Economic Opportunity Committee of St. Clair County, Inc.

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AGENCY: Economic Opportunity Committee
of St. Clair County, Inc.


ADDRESS: 108 McMorran Boulevard
Port Huron, MI 48060


TELEPHONE: 982-8541


OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday


DIRECTOR: Arnold H. Larson, Executive Director


FEES: No fees for service.


ELIGIBILITY: Low-Income persons who meet the Federally established Income Guidelines.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Call the main office for more information.


CAN HELP BE IMMEDIATE: Yes, in emergency situations.


SUPPORTED BY: Various Federal, State, and Local Resources.


PROGRAM/SERVICES DESCRIPTION:

Housing and Emergency Assistance

  • Weatherization Services – caulking, insulation, etc.
  • MSHDA – special low-interest loans for home repairs
  • Information and Referral Service to obtain housing

Financial Assistance

  • Utility Payments Assistance
  • Emergency rent/mortgage assistance
  • Money Management Counseling Services
  • Guardianship Program
  • Indigent Prescription Drug Program
  • Individual Development Accounts – savings plan
  • Credit Counseling
  • Representative Payee Service

Food and Nutrition

  • Monthly Food distribution for Senior Citizens
  • Quarterly Food Package distribution

Children’s Services

  • Head Start Program for children 3 and 4 years old
  • Michigan School Readiness Program – 4 year old
  • Child Care Services at St. Clair County Community College
  • Toys 4 Tots
  • Winter Coats