Poverty is a formidable foe, impacting one in every seven Missourians. But, it's not an impossible one. Each day, we win battles against poverty, family by family. Community action agencies provide critical services to strengthen families and communities. We assist with childcare so parents can obtain education to improve their job opportunities. We find solutions to transportation obstacles so people can get to work. We weatherize homes to reduce energy costs. We help families save to buy homes of their own. These and other community action agencies help families work their way to self-sufficiency.