Address: 119 W 12th Street Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Phone: 618-262-4151
WADI began in Wabash County in 1965 as the Wabash Area Economic Opportunity Association. Over the years, the name was changed to Wabash Area Development, Inc.as it was expanded to include Edwards, Hamilton, Gallatin, Saline, Wayne, and White Counties.
WADI is a Community Action Agency that provides services to low-income individuals or individuals who have had an unexpected emergency. In Wabash County alone, over $307,412 was pumped back into our local economy through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program as we helped families with the costs of heating their homes.
24 homeless families were assisted with food and a motel stay in a local hotel. Several of these households were able to find employment during this time, and we were able to assist 11 families with first months rent and deposit through the Homeless Prevention Program.
The Community Service Block Grant assisted with water bills, rent, clothing and/or work boots to begin employment, college scholarships, and food for our food pantry. On average, 200 families use the food pantry each month to help feed their families.
Through the Workforce Investment Act, we help low-income adults, dislocated workers, and out-of-school youth go to college, as well as help with job searches, writing resumes and cover letters.
Head Start Services are a vital part of the services provided by WADI. 17 Wabash County children attend our Head Start Center, and 29 children are served through our home base program.
Wabash Area Development, Incorporated. Improving lives, serving communities, and making a difference for 60 years and counting.