Feb 1
CAAs in the News - January 26, 2009 through January 31, 2009 (MS Word)
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CA Lois Carson Nominated for the AAESHF “Lifetime Leadership Award”
The Desert Sun - Palm Springs, CA
Active in Community Action on the national and state levels, Lois has served as board president of both the national Community Action Partnership and the...
The Desert Sun - Palm Springs, CA
Active in Community Action on the national and state levels, Lois has served as board president of both the national Community Action Partnership and the...
IA Tax aid available in QC
Quad City Times - Davenport, IA
Community Action of Eastern Iowa, 500 E. 59th St., Davenport, (563) 324-3236. Open Feb. 1 to April 14, Monday-Friday, 9 am o 3 pm By appointment only...
Quad City Times - Davenport, IA
Community Action of Eastern Iowa, 500 E. 59th St., Davenport, (563) 324-3236. Open Feb. 1 to April 14, Monday-Friday, 9 am o 3 pm By appointment only...
ID Power rates are rising, but if you conserve, your bill may drop
IdahoStatesman.com - ID
It approved a request by the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho to require Idaho Power to provide $25000 annually to each of the state's five...
IdahoStatesman.com - ID
It approved a request by the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho to require Idaho Power to provide $25000 annually to each of the state's five...
IN Bus systems ending service
Munster Times - Munster, IN
Friday will mark the end of the Northwest Indiana Community Action's on-demand bus service, which transports the disabled...
Munster Times - Munster, IN
Friday will mark the end of the Northwest Indiana Community Action's on-demand bus service, which transports the disabled...
Rise in unemployment puts strain on social services
Muncie Star Press - Muncie, IN
The Interlocal Community Action Program (ICAP), which serves people in Hancock, Henry and Rush counties, already has provided utility assistance to more...
Muncie Star Press - Muncie, IN
The Interlocal Community Action Program (ICAP), which serves people in Hancock, Henry and Rush counties, already has provided utility assistance to more...
MA Thousands miss out on tax credit
WWLP 22News – Springfield, MO
Congressman Richard Neal joined Springfield Partners for Community Action to promote the credit, saying that thousands of area families are missing out on...
WWLP 22News – Springfield, MO
Congressman Richard Neal joined Springfield Partners for Community Action to promote the credit, saying that thousands of area families are missing out on...
ME Weekly interview: Rhianon Swan
Register Your Thoughts - Sanford, ME
In addition to teaching free classes about homeownership, York County Community Action Corporation provides loans to lower income homebuyers to cover...
Register Your Thoughts - Sanford, ME
In addition to teaching free classes about homeownership, York County Community Action Corporation provides loans to lower income homebuyers to cover...
MI Home Energy Help Highlighted In Wake Of 93-Year-Old's Death
WSGW - Saginaw, MI
...will be presented by partnership agencies including the American Red Cross, United Way of Bay County and the Mid Michigan Community Action Agency...
WSGW - Saginaw, MI
...will be presented by partnership agencies including the American Red Cross, United Way of Bay County and the Mid Michigan Community Action Agency...
Community Action offers tax filing help
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com - Grand Rapids, MI
The Ottawa County Community Action Partnership through April 14 offers free help for qualifying people on preparing tax returns and filing for the tax...
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com - Grand Rapids, MI
The Ottawa County Community Action Partnership through April 14 offers free help for qualifying people on preparing tax returns and filing for the tax...
MO Free tax help available in Marion County
Hannibal.net - Hannibal, MO
...Grand in Hannibal, the North East Community Action Corporation office at 917 Broadway in Hannibal and Bicentennial Library at 212 S. Main in Palmyra...
Hannibal.net - Hannibal, MO
...Grand in Hannibal, the North East Community Action Corporation office at 917 Broadway in Hannibal and Bicentennial Library at 212 S. Main in Palmyra...
NJ More Neighbors on B3 Food box orders start Wednesday
Vineland Daily Journal - Vineland, NJ
Tri-County Community Action Partnership, a member of the Angel Food Ministries Food Program, will accept orders for food boxes after 2 pm from Wednesday...
Vineland Daily Journal - Vineland, NJ
Tri-County Community Action Partnership, a member of the Angel Food Ministries Food Program, will accept orders for food boxes after 2 pm from Wednesday...
Hackensack Chronicle - Hackensack, NJ
…the county’s Community Action Partnership will host Project Homeless Connect, a program designed to lend a helping hand, which includes free flu...
