Red River Valley Community Action

Programs: Weatherization assistance program: grants from the department of energy and the low income energy assistance program allow homeowners and renters meeting financial guidelines to be eligible for free home improvements that increase energy efficiency and decrease heating bills by concentrating on the problems of general heat loss and air infiltration.

community services block grant: many of the core programs of community action agencies are those that center on self-sufficiency and self reliance. The csbg grants from the department of health and human services allow community action to use case management staff to address, with low income clients, their needs in housing, education, employment, budgeting, food, income tax assistance, matched savings accounts, homelessness, daycare, and other emergency services.

women, infant & children (wic) program will make specific nutritionally desirable foods and nutrition education available for eligible pregnant women, infants and children within the agency service area in accordance with the provisions of the child nutrition act of 1966 and the north dakota wic policies and procedure manuals of the state department of health. The wic program for wic education and breast feeding peer support assists 381 households annually.

food programs are established to provide those who meet income qualifications to receive supplemental commodities every other month. Temporary safe housing and case management is provided for women and children who are homeless due to eviction or lack of money. Programs also deal with saftey issues information clients of potential lead risks. Other programs are available to provide assistance and funds according to the changing needs of the community and for achieving the objective of alleviating proverty and its causes.