“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.”
Hidden Helpers and Five Hard Truths Read More »
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.
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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.
WIRC-CAA Welcomes Stacy Nimmo as New Chief Executive Officer Read More »
The Project Santa program at WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC) needs donations, volunteers and sponsors to give over 500 children a happy holiday this year.
Project Santa Needs Holiday Helper Volunteers Read More »
One of many people’s favorite things about the holiday season is watching their children open presents. For many hard-working families with low income, this time of year is also a painful reminder that times are tough, and they cannot afford to buy those gifts for their kids. The Project Santa program at WIRC-Community Action Agency
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Domestic Violence can happen to anyone, and sometimes animals are used as a means to control others in abusive relationships. It is not uncommon for domestic abusers to threaten harm or kill beloved household pets when their victims are not compliant or threaten to leave the relationship.
Pet Parents Invited to Speak Out Against Abuse Read More »
WIRC-Community Action Agency will resume offering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (also known as LIHEAP) starting October 1. The program helps income-eligible households with paying their winter home heating bills, and it is open to renters and homeowners.
Program That Helps To Pay Home Heating Bills Resumes October 1, 2024 Read More »
Jamie Roth, Community Services & Public Relations Director, and Allison Birt, Community Services Outreach Worker, both completed coursework towards the Family and Community Development Specialist (FCDS) credential and were awarded certification by the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA).
WIRC Employees Recognized for Certification at State Banquet Read More »
Six western Illinois college students were recently awarded scholarships by WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC) through the Community Services program. Brandy Bias, Carmyn Huston, Jerick LeMaire, Joy Hadley, Kara West, and Selina Mannion were each awarded $1,000 to be used for tuition, books, and/or fees.
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For over 40 years, Suzan Nash of Macomb was an employee of WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC), a nonprofit organization that helps people and communities in multiple western Illinois counties. Nash was recognized for her efforts and inducted into the Illinois Community Action Hall of Fame.
Nash Honored at State Banquet for Community Action Work Read More »
