Making a Difference

The Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) has been making a positive difference in our county since it was incorporated in 1966. LCCAA is committed to improving the social well-being, economic capacity and opportunities for low- to moderate-income individuals and families.

In the past year, 18,000 Lorain County Residents received assistance from the Housing, Energy and Emergency Assistance programs of Lorain County Community Action Agency. LCCAA programs include Head Start Education, Housing and Energy Services, Home Ownership Training, Certified HUD Housing Counseling Agency, Financial Literacy Training, Emergency Energy Conservation, and the Home Weatherization Program.

LCCAA Opens Ohio Benefit Bank Site in Wellington for the Summer (07/15/10-09/14/10)

Lorain County Community Action Agency is providing appointments to assess benefit eligibility for public assistance and work supports using the Ohio Benefit Bank system. Our trained counselors will complete an intake session that will result in system-generated recommendations and completed applications for assistance such as food stamps, child care subsidies, and energy assistance.

We are being hosted by Wellington Village Hall located at 115 Willard Memorial Square in Wellington. Hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Appointments are preferred; however, walk-ins willing to wait for the next available counselor are welcome. To schedule an appointment or inquire about the program, call (440) 654-3992 or (440) 654-3341.

The first 250 income-eligible households completing an appointment receive a free $10 fuel card. A free weatherization "how-to" clinic on using window-insulation kits and weatherstripping is also be provided. The first 100 income-eligible households completing the clinic receive free Duck-Brand weatherization materials.  

LCCAA Head Start Program Seeing Stars

Local dignitaries recently joined in the celebration at Hopkins-Locke Head Start in Lorain as the center was recognized for its new "star rating" under Step Up to Quality. Special activities were held with the children, staff, and families. The star ratings are awarded to centers that operate with excellence. Reflecting our commitment to young children and their families, all LCCAA Head Start centers now have at least a one-star rating.   

 

Our Quality Programs

The Lorain County Community Action Agency aims to reduce the incidence and impact of poverty by strengthening and empowering individuals, families, and communities. We strive to help others through our many programs to seek self-sufficiency through the pursuit of values, expectations and the development of responsibility.

The Lorain County Community Action Agency aims to reduce the incidence and impact of poverty by strengthening and empowering individuals, families, and communities. We strive to help others through our many programs to seek self-sufficiency through the pursuit of values, expectations and the development of responsibility.

Read more about our Programs...

Head Start Early Childhood Education Program

The Head Start program provides comprehensive child development services to economically disadvantaged children and families, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school.
Read more about Head Start...

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

HEAP provides a one-time utility payment to eligible households with disconnection or threat of disconnection to their home energy source, and it is designed to help eligible low-income Lorain County Residents meet the high costs of home energy. Read more about HEAP...

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

HWAP is a no-cost energy assistance program designed to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by income-eligible residents, reduce participants’ household energy expenditures and improve participants’ health and safety. Read more about HWAP...

Housing and Foreclosure Prevention

Housing and Foreclosure Prevention provides HUD-certified services to promote homeownership, foreclosure prevention, and affordable housing.
Read more about Housing and Foreclosure Prevention...

 

Community Action in Ohio

The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies publishes a monthly briefing of what is happening in Community Action across Ohio.
To see this month's newsletter - click here

Our Agency is one of 52 Community Action Agencies in the State of Ohio as recognized by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD).
For Community Action information provided by the ODOD - click here