Ivey grants $1.7 million for low-income assistance programs

Governor Kay Ivey has recently granted $1.7 million to organizations dedicated to helping low-income individuals in Alabama achieve financial independence. This funding aims to support the efforts of these organizations in assisting Alabamians in becoming self-sufficient economically.

The funds will be distributed to 18 community action organizations that assist Alabamians across the state, thanks to the Community Services Block Grants.

“During difficult times, it is not uncommon for individuals to require assistance in order to regain their strength,” stated Ivey.

“These agencies not only offer immediate emergency assistance but also play a crucial role in helping individuals establish a sustainable future. I am delighted to present these grants to support these invaluable programs.”

The organizations provide a range of services to individuals, including helping them find employment, offering training programs to improve budgeting skills, providing assistance with education, helping secure adequate housing, and offering food and health services.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made grants available to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs for administration.

ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell expressed his belief that the purpose of these programs is to equip low-income residents with the necessary resources to sustain themselves presently and in the long run. He further stated that ADECA is pleased to collaborate with Governor Ivey in backing these agencies and their all-encompassing services.

Here are the 18 agencies that have been awarded funding:

The Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama Inc. received a total funding of $57,519 for the counties of Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale. For more information, you can contact them at 256-766-4330 or visit their website at caanw.org.

Community Action Partnership Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties Inc.: $115,163 (Limestone, Madison) can be reached at 256-907-1550. You can also find more information about them on their website at caa-htsval.org.

Walker County Community Action Agency Inc.: $23,096 (Walker County) can be reached at 205-221-4010. You can also visit their website at caawalker.org.

The Community Action Agency of Etowah County Inc. has received a funding of $35,306. You can reach them at 256-546-9271 or visit their website at communityaction-etowah.org.

The Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties Inc. received a funding amount of $86,552. They can be contacted at 256-362-6611 or through their website communityactiontcrcc.com.

Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama Inc.: $84,003 (Autauga, Chilton, Elmore, Shelby) Contact them at 205-755-1204 or visit their website at capmal.org.

Community Action Agency Inc. of Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa: $28,153 (Chambers, Coosa, Tallapoosa) can be reached at 256-825-4287 or through their website cacctc.com.

The Montgomery Community Action Committee and Community Development Corporation Inc. received a total funding of $89,412. To get in touch with them, you can contact them at 334-263-3474 or visit their website at mcacinc.org.

Organized Community Action Program Inc.: $72,476 is allocated to support the communities of Bullock, Butler, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Lowndes, and Pike. To learn more about their initiatives, you can visit their website at ocaptroy.com or contact them at 334-566-1712.

The Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama Inc. received a total funding of $356,846. This funding was allocated to serve various counties including Blount, Cherokee, DeKalb, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, and St. Clair. For more information, you can contact them at 256-638-4430 or visit their website at caaneal.org.

Mobile Community Action Inc.: $163,640 (Mobile, Washington) 251-457-5700, mcamobile.org.

Macon-Russell Community Action Agency Inc.: $35,410 (Macon, Russell) 334-727-6100, mrcaa.org.

The Pickens County Community Action Committee and Community Development Corporation Inc. received a total of $9,910 in funding. For more information, you can contact them at 205-367-8166 or visit their website at caapickens.org.

The Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership Inc. has received a total funding of $88,885 for the areas of Barbour, Coffee, Geneva, Henry, and Houston. To get in touch with them, you can reach out to them at 334-347-0881 or visit their website at southeastalabamacommunityactionpartnership.org.

The Community Action Agency of South Alabama received funding of $103,664 for the counties of Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe, and Wilcox. They can be contacted at 251-626-2646, and more information can be found on their website caaofsa.org.

The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc. received a grant of $92,492. They serve the areas of Cullman, Lawrence, Marion, Morgan, and Winston. If you want to learn more about their work, you can visit their website at capna.org or contact them at 256-355-7843.

Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc: $153,244 (Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Sumter, Tuscaloosa). You can contact them at 205-752-5429 or visit their website at cspwal.com.

The Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc. received a grant of $66,427. If you want to get in touch with them, you can contact them at 334-821-8336 or visit their website at achr.com.

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