Head Start & Early Head Start are programs designed to provide children essential learning skills before entering kindergarten. These programs provide valuable one-on-one interaction and socialization skills.

Click here to find out more details about this nationally awarded program.

Funded by the federal government, Energy Assistance helps with bill payment, intervention and shut off situations, advocacy for consumer rights and outreach.

Find out more about Energy Assistance, eligibility guidelines and how to apply.

For more than three decades, Community Action’s Energy Conservation has been using the latest technology performing energy audits and performing home weatherization and construction.

Find out more details and how to apply.

Self-Sufficiency programs help people with low incomes achieve economic independence through education, transportation programs, asset development, and job hunting skills.

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We help low-income people engage in the civic arena directly, through voting and developing their leadership skills to increase community awareness and involvement.

Learn more about partnering with us in our civic activities.

“Mobilizing Community Resources To Reduce Poverty In Ramsey & Washington Counties”

We stay in touch with the needs of our community, looking for new ideas and new understandings about the issues facing low-income individuals and families.

Our ultimate success depends on the support and participation of the larger community—your support and participation. Thank you for your commitment to making our community a place of economic hope and opportunity for all.

Spend some time getting to know us, our programs and the support we may provide you or someone you know.