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EMPLOYMENT PLUS
Job Placement for low-income individuals is the primary function of this program. Supportive services are provide to assist in identifying needs and overcoming barriers to employment and maximizing earning potential. Examples of services that may be utilized are child care, work required clothing, gasoline for transportation, budget counseling, emergency fuel and food, rent and utility payments, and referrals to other resources such as Food Stamps, Housing Assistance, Social Security etc. This program is funded by the Community Services Block Grant administered by the N.C. Office of Economic Opportunity.FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FSS)
The Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator assists families who are approved by Section 8 to access an escrow savings account. These funds are used as a gateway to achieve major goals such as homeownership, training or post-secondary education, starting a business, or funding a retirement account. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/Section 8 provides most of the funding for this program.CONGREGATE MEALSITES
WCCA operates two meal sites in Transylvania County. Silvermont and Quebec Community Center provide meals and supportive services five days a week. Transylvania County vans provide transportation to both meal sites. These meal sites offer a well-balanced mid-day meal, recreation and educational programs for persons 60 years or older. These services are made possible by funding from the Home and Community Care Block Grant.NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
Liquid nutritional supplement products are available on a sliding scale fee for low-income persons suffering malnutrition due to health problems. Funding is provided by Transylvania County United Way, Home and Community Care Block Grant, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Sisters of Mercy, and local donations.ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EMERGENCY RELIEF
Operation Fan/Heat Relief is available for persons over 60 years of age for heat relief in hot summer months. This program is made possible through funding from Duke Energy and Carolina Power and Light Company.
Plastic for Windows is provided for clients to assist with air infiltration and energy conservation. The plastic is provided by Agfa Corporation in Brevard.VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)
AARP volunteers are trained to give income tax assistance and advice in completing Federal and State Income Tax Forms for low-income and elderly citizens. This service is offered from February through April 15th every year.GARDENS PROGRAM
Low-income families and individuals are provided seeds, plants and fertilizer for a garden thus enabling them to stretch their food dollars. Canning and freezing food produced through this program becomes a year round source. Funding is provided by the Transylvania County United Way.FLEX
This “flexible” program assists clients to purchase items or services not available through other programs. Examples of assistance are, but not limited to, gasoline for transportation to work, auto repair, out of season heating fuel, work required clothing, medicine, orthopedic apparel and auto tags. If eligible, these funds may also be used for deposits, rents, mortgage payments, utilities, and the garden program. This funding is made possible through the Transylvania County United Way.
SENIOR COMPANION
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Through the Senior Companion Program, people age 60 and older provide assistance and friendship to frail individuals who are homebound and generally living alone. By taking care of simple chores, Senior Companions often provide the essential services that enable frail older Americans to continue to live in their own homes. They also provide respite care to relieve live-in caretakers for short periods of time. Senior Companions not only assist the frail elderly with chores and errands, they also help make the lives of the people they serve less lonely. Many Senior Companions serve individuals for several years and form the most meaningful friendships of their lives.
WCCA is currently the only Volunteer Station in Transylvania County. The Community Services Director provides supervision to four Senior Companions who work 20 hours per week serving 9 clients. Their salaries and mileage is paid from a grant through Land of Sky Regional Council. There is no cost to the client.
