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​Western Arizona Council of Governments

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Welcome to the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG). Founded in 1971, WACOG is a governmental non-profit that is dedicated to serving low-income households and vulnerable populations in Arizona’s La Paz, Mohave and Yuma Counties. As the designated Community Action Agency, Head Start provider, and Area Agency on Aging for Western Arizona, WACOG provides a comprehensive array of services that support people and communities in achieving self-sufficiency. WACOG strives to alleviate the symptoms and eradicate the causes of poverty by identifying community needs, mobilizing resources, coordinating services, administering programs, and providing systematic advocacy.

WACOG envisions communities where all residents, including those in poverty and the most vulnerable populations, can flourish and prosper.  WACOG believes that all people should have the tools needed for self-sufficiency and that all should be empowered to achieve their full potential and contribute to a vibrant, sustainable and diverse community.
​Our mission is to educate, stimulate, promote and develop human, natural, social and economic resources to their fullest potential in La Paz, Mohave and Yuma Counties.
​​WACOG provides services and programs including:
Head Start
Early Head start
Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Utility Assistance
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Housing Counseling
Financial Education
Family Services
Weatherization Assistance
Services for Older Adults and those with Disabilities Transportation Assistance
Health and Wellness classes
Education
Advocacy and Resources to assist with Alzheimer’s Support
Falls Prevention and Elder Abuse Prevention 
​Volunteer opportunities
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Contact information
Phone: 928.782.1886
WACOG
1235 S. Redondo Center Drive  
Yuma, Arizona 85365 

Hours of Operation 
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
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  • Home
  • About
    • Parker Community Garden
    • Community Health Expo
    • La Paz Mask Project
  • Resources
    • La Paz PDF Health Resources
    • AirMethods
    • Arizona PBS
    • Arizona @ Work
    • AZ Health Zone
    • Beacon of Hope Hospice
    • Child Care Resource & Referral
    • Colorado River Regional Crisis Services
    • CRIT Community Health Representative
    • CRIT library
    • Community Health Associates
    • First Things First
    • Health Department
    • Health Dept. Nursing
    • Health Dept. Emergency management
    • Health Dept. Environmental
    • La Paz Regional Hospital
    • LPRH Physical therapy
    • LPRH Advanced Directives
    • LPRH Fall Prevention
    • PAACE
    • Parker Police Dept.
    • Parker Senior Center
    • Southwest Fair Housing Council
    • Regional Center for Border Health
    • Parents as Teachers
    • Extension - FRTEP
    • 4H
    • TOP Community Health Outreach Program
    • Teen Solutions
    • Parker Chamber
    • Parker Public Library
    • Rotary
    • NAU AmeriCorps Senior
    • WACOG
  • Food for Thought