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Housing event offers free assistance

KINGMAN – WACOG will host a housing programs event on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held at the Mohave County Community Services Mezanine Room, 700 W. Beale St.

Whether you wish to purchase a home, acquire down payment assistance, or repair your home WACOG can help. Programs available include the USDA 502 Direct Loan, USDA 504 Housing Repair Loan, and Down Payment Assistance.

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WACOG hosts play day for seniors

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG), hosted a Reach Out and Play event last week with the seniors of our community. WACOG is a charitable organization dedicated to empowering communities through their various programs. Reach Out and Play day took place on Wednesday. Sept. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church’s Memory Cafe.

WACOG’s programs provide assistance for children, healthcare, housing support, and senior outreach.

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WACOG to host play day for seniors

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG), will be hosting a Reach Out and Play event with the seniors of our community. WACOG is a charitable organization dedicated to empowering communities through their various programs.  

WACOG’s programs provide assistance for children, healthcare, housing support, and senior outreach. Next week, the organization will be partnering up with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

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USDA Rural Development to host Home Grant and Loan Application Day for Kingman area homeowners

KINGMAN  – On Wednesday, June 26, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Single Family Housing staff will be available in Mohave County Community Service’s Mezzanine Room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to inform and process homeowner applications for 504 Home Repair Loans and Grants. In partnership with the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG). Homeowners are invited to speak with a specialist about available programs and begin applications. Representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will also be present to assist with services. Bilingual services available. 

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