Union County Community Action - UCCA

Exciting News for Anson County Families!

UCCA Head Start is opening a new classroom for 4 year old children at Ansonville Elementary School in August 2026, and we are now recruiting families for the 2026–2027 program year.

Head Start helps children build the skills they need for school and life through early learning, health, nutrition, family support, and school readiness services.

Families may qualify based on income, foster care, homelessness, TANF/SSI, SNAP or other eligibility factors.

Location:
Ansonville Elementary School
9104 US Hwy. 52 North
Wadesboro, NC 28170

Interested in applying?
Call 704-283-7583 or visit https://www.uccainc.org/head-start-early-head-start to learn more.

Community Focus: Weekly Recap — May 11 through 15, 2026.
This week, we focused on the qualities that help us serve with excellence, support one another, and create stronger communities.
Monday — Professionalism. We showed professionalism through respect, preparation, and representing our values every day.
Tuesday — Reliability. We demonstrated reliability by being dependable, meeting commitments, and following through.
Wednesday — Adaptability. We embraced change, stayed open-minded, and adjusted to meet challenges with confidence.
Thursday — Encouragement. We uplifted one another, offered support, and created a positive environment where everyone can thrive.
Friday — Growth. We continued to learn, improve, and grow individually and together as a team and community.
Your professionalism, reliability, adaptability, encouragement, and commitment to growth make a powerful difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.
Together, we create opportunities and change lives.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Today's community focus: Growth.
Every child, every family, and every person in our community has the potential to grow. When we provide the right support, encouragement, and opportunities, we help one another reach new heights.
Growth is a journey, and together we create experiences that build skills, strengthen confidence, and open doors to brighter futures for our children and families.
Growth happens when we learn, explore, and never give up. Together, we build brighter futures and stronger communities.
When we nurture growth in our children, support growth in our families, and encourage growth in one another, we all succeed.
Thank you for being part of this important work.
Together, we grow, we thrive, and we create brighter tomorrows.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Today's community focus: Encouragement.
A kind word, a listening ear, and a show of support can change someone's day and their future.
Encouragement builds confidence, strengthens relationships, and creates a sense of belonging. When we uplift one another, we create a positive environment where everyone can thrive.
Encouragement inspires hope, builds confidence, and reminds people they are never alone. Together, we can go further.
Your encouragement helps build stronger children, stronger families, and a stronger community. Thank you for believing in our mission.
Together, we lift each other up and make a lasting impact.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Today's community focus: Adaptability.
Change is a part of life, and how we respond to it can make all the difference. Being adaptable helps us overcome challenges and discover new opportunities.
Adaptability helps us respond with confidence, solve problems creatively, and better serve our children and families.
Life brings changes, and together we can meet them with strength and support. UCCA, Inc. is here for you — adapting, growing, and walking alongside you every step of the way.
Be open. Be flexible. Keep growing together.
Thank you for being part of our community.
Together, we adapt, we grow, and we create opportunities.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Today's community focus: Reliability.
Consistency and dependability build trust with children, families, and one another.
When we do what we say we will do, show up, and follow through, we create a safe and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Reliability creates trust, stability, and confidence in the work we do together.
Thank you for trusting UCCA, Inc. to be part of your lives. Your partnership, support, and belief in our mission make everything we do possible. Together, we can continue building stronger families, brighter futures, and a better community for all.
Together, we lift each other up and make a lasting impact.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Today's community focus: Professionalism.
Professionalism is reflected in how we treat others, communicate respectfully, and represent our values every day.
Strong communities are built through integrity, preparation, kindness, and accountability.
Be respectful. Treat everyone with kindness and communicate with care.
Be prepared. Be reliable, organized, and ready to do your best.
Represent your values. Lead with integrity and take pride in the work you do.
When we approach our work, relationships, and responsibilities with professionalism, we create trust and positive experiences for everyone around us.
Professionalism builds trust, strengthens communities, and creates positive experiences for those we serve.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Community Focus: Weekly Re-Cap — May 4 through 8, 2026.
This week, we focused on how ownership and accountability guide our choices, strengthen our relationships, and help us build stronger communities.
Here is what we focused on together this week:
Monday — Ownership. Taking responsibility for our work, our actions, and our impact.
Tuesday — Teamwork. Working together with respect, trust, and a shared purpose to achieve more together.
Wednesday — Initiative. Taking action without being asked and finding ways to make things better every day.
Thursday — Communication. Speaking clearly, listening actively, and sharing information with respect.
Friday — Accountability. Owning our actions, learning from our experiences, and making things right.
Each day this week reminded us that small, intentional actions lead to big change. When we take ownership, work together, take initiative, communicate, and hold ourselves accountable, we build trust, solve problems, and create communities where everyone can thrive.
Thank you for being part of the change.
Together, we create opportunities and change lives.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Today's community focus: Accountability.
Being accountable means taking responsibility for our actions, learning from our experiences, and making things right.
Own your actions. Acknowledge your choices, accept the outcomes, and learn from them.
Make things right. Apologize when needed, repair the harm, and seek solutions.
Commit to do better. Use what you learn to make better choices and create a positive impact.
When we are accountable, we take responsibility for our choices and actions. We understand how they affect others and our community.
Accountability helps us grow, earn trust, and build stronger relationships. It shows courage to admit mistakes, make things right, and commit to positive change.
Together, accountability helps us build a community where people can trust, rely on, and support one another.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.

Today's community focus: Communication.
Communication is more than speaking. It is listening, understanding, and making sure others feel heard.
Be clear. Share your thoughts in a way that is easy to understand and honest.
Listen actively. Pay attention, show you care, and value other perspectives.
Follow up. Check in, stay connected, and make sure things get done.
In our homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods, respectful communication helps prevent misunderstandings and strengthens relationships.
When we communicate clearly and listen with intention, we create stronger connections and a greater sense of community.
Small conversations can make a big difference.
Together, communication helps us build a community rooted in trust, respect, and understanding.
Union County Community Action, Inc.
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.