February 2023 E-Newsletter | |
CAFI Celebrates Black History Month
This month, CAFI and the Community Action Partnership celebrate Black History Month. Community Action comes out of President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty" and from the advocacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1960, the Father of Community Action, Sargent Shriver, formed a partnership with Dr. King, which led to the creation of Community Action Agencies.
This month, we continue to honor Dr. King's legacy by uplifting our communities and working to eliminate poverty, one step at a time.
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If you or you know someone affected by the tornado and need assistance, please contact both the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 and FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. We encourage you to talk to both agencies to file the disaster assistance application. Primarily, through the American Red Cross, you will be assigned a case worker to assist you with recovery planning and resource referrals in the community.
Why Should I file the FEMA and American Red Cross assistance application?
Recovery takes a long time, lots of energy, and money. In order to help the survivors of the storm in the next couple of years, the community needs accurate data on the number of people affected by the tornado on January 12th, 2023. Applying for assistance helps to give a snapshot of our community’s needs.
Currently, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set up a Disaster Response Center in Troup County and Meriwether County. The address is below -
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers-
- William J. Griggs Community Center
716 Glenn Roberson Dr. LaGrange, GA, 30241
- West Georgia Technical College
17529 Roosevelt Highway, Greenville, GA, 30222
Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT – 7 days a week.
If you cannot make it in person, call 1-800 - 621-3362 (FEMA). People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, seven days a week.
For more information, please visit https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual
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Multiple positions available!
If you have experience in:
human services
working with pre-school-age children
custodial experience
or other trades, or have a degree in social work or business, we welcome you to apply!
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Are you passionate about early childhood education?
Our Head Start program is currently seeking:
Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Program Aides
Infant & Toddler Caregivers
Family Advocates
Bus Drivers
Custodians
We are seeking candidates with a high school diploma, GED, CDA, associate's, or bachelor's in early childhood education or a related field.
Head Start Contact Information:
PHONE: (706) 806-9006
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CAFI Head Start is currently encouraging a brand-new Employee Referral Program wherein current employees can receive discretionary pay for recruiting new team members to our organization.
We would like to acknowledge Ms. Tawana Murphy as being the first participant in this program, having recruited a new staff member into the Head Start team! We strongly value CAFI employees’ efforts in recruiting new team members and would like to actively recognize those who make special efforts to do so.
To all of you participating in helping us recruit, we say thank you!
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Want to build your career and give back to
your community?
Join AmeriCorps!
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Now Recruiting: Resource Development AmeriCorps VISTA
We are currently recruiting a Resource Development AmeriCorps VISTA! Do you want to help your community while also learning valuable skills? Click the button below to learn more about the program and apply!
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Now Recruiting: Georgia AmeriCorps Members
We are currently recruiting GA AmeriCorps members to provide direct service in all five counties- Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup! Do you want to help your community while also learning valuable skills? Click the button below to learn more about the program and apply!
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Head Start Enrollment is Open! | |
Head Start enrollment is open for next school year!
We have Head Start locations in Carrollton, Franklin, and Newnan. Our Head Start program is free for eligible families and is a great option for working parents with young children! Our program is also open to children with special needs and disabilities.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, contact us at (706) 806-9006 to begin the application process or click the button below to apply online.
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Elevate Workshops
ELEVATE is a free relationship education program for all couples in committed relationships across Georgia.
Virtual and in-person classes will be available!
Married and unmarried couples are welcome. Couples will be receiving relationship education that teaches individuals and couples skills on how to develop and maintain healthy and positive relationships with their partners. The curriculum will include an evidence-based program that will teach skills such as self-care, intentionality, commitment, conflict management, connections to the community, and many other skills.
We will be posting frequent updates on our social media pages and website. Keep an eye out for more information on ELEVATE and how it can help you!
Questions? Call 706-884-2651 or visit https://www.cafi-ga.org/elevate/
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Apply for a Home from Habitat for Humanity | |
We are currently partnered with Troup County Habitat for Humanity to process applications for homes!
To apply, complete a paper application and email it to Community Action For Improvement.
Applications are available at:
- Community Action For Improvement (CAFI)
- Troup County Habitat ReStore
- Calumet Park Neighborhood Association
- Online at www.cafi-ga.org
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Follow Us on Social Media!
Did you know that CAFI has social media pages? We regularly post updates, share community events, and share important information about our programs on our social pages.
Like and follow our pages to keep up to date on what's happening in your community!
Our Facebook Page
Our Instagram
Our Twitter
Our LinkedIn
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MEADOWS, JENNIFER
KENNEDY, MICHELE
SHAW, TONYA
COOK, MEGAN
MOORE, ALICE
HARRISON, JABRITTNY
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Our New Year begins with committing to providing our staff with a healthier work environment and culture. We care about mental and physical health and encourage our employees to exercise and care for themselves. | |
We thank Coweta Family Connection for coming to the CAFI Newnan Head Start Center to provide a care support opportunity for our parents. A parent café is where parents can meet and share their stories, experiences, worries, fears, and wisdom, and find community and strength together. Throughout this event, our parents were able to share and motivate each other. | |
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On January 25th, our Mental Health and Disabilities team hosted a parent brunch in Newnan!
