About SCCAP

The South Central Community Action Program is a nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, Ind. that has served low-income people for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide opportunities for low-income individuals and families to achieve personal and economic independence.
SCCAP administers Thriving Connections, Growing Opportunities and Head Start in Monroe County, and also operates the Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Health Insurance Enrollment, Individual Development Account and Section 8 programs in Monroe, Morgan, Owen and Brown counties. It serves more than 4,000 families annually, representing more than 9,000 individuals.
All SCCAP services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry or status as a veteran.

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Summer Assistance Now Available

Summer Crisis Assistance is now available for at-risk households. You can receive up to $200 in benefits. To be eligible to receive the Summer Crisis Assistance you must have been on our 2018-2019 program and currently be disconnected or up for disconnect on your electric utility and have ONE of the following qualifying household member(s): A household member who is at least 60 years old; a household member who is 5 years or younger; a household member who is active military duty or is a veteran; or an individual who is disabled.
Also any household that was on our 2018 - 2019 Energy Assistance Program who has a verified medical need, we have a limited number of air conditioner units available.
Please bring your current electric bill showing the crisis to your local SCCAP office. The last day for the Summer Crisis Program is August 16, 2019.