Tri-County Community Action Inc.

Filing Period

May 1, 2010 to Apr 30, 2011

Signed

Mar 6, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.2

Gross Receipts

$10,578,534

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Energy Assistance - Tri-County served nearly 8,000 individuals in 2011.During the 2011 program year TCCA assisted over 7,200 individuals (including seniors, disabled individuals, children 5 or under). The following information lists some areas of assistance that was provided:- 161 participants were assisted with obtaining child or dependent care.- 226 participants obtained health care services for themselves or family members.- 6,157 participants were assisted through the utility services program.- Low-income volunteers provided 59,829 donated hours.- 686 seniors living independently were assisted through TCCA's programs.- 1,722 individuals with disabilities were assisted through TCCA's programs.- 435 families were assisted with food items for the holidays.- 526 families were assisted with clothing items.- Approximately 4,236 information referrals were made on behalf of clients and non-clients.Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Serving Harrison, Jasper, Newton, Panola, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Tyler and Upshur Counties.The purpose of the Weatherization Program is to assist low-income persons, particularly the elderly and the handicapped, in maintaining a healthful and comfortable environment within their homes, despite extremes in outside weather conditions. This program aids those persons least able to afford high energy costs and conserves needed energy.The WAP (Weatherization Assistance Program) makes repairs and modifications to dwellings that are necessary in the conservation of energy. The program is not a home improvement program, but an energy conservation program.The program is funded by the Department of Energy through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The scope of the weatherization services provided by Tri-County includes, but is not limited to:- attic insulation- weather-stripping around all windows and doors- repairs to doors and window frames- replacement of doors, windows, and hardware, if not repairable- caulking of all cracks and crevices which allow wind to enter the house- patching all homes in the home- floor repair of air leaks- attic vents- limited home repair to simplify and aid in weatherization

Activity 3

Emergency Services - Provides funds to help the needy in cases of emergencies, including services for the homeless, energy crisis, food and disaster.

Filer

EIN

75-1213282