Our Services
Wateree Community Actions, Inc. was officially formed in July 1970 when the community actions agencies of Sumter County and Kershaw County merged. Subsequently the newly formed agency grew with the merging of three other existing community actions agencies: Lee County (Williamsburg-Lee), Clarendon County (Clarendon County Commission) and Richland County (Midlands Human Resource Commission). The merging process spanned from July 1970 until April 1988. The largest of five, Sumter County Economic Opportunity Corporation which was formed in 1967 was the lead corporation.
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Our Vision
Wateree Community Actions, Inc. continues to adhere to the objectives of the Community Action's focus, helping poor and disadvantaged people to achieve self-sufficiency and providing them with the tools and resources necessary to achieve that goal.
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Jan
16
LIHEAP Outreach Event
In partnership with Aiken Barnwell Counties CAA and Brookland Baptist Church, WCAI will be serving elderly (60+) and/or disabled residents of Lexington & Richland Counties. Please see the flyer for items to bring and qualifying factors.Read More
Jan
16
CLOSED FOR MLK DAY
Our Administration, Community Service and Weatherization offices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Head Start centers will be closed Monday for MLK Day and Tuesday for training. Staff will report Tuesday for training. **Early Head Start will resume as usual on Tuesday, January 22**Read More
Jan
14
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
There will be a Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, January 29th AT 6 p.m. WCAI Administrative Office 1915 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204Read More
Nov
07
Head Start Mascot Announced
On November 1st, 2nd, and 5th, our Head Start Students vote on the official WCAI Head Start Mascot! They have chosen the TIGERS!Read More
Oct
29
Family Service Specialist Receives Award
Our very own, Head Start FamilyCommunity Partnership Specialist, Mrs. Artrell Brownwas recognized as a “ Woman of Excellence” at the Eleventh Annual Women of Excellence Brunch at The Church of Holy Comforter Parish Hall on Saturday, October 27 . Congratulations Mrs. Brown and thank you for all you do as a part of the WCAI Team of Excellence!Read More