New River Community Action (NRCA) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Radford, VA, serving the rural southwestern Virginia region. Committed to promoting self-sufficiency, NRCA offers a helping hand to local families in need through community organization and empowerment, addressing poverty conditions and supporting vulnerable populations such as the homeless, ex-offenders, and struggling young families. With a focus on providing essential services like food, shelter, and employment assistance, NRCA collaborates with approximately 1,000 local volunteers to impact the lives of over 9,000 individuals annually. Their comprehensive programs range from early childhood initiatives like Head Start and CHIP to homeless and housing support, reentry services for ex-offenders, and volunteer income tax assistance, embodying their mission to enhance the well-being and self-reliance of individuals, families, and communities in the area.Generated from the website