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...
COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALISTLocation: 208 W. Walnut St., Raymore, MO 64083 Join our Team. Be a strong contribution to the overall performance and success of the Community Services program! APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE WEST CENTRAL’S APPLICATION TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED FOR...
MAC COMMUNITY COORDINATORLOCATION: 112 W. 4th St., Appleton City, MO 64724 Join our Team. Be a strong contribution to the Community Services program! Please include the position title and posting number (MAC CC 1200424) on your application). APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE...
“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...
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...
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...
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,...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...