CAAs in the News - April 12, 2010 through April 18, 2010 (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.
AL Gardening program promotes self-sufficiency
Times Daily - Florence, AL
A long line of vehicles comes through for garden seeds and supplies at a TVA greenhouse in a program operated by the Community Action Agency of Northwest...
Census work continues in Baldwin County
al.com (blog) - Birmingham, AL
In Baldwin County, centers include Robertsdale at the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce office, Loxley Town Hall, Community Action Center in Daphne...
Mobile nonprofit hopes to hang onto stimulus-funded weatherization program
Press-Register - al.com (blog) - Mobile, AL
Mobile Community Action Inc., a local nonprofit, is working to weatherize 380 houses in hopes of hanging on to millions of dollars in federal stimulus money...
CA Women's Shelter Names Wells Fargo Business of the Year
MarketWatch (press release)
Wells Fargo donated $5000 in 2009 to the Women's Shelter which is part of the Kings Community Action Organization in Hanford. The shelter is the only one in...
With Tax Deadline Looming, Residents Take Advantage of Free Help
KERO-TV 23 - Bakersfield, CA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offered by the Community Action Partnership of Kern has been running for about two decades now...
Humboldt County students head back to the garden at Alice Birney Elementary
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek, CA
The Head Start program was given a grant through the Redwood Community Action Agency to get their plants growing, said Allison Souza, family case manager...
GA Free workshop for homebuyers next week in Warner Robins
Macon Telegraph - Macon, GA
The Middle Georgia Community Action Agency will hold a free, two-day workshop for homebuyers Monday and Tuesday...
ID The Haven Emergency Shelter expands
KIDK - Idaho Falls, ID
...of the economy they have actually come through, and that's great," said Russ Spain the Executive Director of Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership...
KY Repair Affair
WYMT - Lexington, KY
Officials hope to improve more than one dozen homes later this month, but that might not happen because Bell-Whitley Community Action Agency leaders say...
Utility hikes hit poor the hardest
Lexington Herald Leader - Lexington, KY
After his wife died and her Social Security income was lost, Johny Alford of Brooks Avenue in Lexington began receiving help from the Community Action...
MA Challenges to success Panel discusses the economic hurdles Northern Berkshire County must leap to win
Berkshire Eagle - Pittsfield, MA
One thing Berkshire Community Action Council does is try to give people a sense of community spirit, and construction and beautification projects contribute...
Help kids and yourself get healthy
MassLive.com - Springfield, MA
To raise awareness about the problem, Springfield Partners for Community Action is teaming up with the YMCA of Greater Springfield to present the Third...
MD Faith-based hunger summit held at FCC
Frederick News Post - Frederick, MD
Sarah McAleavy, of the Frederick Community Action Agency, was one of the "local best practices" presenters and said the agency is nearly maxed out...
MI Your Opinion: Senior millage gets you there - and back
Battle Creek Enquirer - Battle Creek, MI
For all areas of the county, seniors can call Community Action to schedule a ride at 269-565-4144. This is a service funded by Calhoun County Senior Millage...
Residents discuss struggles at forum
The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com - Jackson, MI
The Commission on Community Action & Economic Opportunity hosted its first of six forums to address the needs and concerns of struggling families...
Nearly $10K raised in Walk for Warmth
Coldwater Daily Reporter - Coldwater, MI
“Community Action (CA) is grateful for the community participation and generosity at the 2009 Walk for Warmth,” a Community Action release said...
Garcia: Agencies' funding a credit to their donors
Port Huron Times Herald - Port Huron, MI
Partner agencies such as Community Action Agency of St. Clair County, Safe Horizons, Pathway Shelter, Lakeshore Legal Aid and Mid City Nutrition provide...
MN Pucks Against Poverty
WDIO-TV - Duluth, MN
Members of Community Action Duluth have been painting the pucks in an effort to raise awareness about poverty, but it isn't just the members who are getting...
Column: Thanking all those who volunteer
Rosemount Town Pages - Rosemount, MN
With the need so great, many volunteers have provided basics in the community to those needing help, assisting the Salvation Army, Community Action Council...
Marshall council approves new city festival
Marshall Independent - Marshall, MN
The council granted a request by Western Community Action to name "SkyFest" a city summer festival. SkyFest would feature an air show and other events...
MO Energy Fair set for April 22 in Hannibal
Hannibal.net - Hannibal, MO
The North East Community Action Corporation and the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department are hosting an Energy Fair to observe the 40th...
Tax Deadline Approaches
KOMU-TV - Columbia, MO
The program is in partnership with Central Missouri Community Action. "They know what they are doing and they are much better than a lot of the agencies you...
