ACT NOW TO SAVE ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS!

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (“West Central”) is sounding the alarm following the release of the President’s FY2026 budget proposal, which eliminates funding for key programs that serve thousands of families across rural Missouri. These include the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and potentially the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

“These proposed cuts would devastate working families, seniors, and communities already on the edge,” said Mary Lou Schussler, CEO of West Central. “From keeping the heat on to keeping a roof overhead, these programs provide stability and opportunity. They are not excess—they are essential.”

Contact your elected officials (click here for link) to voice support for these essential services and ensure rural families aren’t left behind.  Click here for a sample letter.