About Us

Established in 1965, Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) is a social service agency that has been providing assistance to low and mid income families living in the western mountain region of Maine for over 50 years. WMCA is funded with private, local, state and federal money. In fulfilling our mission, we will focus on these major objectives.

· To act as a representative of, and to advocate with and for people, on issues that affect them.

· To provide quality services to meet identified human needs in the most cost effective way possible.

· To promote sensitivity and to foster cooperation within programs, organizations, and communities in meeting the needs of people.

· To mobilize and work with all resources in developing innovative solutions to community problems.

WMCA is able to respond quickly and effectively to the variety of needs of our disadvantaged population. We strive to marshal as many resources as possible in our efforts to provide comprehensive services responsive to conditions.

WMCA programs and services include:

· Nutrition - WIC, Breast Feeding Counseling, CACFP

· Housing and Energy Assistance - Housing weatherization, home repair, furnace replacement

Community Services - Fuel Assistance, Senior Food Distribution, Intake and Referral, Emergency Assistance

· Family and Health Services - ACA Health Navigation, Housing Stabilization, Homeless Targeted Case Management

Mission Statement

Assist people in eliminating barriers to self-sufficiency and improving their quality of life.