Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.

We envision thriving communities where individuals and families have broken free from the cycle of poverty.
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. is a not for profit service organization established in 1965 with a goal to provide a range of services and to utilize all available resources to assist low-income residents of Monroe, Perry and Randolph Counties. Western Egyptian also offers limited services, such as LIHEAP, PIPP and Weatherization to residents of Jackson County. Much has changed since 1965, but Western Egyptian remains committed to helping low-income individuals and families achieve stabilization.

Our Mission

Equipping low-income individuals and families with resources needed for stability and self-sufficiency.

Integrity

We believe in being honest, trustworthy, respectful and ethical in our actions.

Customer Service

We believe in treating our clients with the highest degree of dignity and equality and we strive to provide a hand up, not a hand out, to low-income individuals and families.

Teamwork

We believe in working together and sharing ideas with our community residents, partners and stakeholders.

Stewardship

We believe in effective use of assets to ensure financial stability.

Community

We are committed to making our communities a better place to live for all residents.

Announcements

LIHEAP

The new program year for Liheap will begin Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

BRP 3

Beginning September 1, 2022, the Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot program (BRP) will be offered through Western Egyptian for residents of Monroe, Perry and Randolph counties who currently receive SNAP, TANF or Medicaid benefits. These services are focused on individuals who experience barriers to gaining or retaining employment or who are at risk of housing instability. Supportive services through BRP include expenses for training, education, tools/equipment, uniforms, transportation related services, rent, utilities and other allowable services. To begin an application or obtain additional information, please contact your local outreach office: Monroe County #618-737-0101; Perry County #618-542-4656; or Randolph County #618-443-5231.

Furnace Assistance

The new program year for Furnace Assistance will begin Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Nondiscrimination Statement

“In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Western Egyptian E.O.C.
1 Industrial Park
P.O. Box 7
Steeleville, IL 62288

p. 618.965.3458
f. 618.965.9421

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