Madisonville Education & Assistance Center (MEAC) provides emergency assistance, access to resources, and education services to our neighbors that enable them to thrive, reach self-sufficiency and independence. We understand that basic needs must be met before our neighbors can reach their full potential. To help meet these needs, we offer access to fresh food, financial assistance with housing and utilities, and guidance and support to navigate community resources. Additionally, to support the whole family, MEAC partners with our neighborhood public school to provide an Early Literacy program. Our program gives pre-K students early access to successful literacy interventions while boosting and sustaining the literacy gains for primary students. MEAC’s neighbors are able to access these services in the community where they live, work, and/or attend school. These place-based efforts work together to reduce poverty and promote family economic security and child well-being.