An Equal Opportunity Program
The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program provides financial assistance to repair substandard single family homes. The funds are given as conditional grants, deferred loans, or low-interest loans.
Housing Counseling assists individuals and families in becoming mortgage ready through pre-purchase homebuyer education and one-on-one case management.
Households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses.
We offer one and two bedroom apartments in the cities of Beatrice (Valley Heights I and Valley Heights II) and Odell (Valley Heights II). We have apartments for individuals and families, 62+ years of age or disabled on a fixed income. Rents are based on 30% of the tenant’s monthly income. Rental assistance is available.
We offer two and three bedroom apartments in the cities of Fairbury (Valley Heights I), Osceola (Midtown Apartments), Fairmont (Sixth Avenue Apartments), Exeter (Eagle Apartments), Rising City (Shady Elm Apartments) and Bellwood (Derby Apartments). Income restrictions apply and rental assistance is available. Rents are based on 30% of the tenant’s monthly income.
Volunteers, community groups, and local businesses donate time, material, food, toys, skills, and love. Which are used in a variety of seasonal holiday projects.
Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025 to celebrate the opening of our new Head Start facility located at 416 South 17th Street in Wymore NE. An Open House will be held from 10:30am-12:30pm, with a ribbon cutting at 11:00am. This event will showcase our classrooms, introduce our dedicated staff, and highlight the wonderful learning environment we provide for children and families in our community. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate our families, staff, and the continued success of our Head Start program.
Our Vision
Equity
Respect
Hope
Excellence
Community
Caring
Innovation
Opportunity
Integrity
Individuals served in 2024
Individuals received nutritious food in 2024 to assist with food security
Programs offered by BVCA in 2024
Individuals were employed by BVCA in 2024
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Clinic – Fairbury
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic – Crete
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic – York
Immunization Clinic – Fairbury
BVCA Board of Directors Meeting
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Clinic – Beatrice
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic – Seward
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.
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