ST Mary Community Action Committee Assoc

ST Mary Community Action Committee Assoc is a non-profit organization based in Louisiana that has been registered to receive federal grant awards since June 2005. The organization primarily focuses on providing early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to low-income communities. As a recipient of Head Start and Early Head Start grants, ST Mary Community Action Committee Assoc aims to promote school readiness by enhancing the cognitive, physical, behavioral, and social-emotional development of enrolled children prior to kindergarten entry. The organization also participates in various state and federal initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation, community development, and improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations in Louisiana.

Through its federal grant awards and sub-awards, ST Mary Community Action Committee Assoc engages in a wide range of activities and services. These include administering Head Start and Early Head Start programs funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start, implementing food and nutrition programs for Louisiana children in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Administration, and participating in Ready Start Networks and early childhood initiatives. The organization has also received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service for rural housing preservation grants. As a sub-recipient for various state-led programs, ST Mary Community Action Committee Assoc partners with entities like the Louisiana Department of Administration and the Louisiana Workforce Commission to deliver services such as child care development programs, emergency assistance, employment training, housing assistance, and youth development initiatives. Additionally, the organization has been involved in COVID-19 response efforts, utilizing CARES Act funding to provide essential supplies, rental and mortgage assistance, food distribution, and other support services to communities affected by the pandemic.