Life gets hard sometimes.
You’re juggling bills. Trying to find affordable childcare. Taking care of aging parents. Maybe even searching for your next job.
And in those moments, it can feel like you’re carrying the whole world on your shoulders.
But here’s the good news…
You don’t have to do it alone.
Right here in Clarksville, there’s a team of people who show up every day to help real families with real problems.
They’re part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action Agency.
And they’re here to help you get back on your feet—and stay there.
What Is a Community Action Agency, Anyway?
Great question.
Community Action Agencies were created way back in the 1960s to fight poverty. But not just with handouts. With real, long-term solutions that lift people up.
Our local agency? It does a little bit of everything.
They work with kids. Seniors. Families. Job seekers. People trying to make ends meet. People who just need a little boost to get to the next step.
They’re not just here to patch a hole. They’re here to help you rebuild the whole house.
Helping Kids Get a Strong Start — Head Start
If you’ve got young kids, you’ve probably heard of Head Start.
But here’s what you might not know: it’s not just daycare. It’s a launch pad for your child’s future.
- Kids get a fun, safe place to learn
- Parents get support with health care, nutrition, and more
- Teachers work closely with families, not just the kids
It’s all about helping little ones grow up strong and confident, ready to tackle kindergarten and everything that comes after.
Your child deserves a great start. This program helps make it happen.
Supporting Seniors With Connection and Purpose
Getting older doesn’t mean you stop making a difference.
With Senior Corps programs, older adults in Clarksville are staying active, staying social, and giving back.
Here’s how:
- Some volunteer in schools and childcare centers as Foster Grandparents
- Others visit and support fellow seniors as Senior Companions
- And many help out at nonprofits through RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
These programs aren’t just good for the community. They’re good for the soul.
They give seniors purpose, connection, and a reason to smile.
Need a Job? Facing a Crisis? There’s Help for That Too.
Let’s talk about the hard stuff.
Losing a job. Not knowing how you’re going to pay the electric bill. Feeling like you’ve run out of options.
This agency is here to help with that too.
Through their Human Resources programs, they offer:
- Job training and resume help
- Referrals to housing, food, and emergency services
- Help with energy bills to keep your home safe and warm
They’re not just handing you a brochure and sending you on your way. They’re walking with you, step by step, toward stability.
Built By the Community, For the Community
Here’s something cool.
The people running this agency aren’t just government folks or outside experts.
They’re your neighbors.
That’s because the agency is run by a tripartite board—which is just a fancy way of saying it’s made up of public officials, private sector reps, and people from the community.
So when decisions are made, your voice counts.
Programs are based on what Clarksville actually needs. Not what someone far away thinks you need.
Real Stories. Real People. Real Change.
This isn’t just feel-good talk.
It’s real life.
There’s the single mom who got help finding a job and getting her child into Head Start.
The retired nurse who now volunteers every week, sharing stories and smiles with kids.
The senior who feels less alone because a companion stops by to check in and talk.
This is what changing lives looks like.
How You Can Get Help (or Get Involved)
If you’re reading this and thinking, “I could really use some support,” good.
Because support is here.
👉 Start by visiting the “I Need Help With…” section on the website.
👉 Or call the office directly at 931-896-1800.
And if you’re someone who wants to give back?
There’s room for you too—whether you volunteer, donate, or just spread the word.
Let’s Wrap It Up
Here’s what to remember:
- Community Action is here for YOU—your family, your kids, your parents, your future.
- Programs like Head Start and Senior Corps are changing lives in Clarksville every single day.
- Whether you need help finding a job, caring for your child, or getting through a tough season—you’re not alone.
- It’s local. It’s personal. And it’s working.
So reach out. Ask questions. Get connected.
Because no one should have to face life’s challenges alone.
And here in Clarksville?
You don’t have to.
