Welcome to the Story of OWCAP
Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership inspires those in poverty to become self-sufficient
through innovative services and collaborative efforts. Self-sufficiency in common terms equates
to a family having the personal resources to provide stability to adequately sustain life. This is
accomplished by providing various resources directly or through referrals to local service
agencies.
OWCAP was established in response to the problems facing underprivileged youth, the need for
feedback from disadvantaged community members participating in welfare programs, and the
changes created by the Economic Opportunity Act on schools and the war on poverty.
OWCAP is a non-profit organization that provides low-income individuals and families with a
variety of direct services and community referrals. The primary target areas were identified as
Washington-Jefferson, Dee Lewis, Marshall White and West Ogden. In the early 1990s, these
areas have been identified as the four most depressed areas/communities in the State of Utah.
The Ogden Weber community Action Partnership was founded in 1962. Concern demonstrated
by Mayor Merle E. Allen and other responsible citizens of Ogden resulted in...
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Programs

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Head Start Services
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provides preschool opportunities for low-income children
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The Community Service Block Grant (CSBG)
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provides food for those who need it
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GED classes
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assists individuals who want to further their education and/or employment opportunities.
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Low-income housing
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for qualified individuals and families including those with special needs.
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Marshall White Center
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for Ogden City which provides affordable programs that benefit the health.
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
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designed to help taxpayers who make $53,000 or less complete their annual tax returns at no cost.
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Key Personel
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Donald R. Carpenter, Agency Director
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(801)399-9281 ext.344
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Debra Perry, Fiscal Manager
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(801)399-9281 ext.319
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Shawnell Howard, Education Manager
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(801)399-9281 ext.318
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Connie House, Program Manager
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(801)399-9281 ext.335
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Jill Oberndorfer, CSBG Manager
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(801)399-9281 ext.302
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Tersa Dickey, HR Manager
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(801)399-9281 ext.321
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Carlos Catalan, HR Assistant
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(801)399-9281 ext.340
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Becky Mercier, Volunteer Coordinator
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801-399-9281 ext.342
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Shannon Smith, VITA Volunteer Coordinator
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801-399-9281 ext.309
Our Mission
OWCAP inspires those in poverty to become self-sufficient through innovative services and collaborative efforts.
The Promise of Community Action
"Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other."
-Community Action
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