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Established as a non-profit by the Federal Government in 1965 to combat poverty in the Shoals Community. We seek to help combat poverty in our communities.

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Taking Action...Changing Lives.
 
5th Annual Easter Basket Giveaway
5th Annual Easter Basket Giveaway 2025
Children's Trust Fund Pinwheel Ceremony
New FORWARD sign
2025 Community Action's Gerald Williams Gardening Program
Statues and fountains shine in blue, signs are proudly displayed, and pinwheels spin in th
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Proclamation April 1, 2025
Pinwheel Ceremony 2025
60 Years of CAANW
Family Fun Fair 2025
Wear Blue Day! 4-4-25
Wear Blue Day Sheffield
Wear Blue Day Sheffield
Wear Blue Day Florence
Mothers exhibit at Muscle Shoals Library
Standing together to fight Child Abuse and Neglect and Sexual Assault Month
Meals on Wheels
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2024 Christmas Stocking Giveaway
2024 Christmas Stocking Giveaway
2024 Christmas Stocking Giveaway
UNA Internship + Career Fair
Community Services Council
Social Media + Storytelling
United Way Launch Party.
Florence, Alabama
Easter Basket Give Away
Cory Morgan student
Agencies partner together in 2022 for Easter Basket giveaway.”
Inaugural FORWARD graduating class
Staff Retreat
Mandy Dowdy, David Crosby and Jackie Baker attend the Governor's address to the Shoals
HUD Certification Renewed through 2025
HUD Certified Counselors
Mr. and Mrs. Williard drop off their annual gifts for our Meals On Wheels Shoals clients
Gardening Program Vouchers for Spring
Superheroes Work Here
Weatherization Program
Stardust Club of Florence members help create PPE kits for those affected by COVID the hardest.
Thankful for our MOWS' Volunteers
First Time Homebuyers Workshop
Russellville Office Team
Elk's Lodge
First Southern Bank, a Sustaning Sponsor with Meals on Wheels Shoals

Services

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Utility Assistance

Assistance for low-income households to meet the cost of home energy, focused on vulnerable populations such as elderly, disabled and households with small children.

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Housing Assistance

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Annual Reports

Assistance for low-income individuals or families who are at risk for eviction/foreclosure to obtain affordable housing through advocacy and case management.

CONTACT
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Contact Us...

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          OPEN HOURS:

 

Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:30pm

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Lauderdale County Office: 256-766-4330

745 Thompson Street
Florence, Alabama 35630

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Colbert County Office: 256-383-3832
505 N. Columbia Avenue
Sheffield, Alabama 35660

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Franklin County Office: 256-332-7534
13150 Hwy 43, Suite 4
Russellville, Alabama 35653

Community Action Agency Northwest Alabama --- Helping People, Changing Lives.

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