CAAs in the News - February 22, 2010 through February 28, 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 Head Start program seeks home
Sand Mountain Reporter - Albertville, AL
The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama received an Early Head Start expansion grant, which will allow them to put six new Early Head Start ...

CA Nonprofit to help low-income families
Ventura County Star - Camarillo, CA
Community Action of Ventura County will pay either one gas or electric bill for qualifying low-income families in Ventura...

Worth Noting: Community news and events
Bakersfield Californian - Bakersfield, CA
The Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank will welcome Food Forward, a volunteer grassroots group from Los Angeles, that will arrive in Bakersfield...

Parents are Teachers Too conference returns in March
Lompoc Record - Lompoc, CA
The conference is sponsored by multiple area organizations, including First 5, Migrant Education, LUSD Adult Education, Community Action Commission...

Plan to put people back to work hits a snag: Government bureaucracy
Thousand Oaks Acorn - Agoura Hills, CA
Community Action of Ventura County (CAVC) expects to get the green light soon to use nearly $1 million in federal...

Grant awarded to underage drinking campaign
Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog) - Santa Rosa, CA
Credit The State Farm Youth Advisory Board will give a $44000 grant to Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County for the Drug Intervention Group project...

San Francisco resident wins $2 million Larkspur home
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - San Francisco, CA
The home came courtesy of Community Action Marin's third annual Dream House Raffle. The 3200 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is located in Larkspur…

SF smog technician wins $2 million dream home in charity raffle
San Jose Mercury News - San Jose, CA
This new $2 million bayfront home in Larkspur with a view was raffled off Saturday in a fundraiser for the nonprofit Community Action...

San Francisco man wins $2 million home in raffle
San Jose Mercury News - San Jose, CA
Officials with Community Action Marin, a nonprofit social service group, say Tommy Toy's raffle number was drawn during a gathering at the group's office in...

FL Gadsden County: Did you hear?
Tallahassee Democrat - Tallahassee, FL
The Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce last month was presented the "'09 Outstanding Business Partner" recognition from the Capital Area Community Action...

HI MEO recognizes outstanding employees
Maui Weekly - Maui, HI
...and recognized some great workers who go above and beyond the call of service during their duties for the private, nonprofit Community Action Agency...

IL Housing project receives extra funds
Danville Commercial News - Danville, IL
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency, in partnership with the Illinois Community Action Development Corp., announced that the Illinois Housing...

College scholarships available through WIRC-Community Action Agency
Monmouth Daily Review Atlas - Monmouth, IL
The WIRC-Community Action Agency (CAA) will have five $1500 scholarships for individuals desiring to further their educational...

IN SCCAP adding to Section 8 list
Reporter-Times Martinsville, IN
The South Central Community Action Program is opening its waiting list for Section 8 housing vouchers for rental subsidies in Morgan County...

Northwest Indiana Community Action Corporation REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Chesterton Tribune - Chesterton, IN
Northwest Indiana Community Action Corporation of 5240 Fountain Drive, Crown Point, Indiana, which serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Jasper, Lake...

'Terrific Thursday' rescheduled for this week
thepaper24-7.com - Crawfordsville, IN
Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Clarian Health Plans, Hippensteel Funeral Service & Crematory, Rosewalk Commons and Rosewalk Village...

KS Community Group Gives Out Free Groceries
WIBW - Topeka, KS
Community Action, Inc., empowers individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty through education, advocacy, prevention and services to meet...

KY Regional job fairs being held this week
Lexington Herald Leader - Lexington, KY
Fairs are being held from 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday at the Bluegrass Community Action Building, 111 Professional Court in Frankfort, and from 10 am to 2 pm...

LA In other Terrebonne Parish Council action
Houma Courier - Houma, LA
Action: Signed a contract with the Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships Inc. to receive a grant for the parish's Low Income Home Energy...

