Residents needing relief from the heat may visit any St. Clair County Library branch during regular business hours.

Additional cooling locations include the Mid City Nutrition Soup Kitchen, many local fire departments, and municipal offices.

To verify the nearest available cooling center or current hours, dial 2-1-1.

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Blue Water Community Action

Blue Water Community Action (BWCA) has a 60-year history of successfully providing a variety of programs that assist low-income individuals, seniors and families to become self-sufficient.



How Can We Help?

The Mission of the Blue Water Community Action is to advocate for and provide individuals with limited income an opportunity to become self-sufficient.

Homebuyer Education

Our Homebuyer Education class walks you through the process of homeownership from start to finish.

Weatherization

The Weatherization Assistance Program supports families by reducing energy costs, improving home comfort, and ensuring every upgrade is completed with health and safety at the forefront. We empower households with long term energy saving tools and real, measurable improvements.

Homelessness

BWCA Housing Support is designed to provide outreach, housing search referral, rental assistance, resource advocacy and supportive services to homeless and at-risk populations.

Representative Payee

The Representative Payee Service is provided for individuals receiving Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income that are required to have a representative payee, as well as, those individuals and families interested in having a representative payee that do not receive governmental income.

Personal Hygiene

After paying for food, transportation, housing, medical costs and other bills; individuals and families occasionally run short of funds. This program provides a variety of personal hygiene and cleaning items for families twice per year.

Utility Assistance

Assistance is available for heat, electric, water, and deliverable fuel such as propane or fuel oil to prevent loss of service.

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Back To School Backpack Giveaway

Back To School Backpack Giveaway

August 12th, 18th & 20th.
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2026 BWCA Community Needs Assessment Survey

📣 St. Clair County Residents— We Want to Hear From YOU! 📣
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Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsorship Opportunity

Help local kids start the school year strong by sponsoring or donating to our August 2026 Backpack Giveaway.
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St. Clair County Help Card

The updated St. Clair County Help Card is now available.
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2026 Homebuyer Education Classes

2026 Homebuyer Education Classes

Homebuyer Education Classes for 2026.
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2026 Financial Empowerment Classes

2026 Financial Empowerment Classes

Financial Literacy classes for 2026
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Point In Time Count

Point In Time Count

Volunteers are needed to help with the PIT Count on Wednesday, July 29th.
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