Community Action Southwest is a community action agency having the objective of enabling families and individuals in Washington and Greene Counties in southwestern Pennsylvania to attain the skills, knowledge, motivation, and opportunity to become self-sufficient.
Community Action Southwest emphasizes postsecondary education, homeownership, and small business capitalization with the goal of helping low-income individuals and families in Washington and Greene Counties of southwestern Pennsylvania.
Partners
Partners for Community Action Southwest include Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene County, Greene County PA CareerLink, Greene County Children & Youth Services, Greene County United Way, CAS Head Start/Early Head Start, Highland Ridge Community Development Corporation, Housing Authority of the County of Greene, Mon Valley PA CareerLink, Washington PA CareerLink, Washington County Housing Authority, Washington Financial Bank, CAS Women, Infants & Children Program, United Way of Washington County, and the University of Pittsburg’s Small Business Development Center.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Community Action Southwest (CAS) Individual Development Account Program
Highlights/Outcomes
34 IDAs have been opened.
13 participants have received financial education.
$14,718 saved by participants.
0 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$200,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $200,000
Focus Population
Community Action Southwest focuses on eligible low-income individuals and families in southwestern Pennsylvania. This grantee covers Washington and Greene Counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Contact
Community Action Southwest (CAS)
150 West Beau Street, Suite 304 Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-9550 www.caswg.org
