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Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies (CAA) are local, private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve. They help individuals and families who are considered low-income achieve the following goals:

  • Increase self-sufficiency
  • Improve living conditions
  • Promote ownership of and pride in their communities
  • Strengthen family and support systems

There are 22 designated CAAs in Indiana to serve income-eligible Hoosiers in all 92 counties across the state. To find the CAA serving your county, use the interactive map or select your county using the dropdown menu on the right.

CAAs offer a variety of programs that may include but are not limited to:

  • Employment and employment-readiness training
  • Food and nutrition assistance
  • Child development programs, including Head Start and center-based daycare
  • Individual and family self-sufficiency initiatives
  • Youth development
  • Fuel and energy assistance
  • Domestic violence prevention, counseling, and emergency assistance
  • Emergency assistance such as: temporary shelter, food, medical assistance, clothing, and conflict resolution
  • Affordable housing and homeownership opportunities
  • Assistance to individuals and families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness
  • Transportation assistance

The most commonly-used CAA programs include the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - which provides utility benefits - and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - which increases a home’s energy efficiency.

Community Action Agencies were founded as a part of the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act as part of the War on Poverty. Each CAA is governed by a board of directors consisting of at least one-third low-income community members, one-third public officials, and up to one-third private sector leaders. This board structure is defined by federal statute and is known as a tripartite board.

CAAs’ main source of federal funding is the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). CAAs use CSBG funds to support a variety of anti-poverty programs, including other federal and state-funded programs. Those programs vary widely among agencies, since CAAs plan and implement their programs based on the specific needs of their local communities. CSBG is NOT a program open to individuals and families for direct funding or assistance. Income-eligible residents can, however, apply for the programs offered by their county’s CAA.

County Name Here

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Contact Rolanda Herron, IHCDA Community Development Grants Manager

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint

https://www.mybrightpoint.org and canihelp.org.in

800-589-3506

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Human Services, Inc.

https://www.hsi-indiana.com

812-372-8407

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana

https://www.capwi.org

765-793-4881

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Contact Rolanda Herron, IHCDA Community Development Grants Manager

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis

https://www.cagi-in.org

317-396-1800

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

South Central Community Action Program, Inc.

https://www.insccap.org

812-339-3447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc

https://areaivagency.org

765-447-7683, 800-382-7556

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.

https://www.areafive.com

574-722-4451, 800-654-9421

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc.

https://www.casi1.org

812-288-6451

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc.

https://www.wicaa.org

812-232-1264

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc

https://areaivagency.org

765-447-7683, 800-382-7556

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation

https://www.lhdc.org

812-547-3435

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.

https://www.pacecaa.org

812-882-7927

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation

https://www.sieoc.org

812-926-1585, 888-292-5475

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Human Services, Inc.

https://www.hsi-indiana.com

812-372-8407

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint

https://www.mybrightpoint.org and canihelp.org.in

800-589-3506

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

https://icapcaa.org

765-529-4403

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc.

https://www.tri-cap.net

812-482-2233

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Real Services, Inc.

https://realservices.org

574-328-1327

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

https://icapcaa.org

765-529-4403

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc.

https://www.casi1.org

812-288-6451

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana

https://www.capwi.org

765-793-4881

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation

https://www.sieoc.org

812-926-1585, 888-292-5475

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Real Services, Inc.

https://realservices.org

574-233-8205

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc.

https://www.capeevansville.org

812-425-4241

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Board of Commissioners of Madison County and Heartland

https://www.heartlandcap.org/

765-646-9276

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.

https://www.pacecaa.org

812-882-7927

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis

https://www.cagi-in.org

317-396-1800

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

https://icapcaa.org

765-529-4403

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc.

https://www.casi1.org

812-288-6451

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis

https://www.cagi-in.org

317-396-1800

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

https://icapcaa.org

765-529-4403

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.

