OUR AGENCY
WHO WE ARE
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation, incorporated on July 13, 1965, is locally controlled and represented by the private, public and
low-income sectors of the community.
MISSION STATEMENT
Through dynamic partnerships, quality family services, advocacy and education, NEICAC advances community development and improves social and economic conditions for individuals and families with limited resources.
VISION STATEMENT
Create inclusive communities with equitable access to resources and opportunities where all individuals and families thrive.
America was built on the promise that every family should have opportunity for success. Whether our neighbors are experiencing a temporary setback or face continuous challenges to meet their basic needs - too many struggle to achieve a good quality of life. On a national level, nearly 40 million people are still living in poverty and even more are just a missed paycheck away from hardship. We believe everyone should be able to take care of their families and have an equal opportunity at success.
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) works to create opportunities and improve the lives of others while also striving to make our communities stronger. We assist residents of our seven northeast Iowa counties with life-changing services to help them achieve financial stability.
The first Executive Director of NEICAC was Neal Wiedenmann, followed by Richard E. Wagoner in August 1974. Richard Wagoner was followed by Mary Ann Humpal in June of 1989. Trisha Wilkins assumed her role as NEICAC’s Executive Director in December 2017.
NEICAC is a private, non-profit community action agency that began in 1965 and continues today to serve low-income individuals and families in the counties of Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek. Our network connects individuals and families to approaches to help them succeed and includes Early Childhood Programs, Family Support Services, Stable and Affordable Housing, Budget Counseling, Public Transportation, Pregnancy Prevention and Health Education, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Weatherization and Crisis Assistance. Click here to view our current corporation brochure.
Community Action changes people’s 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.
VIEW OUR DYNAMIC SWAY PRESENTATION
While scrolling through the presentation, click on the PROGRAM name (i.e Early Childhood 1966- present, Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 1981- present, etc.) to get a more detailed look at the program. (When links are selected a new window will open.)
MAKE A DONATION
CHANGE A LIFE
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is a 501(c)3 private non-profit operating in NE Iowa. Charitable donations from individuals, businesses, school⁄church groups, made to NEICAC are always needed and may have a tax benefit to the donor.Individuals and families in your community struggle every day to provide basic needs such as food, shelter and utilities. Your contribution to NEICAC can make the difference to provide a hand-up to self-sufficiency.
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