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Community Action Association of Alabama

Service territory 17 · Locator region 19

Community Service Programs of West Alabama

Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc. provides resources and services which resolve immediate needs and lead to long-term self-sufficiency for low-income and vulnerable populations.

Official CAAA directory
11 counties served
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Contact this agency

Office

601 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

(205) 752-5429

Agency website

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Counties served

  • Bibb
  • Choctaw
  • Clarke
  • Dallas
  • Fayette
  • Greene
  • Hale
  • Lamar
  • Perry
  • Sumter
  • Tuscaloosa
Bibb County
20.5%
Choctaw County
19.5%
Clarke County
20.5%
Dallas County
29.0%
Fayette County
18.7%

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

Data & territory

This agency covers CSBG service territory 17 (West 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.

  • 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.

  • Transportation

    Rides to work, medical appointments and rural transit connections.

  • 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.