by Kelly Jones | Mar 5, 2023 | Jobs
WEATHERIZATION TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST Job Location: 112 W 4th St., Appleton City, MO 64724 Join our team of specialists in being a strong contribution to the overall performance and success of our Housing Enrichment program! APPLY NOW! Please include the position...
by Kelly Jones | Mar 27, 2024 | Jobs
Family and Community Engagement Strategies (FACES) Specialist Job Location: 208 W. Walnut, Raymore, MO 64083 Join our team! Be a strong contribution to the overall performance and success of the Community Services program. Please include the position title...
by Kelly Jones | Feb 22, 2024 | Jobs
MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST Location: Maplewood Estates, 1119 W. Maplewood Place, Stockton, MO 65785 Join our Team. Be a strong contribution to the overall performance and success of Housing Enrichment! APPLICANTS MUST...
by Debra Vickers | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ― Maya Angelou Fighting Hunger, Close to Home In the rural area of Hickory County Missouri, food insecurity is something that is a reality for 1 in 5 people living there, according to the...
by Debra Vickers | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $12 million in Farm to School Grants this year, announcing awards to 176 grantees, the most projects funded since the program began in 2013. West Central is one of two entities in Missouri receiving funds from...
by Debra Vickers | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog
What it is The Transitions Services program allows resources and guidance to be available to individuals and families who are experiencing a housing crisis and who otherwise may not be able to self-resolve. With Transitions Services there is assistance to households...
by Debra Vickers | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog
Social wellness is the ability of an individual to interact effectively with the people around them and the insurance of a social support system being in place. Social support can look differently for the type of support, and can range from emotional support,...
by Debra Vickers | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog
How a goat parade echo’s the dedication of the employees at West Central to the people they serve. On June 7th, an event dubbed the Goat Parade occurred to lift morale of residents at a couple of West Central owned senior housing properties in Cass County. ...
by Debra Vickers | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog
West Central; Home to Two New Certified Community Action Professionals “Becoming a CCAP has been an honor and a rewarding experience. I have gained so much knowledge about Community Action’s history and the reason why Community Action is so important to those...
by Debra Vickers | May 27, 2021 | Blog
West Central’s solution to limited rural transportation Thom Reece is a 77-year-old veteran who does not drive and does not have a vehicle of his own. Getting everyday shopping done, or traveling to medical appointments, is a big deal without transportation options in...
by Debra Vickers | May 27, 2021 | Blog
Cheryl Gutshall, Senior Care Director, shares the importance of staying healthy and active as individuals get older. Physical activity plays an important role in all of our lives. However, as we age, it becomes more important than ever to have an active lifestyle for...
by Debra Vickers | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog
Senior Care: Essential conversations and connections Staffer Gina Hensley puts years of experience into the job Senior Care is a new program at West Central Missouri Community Action Agency designed to ensure that elderly residents of the rural area never run into a...
by Debra Vickers | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
From rhlradio.com “In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about the rural collaborative advantage; how rural community leaders can recognize the resources within their community and then then collaborate with the various organizations...
by Debra Vickers | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog
Paths out of poverty with West Central’s Family Self Sufficiency Program “If I could fix one thing right now, what would it be?” Through the Family Self-Sufficiency program at West Central Community Action Agency, this question unlocks the door to a world of resources...
by Debra Vickers | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog
Agency teamwork keeps rural homeowners warm and secure Weatherization and Senior Care programs address urgent and long-term needs It’s the homeowner’s worst fear: When one problem is fixed, another problem appears. Sisters Diane Bradley and Jacqueline Morales...