MI WAYNE COUNTY: $35000 in grants available to nonprofits
Southgate News Herald - Southgate, MI
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is working to support local nonprofit groups with financial assistance during one of the worst...

Walkers brave chill to spread warmth
Battle Creek Enquirer - Battle Creek, MI
Walks, organized by the Community Action agency, also were held in Albion, Coldwater and Three Rivers and all raised money to help low-income, disabled and...

Walk For Warmth steps out on Saturday
Midland Daily News - Midland, MI
Sponsored by the Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Walk For Warmth raises money for households in Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland and Osceola...

Walk for Warmth this Saturday
WLKM Radio - Three Rivers, MI
Community Action's annual “Walk for Warmth” will be held at the St. Joseph County Grange Fairgrounds in Centreville Saturday morning (February 27th)...

Clare County Walk for Warmth scheduled
The Morning Sun Mt. - Pleasant, MI
Mid Michigan Community Action's 19th annual Walk for Warmth fundraiser will be held on Saturday, with registration beginning at 8 am Clare County's walk...

Food distribution Friday at Salvation Army
HollandSentinel.com - Holland, MI
The quarterly food distribution through Community Action Agency is set for four Ottawa County locations, including the Salvation Army in...

MN Home insulation program in Minnesota is largely frozen
Pioneer Press - St. Paul, MN
The state and its community action agencies reported they were waiting for the Department of Energy to tell them how much they needed to pay their...

Brief: Food, shelter funds now available
Worthington Daily Globe - Worthington, MN
Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC), the community action agency serving Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties was...

More low-wage workers could save on taxes
Duluth News Tribune - Duluth, MN
Angie Miller, executive director of Community Action Duluth, said the impact of EITC is felt immediately. “I know the value to Duluth: It's millions and...

NE Lincoln Action Program changing name
Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Action Program is changing its name to Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties. The move is part of an ongoing national...

Faith Community Pleas for End to Violence
KPTM-TV - Omaha, NE
For emergency assistance, basic needs (food, clothing), or help for someone getting out of jail, call Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership at...

A 10 Point Plan To Stop Gun Violence In Omaha
Action 3 News - Omaha, NE
Reentry and Recovery Group – If you or someone you know is returning from jail or prison and need help getting reconnected in the community – ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership)…

NJ Some county residents can get tax returns done for free locally
Hunterdon Review - Lebanon, NJ
Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program (NORWESCAP) uses IRS certified volunteers to complete and electronically file state and federal tax returns...

NY First person: Head Start volunteering a learning experience
Kingston Daily Freeman - Kingston, NY
Roger Whitson, known as “Mr. Roger” by pre-schoolers in his classroom at Ulster County Community Action's Children's Learning Center in...

Ginger Kids: An Answer to Childhood Obesity
Buffalo Rising (blog) - Buffalo, NY
Not only has the University of Buffalo tagged along to help with the project, The Community Action Organization of Erie County also has signed on...

OH Galion's Palmer House closes today
Mansfield News Journal - Mansfield, OH
It will become the new local office of Ohio Heartland Community Action Council. The Crums, who live in Bucyrus, are ready to move on and take a much needed...

County gets $1.5M to rehabilitate foreclosed homes
Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster, OH
Donna Fox-Moore, housing director for Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action, said the program will improve the quality of life for the new homeowners and...

Program touted for helping decrease homeless rate
Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster, OH
One of those extolling a new program was Carol Wagner, social services director for Community Action. She fielded questions during a break-out session at ...

Long-time Galion eatery closing
Bucyrus Telegraph Forum - Bucyrus, OH
It will become the new local office of Ohio Heartland Community Action Council. The Crums, who live in Bucyrus, are ready to move on and take a much needed...

Web tutorial to help with computer literacy
Marietta Times - Marietta, OH
Provided through Senior Service America Inc. and the Community Action Program Corp. of Washington-Morgan counties, Generations on Line is part of a national...

