The Saginaw County Community Action Center (better known as CAC) operates a multi-purpose center that links community residents, the systematic assessment of local needs, community-wide response, and service delivery. It works as a local decision maker, completing these duties through the following programs.

USDA Foods and Nutrition
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) A quarterly distribution program that is income-based (200% of federal poverty guideline), and …
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Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
The Saginaw County CAC provides rental housing for low-income Saginaw City residents. Funding is provided by the City of Saginaw-Community …
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Leaders Exploration Development (LED)
Leaders Exploration Development (LED) is specifically designed to address multiple barriers to family self-sufficiency and employment. The …
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Senior Outreach and Advocacy Program
The Senior Outreach and Advocacy Program provides outreach to seniors to identify problems and act as a referral program for seniors with available …
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Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
Seniors 65 year of age and older, if you are having trouble paying for prescription drugs, you may qualify for extra help from Medicare. Eligibility …
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Weatherization Assistance
The Saginaw County CAC’s Weatherization Program provides free weatherization services to low-income homeowners and renters throughout Saginaw …
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"Partners Against Poverty” Awards and Recognition Luncheon
Each fall Saginaw CAC holds the “Partners Against Poverty” Awards and Recognition Dinner. Individuals and organizations that have significantly …
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Steps to Financial Fitness
Saginaw CAC's Housing Counseling program is HUD approved and Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MHSDA) certified. Housing and credit …
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Walk for Warmth
Walk for Warmth 2025 Walk for Warmth is a statewide fundraising campaign, geared at helping low-income citizens in Saginaw County …
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Literacy+1
The mission of the Literacy+1 youth program is to provide a safe environment where students can engage in structured STEM based learning and …
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