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Alabama's Poverty Fighting Network

Community Action Association of Alabama

Service territory 10 · Locator region 10

Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama

Established as a private nonprofit by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty in our geographical area, we seek to involve the entire community in assessing local needs and reducing poverty.

Official CAAA directory
7 counties served
Rainsville, Alabama

Contact this agency

Office

1481 McCurdy Ave. South, Rainsville, AL 35986

(256) 638-4430

Agency website

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Counties served

  • Blount
  • Cherokee
  • DeKalb
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Marshall
  • St. Clair
Blount County
14.1%
Cherokee County
14.5%
DeKalb County
20.4%
Jackson County
16.8%
Jefferson County
16.3%

Source: Poverty rate — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Data & territory

This agency covers CSBG service territory 10 (Northeast Alabama) in the statewide Community Action network.

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Services offered

Services this agency publishes for the counties it serves. Availability and funding cycles vary, so call ahead before visiting.

  • Energy & Utility Assistance

    Help with power bills, shutoff notices and cooling or heating crises (LIHEAP).

  • Housing

    Rent and deposit help, eviction prevention, housing counseling and referrals.

  • Weatherization

    Free home energy upgrades that lower bills and improve comfort and safety.

  • Workforce & Education

    Job readiness, training scholarships, GED support and career coaching.

  • Senior Services

    Meals, wellness checks, in-home support and benefits enrollment.

Resources for households in this service area

  • Guide
    Web page

    How to get help from a Community Action Agency

    What Community Action does, how appointments work, and what to expect at intake.

  • Checklist
    PDF

    Document checklist for assistance appointments

    ID, income verification, utility bill, lease and household composition — what agencies usually ask for.

  • Guide
    Web page

    Energy and utility assistance explained

    Regular assistance versus crisis help, seasonal timing, and how weatherization fits in.

  • Guide
    Web page

    What happens during a weatherization visit

    Audit, work scope, crew visit and final inspection, in plain language.

  • Guide
    Web page

    Head Start for parents: enrolment and what's included

    Age eligibility concepts, health screenings, transportation questions and family services.

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Source: Agency name, address, phone, website and mission statement come from the official CAAA Agency Locator.