Contact Information

185 E Main St, Ste 303

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

(269) 925-9077

contact@smcaa.com

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00am to 4:30pm

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
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SMCAA is dedicated to empowering diverse people in need and supporting their journey towards economic security.

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Our vision: to be a beacon of support in a strong, thriving community by helping people and changing lives.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

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In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

© 2019 Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency. All Rights Reserved. 

SMCAA is a private social service non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization.

Reports & Progress

2020-24 SMCAA Strategic Plan 

A Strategic Plan is completed every five years per our agency organizational standards. The purpose of strategic planning is to set overall goals for SMCAA and to develop a plan to achieve them. Our strategic plan is a living document that may be refined, redesigned, and reassessed each year.

2020-24 Strategic Plan
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2018 Community Impact Report

At SMCAA, empowering means giving families and individuals access to the tools needed to be independent, stable and successful. Explore how we made an impact in Southwest Michigan in the document below:

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2018 Community Impact
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Older Reports & Progress
2017 Annual Report
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2018 Community Needs Assessment 

A Community Needs Assessment is completed every three years per federal requirements—the most recent was completed in 2018. The purpose of the assessment is to gain the perspective of low-income families, the human service network and key community stakeholders regarding the needs of low-income individuals and families. 

2018 Community Needs Assessment
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