CAAs in the News - June 28, 2010 through July 4, 2010 (MS Word)
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AZ O'odham teens cook up a victory in national contest
Arizona Daily Star - Tucson, AZ
Baboquivari High School students Ross Miguel,17, Yvette Ventura, 18, and Zade Arnold, 17, took first place…they were mentored by chef Mary Paganelli of Tohono O'odham Community Action (TOCA)...
Community action program assistance comes to New River
Foothills Focus - New River, AZ
Community action programs provide emergency assistance, referrals, short-term case management, and education services for the communities of Peoria and...
Data: 33% of Arizona Hispanics are obese
Arizona Daily Star - Tucson, AZ
That rate is expected to be 75 percent or more for O'odham children born in 2002 if there is no intervention, said Tohono O'odham Community Action...
CA Large crowd braves heat for free food
Mercury-Register - Oroville, CA
Community Action food and nutrition manager Julianna Roberts estimated 250 people had picked up food by 11 am, and expected to end with a total of 300...
CT Hope for Connecticut Residents Who Can't Afford their Meds
Public News Service
Isadora del Vecchio, business development and program coordinator for the Community Action Agency of New Haven, says her organization is using a new...
FL Electric bills: Energy help available for many
Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville, FL
The Northeast Florida Community Action Agency recently received $4.3 million in stimulus funding to make free energy-related home repairs to eligible...
IA Aid offered for low-income Johnston residents
DesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines, IA
The Johnston Partnership for a Healthy Community, in collaboration with the city of Johnston and the Red Rock Area Community Action Partnership...
IL Community Digest
Waukegan News Sun - Waukegan, IL
Gas Cards: Community Action Partnership of Lake County has announced the availability of gas cards under the ARRA-funded Hardship Transportation Assistance Program...
IN CASI names Men of Distinction
Evening News and Tribune - Jeffersonville, IN
The Community Action of Southern Indiana annual signature event — “Men of Distinction” — will be held Sept. 11 at The Grand, 138 E. Market St., New Albany...
KS Bus pass program expanded
Topeka Capital Journal - Topeka, KS
Community Action's free Topeka Transit bus pass program for the month of July has been expanded to include transportation for individuals to and from medical treatments and those looking for employment...
KY A friend in need
Bowling Green Daily News - Bowling Green, KY
A low-income family needs a window air conditioner. Contact Shanica at Community Action, Family Preservation Program...
Head Start applications are available for 2010-11
Bowling Green Daily News - Bowling Green, KY
Applications for Head Start for the 2010-11 school year are now available at Community Action of Southern Kentucky...
Harrodsburg City Commission gives $4500 to Blue Grass CAP
Danville Advocate - Danville, KY
Blue Grass Community Action Partnership learned that good things come to those who wait at Monday's Harrodsburg City Commission meeting...
Merlene Davis: LexLinc's closing affects kids, taxpaying poor
Lexington Herald Leader - Lexington, KY
The Community Action Council stepped in to continue the service that the Manchester Center provided, and Bertram was positive that a community partner will...
MA BJ's Charitable Foundation Donates Nearly $580000 to 86 Nonprofits
CSRwire.com - Brattleboro, VT
Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (Worcester) - $5000 to purchase textbooks, workbooks and reading materials for its Job & Education Center program...
MD 'For a lot of children this is their only hot meal'
Frederick News Post - Frederick, MD
It was the ever-popular pizza day Friday at eight venues where the Frederick Community Action Agency provides free lunches for children...
ME KVCAP turns old house into new opportunity with renovations
Morning Sentinel - Waterville, ME
The house renovation project was funded through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program and administered through the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program...
WMCA celebrates 45 years
Lewiston Sun Journal - Lewiston, ME
The Art of Community Action, a display of works from 23 artists from Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties, is lining the...
MI Jackson area to receive another $6 million to go toward home weatherization
Jackson Citizen Patriot - Jackson, MI
The Community Action Agency which serves Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties, was originally given $5.7 million in stimulus funds...
Senior Project Fresh program to continue
Grand Haven Tribune - Grand Haven, MI
Senior Project Fresh is a collaborative effort between the Ottawa County MSU Extension, Ottawa County Community Action Agency and local farmers...
MN In Wadena, displaced residents are rebuilding residency
In-Forum - Fargo, ND
Some residents are staying in neighboring towns or hotels, with plans to go back when their rental housing is available, said Diane Leaders, family services director for Otter Tail Wadena Community Action...
Fourth of July spirit warming up
Brainerd Daily Dispatch - Brainerd, MN
There is a slight chance of rain Friday through Monday, but Nancy Cross, Brainerd Community Action executive director, said in her 18 years with Community Action she's never had to cancel...
