HELP SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY!

We’re gathering input from community members through our Community Needs Assessment, and we want to hear from YOU! Your feedback helps us understand local challenges and shapes how we plan, improve, and create programs.

Our goal is to collect over 500 surveys, and your voice truly matters.

Need Help Filing Taxes?

UCAP’s Tax Clinic is Offered Year-Round! We offer both in-person and virtual tax clinics. We have locations across southwest Minnesota with services such as completing and e-filing state, federal, and property tax/renter’s credit returns.

Need a little extra help with groceries?

United Community Action Partnership is committed to helping. Through partnerships with community members, volunteers and businesses, we are addressing chronic hunger in many ways, such as by offering local food shelves, SNAP Outreach, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and more.

Energy Assistance Program

2025–2026 Energy Assistance Program NOW OPEN!
UCAP’s Energy Assistance Program helps households stay safe and warm by providing financial support toward energy and heating costs.

Head Start

Head Start is a comprehensive program that supports both child and family development. It offers activities and experiences tailored to each child’s growth and needs. The program provides a range of services designed to meet the unique strengths and challenges of every family.

Need a Ride?

Community Transit of United Community Action Partnership is a public transit service providing transportation options for all people throughout Southwest Minnesota.

Everyone is welcome to ride Community Transit. Our fleet of over 40 lift-accessible buses provides public transportation throughout 8 counties in Southwest Minnesota. Our primary service area includes Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties.