CAAs in the News - April 18, 2009 through April 26, 2009 (MS Word)
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GA Stimulus creates local jobs weatherizing drafty homes
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Atlanta, GA
Pennyman and Brondell are benefitting from $8 million in grants that the Clarkston-based Partnership for Community Action is expecting from Washington over...
Stimulus creates local jobs weatherizing homes
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Atlanta, GA
A Clarkston-based community action agency helped make it happen. Their lives intersected in a beneficial way through the federal stimulus plan...
IA Family Holds Diaper Drive To Help Struggling Families
KCAU - Sioux City, IA
More than 100 bags of diapers will go to the Community Action Agency, the Center for Siouxland and the CSADV shelter. You must be logged in to rate this...
United Way of Boone Co. receives requests from 25 groups
Boone News Republican - Boone, IA
...Genesis, Lutheran Services of Iowa, Red Rock Community Action, Boone County Transportation, Boone County Prevention, Boone County Community Services...
ID PUC oks 3 percent raise in power rates
Rexburg Standard Journal - Rexburg, ID
Rocky Mountain's parent company pacificorp, the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho and Public...
LA Action continues for agency
Daily Iberian - New Iberia, LA
A Tuesday ceremony for a new wing of the St. Mary Community Action Agen-cy proved symbolic for the nonprofit, as local public...
MA Fire fears have city taking control of empty buildings
Eagle Tribune - North Andover, MA
Richard Lynch, associate executive director of Community Action, a local social service agency that helps people who are facing foreclosure, said his group...
MI Governor holds town hall meeting
ABC12.com - Flint, MI
One Midland home was getting new insulation -- among other upgrades -- thanks to the Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency, which is getting stimulus money...
Granholm visits Clare County, pushes alternative energy
The Morning Sun - Mt. Pleasant, MI
Jennifer Granholm on Thursday asked her how the Mid Michigan Community Action Agency has helped clients with energy conservation...
Funds could help 600 Kalamazoo County families weatherize homes
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com - Kalamazoo, MI
With the influx of federal funds, the weatherization assistance program run by the Kalamazoo County Community Action Agency could double its workload and is...
Community Action Agency gets $2500 in funds
The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com - Jackson, MI
Community Action Agency received $2500 in grants from the Jackson Junior Welfare League. The funds will go toward the agency's...
MN Weatherization dollars expected to make area economic impact
Brainerd Daily Dispatch - Brainerd, MN
Sizeable stimulus dollars for weatherization of homes will soon energize the area economy, Tri-County Community Action Inc. reported...
Black poverty at 40% in Duluth: City program aims to boost incomes, jobs
Minnesota Spokesman Recorder - Minneapolis, MN
Community Action of Duluth is a public agency that provides assistance for low-income people in Duluth. The agency also is represented on Duluth at Work's...
MO Leadership program targets at-risk youth
St. Joseph News-Press - St. Joseph, MO
Ms. Farthing attended the 12-week Step Up to Leadership Class offered by the Community Action Partnership. She said the class helped her decide to work on...
CMCA to host bike riding fundraiser on Katy Trail
Columbia Missourian - Columbia, MO
The not-for-profit Central Missouri Community Action, which offers programs aimed at helping people rise above poverty, will be hosting its first fundraiser...
New Weatherization Budget Plans
KOMU-TV - Columbia, MO
US Department of Energy provides the funding for the program as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Central Missouri Community Action in...
Orbin completes Missourians Building Asset Program
Moberly Monitor Index - Moberly, MO
Wendy Orbin of Moberly completed the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) Missourians Building Asset (MBA) program...
Community values its youngest members
KTVO - Kirksville, MO
As part of their celebration, the Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency Head Start invited special guests to their class this week...
Large crowd packs Richmond's square to help end poverty
Richmond Daily News - Richmond, MO
The event was put together by the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency based out of Marshall. The evening featured entertainment by former American Idol...
NY Donate cereal, help out local families in need
Poughkeepsie Journal - Poughkeepsie, NY
Gary Masters, chief operating officer of the Community Action Partnership of Dutchess County, said his agency has benefited from the Cereal Counts program...
Put an end to domestic abuse
Auburn Citizen - Auburn, NY
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, operated by Cayuga Seneca Community Action Agency, assists victims of domestic violence and their children...
World of Skills job fair with area employers slated for Thursday
Ithaca Journal - Ithaca, NY
...Inc.; Redmoon Caregivers and Consultants; Sears; StafKings; Transonic Systems, Inc.; Tompkins Community Action; Tompkins County; Tompkins Trust Company...
Community group opens warehouse for donated goods
Poughkeepsie Journal - Poughkeepsie, NY
The Community Action Partnership is teaming with Home Depot and Gifts in Kind International's Framing Hope project. The partnership held a grand opening...
Community Action honors two who step up to help neighbors
The Daily News Online - Batavia, NY
Community Action of Orleans and Genesee counties has taken advantage of April as National Volunteer Month...
New York's late payments are squeezing nonprofit agencies and forcing cutbacks
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com - Syracuse, NY
"Our contracts are all being tied up," said Diane Cooper-Currier, executive director of Oswego County Opportunities, a community action agency that runs...
More could use free training
WatertownDailyTimes.com - Watertown, NY
That's pretty average for day-care providers, according to Jamie L. Phalen, the Community Action Planning Council's coordinator of the federal Child and...
OH Recognizing senior citizens' contributions
Coshocton Tribune - Coshocton, OH
Both programs are sponsored by Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission and receive funding from the Corporation for National & Community Service...
