Tri-County Community Action Inc.

Filing Period

May 1, 2012 to Apr 30, 2013

Signed

Mar 4, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$8,589,206

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program - During the 2012/2013 program year TCCA, Inc. assisted approximately 7,121 individuals (including seniors, disabled individuals, children 5 or under). The following information lists some areas of assistance that was provided: - 72 participants were assisted with obtaining child or dependent care. - 12 participants completed a post-secondary program and obtained a certificate or degree. - 178 participants obtained health care services for themselves or family members. - 6,883 participants were assisted through the utility services program. - Low-income volunteers provided 72,468 donated hours. - 804 seniors living independently were assisted through TCCAs programs. - 1,118 elderly individuals were assisted through TCCAs programs. - 1,118 individuals with disabilities were assisted through TCCAs programs. - 163 families were assisted with food items for the holidays. - 420 families were assisted with clothing - Approximately 3,645 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 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 holes in the home - Floor repair of air leaks - Attic vents - Limited home repair to simplify and aide 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