Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. administered a total of 646 Section 8 Vouchers. Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. currently has Section 8 as its program type. Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. is located at 220 King Creek Blvd., Hendersonville, NC, 28792 and serves the city of Hendersonville. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. at, (828)693-1711 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

At WCCA, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunities they need to succeed. We help people build financial stability, improve self-esteem, become self-reliant, develop personal responsibility and contribute to the community. We provide the services, education and advocacy to create these opportunities. Our programs include: Head Start and Early Head Start, Housing Choice Vouchers, Family Self-Sufficiency, Transportation and Senior Services.

WCCA's contributions to the quality of life in Henderson and Transylvania Counties include:

Moving Families Out of Poverty”¦
For over forty years, WCCA has helped thousands of families achieve long term economic independence.

Improving Quality of Life”¦
Knowing that their children are safe and happy in WCCA's high quality child care programs; parents can pursue education and job training. With WCCA's Housing Choice Vouchers, families can afford decent housing and move toward home ownership and well-paid employment. Each family that succeeds provides significant financial savings to the community.

Economic Benefits”¦
Each year, WCCA brings more than $9 million into the local community in federal and state funds, funding the most pressing local needs. This government funding is matched by $1 million in local support. Private and corporate support continues to grow, allowing WCCA to stretch its dollars further to serve more people and enhance our programs. WCCA employs 175 people and serves approximately 8,000 persons each year. WCCA has the flexibility to choose where need is greatest in our community and adjusts to meet changing local needs.

Savings for the Community”¦
Operating numerous programs out of one agency allows for considerable savings, particularly in financial and administrative management. WCCA uses just 7.6% of its operating budget for administrative support. This means that more than 92% of funds directly benefit low-income families.

Western Carolina Community Action (WCCA) assists low income and underserved people in Henderson,Transylvania and Polk counties in achieving their full potential through quality services and advocacy that demonstrate compassion, respect, and the belief that all people are worthy.