Community Action Network steps up to calls for help after storm |
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On September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm. It was responsible for more than 100 fatalities, displaced thousands, and left millions without power. Officials have declared Ian the state’s deadliest storm since 1935.
Recovery efforts began almost immediately after the storm’s passing. Below are profiles of two Community Action agencies that sprang into action, activating initiatives and working with partners to help residents quickly get back on their feet.
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The Osceola Council On Aging opened an Emergency Special Needs Shelter on September 27, anticipating Hurricane Ian’s passing through Central Florida. The shelter accommodated more than 100 Osceola County special needs residents.
The Council’s offices suffered minimal flooding, but returned to normal business hours on Oct. 3. The Council continues to support its clients through its “Recovery, Help, and Feed" initiative, which includes assisting with minor home repairs and providing nonperishable food along with Meals on Wheels services.
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Step Up Suncoast staff distributed diapers, toys, and other goods to families affected by Hurricane Ian.
The agency continues its effort to help Manatee County residents who suffered damage to their homes and displacement by taking up donations until the end of November.
All donations will go directly to hurricane relief.
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October is Energy Awareness Month |
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Established in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush, Energy Awareness Month raise awareness of the importance of sustainably managing the nation’s energy resources.
Tap the button below to find energy saving tips and information about weatherization.
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Celebrate National Head Start Awareness Month |
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Initiated by President Ronald Reagan in 1982, Head Start Awareness Month is a celebration of the program that has provided comprehensive education, health, and nutrition services to an estimated 37 million children since its founding in 1965.
Tap the link to learn more about notable figures in NHSA's history, read profiles of Head Start alumni, and why the organization is asking Congress to Hold The Line on funding early childhood education.
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OCS relaunches LIHWAP resource website |
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The Office of Community Services has updated its Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) resource website, Waterhelp.info.
It now includes a search tool designed to help households in need of LIHWAP assistance find administering agencies in their area. The landing page and search tool features translation into English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
The site also includes outreach materials and informational one-pagers for households and water service providers who are interested in learning more about LIHWAP.
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Community Action Program Committee Inc. featured in Partnership's Readiness to Resilience |
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The Community Action Program Committee, Inc.,is mentioned in a new report from the National Community Action Partnership, “Readiness to Resilience: The Community Action COVID-19 Story.”
The report documents the response of 130 Community Action agencies at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report tags Head Start staff CAPC reading stories over Facebook Live as an example of agenvEmbracing Technology to Improve Access.
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Registration is open for the Alabama - Georgia Community Action Associations Joint Leadership Institute
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Register your leadership team today for the Alabama - Georgia Community Action Associations Joint Leadership Institute, taking place Nov. 14-17 in Opelika, Ala.
This is an opportunity for executive directors, finance officers, human resources, weatherization team members, board members, and program directors to connect and network with regional colleagues.
Register and book hotel by Oct. 31.
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Workshop topics include:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Communication Strategies
- Advocacy
- Innovative Leadership: Thinking Outside the Box
- How Leaders Build Trust and Respect
- The Impact of Community Level Work
- Cybersecurity Threats: Are You Prepared?
- Maintaining a Healthy Work/Life Balance
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Continuums of Care (CoC) are organizations composed of representatives of nonprofit homeless providers, victim service providers, faith-based organizations, governments, businesses, advocates, public housing agencies, school districts, social service providers, mental health agencies, etc.
The Florida Department of Children and Family Services has compiled a list of CoC contacts.
Follow the link to contact a local lead agency.
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According to the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, landlords must notify a tenant in writing of any perceived noncompliance except for the failure to pay rent.
Each eviction case is unique, so be sure to obtain legal advice. A landlord MAY NOT evict solely in retaliation for the tenant complaining to a governmental agency about code violations or asserting other tenant rights.
Visit the FLDACS website for more information about evictions and tenant's rights.
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FACA is now on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter! Follow us today for news and updates about organization events, people, and partners.
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Florida Association for Community Action, Inc. | www.faca.org |
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