About Us

The Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization has facilities and services throughout all of Lawrence County, allowing us to serve all of our residents.

About us

The Ironton-Lawrence Community Action Organization (ILCAO) is a non-profit founded in 1965 with one mission: to measurably improve the well-being of our community by providing opportunities for, and care to, those in need.

We serve nearly 40,000 individuals in the OH-KY-WV tri-state area annually. We offer a full spectrum of supportive services, including healthcare (medical, dental, pediatric, and behavioral), early childhood education, workforce and youth development, affordable housing, home energy/weatherization assistance, public transportation, and much more.

Community Needs Assessment

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of our community. To ensure we’re providing the support and resources that matter most, we regularly conduct a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (CNA).

The CNA isn’t just a survey of numbers and statistics; it’s an in-depth analysis of Lawrence County’s overall vitality. We measure our community’s well-being against peer benchmarks and gather invaluable insights from community input. This assessment ensures that our initiatives align with the real needs and challenges of the people we serve.

The CNA is a roadmap that guides our efforts to make Lawrence County an even better place to live and work.

To read our latest CNA, click here.

Report to the Community

In the Report to the Community, we highlight the year’s impact, reflect on our programs, and offer data-driven insights that guide our mission. It’s not just about our accomplishments; it’s a commitment to transparency and accountability.

The 2024 Annual Report is coming soon!

Service Locations

* Locations are approximate, see the directory pages for service address and location.

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Family Medical Centers

Housing Management

Senior Services

Transportation Services

Early Childhood Academy and Head Start Centers

Administration Offices, Weatherization, Community Services, Community Development, and Family Guidance

Multi-Service One-Stop Center

MEET OUR DIRECTORS

MICHELE THROCKMORTON, Director
MICHELE THROCKMORTON, DirectorCommunity Development Block Grant
305 N 5th ST Ironton, OH 45638 P: 740-532-3534 Ext. 12032 F: 740-217-1318 mthrockmorton@ilcao.org
SHARON K. DANIELS, Director
SHARON K. DANIELS, DirectorLawrence County Early Childhood Academy / Head Start
1518 S 3rd ST Ironton, OH 45638 P: 740-533-9077 F: 740-533-9477 sdaniels@headstartworks.org
SHIRLENE G. DALTON, HCH & ORP Outreach Representative
SHIRLENE G. DALTON, HCH & ORP Outreach RepresentativeFamily Medical Centers Homeless Services
120 N 3rd ST Ironton, OH 45638 P: 740-532-3140 Ext. 12247 F: 740-533-9245 sdalton@ilcao.org
DAVID EVANS, Director
DAVID EVANS, DirectorHome Weatherization Assistance
2nd & Elm ST Ironton, OH 45638 P: 740-533-0854 F: 740-533-1852 devans@ilcao.org
RON HENDERSON, Director
RON HENDERSON, DirectorHousing Management
1505 Lawrence ST, Box 13A Ironton, OH 45638 P: 740-534-0375 F: 740-534-0379 rhenderson@ilcao.org
MIKE PAYNE, Director
MIKE PAYNE, DirectorPublic Transportation / Senior Services
233 S. 2nd St. Ironton, OH 45638 P: 740.532.2269 F: 740.532.2340 mpayne@ilcao.org
SUZIE CORNWELL RN, MSN
SUZIE CORNWELL RN, MSNDirector of Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
120 N 3rd ST
Ironton, OH 45638
P: 740-532-2646 Ext. #3
F: 740-532-4737
scornwell@ilcao.org