Driver's license Social Security Card Documentation of eligibility level requested for services

Eligibility

No restrictions Membership has sliding scale and no cost memberships follow Community Services eligibility requirements

Fees

No fees for income eligible Fees for membership follow a sliding scale

Intake Procedure

Appointment for Intake, Assessment and Referral interview.

Languages

English

Service Area

Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties in Missouri.

Geography Served