Expanding Horizons: CCSCT Extends Vital Services in Big Bend Region

Expanding Horizons: CCSCT Extends Vital Services in Big Bend Region

South Central, Texas: Community Council of South Central Texas is proud to announce that it has been designated as the 2024 CSBG Contract Subrecipient by the Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs for the counties of Brewster, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis and Presidio (Big Bend Region).

Currently, CCSCT operates the Weatherization Program in the same area, and is happy to extend more services to the community. Clients are encouraged to apply to see if they may qualify for CEAP utility assistance, rental assistance, case management and other direct services as needed. Executive Director Bobby Deike stated, “CCSCT is excited about the opportunity to expand services in the Big Bend area through funding made possible by the Community Services Block Grant. CSBG allows Community Action Agencies, like CCSCT, to provide support services that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in under resourced communities. CSBG focuses on the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient.”

Potential clients in interested in applying for services may contact their designated Community Services Coordinators for more information on how to apply. For clients in Brewster & Jeff Davis, our office is located at 710 Holland Ave Ste: 1, Alpine, TX 79830. You may contact Brittany McDonald at bmcdonald@ccsct.org  or call 432-243-0919. For clients in Culberson & Hudspeth Counties, our office is located at 307 E Broadway St., Van Horn, TX 79855. You may contact Sabrina Cortez at scortez@ccsct.org  or call 432-243-0977. For our Presidio clients, our office is located at 102 W Center St. Presidio, TX 79845. You may contact Ana Medrano at amedrano@ccsct.org or call 432-360-3716. Applications are also available online at www.ccsct.org.

Community Council of South Central Texas is a member of the National Community Action Partnership and the Community Action Network, which was born out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. CCSCT is a non-profit community action agency that empowers vulnerable families and individuals in the greater South Central Texas area to achieve self-sufficiency by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships. Counties serviced include Atascosa, Bandera, Bee, Brewster, Comal, Crane, Culberson, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala. For more information, visit www.ccsct.org or follow us on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.

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