Building stronger communities by providing opportunities that empower people in need.
Activities Report
Heartland Community Action served 12,149 people and 4,164
households in the four county service area.
Heartland Community Action served 12,149 people and 4,164 households in the four county service area. In 2009, Heartland Community Action helped:
- 88 unemployed individuals obtain a job.
- 1,231 senior citizens receive housing weatherization or energy assistance.
- 90 homes have a 15%-18% reduction in energy consumption resulting from weatherization services.
- 35 households received a reliable, donated vehicle in order to obtain or maintain permanent employment.
- 44 households purchase homes.
- 154 households with motel vouchers for a warm nights stay.
- 325 households stabilize their housing.
- 392 pre-school children increased math and literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten.
- 443 adults learn and exhibit improved parenting skills.
- 1,170 volunteers provided over 20,000 hours of service to Heartland Community Action Agency’s Programs
Funding:
In 2009, Heartland Community Action Agency, Inc. had a budget of $5,474,645 receiving funding from a variety of sources.
Federal:
$4,077,103
State:
$906,149
Private and Local Funding:
| Foundation | Amount | Program/Purpose |
| Mardag Foundation | $15,250 | Capital/ Building Renovation |
| Jay & Rose Phillips | $32,350 | Capital/ Building Renovation |
| St. Paul Foundation | $100,000 | Words Work |
| Willmar Area Foundation | $7,500 | Capital Building Renovation |
| Otto Bremer Foundation | $65,000 | Capital Building Renovation |
| Central MN Community Foundation | $500 | Food Support Outreach |
| United Way of McLeod County | $6400 | Eviction & Homeless Prevention |
| United Way of West Central MN | $8000 | Transportation |
| Willmar Municipal Utilities | $3500 | Reach Out for Warmth |
| Meeker Coop | $1500 | Reach Out for Warmth |
| Meeker Coop | $800 | Threads of Hope |
| Meeker Coop | $750 | Outreach |
| Meeker Coop | $325 | Head Start |
| 1st Congregational Church | $1000 | Emergency Needs |
Heartland Community Action Agency, Inc. would like to thank all of these contributors for their grand generosity and support in 2009.