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Alabama's Poverty Fighting Network

Community Action Association of Alabama

Service territory 13 · Locator region 15

Pickens Community Action Development Corporation

Pickens County Community Action Committee and Community Development Corporation, Inc. is dedicated to mobilizing resources in an effort to eliminate poverty and improve the quality of life for the low income and vulnerable populations.

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1 counties served
Carrollton, Alabama

Contact this agency

Office

71 Lakeside Street, Carrollton, AL 35447

(205) 367-8166

Agency website

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Counties served

  • Pickens
Pickens County
22.6%

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

Data & territory

This agency covers CSBG service territory 13 (Pickens County) 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.

  • Housing

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

  • Head Start & Early Childhood

    Free early learning, health screenings and family support for young children.

  • Food & Nutrition

    Food boxes, pantry partners, SNAP application help and nutrition education.

  • 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.