Tri-County Community Action Inc.

Filing Period

May 1, 2011 to Apr 30, 2012

Signed

Mar 7, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$9,472,391

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program - The purpose of CEAP is to assist low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The program encourages priority be given to those with the highest home energy needs, meaning low income households with high residential energy use, a high energy burden and/or the presence of a "vulnerable" individual in the household, such as a child age 5 and younger, disabled person, or an elderly individual. CEAP services include: energy education, needs assessment, budget counseling (as it pertains to energy needs), utility payment assistance, crisis-related repair of existing heating and cooling units, and crisis-related purchase of portable heating and cooling units.Community Services Block Grant Program - Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds provide assistance to states and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient (particularly families who are attempting to transition off a state program carried out under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act.) During the 2012 Program Year TCCA, Inc. assisted over 7,100 individuals (including seniors, disabled individuals, children 5 or under). The following information lists some areas of assistance that was provided:*48 individuals/households were unemployed and obtained a job with the assistance of our program.*173 participants obtained health care services for themselves or family members.*7,014 participants were assisted through the utility services program.*Low-income volunteers provided 149,379 donated hours.*1,889 seniors living independently were assisted through TCCA's programs.*2,141 individuals with disabilities were assisted through TCCA's programs.*11,000 pounds was provided to clients through TCCA's partnerships and programs.*250 families were assisted with food items for the holidays.*738 food boxes were provided to clients through TCCA's partnerships and programs.*697 families were assisted with clothing items.*Approximately 3,280 information referrals were made on behalf of clients and non-clients.*Approximately 425 students were provided school supplies through TCCA's 2012 backpack program.*Approximately 26 individuals were transitioned out of poverty by increasing their household income to over 125% of the poverty guideline.

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