Written by: Jamie Roth, Community Services & Public Relations Director (Macomb, Illinois, October 31, 2025) – Seniors living on fixed incomes, families with young children, and veterans unable to work due to injury are just some of the people worried about the pause in food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. Food pantries across the […]
In 13 days, WIRC had requests to assist over 700 children across Hancock, Henderson, and McDonough counties.
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WIRC’s 2025 Project Santa program begins taking applications on October 1.
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Having power to heat homes during the colder months can mean life or death for many Illinois families, especially the most vulnerable. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists income-eligible households for that purpose. WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC) is pleased to announce that funds will soon be available for the next program season.
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At the 2025 Illinois Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Meeting in Springfield, Illinois, Roth received a framed certificate of peer recognition for exemplifying the spirit of excellence in development and sharing of innovative approaches.
Roth Recognized by Peers Across Illinois for Work at WIRC Read More »
Staff of the Victim Services department at WIRC-Community Action Agency are hosting a domestic violence awareness training specifically for beauty professionals, called Cut It Out.
Seminar Trains Salon Professionals On Abuse Intervention Read More »
After reviewing many applications from students across five counties (Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren), WIRC officials are happy to announce that two students were selected for the 2025 scholarship award: Lucas Shirey and Madelyn Thurman.
Thurman, Shirey Awarded $3,000 Scholarships Read More »
“Poverty can still find you, even if you do everything right. For the wealthy, it would take a significant event. For the average person, it could be as simple as breaking your leg.”
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College students in western Illinois are encouraged to apply for scholarships now being offered by two groups partnering to help students in need: The $3,000 WIRC-CAA Scholarship, and the $5,000 Nathan Cobb Memorial Scholarship.
Two Scholarships Now Taking Applications Read More »
WIRC-CAA is thrilled to announce that Stacy Nimmo has been appointed as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer following a national search conducted by Jorgenson Pace, Inc.
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