OUR VISION
It is the mission of Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc. (IMACA) to empower low-income people, to advocate for their needs, and to find and maintain a healthy lifestyle by breaking the cycle of poverty.
IMACA's Mission is to break the cycle of poverty by:
- Advocating for low-income residents of Inyo and Mono Counties by making their needs known to policy makers.
- Informing and involving residents of our communities in social planning and policy making.
- Creating permanent advancement in the abilities of individuals, groups, snd communities affected by poverty.
- Empowering low-income citizens in our communities by providing education and assistance in order that these residents achieve economic self-sufficiency and become fully participating, responsible adults.
Services Provided:
- Advocacy
- Affordable Housing
- Assistive Devices for the Disabled
- Child Care in Mono County
- Commodities Distribution
- Economic Development
- Emergency Food and Shelter
- Energy Assistance
- Energy Conservation Education
- Head Start and State PreSchool
- Holiday Food and Gifts
- Home Weatherization
- Information and Referrals
- Rental Assistance
WORKING TOGETHER
Community Action programs were established in the 1960's to organize efforts to reduce poverty in our communities. Community Action Agencies such as IMACA are formed with members from all segments of society.
- Public: offices, services and funds from local, state, and federal governments. The public sector makes the rules and regulation that affect poverty.
- Private: agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals. The private sector controls ideas and resources that affect poverty.
- Low Income: low-income people from our communities. Community members share their experiences and knowledge of poverty in the ways that affect poverty.
FUNDING
IMACA is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, funded largely by federal and state grants. Other funding sources include tax-deductible contributions, private donations of funds, goods, or services, and fundraising events.
CONTACTS
Inoy-Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA)
PO Box 845
224 South Main Street
Bishop, California 93514
(760) 873-8557 voice
(760) 873-8192 FAX
For more information, e-mail us. info@imaca.net