Building Stronger Communities with Tiara Brown

I’m chatting with Tiara Brown, the Community Development Coordinator for EnAct Community Action, to talk about her work helping low-income individuals in West Virginia. Tiara’s role involves providing services across five counties, assisting people to become self-sustainable.

We dive into the kinds of programs offered by EnAct Community Action, including support for obtaining two-year degrees, vehicle assistance, and other services to help people stay on their feet. Tiara highlights how a simple setback, like a broken car, can have severe consequences for those on the poverty line. EnAct Community Action steps in to fill those gaps. If someone’s enrolled in school or employed and their vehicle breaks down, EnAct Community Action helps with repairs. The agency also offers rental and utility assistance, recognizing how quickly a small issue can escalate for individuals living paycheck to paycheck.

Tiara explains that her role involves event planning, fundraising, and securing grants. She wears many hats to ensure programs succeed. For anyone seeking help or looking to partner with EnAct Community Action, she invites people to visit their website at https://enactwv.org/ or contact her directly.

As we wrap up, Tiara leaves us with an important reminder: if you hear of a resource that could help someone in your community, share it. That simple act could make all the difference.