IRS GIVES $24K TO COMMUNITY ACTION
Chillicothe Gazette - Chillicothe, OH
Community Action Committee of Pike County is among seven low- income taxpayer clinics in the state to receive grant funding from a nationwide pool of about...
Stimulus money could help you save on home energy costs
Dayton Daily News - Dayton, OH
That could translate into between $12 million and $18 million to be made available later this spring through the Dayton-based Community Action Partnership...
Cincinnati Museum Center, Northern Kentucky Action Committee and...
Cincinnati.com - Cincinnati, OH
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission is a 40 plus-year old organization with a mission to help low-income individuals and families develop the...
New Location for New Lex Community Action
WHIZ - Zanesville, OH
Those that need assistance before then are urged to call the Hocking/Athens/Perry Community Action in Glouster at (740) 767-4500 or 1-800-686-1093…
Jackson School Board approves lease agreement for Parkview School
Jackson Times Journal - Jackson, OH
Superintendent Phil Howard requested the board approve his intention to enter into a lease agreement with Jackson Vinton Community Action (JVCA) Head Start...
Agencies to put CDBG funds to good use
Wooster Daily Record - Wooster, OH
The clinic and Community Action Wayne/Medina each will receive an additional $20000 in Community Development Block Grant funding after it was determined the...
OR Local Democrats plan community service projects
NRToday.com - Roseburg, OR
Umpqua Community Action Network runs the Confidence Clinic. Donations of quality women's clothing are still being accepted at the local Democrats'...
PA More challenges for jobless
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com - Lehigh Valley, PA
Delp's situation caught the attention of Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley and has the organization's executive director wondering if...
CASD Asked to Bring Back Group WorkCamp
Gant Daily - Clearfield, PA
Tia Lansberry, of Central PA Community Action, asked the Clearfield Area School District Board of Directors to extend another invitation and...
Community action
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh, PA
Palates of fine food and wine lovers were treated Friday at the Westmoreland Community Action Wine Tasting Event at...
TX A Phone Call Helps Get Woman A New Home
KAVU - Victoria, TX
The friend told Plum about help that's available for residents to get their home fixed through Victoria 's Community Action Committee...
Weatherization funds go through the roof
San Marcos Daily Record - San Marcos, TX
According to Congressman Lloyd Doggett's office, Community Action Agency (CAA) which administers funding for nine Central Texas counties, has a budget of...
Community Action gets grants from Komen
Newstreamz San Marcos - San Marcos, TX
The Austin branch of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure has awarded two grants to Community Action Inc. of Hays, Caldwell and Blanco Counties...
VA Liberal lion
Roanoke Times - Roanoke, VA
In 1965, Brand founded Total Action Against Poverty, a community action agency that's brought more than $300 million to the Roanoke Valley...
Stimulus funds allotted
Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville, VA
Sherman Saunders is the executive director of Pittsylvania County Community Action, and Mendenhall is the director of planning and budget of Pittsylvania...
Perriello Announces $8.8 Million in Stimulus Funds for Home...
News and Record - Boston, VA
The grant awards include $671820 for the Tri-County Community Action Agency in South Boston to weatherize 86 homes; $1194637 for the Pittsylvania County...
Waynesboro City Council agenda
Staunton News Leader - Staunton, VA
Impact: Council will be briefed on the stimulus funds awarded to the Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro...
Region receives $600000 in grants
Staunton News Leader - Staunton, VA
Officials announced the Community Action Partnership of Staunton Augusta and Waynesboro will receive almost $600000 in state and federal funds...
Community groups eye stimulus funds for home and school upgrades
WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 - Norfolk, VA
"We're still waiting to see exactly how much we're getting," said Reba Bolden, the executive director of the Williamsburg/James City County Community Action...
Older Americans Extravaganza set
Bethany Beach Wave - Bethany Beach, DE
The Accomack County Parks and Recreation Department and Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging/Community Action Agency will host the 9th annual...
WA Benefit concert to raise funds for homeless
The Wenatchee World Online - Wenatchee, WA
...to donate a portion of their proceeds to an emergency homeless fund, said Lael Duncan, executive director of Okanogan County Community Action Council...
Organizers vow to keep Port Townsend Film Festival going after...
Peninsula Daily - Port Angeles, WA
Over the years, Mr. Simpson made an impact on many community groups. He was involved with the Northwest Maritime Center, Olympic Community Action Programs...
Benton Franklin CAC wants to be grant administrator
TheNewsTribune.com - Tacoma, WA
The Benton Franklin Community Action Committee made its case Monday to be Franklin County's lead agency to administer more than $300000 in grant...
Post office will be collecting food donations
The Wenatchee World Online - Wenatchee, WA
...delivery to the North Central Washington Food Distribution Center, operated by the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council and Serve Wenatchee on May 9...
WI Tenants left powerless
Janesville Gazette - Janesville, WI
Alliant Energy plans to shut off power to about 99 units in 21 buildings starting today, said Marc Perry, Community Action director of planning and...
Indianhead Action moves Spooner location
Spooner Advocate - Spooner, WI
In February Dawn Wagner took over as the community services specialist for the Spooner Indianhead Community Action Agency, Inc. outreach...
WV Weirton Seeking CDBG Input
Wheeling News Register - Wheeling, WV
The CHANGE Inc. Community Action Partnership would receive $66000 for rehabilitation and $7000 for the Mario T. Pipinos Center under Weirton's plan...
WY Cheyenne's historically poor south side sees revitalization
The Casper Star Tribune - Casper, WY
Linda Dixon has been director of Community Action of Laramie County for three and a half years. When she first came here, she lived in a neighborhood where...