DEIDRE TATUM
Executive Director - Walker County Community Action Agency
- Address 644 19th Street, West Jasper, AL 35501
- Phone 205-221-4010
MISSION STATEMENT
To enable low-income citizens of Walker County to overcome barriers by assisting them with the basic needs, skills, and information essential to become successful and productive citizens, through Agency programs and referrals.
COUNTIES SERVED
• Walker
PROGRAMS/ SERVICES OFFERED
Energy Assistance/Crisis Energy Assistance
• Assist low-income families with heating/cooling needs
Clothing Closet
• Free clothing and household items for low-income families/individuals
Senior Programs
• Basic computer training classes, resume building, outreach assistance programs, phones, food stamps
Career/Job Readiness Program
• Assist with basic computer training, job search, resume building, etc.
Budgeting Program
• Assists low-income families with basic budgeting classes and maintaining budgets
Emergency Food Program
• Assist families in crisis situations with food voucher
Youth Programs
• Summer Basketball/Volleyball activities for youth ages 12 -18
• After School/Summer Youth Programs ages 6 – 15
Emergency Assistance Program
• Assist families in crisis situations