…the county’s Community Action Partnership will host Project Homeless Connect, a program designed to lend a helping hand, which includes free flu...
NY Community Action moving some offices to Cornhill
Utica Observer Dispatch - Utica, NY
The Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency has assumed some of the services the bankrupt Cosmopolitan Center had offered and will move to...
Utica Observer Dispatch - Utica, NY
The Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency has assumed some of the services the bankrupt Cosmopolitan Center had offered and will move to...
OH Extra money will help seniors with home repairs
The Newark Advocate - Newark, OH
This year, LEADS Community Action Agency will receive about $45000 more than in 2008, the largest increase awarded to a single agency...
The Newark Advocate - Newark, OH
This year, LEADS Community Action Agency will receive about $45000 more than in 2008, the largest increase awarded to a single agency...
Program offered to fathers
Progressor Times - Carey, OH
A new fatherhood program is being offered by the Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam (HHWP) Community Action Commission. The program is open to any father...
Progressor Times - Carey, OH
A new fatherhood program is being offered by the Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam (HHWP) Community Action Commission. The program is open to any father...
OK FEMA funds granted
Mcalester News Capital - Mcalester, OK
The local board consists of the Ministerial Alliance, Catholic Organization, county commissioners, KI BOIS Community Action, Youth Emergency Shelter...
Mcalester News Capital - Mcalester, OK
The local board consists of the Ministerial Alliance, Catholic Organization, county commissioners, KI BOIS Community Action, Youth Emergency Shelter...
OR Volunteers offer light to homeless
Statesman Journal - Salem, OR
I spent more than six hours scouring streets, parks and riverbanks during the Community Action Agency's annual count of homeless people in Marion and Polk...
Statesman Journal - Salem, OR
I spent more than six hours scouring streets, parks and riverbanks during the Community Action Agency's annual count of homeless people in Marion and Polk...
State 2008 Poverty Report
KPTV.com - Portland, OR
These troubling facts are reported in new Report on Poverty 2008 released today by Oregon Housing and Community Services and the Community Action...
KPTV.com - Portland, OR
These troubling facts are reported in new Report on Poverty 2008 released today by Oregon Housing and Community Services and the Community Action...
PA New Bethlehem YMCA rooms not all occupied
The Express-Times - Easton, PA
Alan Jennings, executive director of the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, said he was surprised the YMCA's rooms weren't all filled. He had encouraged the YMCA to create single instead of family apartments because of the large need for affordable single-room housing. "I'm really shocked," Jennings said. "There's absolutely no question in my mind that the need is out there."
Countrywide settlement could mean mortgage relief for 10,000 in Pennsylvania
The Morning Call - Allentown, PA
At the antipoverty agency Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Executive Director Alan Jennings was glad for the settlement but regretted that it became necessary. Jennings was an early and leading opponent of the explosion of subprime lending, and his agency is responsible for linking local families facing foreclosure with assistance. ''As frustrated as I am that these loans were allowed to be booked in the first place, it's good to see this action taken to clean up at least some of the mess on behalf of the homeowners,'' he said…
The Express-Times - Easton, PA
Alan Jennings, executive director of the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, said he was surprised the YMCA's rooms weren't all filled. He had encouraged the YMCA to create single instead of family apartments because of the large need for affordable single-room housing. "I'm really shocked," Jennings said. "There's absolutely no question in my mind that the need is out there."