NC United Way survey shows eye-opening results
BlueRidgeNow.com - Hendersonville, NC
The United Way of Henderson County and Western Carolina Community Action partnered in the survey as both organizations are currently going through strategic...
Free Weatherization Services!
Go Blue Ridge (blog) - Boone, NC
To apply call WAMY Community Action at 264-2421 or visit their website at wamycommunityaction.org. Weatherization can save you hundreds on energy costs per year!
ND AgCountry donates to hunger relief
Jamestown Sun - Jamestown, ND
The Jamestown Branch office made a contribution to the Region VI Community Action Program, Jamestown. This is the 20th year AgCountry FCS has donated funds...
Free help for tax filers
Minot Daily News - Minot, ND
The AARP/Tax Counseling for the Elderly Tax-Aide program will close after today, and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at Community Action...
NE County hears requests for social program funding
York News-Times - York, NE
This last week, individuals with Region V Systems, Region V Services and Blue Valley Community Action made their budget requests for the upcoming fiscal...
Volunteers plan projects to clean up Whiteclay
Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln, NE
...ABOUT group plans to build using nearly $30000 in federal stimulus funds provided through the Northwest Community Action Partnership, based in Chadron...
NJ BRIDGETON: Division of Youth and Family Services to host Community Resource Fair
Vineland Daily Journal - Vineland, NJ
...Tri-County Community Action Agency FamCare, Inc., Covenant House, ASPIRA Inc. of NJ, Cumberland County Health Department, Puerto Rican Action Committee...
Groups collect supplies for Haiti
Vineland Daily Journal - Vineland, NJ
Shoes 2 Share International, the Nehemiah Coalition and the Tri-County Community Action Partnership will combine efforts to continue to provide assistance...
NY Columbia County participates in Clothesline Project
Mid-Hudson News - Middletown, NY
...the REACH Center at Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties and Community Action of Greene County, Inc./Columbia-Greene Domestic Violence...
Young girls learn self-esteem tips at Community Action Partnership Real Beauty workshops
Oneida Dispatch - Oneida, NY
The Community Action Partnership (CAP) Mentoring Program has completed a series of three DOVE Real Beauty self-esteem workshops for girls held...
Crisis programs get extra funding
WatertownDailyTimes.com - Watertown, NY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently sent notification to the Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County and the...
Home projects in full swing
WatertownDailyTimes.com - Watertown, NY
"We have completed 125 units," said Melinda M. Gault, director of the Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County. "Our year-to-date goal is 38, so we're way past that....
Your turn to make a difference
Auburn Citizen - Auburn, NY
Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency's Healthy Families Cayuga/Seneca program is in its third year of providing services to families in Cayuga and Seneca...
OH Where does it go ... ... once it's in the bin? Follow recyclables through a local center
Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster, OH
That's just a snippet of activity that goes on within the Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Recycling Center, 1761 E. Main St., which has seen double the...
OR Families can sign up for low-cost insurance for kids
Coos Bay World - Coos Bay, OR
The Oregon Health Authority has awarded grants to 27 organizations to help, including the Oregon Coast Community Action and Bandon Community Youth Center...
County chair, metro area organizations to be honored at Community Action's Community Spirit Awards Banquet
OregonLive.com - Portland, OR
Community Action will present its 2010 Community Spirit Awards during its annual Celebration of Community Spirit Awards...
PA Local summit seeks solutions to relieve hunger
The Tribune-Democrat - Johnstown, PA
Before the session kicked off, Jeff Masterson, director of the Community Action Partnership of Somerset County, said he encounters two major obstacles that...
RI Planning Board makes $500K wish list for community projects
Johnston Sun Rise - Johnston, RI
ON THE MARKET: Tri-Town Community Action Agency is hoping to purchase the former Boys & Girls Club for youth program...
TN New land discussed for CAA classrooms in Clarksville
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle - Clarksville, TN
The CAA has been seeking about 5 acres of land to build additional classrooms for its Head Start program...
TX Energy efficiency program to benefit county residents
Huntsville Item - Huntsville, TX
During a regular session on Monday morning, the Walker County Commissioners Court heard a presentation about the national Brazos Valley Community Action...
VA Extravaganza set for older Americans
Delmarva Daily Times - Salisbury, MD
The Accomack County Parks and Recreation Department and Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging/Community Action Agency will host the 10th Annual...
People Inc. seeks grant to develop apartments
The Northern Virginia Daily - Strasburg, VA
The head of People Inc. is optimistic about the chances of securing grant funding to turn the former Toms Brook Middle School into more than a dozen affordable housing apartments…
WI Community Action Coalition looks for volunteers
WKOW-TV.com - Madison, WI
This Monday, we highlight the Community Action Coalition. The coalition has been working to reduce poverty in Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha counties for...