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Southwest
Michigan
Community
Action
Agency
Helping People. Changing Lives.
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SMCAA is dedicated to empowering diverse people in need and supporting their journey towards economic security. Our vision is to be a beacon of support in a strong, thriving community by helping people and changing lives.
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Community Action changes peoples lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
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![WATER AFFORDABILITY PROGRAM is now available for those needing help reducing or eliminating overdue water , sewer, or wastewater bills. Call SMCAA at 269 925 9077 to find out more about how we can help residents of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren with their water arrearages.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4d9236_078385ca27ed440fb739cf92e52d4f96~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_611,h_512,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/WATER%20AFFORDABILITY%20PROGRAM.png)
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Find SMCAA
SMCAA serves the communities of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties.
Our Agency offers local services for people facing poverty.
Community Calendar
Stay updated on what's happening with relevant events held by SMCAA, our partners, and our community. To submit an event for our calendar please email skeirnan@smcaa.com
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Federal, State, & Community Partners
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