​WADI is a Community Action Agency and a 501c3 tax exempt charity organization.
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Community Action equips low-income citizens with the tools and potential for becoming self-sufficient.

The structure is unique – federal dollars are used locally to offer programming that is specifically needed in our local communities. It is a coordinated effort to address the root effects of poverty and to, ultimately, move families and individuals to self-sufficiency.  Poverty is viewed as a systemic problem and Community Action is a systems approach to resolving those issues. There are now over 1000 Community Action Agencies throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.  
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We are committed to:

Supporting the working poor
Head Start / Early Head Start   • Literacy programs  • Rental subsidies   
• Job search assistance  • Small business development loan program   
• Dislocated Worker Program   • Budget counseling  • Public internet access

Supporting the poor facing crisis
• Homeless and homeless prevention programs  • Emergency food pantries
• Energy crisis assistance  • Emergency clothing

Strengthening the whole family
• Comprehensive Family Development  • Nutrition education  • Parenting education 
• Assistance completing food stamp and Medicaid applications  • Weatherization assistance 
• Energy assistance  • Rental assistance and home ownership programs

Strengthening the whole community
• Economic development and support for new business ventures 
• Increase value of local housing stock through housing rehabilitation and weatherization 
• Support for groups working on neighborhood improvements 
• Support for dialogue and planning among all sectors of the community