West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Helping People, Changing Lives, Since 1965
ANNOUNCEMENTS
West Central Offices will be closed Tuesday, February 18 due to inclement weather. Also, the MAC will not run until road conditions improve.
As a rule, if your local school district is closed for weather, our offices will be too.
Our staff will be working to serve you remotely — text us at 660-466-2134 or email [email protected]. You may also call and leave a message at 660- 476-2185. (Yes, the two prefixes are different!)
Rain or shine, snow or sleet, we will do our best to help!
Coming March 11 — Join us for lunch!
West Central CEO Chris Thompson Announces Departure
Chris Thompson, CEO of West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, announced recently that he has accepted a leadership opportunity with Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Chattanooga, Tennessee neighborhoods by providing affordable housing, empowering residents, and promoting financial stability. His last day with West Central will be February 13. Mary Lou Schussler, West Central’s President, will assume the role of Interim CEO.
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Effective September 30, 2024, our office hours at all locations and the Mobile Office Center will be
7:30 am – 12 noon, 12:30 pm – 5 pm, Monday – Thursday
UNITED WAY FUNDRAISING
Thanks, West Central, for a great local fundraising campaign! Through individual donations, chili contests and other fun activities, we raised $1800 for United Way!
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West Central Designated a Gold Tier Agency by
Pathways to Excellence
We are thrilled to announce that West Central has achieved Gold Tier distinction through the PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE PROGRAM, making the Agency one of only 6 Community Action Agencies in the nation to achieve Gold Tier status.
Gold Tier agencies exemplify dedication to excellence, innovation, and impactful service in their communities. Agencies achieving the Gold Tier have completed all requirements of the Bronze and Silver Tiers and have also received specialized training on the self-study process, participated in cohort training and technical assistance on the implementation of the Standards of Excellence, and completed a full self-study of all 35 Standards of Excellence and received written feedback from Excellence Peer Reviewers to inform agency quality improvement efforts.
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
112 West 4th Street
Appleton City, MO 64724
Phone: 660-476-2185 Email: [email protected]
Text: 660-466-2134
All communications will receive a response within 24 business hours (Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 5 pm)
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Affiliated programs:
New Growth Community Development Corporation
New Growth Women’s Business Center
New Growth Transit
Heartland Regional Food Business Center
