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MCA Announces 2022-23 LIHEAP Heating Program 

Mobile Community Action Inc (MCA) will begin scheduling appointments Monday, November 28, 2022 for its  Low Income Home Energy Heating Program (LIHEAP). The Monday, November 28,2022 are for the month of December.LIHEAP is a federally funded program designed to assist low income families in Mobile and Washington counties with the payment of their heating bills.To receive help with the payment of your heating bill, all applicants must be income eligible. Heating bill must be in the name of the Head of the Household, or the spouse of the Head of the Household. To make an appointment individuals should call the agency's call center at (251)206-6117.   

Notices of Interest

 

NOTICE OF SALE

Mobile Community Action Inc hereby give notice that the vehicles listed below will be sold by seal bid to the public.

 1. 2003 – Chevrolet Mini Bus – 1GBJG31U031153158:Passenger Size: 26 ;Minimum Bid- $1,500.00;2. 2004 – Chevrolet Mini Bus with Handicap Lift – 1GBJG31U941128969;Passenger Size;17;Minimum Bid-$1,500.00;3. 2004 – Chevrolet Mini Bus with Handicap Lift – 1GBJG31U441129107 ; Passenger Size:17 ;Minimum Bid- $1,500.00;4. 2007 – International School Bus – 4DRBUAFN17A398311 ;Passenger Size; 47;Minimum Bid- $4,500.00;5. 2007 – Ford Freestar Van – 2FMZA51627BA08173 ;Passenger Size;7;Minimum Bid-$ 700.00.

The vehicles may be viewed at Mobile Community Action back parking lot located at 461 Donald Street.  The agency will be accepting offers beginning Monday, September 19, 2022 and ending Monday, September 26, 2022.  Offers may be submitted by mail to the attention of Margulene Campbell, Fiscal Office, located at 461 Donald Street, Mobile, AL  36617 or hand delivered to the front desk of the agency.

Offers will be rejected if there are any sale conditions noted.  The offer(s) must be signed by the purchaser with the vehicle VIN number printed and must have the purchasers’ name printed along with address and telephone number.

All vehicles are sold “AS IS”.  There are no warranties implied or expressed.  The purchaser will be notified by telephone and mail one week from the closing date.  The purchaser must provide cash or cashier check (made payable to Mobile Community Action, Inc.) within (5) five days of notification.  Finally, the purchaser assumes all responsibilities for said vehicle(s) once payment is received.  The purchaser must take possession of the said vehicle(s) within (7) seven days of the payment being received.

Mobile Community Action Seeks Architectural Services Proposals

(RFP MCA-04-22-01)
 

Mobile Community Action, Inc. is seeking proposals from qualified Architectural and Engineering Firms to provide professional design services, consultant, and project manager for a proposed construction project of a Head Start center to be located at 5837 and 5864 Three Notch Road in Mobile, Alabama. 

For more information on how to submit your proposal, please click here.

MCA Receives American Rescue Plan Funding for Utility and Rental Payment Assistance from the City of Mobile

Mobile Community Action has received funding from American Rescue Plan (ARP) courtesy of the City of Mobile.  This funding is designated to offer utility and rental assistance to quailfied citizens, residing within the City of Mobile. NOTE:  Mobile County residents, or residents residing outside of the city limits of Mobile are not eligible to apply.Eligible applicants must meet all Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines. Applications may be obtained by clicking one of the links below: American Rescue Plan 2022-23 Utility Assistance Application.   American Rescue Plan 2022-23 Rental Assistance Application  ARP Client Checklist

All applications for assistance from the City of Mobile's ARP funding must be submitted through the LITT Lite application. LITT Lite can be found in the Apple App Store for iPhone users and Google Play for Android users.  For information on how to upload the app to your device, please call Mr. Harry McGadney at 251-457-5700, x1146.

Mobile Community Action Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for 2023

January 17, 2023

March 21, 2023

May 16, 2023

July 18, 2023

September 19, 2023

November 21, 2023 - Annual Meeting

 

Bilingual Access To Website

To translate Mobile Community Action's  Inc website to a different language, click on the link below.  Type "mcamobile.org" in the box.  Go to the drop down menu, click the desired language and press "translate."             

http://translate.google.com/ 

Donate Today!

Your gifts of time, talent and financial resources can make a huge difference to an individual or family who needs help.  Please make a gift to MCA today. 

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Mobile Community Action will be closed February 20-22, 2023 in observance of Mardi Gras. 

We will resume our normal hours on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 8:00

a. m.  Laissez les bons temps Rouler!

 

 

Enroll your child in Head Start today!

 

Applications can be submitted at the Head Start Center of your choice. To get a list of Head Start/Early Head Start Centers and obtain an application, you may visit your nearest Head Start Center or click here.
To have an application processed for Head Start/Early Head Start, parent/legal guardian must provide the following information: 

  • 1.  A valid picture identification of the primary adult;
  • 2. The student's birth certificate;
  • 3. The student's current immunization record.  A photocopy of the immunization record may be submitted, if the child is currently enrolled in another program; and
  • 4.  Proof of income for the student's family (i. e. A photocopy of your most recent income tax form, a W-2 form, a photocopy of your most recent pay stubs for the past 30 days, or state-issued documentation reflecting the parent's current status as a recipient of TANF, SSI, SNAP or Foster Care, etc.). 

Please click here to obtain application attachments for the following (Health Record Assessment, Nutrition Form 6, Family Residency Questionnaire, New Online Application Addendum, and Physical and Dental forms)

For Head Start's Income Guidelines for 2022-2023, click here.

To apply online, click here.