NC State alters its plan to weatherize houses
Charlotte Observer - Charlotte, NC
Martin Community Action, the agency that handles weatherization in Pitt, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Martin and Beaufort counties in the eastern part of the...
NE Rotary auction to help local charities
Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln, NE
The Downtown Rotary Club has selected Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital and Community Action's Gathering Place as beneficiaries for its annual auction...
NH Milton Water District commissioners discuss repairs, ongoing project
Foster's Daily Democrat - Portsmouth, NH
It was noted that the town gave Community Action the site in the Park for the Learning Center. There are plans for Community Action to move its administrative office to the Industrial Park...
CAP and Ozanam to merge
Laconia Citizen - Laconia, NH
The boards of directors of the Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties (CAP) and Ozanam Place of Laconia have announced their...
Veggies growing at Rockingham Community Action site
Seacoastonline.com - Portsmouth, NH
When Vicki Silver became the Seabrook Center director for Rockingham Community Action earlier this year, she wanted to add...
NM Antitrust settlement goes to NM food bank projects
NewsWest9.com - Midland, TX
The rest will be equally divided among five other food banks: the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico, the Community Pantry, ECHO Food Bank...
OH Community action changes afoot
Mansfield News Journal - Mansfield, OH
The director of the Erie-Huron Community Action Commission updated local leaders on the status of aid programs provided in Richland County at a forum Wednesday...
City tax budget introduced to Council
Marietta Times - Marietta, OH
As a non-profit entity, Community Action has agreed to hold title to the city's National Guard Armory property so the city could be eligible for state...
Gov. mixes politics with Marietta appearance
Marietta Times - Marietta, OH
David Brightbill, director of Washington Morgan Community Action, said the agency was pleased to be part of the process. As a nonprofit agency, As a nonprofit agency, Community Action will hold title...
Richland County Community Action Hosts Community Forum
WMFD.com - Mansfield, OH
The Richland County Community Action, a project of the Erie-Huron Counties Community Action Commission, held a community forum/open house Wednesday in the...
Program can assist eligible residents with energy bills
The Morning Journal - Lorain, OH
The Lorain County Community Action Agency can provide payment assistance or an air conditioner to eligible families. “This program is critical for residents...
Help Available For Cooling Bills
WYTV - Youngstown, OH
Columbiana County's Community Action Agency is taking applications for the state's Summer Crisis Program. The Ohio Department of Development provided money...
Community Action program accepting assistance applications
Sun Star Courier - Cleveland, OH
Community Action Wayne/Medina is scheduling appointments for its upcoming Summer Crisis Program, which provides assistance for people 60 or older or who...
HEAP Summer Crisis season starts July 1
Circleville Herald - Circleville, OH
...urged to make an appointment locally with Pickaway County Community Action Organization to see if they qualify for assistance with their home cooling...
OK Boren Announces $325000 Affordable Housing Grant To Little Dixie Community Action Agency
RealEstateRama (press release)
U.S. Congressman Dan Boren announced today the award of a $325000 “Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing” grant to Little Dixie Community Action Agency in Hugo...
OR Teen night at Knudson Boys & Girls Club is tonight
Statesman Journal - Salem, OR
The event is hosted by the Community Action Drug Prevention Network and the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties. Any high school students...
UCAN program manager performs stunt (inc. video)
NRToday.com - Roseburg, OR
Chris Shoopman of United Community Action Network in Roseburg smashes a car through a trailer at the Douglas County Speedway Saturday...
TX Agencies Team Together To Help Beat The Heat
KAVU - Victoria, TX
The Community Action Committee And The Senior Citizens Center Are Joining Forces To Combat The Heat With The Annual Fan Drive...
VA Purchasing power: Housing grant to help communities fix, resell foreclosures for less
The Northern Virginia Daily - Strasburg, VA
The commission is working in conjunction with nonprofit groups Community Housing Partners, Habitat For Humanity of Winchester-Frederick County, and People Inc. to find qualified occupants for the dwellings...
People Incorporated showcase ‘Mary Street Revitalization Project’
Bristol Herald Courier - Bristol, VA
People Incorporated is working to renovate Mary Street – one house at a time. People Incorporated, a nonprofit community service agency based in Abingdon, Va., has bought seven houses...
WA OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW LOOK
Bellingham Herald - Bellingham, WA
The council worked with FLIR Creative, a Bellingham design firm, to develop a consistent agency identity and reflect its 45-year history of community action...
WV NCWVCAA Programs Can Help With Finances (inc. video)
State Journal - Charlestown, WV
The North Central West Virginia Community Action Association is encouraging people to take advantage of programs that can help...