West Central Missouri Community Action Agency

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Thank you to Sage Restoration for being one of our top sponsors for our 2nd Annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser--"Gatsby Gamble" at the Benson Convention Center in Clinton on October 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets include dinner, drink of choice (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), and starting casino money and can be purchased at this link www.wcmcaa.org/donate/.

The event will feature 14 casino gaming tables and table games for those that don't gamble, as well as caricature drawings, a silent auction, and prizes. Proceeds from the event support West Central's mission of helping individuals and families maintain safe, stable housing.

Join us for a fun for an important cause!

09/04/2026

Make a Difference in Your Community — Volunteer With Us!

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help support our St. Clair County Food Pantry in Appleton City. Whether you can help once a month or whenever your schedule allows, your time can make a meaningful difference for local individuals and families facing food insecurity.

Volunteers may assist with:
• Packing and preparing pantry bags for upcoming distributions
• Assisting on distribution days — typically the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month
• Unloading and stocking food deliveries
• Organizing donated food and pantry shelves
• Inventory management and other pantry projects as needed

Volunteer requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and able to safely stand, walk, bend, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.

St. Clair County Food Pantry (inside of the main West Central office)
112 West 4th Street
Appleton City, MO 64724

Interested in helping? Contact Dana with West Central – St. Clair County Food Pantry to learn more or get started.

📱 Text: 660-466-2134
📞 Phone: 660-476-2185

Your time. Your generosity. Your community. Even a few hours can help us serve our neighbors and keep the pantry running smoothly.

Funding Disclosure:
This project/program is funded 26% at $13,100 with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services and 63% at $31,300 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, and 11% at $5,600 by other non-federal sources.

09/03/2026

Please see the below and all of our openings at https://wcmcaa.org

09/03/2026

🎲 We’re just ONE MONTH away from Gatsby Gamble! 🎲

Get your tickets now for West Central’s 2nd Annual Casino Night — Gatsby Gamble on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Benson Convention Center in Clinton!

Your $50 ticket includes dinner, a drink ticket, and starting “casino money” for an evening packed with fun. Try your luck at blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas hold ’em, and the Money Wheel—or skip the casino tables and enjoy caricatures, board and table games, the silent auction, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and more.

✨ Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner: 6–7 p.m.
🎰 Casino: 7–9 p.m.
🥂 Cash bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options

You don’t have to gamble to have a great time! Come for the food, fun, friends, and a great cause.

Best of all, proceeds support West Central’s mission of helping individuals and families maintain safe, stable housing.

🎟️ Don’t wait--buy your tickets today at www.wcmcaa.org/donate/.

09/03/2026

Join us for a short information session to tell you about apprenticeships and how they can help your business. Register now!

09/02/2026

WorkforceYOU Quarterly Partner Meeting--September 16

AI can write the email, build the plan, create the graphic, and confidently produce complete nonsense along the way.

Join us for the next WorkforceYOU Quarterly Partner Meeting as presenter Anne Hickman helps us take a practical look at how to use AI more effectively in our everyday work.

Anne Hickman helps people move past the copy-and-paste stage of AI by starting with something more important: knowing what they actually want to accomplish.

Through relatable examples and a little honest talk about where AI gets weird, Anne will show why the best results still require human direction, judgment, and ideas.

Attendees may leave thinking, “Okay, I never thought to use it like that.”

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 West Central’s Raymore Community Hub
208 W. Walnut, Raymore, MO 64083

Whether you use AI regularly or are still figuring out where it fits into your work, this session will offer practical ideas you can put to use.

We hope you’ll join us to connect, collaborate, learn, and grow together!

For more information, email [email protected].

09/02/2026

🎲 We’re just ONE MONTH away from Gatsby Gamble! 🎲

Get your tickets now for our 2nd Annual Casino Night — Gatsby Gamble on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Benson Convention Center in Clinton!

Your $50 ticket includes dinner, a drink ticket, and starting “casino money” for an evening packed with fun. Try your luck at blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas hold ’em, and the Money Wheel—or skip the casino tables and enjoy caricatures, board and table games, the silent auction, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and more.

✨ Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner: 6–7 p.m.
🎰 Casino: 7–9 p.m.
🥂 Cash bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options

You don’t have to gamble to have a great time! Come for the food, fun, friends, and a great cause.

Best of all, proceeds support West Central’s mission of helping individuals and families maintain safe, stable housing.

🎟️ Don’t wait—scan the QR code on the graphic below or click the link below to get your tickets today!

www.wcmcaa.org/donate/

09/01/2026

🏠Be part of the conversation about housing in Cass County!

West Central’s WorkforceYOU program is bringing together landlords, developers, funders, service providers, workforce partners, and community partners for the 2026 Housing Mixer: Building Housing Solutions Together.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 4:00–7:00 p.m.**
📍 Centerview, 227 Municipal Circle, Raymore, MO

This is more than a networking event. It’s an opportunity to talk about what’s working, where the gaps are, and how we can work together to develop practical housing solutions that support both tenants and property owners.

What to expect:
• A brief overview of current housing needs and opportunities
• Connections with local service providers and workforce partners
• Open discussion about challenges, ideas, and partnership opportunities
• Information about resources that can support tenants and reduce risk
• Opportunities to build relationships across housing and workforce
• A chance to share your perspective and help inform next steps

This conversation is part of a broader regional effort, including work supported through Health Forward, to strengthen housing stability and expand access across our communities.

Your voice. Your ideas. Your community.
Scan the QR code on the graphic to register and be part of the conversation!

Want to support the Housing Mixer?
We are also seeking $500 Presenting Sponsors. Sponsorship includes your logo on event materials and social media posts, along with recognition during the event.

Questions about attending or sponsoring? Email [email protected].