A local non-profit annually receives grant funding that allows it to give those in need a hand up. 

Nicole Wilder with Community Action explains that the Community Services Block Grant, or CSBG, has ambiguous wording intentionally to make it usable for a wide range of services. She emphasizes that this aligns well with their mission statement. 

Community Action performs assessments to learn what it is that the community needs. According to Wilder, one major service that fights those needs is case management. 

Academic scholarships are also available through Community Action. Wilder indicates that they can help cover GED programs, traditional four-year schools, or trade schools. 

Wilder says that when you reach out or visit for the first time, a representative will ask some questions to see if you qualify for Community Action's programming. 

If you qualify for CSBG programming, you have the opportunity to participate in other resources offered by the non-profit, or choose not to. Wilder highlights Head Start, their youth development program. 

Community Action is committed to supporting the people in their communities who are most in need. If you think you could benefit from the resources offered by Community Action, visit capcil.info or call 217-732-2159.