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What is CHANGE, Inc.?

CHANGE, Inc. is a community action and health agency that serves northern West Virginia (Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall Counties) and Jefferson County, Ohio providing various programs and services to those in need.

CHANGE, Inc. encourages the integration of services, the building of partnerships, and the consolidating of resources to empower families towards healthy self-sufficient living.

History of CHANGE, Inc.

CHANGE, Inc. (Christians Helping Arrange New Growth Enterprises) Community Action Agency was formed in 1983 by a handful of clergy members who wished to aid families affected by layoffs from Weirton Steel find new employment. Since that time, we have grown into a full-circle agency, addressing many of the needs of the economically disadvantaged. With over 30 years of operation, the belief of empowering families is still strong within the agency.

What is Community Action?

The concept of “community action” was originally conceived as part of the War on Poverty Program launched by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Community Action objectives focused on enabling people to achieve self-sufficiency and providing them with the resources to achieve that goal, and the concept of community action, people working together to help people, became widely known throughout the Northern Panhandle. As the concept grew, additional services were developed and interest continued to grow in the community.

The Promise of Community Action: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Health Services

Our health services include family health, women’s health, pediatrics, behavioral health, dental health, and vision care. By offering a variety of services from our three convenient locations, you can get the health care you need all in one place!

Housing

If you need your housing counseling certificate, help with budget management, guidance on a foreclosure, or down payment & closing cost assistance, we can help! See our housing programs listed under our Community Services tab for more details about these programs.

Transportation

We provide contract services transportation for individuals who are disabled, elderly, those who need a ride to and from employment or educational services, and non-emergency medical transportation to doctor’s appointments.

Emergency Services

Our emergency services provide financial assistance as well as information to help individuals obtain self-sufficiency through whatever crisis they may be facing. Visit our emergency services tab to see all the programs we provide to help get you back on your feet.

Meal Programs

Through our meal programs (After School, Summer Food, & Feed for Success Backpack Program), children can enjoy a nutritious meal to help them learn, grow, and play throughout the year. See our Meal Programs listed under the Community Services tab.

Income Management

Through our income management programs, we can provide tax assistance through our VITA program, education to be financially healthy, and case management to those who qualify and may need a number of our services to get back on the right track.