The 12-county-area not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) recently held a reception at its Pike County Service Center in Bowling Green in recognition of the agency’s 53rd anniversary and the May observance of National Community Action Month. Pictured, from left, are Energy Assistance Counselor Vera Wood, LIHEAP Supervisor Angela Kattenbraker, Energy Assistance Counselor Marissa Laffoon, NECAC Pike County Board Member D. Randall Cone, CSBG Assistant Kayla Suchland, Emergency Services Coordinator Kyle Walker, NECAC Pike County Service Coordinator Chaundra Roberts, Section 8 Program Analyst Holly Coleman, NECAC President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick, Energy Assistance Counselor Dotty Love, Chief Deputy Director Dan Page, Senior Program Analyst Michelle Worthington, Deputy Director for Community Services Programs Janice Robinson and Executive Secretary and Office Manager Christina Windmiller. Celebration receptions were held at all 12 NECAC County Service Centers. 

An agency that helps those in need is celebrating a milestone.

NECAC held a reception recently to highlight the May observance of National Community Action Month.

The agency administers social service, community health and public housing programs in 12 Missouri counties. It’s one of more than a thousand Community Action Agencies across the nation.

In Pike County, help is available by calling 573-324-2207.