WSOS to provide foreclosure assistance
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune - Tifton, OH
Tiffin and Seneca County residents facing possible foreclosure may be able to find help at WSOS Community Action Commission through the Community Housing...

Block grant applications down this year
Mansfield News Journal - Mansfield, OH
The Central City Economic Development Community Action Council has asked for $60000 to purchase a house in a qualified census tract, to sell or rent to a...

OK COCAA exists to help those in need
Perkins Journal - Perkins, OK
The Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency (COCAA) provides help during emergencies, then assists people achieve selfsufficiency. Clara Lewis, faith based...

Marlow seeks debris removal proposals
Duncan Banner - Duncan, OK
The council also approved the Delta Community Action to submit a grant application for the Home Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Housing Program as...

Head Start to host enrollment day
Chickasha Express Star
Washita Valley Community Action Council Head Start will be hosting an enrollment event on Thursday, March 4 from 1-7 pm at the Chickasha Head Start center...

OR Roseburg Throw-a-Thon to support UCAN
NRToday.com - Roseburg, OR
Learn how to throw a clay bowl on the wheel and support United Community Action Network at the same time during a Throw-a-Thon on Monday...

Roseburg Area Bus System Gives Money Back
KMTR NewsSource 16 - Springfield, OR
UTRANS is owned by Douglas County, and operated by the United Community Action Network, or UCAN. It says this is the first it's ever returned operational...

PA Theft Causes Prom Closet to Suffer Setback, asks for Public's Help
Gant Daily - Clearfield, PA
Central PA Community Action is currently planning for its sixth year of “The Prom Closet.” Every Spring, CPCA distributes new and gently used...

RI Pet food available
Providence Journal - Providence, RI
…and at the South County Community Action office, 1935 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. Donations to keep the pantry filled can be taken to the league shelter...

TN Readers want information on qualifying for utility aid
The Tennessean - Nashville, TN
The two that serve Middle Tennessee are the Metro Action Commission for Davidson County and the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency for Cheatham, Sumner...

UT Ogden community saves historic recreation center
Fox 13 Now - Salt Lake City, UT
A deal is being signed Monday for the non-profit Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership to manage the center. It's profits will be used to maintain and...

OWCAP's management of Marshall White center to continue for 3 years
StandardNet - Ogden, UT
The city has extended a three-year contract to the Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership for continued management of the Marshall White Community Center...

VA Program helps Dan River Region residents get medicine
Trading Markets (press release) - Jersey City, NJ
Pittsylvania County Community Action Inc.'s Pharmacy Connection, with $67700 in federal stimulus funding, partners with local pharmacies to help low-income...

New River Community Action needs volunteers for move on Saturday
Southwest Virginia Today - Wytheville, VA
The Board of Directors is still considering its options in dealing with the New River Community Action building in Floyd...

Community Action begins seeking meal sites for summer program
Chatham Star Tribune - Chatham, VA
Pittsylvania County Community Action and its affiliated Southside Community Action offices in Danville and Martinsville again this year will operate a...

Economy pinches flow of cash to nonprofits
Staunton News Leader - Staunton, VA
Twenty-six area agencies submitted budget requests to the Community Action Partnership of Staunton Augusta and Waynesboro for fiscal year 2011...

WA VISTA volunteers help OlyCAP in Port Townsend
Peninsula Daily - Port Angeles, WA
AmeriCorps' Volunteers in Service to America, or VISTA, volunteers for Olympic Community Action Programs are, from left, Cristine Annice, Bill Dwyer...

Grant means more warm beds
TheNewsTribune.com - Tacoma, WA
It then awarded $283875 to the Community Action Council, $236561 to the Family Support Center and $178665 to Community Youth Services...

WI Funds to aid food pantries, shelter
Kenosha News.com - Kenosha, WI
Groups interested in applying for the funds should contact Community Action Agency, 2000 63rd St., Kenosha. Forms must be returned by noon on March 4...

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