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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MISSION OF DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION, A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, IS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND PERSONAL LIVES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>WEATHERIZATION SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY. APPROXIMATELY 16 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR UP TO 90 DAYS AND IS EQUIPPED WITH A BED SIZE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 68 OCCUPANTS. APPROXIMATELY 138 PEOPLE SERVED. HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AFFORD DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING. APPROXIMATELY 167 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED.</ExplanationTxt>
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