Service Area

Programs Available for Dickenson County Residents

AppCAA has a limited selection of programs available for Dickenson County residents as it falls outside of our primary service area. Our agency has been serving the people of Dickenson County for more than 20 years. 

Clicking your county/city will show the programs currently available in your area:

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Financial

AppCAA Financial Opportunities Center

AppCAA delivers group and individual workshops for adults to help them learn how to save money, reduce debt, improve their credit scores, avoid fraud and become financially independent. Each workshop lasts approximately one hour and can be attended in person or online. In addition to workshops, AppCAA offers one-on-one counseling for clients to help them develop budgets, understand types of financial services, and devise individual plans for improving their financial situations. This service is provided entirely FREE.

To learn more about this program, click “Apply Now”.

Housing

Weatherization Assistance Program

The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces the cost of heating and cooling homes by improving their energy efficiency. This program helps families save money and makes their homes safer for habitation during extreme hot or cold weather entirely for FREE.
 
Common WAP services include
  • Air sealing
  • Wall and attic insulation
  • Duct sealing
  • Appliance repair/replacement
  • Carbon monoxide testing

Clients with AEP can qualify for additional FREE services. Residents of Dickenson County are eligible to apply for this program along with residents of our normal service area.

To learn more about this program, click “Apply Now”.

Seniors

Retired Seniors Volunteer Program

RSVP is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. You can use your skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in various volunteer activities within your community.

Service opportunities may include

  • Preparing taxes for low-to-moderate income individuals and families
  • Organizing Senior Safety events
  • Delivering meals
  • Packing food boxes at a food pantry

 

RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Volunteers receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where they will serve, and supplemental insurance while on duty.