https://www.areafive.com

574-722-4451, 800-654-9421

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Contact Rolanda Herron, IHCDA Community Development Grants Manager

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Human Services, Inc.

https://www.hsi-indiana.com

812-372-8407

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

CoAction

https://coaction.care

219-794-1829

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Contact Rolanda Herron, IHCDA Community Development Grants Manager

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc.

https://ovoinc.org

812-265-5882

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc.

https://ovoinc.org

812-265-5882

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Human Services, Inc.

https://www.hsi-indiana.com

812-372-8407

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.

https://www.pacecaa.org

812-882-7927

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Real Services, Inc.

https://realservices.org

574-233-8205

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint

https://www.mybrightpoint.org and canihelp.org.in

800-589-3506

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

CoAction

https://coaction.care

219-794-1829

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

North Central Community Action Agency

https://www.nccomact.org

219-872-0351

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation

https://www.hoosieruplands.org

812-849-4447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Board of Commissioners of Madison County and Heartland

https://www.heartlandcap.org/

765-646-9276

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis

https://www.cagi-in.org

317-396-1800

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Real Services, Inc.

https://realservices.org

574-279-9450

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation

https://www.hoosieruplands.org

812-849-4447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.

https://www.areafive.com

574-722-4451, 800-654-9421

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

South Central Community Action Program, Inc.

https://www.insccap.org

812-339-3447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana

https://www.capwi.org

765-793-4881

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

South Central Community Action Program, Inc.

https://www.insccap.org

812-339-3447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

CoAction

https://coaction.care

219-794-1829

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint

https://www.mybrightpoint.org and canihelp.org.in

800-589-3506

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation

https://www.sieoc.org

812-926-1585, 888-292-5475

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation

https://www.hoosieruplands.org

812-849-4447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

South Central Community Action Program, Inc.

https://www.insccap.org

812-339-3447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana

https://www.capwi.org

765-793-4881

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation

https://www.lhdc.org

812-547-3435

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc.

https://www.tri-cap.net

812-482-2233

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

CoAction

https://coaction.care

219-794-1829

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc.

https://www.capeevansville.org

812-425-4241

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

North Central Community Action Agency

https://www.nccomact.org

219-872-0351

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc.

https://www.wicaa.org

812-232-1264

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Contact Rolanda Herron, IHCDA Community Development Grants Manager

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation

https://www.sieoc.org

812-926-1585, 888-292-5475

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

https://icapcaa.org

765-529-4403

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc.

https://ovoinc.org

812-265-5882

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Human Services, Inc.

https://www.hsi-indiana.com

812-372-8407

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation

https://www.lhdc.org

812-547-3435

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Real Services, Inc.

https://realservices.org

574-233-8205

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

North Central Community Action Agency

https://www.nccomact.org

219-872-0351

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint

https://www.mybrightpoint.org and canihelp.org.in

800-589-3506

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.

https://www.pacecaa.org

812-882-7927

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation

https://www.sieoc.org

812-926-1585, 888-292-5475

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc

https://areaivagency.org

765-447-7683, 800-382-7556

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.

https://www.areafive.com

574-722-4451, 800-654-9421

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation

https://www.sieoc.org

812-926-1585, 888-292-5475

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc.

https://www.capeevansville.org

812-425-4241

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana

https://www.capwi.org

765-793-4881

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc.

https://www.wicaa.org

812-232-1264

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.

https://www.areafive.com

574-722-4451, 800-654-9421

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana

https://www.capwi.org

765-793-4881

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc.

https://www.tri-cap.net

812-482-2233

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation

https://www.hoosieruplands.org

812-849-4447

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

https://icapcaa.org

765-529-4403

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Contact Rolanda Herron, IHCDA Community Development Grants Manager

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc

https://areaivagency.org

765-447-7683, 800-382-7556

Community Action Agencies: Are local private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency, and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities they serve.

Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint

https://www.mybrightpoint.org and canihelp.org.in

800-589-3506

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