Community Action Association Alabama

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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