About Us

Board of Directors         Administrative Office Staff

SCMCAA About usThe idea of Community Action came out of the enactment of the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) of 1964. The overall purpose of the statute was to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty in the United States. Under the Act, a federal Office of Economic Opportunity was established, state Economic Opportunity offices were formed, and new community-based organizations called Community Action Agencies evolved.

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency was incorporated in 1965 under the Equal Opportunity Act, 1964 as a not-for-profit Community Action Agency serving the counties of Butler, Carter, Dent, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon and Wayne.

"...it is therefore the policy of the United States to eliminate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation by opening to everyone, the opportunity for education and training, the opportunity to work, and the opportunity to live in decency and dignity." Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson

What Is Our Mission?

SCMCAA About usThe mission of South Central Missouri Community Action Agency is to assist low-income families in their efforts to become self-sufficient by providing programs and services to improve the quality of their lives and the opportunity to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty.

What Is Our Vision? 

For Families

All families are supported in their goals to be self sufficient.  They are viewed not as burdens to society but as productive citizens who can make a positive difference.  We envision families who have the potential to improve their own lives and the determination to help others.  Our vision is that all families are self reliant and have support systems in their community.

For Communities

Our community vision is not defined by geographical boundaries or stock market analyses.  We envision our communities as large families concerned with the well-being of all its citizens.  We want neighborhoods that are safe and growing, employers who are fair and rewarding and academic institutions that are innovative and achieving.  Our vision is that communities invest in their people, realizing that human investment reaps the greatest returns. 

For Agency

The agency will be a leader in south central Missouri by providing innovative and creative solutions for families and communities grappling with the effects of poverty. Through established partnerships and human connections we will use our best tools and resources against an enemy that threatens the lives and livelihood of the people we serve.  Our vision as an agency is to end poverty - one family at a time.

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
2021-2022 Board of Directors

About Us

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency is governed by a twenty-one member tri-partite Board of Directors.  One-third of the board is elected public officials or their representatives. One-third is representatives of business, industry, labor, religion, welfare, education, or other major groups and interests in the community.  One-third is individuals who represent the poor in the area served.  The tri-partite composition of membership provides for the actual problems experienced by the poor to be voiced by their representatives and responded to by the representatives of the business and local government.

 

 

 

Lelia Cotner was recently honored for her years of service to the SCMCAA Governing Board.  Those in attendance were George Cotner, Ann Smith, Frances Akers, Denise Faulkner, Rene Moncrief, Dennis Purcell and Barry Baugh.

COUNTY MEMBER SECTOR ORGANIZATION
Butler Judy Moss Low-Income CASA
Barbara Horton Public
City of Poplar Bluff
Rebecca Hester Private Attorney-at-Law
Carter Barbara Rogers Low-Income Carter Co. Senior Center
Mary Godsy Public Carter Co. Circuit Clerk
Marsha Towner Private Whole Health Outreach
Dent Barry Baugh Low-Income Salem United Methodist Church
Dennis Purcell(President) Public Associate Commissioner Representative
Shannon Vankirk Public Dent County Collector
Reynolds Dale Hawkins Low-Income Black River Baptist Food Pantry
Eddie Williams Public County Associate Commissioner
Beth Buford Private Great Southern Bank
Ripley Betty Hampton Low-Income Ripley Co. Sheltered Workshop
Mike Barton Public Ripley Co. Sheriff
Dalene Pyrtle Private Community Resource Council
Shannon Colleen Detwiler (Sec.) Low-Income Shannon Co. Sheltered Workshop
Roger Dillon (Treas.) Private Chamber of Commerce
Ryan Liggett Public Eminence School Board Member
Jeri Carr PC/Board Liaison
Wayne Kim Combs Low-Income Clearwater Ministerial Alliance
Chad Henson Public Wayne Co. Commissioner
Bill McMurry Private Chamber of Commerce

 

Ann Smith

Ann Smith - Executive Director

Administrative Office

8055 Old Alton Road, P.O. Box 6
Winona, MO 65588

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (573) 325-4255  Fax: (573) 325-4542

Hours of Operation:   Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
All voice telephone numbers in this email may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Missouri Relay Service at 711

 

 

Leadership Team

Ann Smith - Executive Director                                                                                   Email: [email protected]

Frances Akers - Executive Secretary                                                                            Email: [email protected]

Gary Nichols - Energy Director                                                                                   Email: [email protected]

Matthew Derryberry - Finance Director                                                                       Email: [email protected]

Ginger Hill - Community Services Director                                                                Email: [email protected]

Denise Faulkner - Human Resources Manager                                                           Email: [email protected]

Cathy Hicks - Program Operations                                                                              Email: [email protected]

Kelly Johnson - Head Start PD Manager/Program Operations                                   Email: [email protected]

Shandell Farris - Head Start Director                                                                          Email: [email protected]

Heather Grant - Senior Accountant/IT Manager                                                         Email: [email protected]

Lisa Montgomery- MIECHV Program Operations Manager                                      Email: [email protected]

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