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Indiana County Community Action Program, Inc.
ICCAP
Organizational Information
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
ICCAP's mission is to serve as the community agency to mobilize services and resources to empower families and individuals to progress towards self-sufficiency.
History of Organization
In August of 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) which gave birth to the Community Action. This Act was to eliminate the causes and consequences of poverty in the United States. EOA initially provided for job training, adult education and loans to small businesses to attack the roots of unemployment and poverty. The Act established Community Action Agencies at the local level to implement such programs. Indiana County Community Action Program, Inc. (ICCAP) was designated Indiana County�s Community Action Agency by the county�s commissioners in 1965. ICCAP is one of more than 1000 Community Action Agencies in the United States and one of 43 in the state of Pennsylvania. Partnerships with state and federal Community Action Agency organizations, such as the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania and the National Community Action Foundation, provide advocates and lobbyists for low-income programs. Low-income individuals in Indiana County face many barriers to self-sufficiency due in part to the rural composition of the County and the lack of a comprehensive transportation system. ICCAP provides integrated services that compliment the workforce development and human service systems, provide emergency services, assist in addressing transportation needs, create homeownership opportunities and involve communities in the design of delivery services. Today, Community Action Agencies across the United States whether they are non-profit, private or community agencies-still have the same missions they did 40 years ago-to eliminate poverty. Community Action Agencies strive to help clients reach goals that include securing and maintaining employment, income management, improving nutrition, securing and maintaining adequate housing, creating linkages to other community agencies and most importantly, achieving the highest level of self-sufficiency possible
Legal Structure
Non-profit corporation
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Contact Number(s)
724.465.5118 - FAX
724.465.2657
Contact Email(s)
mfaught@iccap.net
Web Addresses
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
Indiana County
Service Description
Energy: Some programs may be available to assist low-income individuals with energy costs.
Mortgage Assistance: Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP) is for homeowners who face losing their homes to foreclosure. The mortgage must be at least 60 days behind, and the homeowner must have received an Act 91 Notice from their lender (which is an action to foreclose on property) before an application can be filed. An application for mortgage assistance can be filed at ICCAP, and the agency then forwards it to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for review. The circumstances that caused the homeowners' financial hardship must have been beyond their control in order to qualify for a HEMAP loan. Up to 24 months of mortgage assistance can be provided. ICCAP can serve homeowners in Indiana, Clearfield, Westmoreland, Jefferson, Armstrong and Cambria counties.
Temporary financial help (rent and/or security deposits) are available to homeless or nearly homeless families and individuals through the Housing Assistance Program.
Case Management/Information/Outreach: All visitors to the ICCAP office see a case manager who assesses household needs, makes appropriate referrals to agencies and programs, then follows up to assure that services were received. Goals are developed between the case manager and household that focus on steps to self sufficiency.
Steppingstone is a Bridge Housing Program that provides low-cost, interim housing, case management and support services to homeless, single-parent families moving toward self-sufficiency.
Representative Payee Program: ICCAP provides payee services to mental health comsumers, in Armstrong, Jefferson, Westmoreland and Indiana Counties, who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability payments. Referrals to the program come from the Armstrong-Indiana MH/MR Program, the Community Guidance Center, I&A Residential Services, Indiana County Intensive Case Management, Armstrong County Intensive Case Management, and the Family Counseling Center. Program recipients must have a diagnosed mental illness and a willingness to work with the Representative Payee Program Staff.
Work Ready Program: The Work Ready Program is a welfare-to-work program designed to help those who face multiple barriers to employment. Referrals to the program come from the Indiana County Assistance Office. A case manager provides barrier remediation services.
Project PHD (permanent housing for the disabled) assists homeless disabled individuals locate and maintain housing.
Kiwanis Diaper Project: Indiana County Community Action Program, Inc. is operating the Kiwanis Baby Cupboard Service that provides diapers to qualifying families of Indiana County. This project provides diapers at a reduced cost. When supplies are available. For more information contact Shirley Marshallat (724)465-2657 or email
Inhabit Indiana Closing Cost Assistance Program - grant program in the amount of $ 2,000 towards closing costs for individuals wanting to purchase a home in Indiana Borough. Must be at 80% median income guidelines, and complete HUD Certified Course from ICCAP Housing Counselor.
Food: ICCAP operates 17 monthly food distrubution programs operate in various locations throughout Indiana County. A box of food is provided regularly to families to help stretch food dollars and provide good nutrition.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Federal program that provides food to individuals who are 60+ years of age and met the 130% of federal poverty guidelines or lower. This program is designed to improve the health and nutrition of seniors. ICCAP distributes the third Tuesday and Wednesday of every month. To apply for the program call 724-463-7440.
Homeless Housing Services-provides emergency shelter and support services to families and individuals. ICCAP also offers units of affordable permanent housing in Josephine and Blairsville.
Keywords
Food - Housing - Emergency shelter - Utility Assistance - Representative Payee
Available Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm / Monday thru Friday
Eligibility Requirements
Varies depending upon program or service.
Required Documentation
Varies depending upon program or service.
How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments
Visit our website at www.iccap.net or call the ICCAP Office (724) 465-2657
Miscellaneous Information
Handicap Accessibility
Yes
Speaker Available
Yes
Volunteer Use
Yes
Volunteer Need
Yes
Volunteer Description
Volunteers are needed in many areas, including help at food pantries.