West Central MN Communities Action, Inc.

11/03/2026

Today is the day to get out and VOTE!!

Do you know what's on your ballot?

Election Day is November 3rd! Before heading to the polls, take a few minutes to learn about the candidates and issues that impact your community.

Not sure where to start? The Minnesota Secretary of State makes it easy! Simply enter your address to see exactly what's on your ballot.

https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/

Get informed. Be prepared. Make your voice count!

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Early Giving for Give to the Max Day has begun!

Minnesota's annual giving holiday, Give to the Max Day, is coming up on November 19, but you don't have to wait to make a difference. Early Giving started November 1, and now is the perfect time to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

In 2025, West Central MN Communities Action helped 129 households access emergency shelter. We also received an average of 63 Emergency Housing applications each month, representing 1,387 individuals seeking housing assistance throughout the year across Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse counties.

Behind every application is a person, family, child, or older adult facing a housing crisis.

The good news? Every donation during Give to the Max has the chance to earn a Prize Match.

Your gift helps provide:

✅ Essential hygiene items
✅ Transportation assistance
✅ Emergency shelter and housing support
✅ Pathways to safe, stable housing

Homelessness is not the problem. It is the result of deeper challenges, and together we can be part of the solution.

Whether you give today through Early Giving or on Give to the Max Day itself, your support helps create hope, stability, and opportunity for our neighbors in need.

🔗 Donate here:

Our goal is to have more donors than we've had people facing homelessness.

10/30/2026

At WCMCA Head Start, a shared story, a new creation, and a little imagination are all part of building a strong start.

Throughout Head Start Awareness Month, we’ve shared glimpses of children learning, families connecting, and the people who make those experiences possible. Early learning, health and nutrition services, and family support work together to help children grow and families pursue their goals.

As October comes to a close, these everyday moments of discovery, connection, and support continue in our classrooms and with families across our communities.

Learn more about our Head Start and Early Head Start programs today: https://wcmca.org/start

10/30/2026

🚨 Wadena — We Need You!

Long-Term Substitute Early Head Start Family Education Specialist
West Central Minnesota Communities Action is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Early Head Start Family Education Specialist to serve families near Wadena.
This is more than filling a gap, it’s stepping into meaningful work that directly impacts infants, toddlers, and their parents during some of the most important years of life.

What You’ll Be Doing
🌱 Strengthening parents’ ability to support their child’s development
🏠 Provide engaging, high-quality home visits and family socializations
👶 Deliver two-generational programming focused on early childhood education and family engagement
💛 Building strong, trusting relationships with families
📈 Support families as they work toward greater stability and self-sufficiency

You’ll be walking alongside parents, empowering them, encouraging them, and helping create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive.
Why This Role Is Critical

Early Head Start families rely on consistency, connection, and support. We are committed to ensuring families near Wadena continue receiving the high-quality services they deserve.

If you are compassionate, dependable, relationship-driven, and passionate about early childhood and family engagement — we would love to have you!

Apply today: wcmca.org/career/early-head-start-family-education-specialist-teacher/

10/28/2026

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10/28/2026

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10/26/2026

At WCMCA Head Start, creating something together is an opportunity to share ideas, try something new, and enjoy time with one another.

Throughout Head Start Awareness Month, we’ve been highlighting the everyday moments that help children and families grow together.

When parents and caregivers join children in explorative play, they share in creative thinking, problem solving, and just plain fun. A simple activity can spark conversation, build confidence, and strengthen relationships.

WCMCA Head Start encourages these shared experiences and partners with parents and caregivers to support their role as their child’s first and most important teachers.

Learn more: https://wcmca.org/start

10/24/2026

The Group Cares Workcamp is coming to Battle Lake July 25-31, 2027. Around 300 teens and tweens will come with their mission trip leaders, eager to help homeowners in need with repairs and up-keep.

Projects focus specifically on residential home repair for elderly, disabled, low-income families, and veteran residents. Home-repair projects range from painting to constructing porches, steps, and wheelchair ramps, and other general home repairs.

We are hoping to serve 30-45 households within a 25 radius of Battle Lake. Apply today at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/YMipZF341G

10/23/2026

Do you know what's on your ballot?

Election Day is November 3rd! Before heading to the polls, take a few minutes to learn about the candidates and issues that impact your community.

Not sure where to start? The Minnesota Secretary of State makes it easy! Simply enter your address to see exactly what's on your ballot.

https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/

Get informed. Be prepared. Make your voice count!