NOTICE: NOW scheduling appointments for LIHEAP HEATING ASSISTANCE on Monday, December 23, Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31.
The Community Action Promise
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
*you must live in etowah county to qualify for assistance*
OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
Utility Assistance
Emergency Assistance
Home Weatherization
Transitional Housing
Home Gardening
Budget Counseling
Utility Assistance
From time to time, a little help is needed to keep the lights on, keep warm in the winter or cool in the summer. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist eligible households in meeting the rising cost of home energy.
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Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance programs meet immediate and urgent needs. Emergency assistance is available for individuals and families who have financial emergencies due to recent unemployment and/or when there are small children in the household and there is a crisis.
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Home Weatherization
The Home Weatherization Program is created and designed specifically for lower income families to help provide more energy efficient homes.
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Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing is available for individuals and families who are in transition from temporary to permanent housing, due to a major crisis beyond their control.
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Home Gardening
Every year during the week of Good Friday, we launch our Home Gardening Program to promote self-sufficiency. We encourage individuals and families to plant a home garden to supplement dietary needs. Call and make your appointment today!
Qualified applicants will receive a monetary voucher which may be used to purchase gardening seed, vegetable plants and/or fertilizer from participating vendors.
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Budget Counseling
Our goal at Community Action of Etowah County is to effectively educate our community on the importance of financial health in regards to credit, loans, budgeting and savings goals. We aim to equip our community with the knowledge of spending and saving wisely in an effort to create a greater sense of security with respect to personal finances.
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