Serving Decatur and Macon County for over 50 years
Since 1964 DMCOC has been providing stability to Decatur and Macon County. DMCOC has accomplished this through a wide variety of programs designed to support the community. DMCOC is growing and we are looking for new programs and partnerships to maintain the stability for our clients and to better support the community.
DMCOC News
Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corp. receives $2.59 million federal grant
DECATUR — Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corp. will receive $2.59 million as part of $90.9 million federal grant for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Illinois. The news was announced Monday afternoon through a joint press release from U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, both Democrats from Illinois. “This federal funding helps ensure that […]
Decatur evictions are double the statewide rate. Here’s a map that shows where they happened.
DECATUR — Krystal Johnson had a steady paycheck until call center StarTek shuttered its Decatur facility in 2012. With unemployment pay totaling less than half of previous wages, she fell behind on bills and eventually faced eviction. “Every day, even in my sleep, it was always like, ‘How am I going to figure this out? How […]
DMCOC, Decatur Township Office Hold Special Event For Seniors
The following was published in the December 27, 2017 print edition of the Decatur Tribune.
Dannika Young, Director of Senior Services at Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation, hosted a “Christmas Mix & Mingle” luncheon for clients of DMCOC’s Senior Nutrition Program on Dec. 20.
You Can Help
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Head Start is currently enrolling 4-year-olds! Stop by Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm to enroll your child!
Do you have a 3 or 4-year-old who is still at home during the day? Consider enrolling them in Head Start at Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation! www.dmcoc.org/programs/youth-services/
Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation is currently hiring! We have the following positions open:
-Head Start Teacher Assistant
-Head Start Teacher
-Family Resource Advocate
-Site Manager
-Assistant Site Manager
-Health and Special Services Manager
-Bus Monitor/Education Aide... and more!
Visit our website at (www.dmcoc.org/hiring/) for more information on how to apply. EOE.
LIHEAP season is rapidly approaching. October 1st is the first appointment day for seniors and the disabled.
Thank you to all who are helping gain awareness about Head Start enrollment this September and for participating in our $50 Gift Certificate competition! We look forward to enrolling new Head Start families this September.
Congratulations to Amber Carr for winning the $50 Walmart Gift Certificate. Please send us a message with your address and we'll mail the gift certificate to you!
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