Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency Inc

PARTNERING IN A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND STABILIZING LIVES BY PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

WEATHERIZATIONTHE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION, EDUCATE CUSTOMERS IN ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES AND HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WHILE UTILIZING MECHANICAL MEASURES, INSPECTION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. SERVICES MAY CONSIST OF INSULATION, PIPE WRAP, HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, REFRIGERATOR UPGRADE WITH ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS AND AIR SEALING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED CONTINUOUSLY THROUGHOUT ALL TWELVE MONTHS OF THE YEAR. 654 INDIVIDUALS IN 239 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED IN 2021. THE EMERGENCY FURNACE PROGRAM SERVED 314 HOUSEHOLDS.

NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITYTHE WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC) PROVIDES FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION TO HELP KEEP PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE HEALTHY AND STRONG. CLINICS ARE SUPPORTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING INCOME ELIGIBLE KENOSHA FAMILIES. IN 2021, AN AVERAGE OF 3,463 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN WIC EACH MONTH. FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS HAVE INCREASED ACCESS TO SAFE, NUTRITIOUS, AND LOCALLY GROWN FOOD FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS IN RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTIES. THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP) DISTRIBUTED 1,435,578 POUNDS OF FOOD AND LEVERAGED 1,559,276 POUNDS DISTRIBUTED BY PARTICIPATING FOOD PANTRIES TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN RACINE AND KENOSHA. CUPBOARD BOUND DISTRIBUTED 10,101 BOXES OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE TO RACINE LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS. THE SENIOR FRUIT & VEGETABLE VOUCHER PROJECT PROVIDED 936 KENOSHA SENIOR CITIZENS WITH LOCALLY GROWN FRESH PRODUCE. HOLIDAY FOOD BASKET DISTRIBUTED 1,130 BASKETS AND LEVERAGED 870 BASKETS FOR FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN RACINE.

HEALTHY FAMILIESHEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY INTERACTIONS. RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFESTYLES. INITIATIVES INCLUDE BREASTFEEDING AND BLOOD LEAD TESTING.BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, TEXT MESSAGING, HOME VISITS, PHONE CALLS AND GROUP EDUCATION. IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED NEEDS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, HYGIENE AND TOILETRY BAGS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 550 LOW INCOME SENIORS. BACKPACKS OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 350 STUDENTS AND 3,296 DIAPERS AND WIPES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LOW INCOME PARENTS.ADDITIONAL PANDEMIC FUNDING PROVIDED RENT ASSISTANCE FOR 2,273 FAMILIES.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: EXPENSES $111,858 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $7,693 REVENUE $29,867.