West Central Missouri Community Action Agency: The Liston Center

Working Together, Finding Solutions

West Central Liston 508 North Main El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

West Central: Who We Are

Since 1965, West Central Missouri Community Action Agency has coordinated services in nine counties (Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair, and Vernon) to help connect individuals with resources. For assistance with energy, weatherization, housing, food, employment and training, financial wellness, and more, contact us at 660-476-2185 or visit wcmcaa.org

Sustaining programs and projects at West Central Liston requires support from community members like you!

Each year, contributions support programming, family meals, activities for youth, and technology innovations for the computer lab.

Program partners:

*Neighborhood Assistance Program, Missouri Department of Economic Development

*Community Foundation of the Ozarks

*On My Own, Inc

*El Dorado Springs Parents as Teachers

*Literacy KC

*MU Extension

*New Growth Women’s Business Center

*West Central Community Services

*U.S. Small Business Administration

NAP tax credits available

West Central Liston has been awarded Missouri tax credits from the Missouri Dept. of Economic Development through the Neighborhood Assistance Program. These 70% tax credits can help qualified individuals and businesses reduce their Missouri tax liability while supporting West Central Liston. Call today for more information about this exciting opportunity. For more information, contact Debbie Vickers, c/o West Central Mo Community Action Agency, 106 W. 4th Street, Appleton City MO 64724

dvickers@wcmcaa.org 660-476-2185 417-876-8978

Community Services

Our staff provides a wide array of services tailored to meet the needs of your family and community. Individualized programs for Life Skills, Leadership, Veterans Support, Job Skills, and computer technology are offered regularly. We also partner with local schools and food pantries, assist with housing, provide support for the homeless and for those re- entering the workforce. Our programs seek to actively address your identified needs.

For more information, contact Linda Schreck, 660-476-2185, ext. 1305

Community Events Space

West Central Liston is perfect for your next gathering! Encompassing over 6,000 sq. feet, Liston can serve your meeting or reunion needs. Seating is available for up to 115, includes rectangular tables and chairs.

For more information, please call Julie Engeman, 660-476-2185, or email jengeman@wcmcaa.org

Life Skills

On My Own, Inc., provides regular Independent Living Skills classes to sharpen life skills through budgeting, cooking, financial planning, stress management, parent support groups, and diabetes management. Class times vary. For more information, call 1-800-362-8852, or visit facebook.com/OnMyOwn,Inc

Parents As Teachers

El Dorado Springs Parents As Teachers holds regular meetings at West Central Liston especially geared to meet the needs of young families. Home visits, developmental screenings, group connections, and community resource connections are provided throughout the school year. Contact Lynn McClaughry at 417-876-3112 ext. 282, or visit El Do PAT on Facebook

Earn Your High School Certification free HiSET Classes

Get the skills you need to pass the HiSet/GED! Enrolling NOW

Classes meet Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Computers are provided.

Call 816-333-9332 to enroll, or visit Literacykc.org

New Growth

Women’s Business Center

The New Growth Women’s Business Center focuses on working with entrepreneurs to get their businesses going and growing. Services include Education and Training, Business Counseling, Financing, Credit Building, Mentorship, Leadership Building, Peer-to-Peer Networking, and Certifications. The WBC works with women and men within the 15-county service area of Barton, Bates, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon Counties in Missouri, and Bourbon and

Crawford Counties in Kansas.

For more information, contact Tiffany Frost, tfrost@wcmcaa.org, 417-282-5936

Coming Soon to Liston: Apprenticeship Training!

West Central, through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, will provide opportunities for apprenticeship training and job skills development at West Central Liston. For more information, or to participate in one of these programs, contact Crystal Yoakum at 660-476-2185, ext 1808, or cyoakum@wcmcaa.org.