• Now Hiring At SMTCCAC
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    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
  • Head Start Program
    Head Start Program
    Developing lifelong skills for children and families
    Providing education, health and community referral services
    while respecting and nurturing individual needs
  • Division of Housing and Emergency Services Program
    Division of Housing and Emergency Services
    Low-income families living in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties are served by SMTCCAC, Inc.
  • Volunteer Opportunities
    Volunteer Opportunities
    We are committed to our volunteers
    We seek to provide you with an opportunity to achieve your personal growth
  • Commercial Driver’s License Program
    Commercial Driver’s License Program
    CDL Offers People A Career
    The CDL Training Program prepares students to pass the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle (MVA) examinations
  • Head-Start LOCAL DIAPER DISTRIBUTION
  • Calvert County as we support our community through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
    The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
    Volunteers Needed!
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  • Early Head Start/Head Start Program Enrollment
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Who We Are?

Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. (SMTCCAC) was incorporated as a 501(c)3 in August 1965. This occurred after three Calvert County residents acted out of concern over the level of poverty in their county.

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Our Mission

To offer services that improve upward mobility, reduce conditions of poverty, and enrich quality of life.

Vision

To create opportunities for all residents to realize their potential to become self-sufficient.

Core Values

  • Outstanding Customer Service: Treat everyone with respect and always be committed to exceeding expectations in every encounter with SMTCCAC.
  • Integrity: Be honest, build trust, and consistently exhibit moral standards and ethical principles in all business matters.
  • Accountability: Promote an agency-wide culture of accountability and show transparency in programmatic and financial affairs.
  • Excellence: Maintain a high level of quality in service delivery and overall operation.
  • Commitment to Community: Be dedicated to assessing and understanding community needs, while also effectively collaborating with partners to provide impactful services and programs.
  • Outcome-Driven: Develop intentional approaches that will accomplish goals that lead to achieving and reporting robust outcomes.

Division of Housing and Emergency Services
OHEP, Housing Counseling Center, Rental Properties, and TEFAP

Division of Early Childhood Education


Head Start and Early Head Start

Commercial Driver’s License Program

Friendly Health Services

Enroll Today in our CDL Training Program

SMTCCAC is a registered training provider!

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Latest News

Support Our Community Through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Join us to support our community through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). We need dedicated volunteers to assist with unloading and organizing food deliveries two days each month. This crucial role significantly impacts the lives of many in our area.

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Local Diaper Distribution PROGRAM

Local Diaper Distribution

This program is a diaper distribution service connected with family support services such as job training, educational support, Early Head Start, housing services, and more.

Families in lower-income homes who apply for the program and are accepted. The eligibility may be different by agency location. Call us at 301-274-4474!

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Flyer for SMTCCAC, Inc. Head Start Male Involvement Meeting on October 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Boston’s Pizza in Waldorf, MD. Includes photos of smiling fathers with their children and contact information for Mr. Patterson.

Join Us for the Male Involvement Meeting – Strengthening Fatherhood and Family Engagement

The SMTCCAC, Inc. Head Start Program invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and male role models to join us for an evening of connection and conversation at our Male Involvement Meeting on October 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The event will take place at Boston’s Pizza, 10440 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20603.

Come enjoy great food, fellowship, and meaningful dialogue about supporting our children’s growth and success. For more information, please contact Mr. Patterson at (240) 216-2024.

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Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) at SMTCCAC, Inc

Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) at SMTCCAC, Inc

SMTCCAC, Inc. proudly serves as the local administering agency for the Maryland State Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. OHEP provides critical assistance to help manage the cost of home energy bills, prevent utility service disconnection, and minimize heating crises during the winter. We are dedicated to supporting our community by ensuring residents have access to necessary resources to keep their homes warm and safe. Our office hours are 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We encourage all eligible residents to apply and utilize these vital services to maintain energy security and comfort in their homes.

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