West Central Community Action

West Central Community Action is a non-profit organization based in Harlan, Iowa, that provides comprehensive social services to low-income individuals and families. As a recipient of federal grant awards, the organization primarily focuses on delivering early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services through Head Start and Early Head Start programs. West Central Community Action has been registered to receive federal awards since April 2005 and has a long-standing history of partnering with government agencies to address community needs.

Through prime and sub-federal grant awards, West Central Community Action offers a wide range of services aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations. The organization operates the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which provide comprehensive early childhood education and support services. Additionally, West Central Community Action administers energy assistance programs, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Assistance Program, funded through the Iowa Department of Human Rights. These programs help low-income households reduce energy costs and improve home energy efficiency. The organization also participates in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), providing nutrition support and health services in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health. Furthermore, West Central Community Action receives Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding to support various initiatives addressing poverty, including emergency assistance, food security, and self-sufficiency programs. The organization has also been involved in disaster relief efforts and pandemic response activities through supplemental CSBG and LIHEAP funding.