ASSIST Agency, Inc. Abbeville

ASSIST Agency, Inc, is a private non-profit Community Action Agencies are organized in 1967 by the federal government to combat poverty in geographically designated areas. Status as a Community Action Agency is the result of an explicit designation by local or state government. A Community Action Agency has a tripartite board structure that is designated to promote the participation of the entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty. Community Action Agencies seek to involve the community, including elected public officials, private sector representatives, and especially low-income residents, in assessing local needs and attacking the causes and conditions of poverty. MISSION The mission of ASSIST Agency, Inc. is to elevate the standard of living and improve the quality of life for economically challenged individuals, families, and communities in southwest Louisiana. VISION STATEMENT To have the public trust and be recognized as a leader in helping to empower people in becoming more self-sufficient and to help in strengthening local communities in becoming more responsive to the needs of people.

We provide supportive services in the areas of housing, health, education and employment to vulnerable individuals and families to move them toward self-sufficiency.