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monticello area community action agency
Educating, inspiring, and advocating for those in need.
Educating, inspiring, and advocating for those in need.
Since 1965, Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) has led the effort to eradicate poverty and improve the lives of low-income people in Central Virginia. We provide programs that benefit preschool-aged children, teens and adults in our communities.
Our Head Start program is designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool-age children of low-income families with a comprehensive early-childhood development program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. Our children participate in a wide range of educational activities designed to enhance school readiness.
Our Project Discovery program specifically focuses on encouraging and helping high school students from low income families prepare for and pursue a college education. Students receive assistance with completing college applications, locating financial aid, planning for their careers and preparing them to excel academically and socially beyond high school.
Since 1988, Hope House has transformed the lives of dozens of families. The program offers housing and intensive case management for families facing homelessness in our community. We work with up to four families at a time to provide a safe home, stabilize the family, reach employment goals, attain money management skills and maintain a healthy home environment.
Offices in Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson counties provide emergency assistance to families by providing them with food, clothing and financial resources to cover rent or utility costs. We assess needs and link individuals to resources in the region. Our Fluvanna center operates a Thrift Shop and a Food Pantry in partnership with the Fluvanna Christian Service Society.
Interested in becoming an industry partner? Contact us for more information on partnerships.
Can you give your time and talents to our mission? Check out our volunteer page for different ways you can contribute.
Your gift helps low-income families in your community as they pursue a path toward self-reliance. Consider giving today.