SMCAA in the News

Jul 25, 2025

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency still facing funding uncertainty

Non-profit organizations around Southwest Michigan continue to face funding uncertainty as Congress grapples with a new budget and a freeze from the Trump administration remains in limbo.

Jun 18, 2025

SMCAA is the Lifeline We Can't Lose

If this funding disappears, permanently reducing the capability of SMCAA and CAAs everywhere, thousands will feel the loss. The result would be fewer services, staff and lifelines for families facing hardship.

Apr 22, 2024

Agent Charitable Fund supports 7 Harvest for All projects in April

Berrien County Farm Bureau — Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency

Dec 22, 2023

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency hands out hundreds of meals

SMCAA's 8th Annual Holiday Share

Dec 16, 2023

SMR CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR ANNUAL BUSINESS BREAKFAST AWARDS

Non-Profit Excellence

Dec 16, 2023

SMCAA secures record donations from Stuff-a-Truck event

Wolf: 'We can also be a blessing to others'

Dec 14, 2023

SMCAA opens registration for Holiday Food Sharing Program

Benton Harbor, Whirlpool contribute to food box giveaway

Dec 4, 2023

Stuff a Truck Raises Record Amount

SMCAA's 27th Stuff a Truck was a big one!

Jul 20, 2023

Congratulations MCA Leadership Development Institute Class of 2023!

Two SMCAA staff members graduate from MCA's Leadership Development Institute

Jul 6, 2023

SMCAA acquires Cass County Housing Resource Agency

The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) announced on Wednesday that they have acquired the Cass County Housing Assessment Resource Agency (HARA).

Jun 22, 2023

We got talent: South Bend Regional Chamber unveils Forty under 40 class of 2023

SMCAA Operations Manager awarded Michiana 40 Under 40.

Jun 16, 2023

EPA Lifts Drinking Water Order For Benton Harbor

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lifted its order directing the City of Benton Harbor to correct issues at its water plant.

Feb 28, 2023

Take Additional Steps Against Sources Of Lead In Your Home

With 99.5% of lead service lines replaced in the City of Benton Harbor, the state is continuing its all hands on deck attempt to make safe drinking water available to residents in the City of Benton Harbor.

Jan 18, 2023

BH Residents Urged To Stay Vigilant Against Lead

With 99.4% of lead service lines replaced in the City of Benton Harbor, the state is continuing its all hands on deck attempt to make safe drinking water available to residents in the City of Benton Harbor.

Dec 15, 2022

State to decrease bottled water distribution in Benton Harbor

Bottled water sits outside a home along Jennings Avenue in Benton Harbor in July as crews continue lead line replacement across the city.

Dec 13, 2022

State Adjusting Benton Harbor Bottled Water Distribution Plan

With 99.4% of lead service lines now replaced in the city of Benton Harbor, the state is adjusting its bottled water distribution plan.

Dec 7, 2022

SMCAA and Whirlpool Announce 7th Annual Holiday Food Drive

In an effort to spread good tidings and holiday cheer. The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) announced today its seventh-annual Holiday Food Sharing Program, sponsored by the City of Benton Harbor, Whirlpool Corporation, and the PGA of America.

Dec 2, 2022

Homes With Children A Top Priority For BH Lead Inspection Program

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHSS) continues to remind residents in the City of Benton Harbor to take advantage of the free in-home lead inspection program. The program is offered as part of the historic Benton Harbor Water Project, which is now 99 percent complete.

Dec 1, 2022

Holiday Food Sharing Program Application Deadline Is December 16

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Nov 19, 2022

PGA and Wolf Financial jointly donate $25,000 to Stuff-A-Truck

Two big donations pushed Stuff A Truck’s 26th Annual Food Drive to a record-breaking level of donations.