Matura Action Corporation

Weatherization/energy assistance - consists of the low-income housing energy assistance (liheap) and weatherization programs. Liheap served 1,685 households for the 2022 fiscal year. Liheap gives emergency fuel assistance to economically disadvantaged consumers who meet all criteria of the program. Weatherization served 12 households which represented 32 participants for the 2022 fiscal year. Weatherization improves the energy efficiency of homes for individuals eligible to receive assistance in the program.

Community services these programs serve income-qualified individuals and families with a variety of services including family development, rental assistance, maternal and dental health, disaster and emergency needs. Services were provided to 5,940 participants for the 2022 fiscal year.

Child education - services are provided through the head start program which served 192 children for the 2022 fiscal year. Head start is an early learning development program for economically disadvantaged participants who meet the criteria for the program.

Food/nutrition programsthe child & adult food program provides supplemental reimbursement for meals and snacks at licensed centers. During the 2022 program year, head start provided 1142 breakfasts, 1154 lunches, and 3566 snacks.the women, infant, and children program helps new mothers and children at risk of poor nutrition. It provides healthy food, nutrition education and referrals to other agencies so babies and children grow up healthy. During the 2022 fiscal year wic assisted 1769 women, infants, and children."

Employment and training programs - we work with individuals who are seeking job search assistance and support our local businesses by presenting employment and training opportunities to our customers. Also, we assist local youth who have at least one barrier which makes it more difficult to find employment with work experience opportunities that improve their confidence and a better outlook on their ability to succeed in gaining and keeping employment. Services were provided to 60 participants for the 2022 fiscal year.

Discretionary programs