amcab's Outreach workers are the "people link" to a variety of federal, state and local programs throughout Marquette and Alger counties. The Outreach Workers provides the direct coordination and follow-up to many programs provided by all human service agencies, including amcab, in the Alger-Marquette counties that are assist individuals and families. Beyond linking individuals and families with other human service agencies, the Outreach workers also coordinate various direct services provided by amcab.

The Outreach worker provides "one-on-one" contact to better understand all of the needs of the individual or family. amcab's Outreach workers will also conduct a home visit the individual or family that can’t get out of the home in order to better understand how amcab can assist the person.

In the past few years, AMCAB has received funding for emergency heating and utility assistance for those individuals who have shut-off notices or are in danger of running out of fuel.  A call to our Outreach staff can help determine if funding is currently available.

Our outreach staff has also been trained and has assisted individuals in e-filing their income taxes for the Earned Income Tax Credit.  To see if you qualify, simply contact our Outreach staff.  The service is free and this past year almost ½ million dollars in tax refunds was put back into the hands of our clients .