Western Communities Action Network (WECAN)

Wecan is a community nonprofit that provides services to empower and equip individuals and families to reach stability and self-sufficiency. Our service offerings provide clients a holistic approach to address the many layers associated with poverty and homelessness. The 4 core services that we offer include: emergency assistance to keep families and individuals in their homes with a one-time payment for rent, mortgage or utilities. We distributed emergency payments to stabilize about 150 households. Food support programs to nourish clients with healthy foods through meals on wheels and a mobile market food shelf. Last year, we served about 8,500 hot meals through meals on wheels and delivered about 500 food bags to children in need while on break from school. Employment & budget programs to equip and educate clients to be self- sufficient. We provide job counselors to assist in resume writing, job searches and interview skills. Budget classes enhance financial literacy and planning for our clients. Family support programs to help families stretch their budgets. Through community in-kind donations, we distribute school supplies, holiday and birthday gifts, winter gear, personal care and household products. Almost half of those served with family support programs are children.