by W M | 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 W M | 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 W M | 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 W M | 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 W M | 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 W M | 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...
