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CAAs in the News: Mar. 16, 2009- Mar. 22, 2009

CAAs in the News

CAAs in the News - March 16, 2009 through March 22, 2009 (MS Word)

Links are provided for articles if active during the week featured.  Some links may expire at a later time.  Users can go to CAA Links to locate individual CAA web sites and agency contact information for follow-up purposes.
 
IA $2.3 million slated for weatherization
Burlington Hawk Eye - Burlington, IA
From just about the day the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed, Community Action of Southeast Iowa has been gearing up...
 
Food pantry helps community in struggling economy
Cresco Times Plain Dealer - Cresco, IA
While some food banks are feeling the crunch due to a struggling economy, the Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation Food Pantry in Cresco is going...
 
IL Emergency assistance: Getting help when a money crisis hits
Chicago Tribune - Chicago, IL
...should call Catholic Charities at 847-782-4000, the Salvation Army at 847-336-1880 or the Community Action Partnership of Lake County at 847-249-4330...
 
Ameren Illinois Utilities Reach Out to Customers with Special...
PR Newswire - New York, NY
We are offering to assist local community action agencies by sending customer service representatives to their offices to support this customer outreach...
 
IN Stimulus will boost Indiana homes' energy-efficiency
Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis, IN
Since October, 170000 households have qualified for the program, said Ed Gerardot, director of the Indiana Community Action Association...
 
Weatherization Funds to Aid 30000 Ind. Households
93.1 WIBC Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
The nonprofit entities that will be able to bid on contracts to administer the funds include the state's network of community action programs...
 
MA Family that lost home to fire had no insurance
Eagle Tribune - North Andover, MA
The Red Cross provided the family with a place to stay for a few days, the mayor said, and a housing specialist with Community Action Inc. in Haverhill is...
 
MI CA and NI offer help to Urbandale area housing purchase and...
Battle Creek Enquirer - Battle Creek, MI
Community Action and Neighborhoods Inc. are partnering together to offer first time home buyers assistance with purchasing a home in the Urbandale area...
 
Granholm: Aid to help save jobs
Battle Creek Enquirer - Battle Creek, MI
The expansion will bring 14 new jobs to Community Action and involve contracting with crews potentially employing 36 workers, Chief Executive Officer Nancy...
 
MN Community Action Council has programs to help with heat bills...
Chisago County Press - Lindstrom, MN
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, with offices northwest of Chisago County in Mora, handles a variety of housing and energy...
 

St. Joseph News-Press – St. Joseph, MO
Community Action Partnership Of Greater Saint Joseph continues to accept applications for their energy assistance program, but the deadline is coming up soon. The credit offered through the federal government, is applied directly to the...
 
Meadowview Open House Planned
Trenton Republican Times - Trenton, MO
Green Hills Community Action Agency recently completed construction of the complex and while some units have been filled, others are available for rent...
 
Poverty to Prosperity Summit designed to mix vision, practice
The Marshall Democrat-News - Marshall, MO
The second annual Poverty to Prosperity Summit sponsored by the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency will be held at Martin...
 
NC The Green Scene: The weatherizers
Mountain Xpress - Asheville, NC
Community Action Opportunities helps identify those in need through its weatherization-assistance program. And local professionals provide the training and...
 
NJ UC hosts job fair for county residents
The Hudson Reporter - Hoboken, NJ
A job fair sponsored by North Hudson Community Action Corporation for Hudson County residents will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Jose Marti Middle School...
 
NM Community Action Agency offers affordable, efficient homes
Las Cruces Sun-News - Las Cruces, NM
With help from the nonprofit Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico, they will soon be moving into a larger, affordable and energy-efficient home in...
 
Affordable housing goes "green' in Las Cruces
Las Cruces Sun-News - Las Cruces, NM
And in the newspaper was an advertisement from the nonprofit Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico seeking applicants for a new affordable housing...
 
NY Gov. Paterson pushes COBRA changes, tax credit
WXXA - Albany, NY
Stephanie Stinney/Albany Community Action Partnership: “I was able to pay off those bills that I accumulated during the year, and then have a little cash to...
  
OH Emergency heating aid will end
Daily Sentinel - Pomeroy, OH
Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency’s Emergency HEAP Program will end on March 31, 2009, according to a release from Sandra...
 
OK Weatherization Grants Available Through COCCA
KUSH Radio - Cushing, OK
The Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency (COCCA) recently announced the availability of weatherization grants. The goal of the grant program is to...
 
PA Donations Warehouse Needs Help from the Community
Media, PA
The Donations Warehouse, operated by the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC), has a significant need for furniture donations.
 
Avoiding Foreclosure Across The Alleghenies
WJACtv.com - Johnstown, PA
Billie Egan, a housing counseling coordinator for Blair County Community Action, said it all starts with the "act 91 Notice of Foreclosure...
 
TX Stimulus money to make homes more energy efficient
Plainview Daily Herald - Plainview, TX
Claudia Cowley, executive director of Caprock Community Action, the agency responsible for administering the energy assistance programs...
 
VT IRS to offer free tax help
BurlingtonFreePress.com - Burlington, VT
Also the Central Vermont Community Action Council will have a site open at the Kindall Library, 67 North Main St. in Randolph, from 10 am to 1 pm Tax return...
 
WV Free Weatherization for West Virginia Residents
WHAG - Hagerstown, MD
A free weatherization program run through the West Virginia Community Action Agency is now receiving extra money from the American Investment and Recovery...
 
Rockefeller evaluates program
The Journal - Martinsburg, WV
The Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency worked two full days and spent about $4000 to make Babcock's and his mother's home more energy efficient, Bob Wagner, weatherization coordinator, said. Friday, U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller....

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