Countrywide settlement could mean mortgage relief for 10,000 in Pennsylvania
The Morning Call - Allentown, PA
At the antipoverty agency Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Executive Director Alan Jennings was glad for the settlement but regretted that it became necessary. Jennings was an early and leading opponent of the explosion of subprime lending, and his agency is responsible for linking local families facing foreclosure with assistance. ''As frustrated as I am that these loans were allowed to be booked in the first place, it's good to see this action taken to clean up at least some of the mess on behalf of the homeowners,'' he said…
CPCA's Prom Closet Enters Fifth Year
GantDaily.com - Clearfield, PA
Central Pennsylvania Community Action is proud to announce the fifth year of The Prom Closet. “The Prom Closet” is a program designed to assist girls with their prom dresses and accessories…
GantDaily.com - Clearfield, PA
Central Pennsylvania Community Action is proud to announce the fifth year of The Prom Closet. “The Prom Closet” is a program designed to assist girls with their prom dresses and accessories…
Bracing for the cold: Delco unveils new program to help homeless
The Daily Times - Primos, PA
The Salvation Army Chester Corps, the Community Action Agency of Delaware County and CityTeam Ministries are making room for an increasing number of people seeking a warm haven from the elements. CAADC operates four shelters, three in Chester and one in Upper Darby, that each house an average of 50 individuals…
The Daily Times - Primos, PA
The Salvation Army Chester Corps, the Community Action Agency of Delaware County and CityTeam Ministries are making room for an increasing number of people seeking a warm haven from the elements. CAADC operates four shelters, three in Chester and one in Upper Darby, that each house an average of 50 individuals…
Oil company donates $10,000 for heating assistance
Daily American - Somerset, PA
Texas oil and gas company has donated $10,000 to help with heating assistance in Somerset and Cambria counties. Chief Oil & Gas presented the check to Catholic Charities and the Community Action Partnership for Somerset County, Tableland Services…
Daily American - Somerset, PA
Texas oil and gas company has donated $10,000 to help with heating assistance in Somerset and Cambria counties. Chief Oil & Gas presented the check to Catholic Charities and the Community Action Partnership for Somerset County, Tableland Services…
Human services move given final approval
Daily Courier - Connellsville, PA
The deal, financed through a loan from the county's Industrial Development Authority, calls for the purchase of two buildings. One will house mental-health clients and another will provide an office for crisis-intervention services operated by Westmoreland Community Action.
Daily Courier - Connellsville, PA
The deal, financed through a loan from the county's Industrial Development Authority, calls for the purchase of two buildings. One will house mental-health clients and another will provide an office for crisis-intervention services operated by Westmoreland Community Action.
Midstate volunteers prepare tax returns for low-income families...
-Community Action Commission, 149 Wilson St., Middletown, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays -Faith United Church, 117 Faith Road, Grantville, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays -Widener University, 3605 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays...
-Community Action Commission, 149 Wilson St., Middletown, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays -Faith United Church, 117 Faith Road, Grantville, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays -Widener University, 3605 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays...
RI Rhode Island organizations join forces to help residents apply for...
Providence Journal - Providence, RI
The Rhode Island Community Action Association and Citizens Bank are also participating in the public-education campaign. Joanne McGunagle, president of the...
Providence Journal - Providence, RI
The Rhode Island Community Action Association and Citizens Bank are also participating in the public-education campaign. Joanne McGunagle, president of the...
SC Senior companions honored for helping clients remain at home
Orangeburg Times Democrat - Orangeburg, SC
The OCAB Community Action Agency's Senior Companion Program, which began in 1976, is the oldest such program in South Carolina...
Orangeburg Times Democrat - Orangeburg, SC
The OCAB Community Action Agency's Senior Companion Program, which began in 1976, is the oldest such program in South Carolina...
TX Community Action Offers Weatherization Program
Blanco County News - TX
Combined Community Action, Inc. (CCA) would like to inform the public of the availability of funds for the Weatherization Assistance Program...
Blanco County News - TX
Combined Community Action, Inc. (CCA) would like to inform the public of the availability of funds for the Weatherization Assistance Program...
WA Volunteers hit Tri-City streets to count homeless
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Kennewick, WA
said Cricket Cordova, with the Benton Franklin Community Action Committee. Volunteers not only will be out in the community talking with the homeless...
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Kennewick, WA
said Cricket Cordova, with the Benton Franklin Community Action Committee. Volunteers not only will be out in the community talking with the homeless...
CHARITY: Volunteers needed for Thursday homeless count
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Kennewick, WA
The Community Action Committee hopes volunteers will also spread the word about services the organization offers, such as help with utility bills...
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Kennewick, WA
The Community Action Committee hopes volunteers will also spread the word about services the organization offers, such as help with utility bills...
Meeting planned on community kitchen proposal
Omak Okanogan County Chronicle - Omak, WA
11, at the Okanogan County Community Action office, Okanogan. A community kitchen is a restaurant-style facility that is certified by the Okanogan County...
Omak Okanogan County Chronicle - Omak, WA
11, at the Okanogan County Community Action office, Okanogan. A community kitchen is a restaurant-style facility that is certified by the Okanogan County...
WI Volunteers prepare for homeless count
WCLO - Janesville, WI
Marc Perry, Community Action's Director of Planning and Development, tells WCLO's Stan Milam Show funding from the federal government relies on the...
WCLO - Janesville, WI
Marc Perry, Community Action's Director of Planning and Development, tells WCLO's Stan Milam Show funding from the federal government relies on the...