What We Do
The Office of Community Services (OCS) partners with states, communities and agencies to eliminate causes of poverty, increase self-sufficiency of individuals and families and revitalize communities. Our social service and community development programs work in a variety of ways to improve the lives of many.
OCS’s main goals are to:
- Serve the economic and social needs of low-income individuals and families
- Provide employment and entrepreneurial opportunities
- Promote individual self-sufficiency through the creation of full-time, permanent jobs
- Assist community development corporations in utilizing existing funding for neighborhood revitalization projects
- Provide financial and technical resources to state, local, public and private agencies for economic development and related social service support activities
- Provide energy assistance to low-income households
The Office of Community Services (OCS) administers 11 social service and community development initiatives.
- Assets for Independence
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Community Economic Development Program
- Healthy Food Financing Initiative - Community Services Block Grants
- Compassion Capital Fund
- Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Rural Community Development Program
- Social Services Block Grants
- Strengthening Communities Fund
- Tribal Services