Dr. Eric Marks led the forum and discussion about how to build relationships that last a lifetime. He helped our guests identify their love languages, provided strategies on how to strengthen communication, and work intentionally to meet their partner's needs. Our menu included hot pancakes, fresh fruit, southern styles cheese grits, and a variety of delicious fruit juices.
Our guests participated in a newlywed game, Taboo: Sweetheart Edition, and Name That Tune: Love Edition. Our game winners took home date night movie baskets, Amazon gift cards, and Southern Soaks bath salts.
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On January 26th, our Mental Health & Disabilities team members participated in a community event to distribute school supplies to children in our community. We donated notebooks, pencils, pens, glue sticks, books, crayons, and colored pencils.
We are proud to support Coweta Family Connections to serve children and families in our community.
Check out the photos from the event below!
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Goodwill VITA Free Tax Prep | |
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Financial Wellness Wednesdays Workshop
February 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
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UWG Center for Economic Education & Financial Literacy will be hosting a financial wellness webinar on February 22nd from 11AM to 12PM! Learn how to make your money work for you and create a savings plan.
Scan the QR code on the fly or click here to register.
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Journeyan Farmer Small Ruminant Class
March - May 2023
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UGA Extension in Carroll, Haralson, and Paulding Counties are hosting the Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers!
The three-step training program will be held at the Carroll County AG Center, 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30117. The cost for this program is $80.00. To sign up, scan the QR code on the flyer and follow the directions to register and pay.
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Miles for Mental Health 5K and Fun Run
April 29, 2023
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The Miles for Mental Health 5k and Fun Run is hosted by Carroll County Mental Health Advocates to provide education and awareness on mental health and addiction. This is done by inviting the Carroll County Community to join us in running (or walking) in both our 5k and our Fun Run. This event is perfect for all ages as it's never too early to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance use disorders.
A free Fun Run will be held before the 5k starts for anyone who wants to participate.
Proceeds from this event will aid CMHA in assisting members of the Carroll County Community who are stuggling with their mental health as well as substance use disorders.
Visit the link to register and learn more: https://runsignup.com/cmha5k?fbclid=IwAR0kQ9vyFRcROvBKrC6EdxUiaYIXHEYEtd5MBDe46qYsUBUfNTL9keGm3gc
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HYPE Summer Youth Program The Intervene Challenge: Suicide Intervention Training
June 5 - 30 2023
Enrollment Period:
February 1 - April 28 2023
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The HYPE Summer Youth Program is back!
HYPE is a free, four-week program through which high school students can earn a nationally accredited certification in customer service as well as valuable life/work skills that prepare them for success after high school.
For more information, contact Lisbeth Dickerson at (762) 208-4381 or (706) 577-2227.
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LINC Block Party
April 21, 4:00PM - 8:00PM
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1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan
On April 21st from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, there will be a LINC block party at the Newnan Centre! This event is free and open to the public. There will be food, games, music, and more!
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Local Warming Centers - Information
Are you or someone you know in need of a warm place to sleep? Below is a list of local warming centers. These centers provide a warm place to sleep to unhoused individuals when temperatures drop.
Center availability is subject to change--please check the linked Facebook pages for information on shelter availability.
LaGrange - 124 Gordon Commercial Drive , LaGrange GA
(Operated by the LaGrange-Troup County Homeless Coalition)
Newnan NEST - Newnan City Church, 17 First Avenue, Newnan GA
(Operated by Newnan Emergency Shelter Team)
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Georgia Mortgage Assistance is Now Available
If you have experienced a financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic that resulted in mortgage delinquency or created a risk of imminent foreclosure, you may be eligible for mortgage assistance.
Find out more at www.georgiamortgageassistance.ga.gov
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Well Child Checkups
D4PH provides head-to-toe assessments for youth from birth to 20 years old to achieve and maintain optimal health. Visit http://ow.ly/Smha50KxUbP or call 1-800-847-4262 to make an appointment.
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Become a Red Cross Volunteer!
Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Volunteers are urgently needed for the following positions in your community:
- Home Fire Campaign Team Member
- Community Preparedness Education Program
- Youth Preparedness Team Member
- Blood Donor Ambassador
- DAT Duty Officer / Dispatcher
- Services to the Armed Forces
- Operations Associates
Learn more at redcross.org/volunteer or email GARecruit@redcross.org.
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The Healing Grace Mobile Clinic is Now Offering Free Medical Care
The Healing Grace Mobile Clinic will be partnering with Be the Light Medical Missions to provide free medical care to uninsured and underinsured families and individuals in the West Georgia Region. See the flyers below for more information.
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Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams
The Social Security Administration wants you to know about widespread phone scams where scammers pretend to be government employees. These scams are becoming more common and make protecting your personal information more important than ever. View the flyers below and visit oig.ssa.gov/scam for more information.
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Affordable Connectivity Program | |
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.
You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.
To find out more, visit www.swaconnect.com or call 877-333-6121.
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Check out current community job openings here!
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