January 2022 E-Newsletter |
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Community Action Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
Did you know that Community Action comes out of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and from the advocacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? This led to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which created the Community Action Network of national and locally-focused organizations that connect millions of children and families to greater opportunity.
On January 17th, we remembered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and strive to continue his legacy through empowering families and individuals in our community.
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We have multiple positions available now. If you have experience in home repairs, construction, plumbing, electrical, or other trades, or have a degree in Accounting or Human Resources, we welcome you to apply!
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Are you passionate about early childhood education? We are currently hiring Head Start Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Program Aides, and Infant & Toddler Caregivers. 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:
EMAIL: headstart@cafi-ga.org
PHONE: (706)806-9006
Visit cafi-ga.org for more information.
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Now Enrolling for Head Start! |
Head Start enrollment is still open for this school year!
We have Head Start locations in Carrolton, 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.
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LIHWAP Water Assistance Program
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Our LIHWAP program began on November 15th for households with arrearages (past due bills). The program began on January 3rd for households with elderly aged 60 and up and/or children aged 5 and younger.
All other eligible households may apply for LIHWAP on February 1st. If you would like to make an appointment for LIHWAP, please contact our program coordinator.
Participating Vendors: Coweta County Water and Sewage, City of Villa Rica, City of Luthersville, City of Greenville, City of Lagrange, City of West Point, City of Grantville, Town of Loneoak, City of Hogansville, and City of Manchester.
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Follow CAFI 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!
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Happy Birthday to:
Amanda Springer
Jennifer Corcione
Marisa Lindsey
Valarie Goss-Nunn
Samantha Truitt
Mellenie Meyers
Yashunda Matthews
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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 across GA!
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!
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We want to thank the Coweta County 911 Administration for donating 1000 masks to our Head Start program! We are always appreciative of help from our community as we continue to provide services for our clients in the safest way possible. |
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Luthersville Toy Giveaway |
We were so excited to be able to spread some holiday cheer at this toy giveaway in Luthersville with Commissioner Shirley Hines, the Salvation Army of LaGrange, GA and Meriwether Family Connection! Thank you to everyone who donated and made this holiday season special for families in our community!
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Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Toy Giveaway |
On December 17th, CAFI visited Berta Weathersbee Elementary School with Area In Need Missionary House to help host a toy giveaway! Each child listened to a story read by Santa and received two toys. The toys were provided by both Area in Need and CAFI. We were so happy to donate toys for this event and spread some Christmas joy this holiday season!
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On December 18th, we made another visit to the Motel 6 in LaGrange with our partner Area In Need Missionary House to spread some holiday cheer! We gave away coats, toys, blankets, and non-perishables to the children and their families living there. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies and helped us help families in our community!
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Thank you to Shawn and Sheryl Brown for providing CLASS training/Observation Prep to our Head Start staff! Our staff learned how to be intentional with their teaching and engage children through learning and experiences. |
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Yeager Road Mobile Food Pantry
Every 2nd Saturday of the month starting Jan. 8
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265 Yeager Road, Newnan, GA 30265
First come, first served. Free fresh produce and more available. Food pantry complies with GA State and/or Newnan Coronavirus regulations.
Call 770-251-8378 for more information. Please call to confirm in cases of inclement weather.
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Bomber Girls Homemade Cookie Drive
January 22nd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Coweta Veterans Club, 130 Veterans Club Road, Newnan, GA 30263
The Bomber Girls will be collecting homemade cookies at the Coweta Veterans Club to send to soldiers stationed overseas. All types of cookies accepted. Please package either 6 or 12 to a Ziploc storage or freezer bag with a slice of bread placed inside to hold in moisture. If you have a vacuum sealer, that is even better but not required. If you don't bake, but you would like to donate toward postage, each box costs approximately $15 to mail.
If you know of a soldier deployed overseas and would like them to receive a box of homemade cookies in time for Valentine's Day, please send the address to BomberGirlsLRCSenoia@gmail.com. Contact Janet Alford at 757-814-2390 with any questions
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Newnan Goodwill Job Fair
January 27th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Newnan Goodwill Career Center
228 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan GA 30263
Goodwill is hosting their first job fair at the newly reopened career center in Newnan!
This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking employment in distribution, manufacturing, or food service.
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests |
Every home in the U.S. will be able to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs. The tests are rapid antigen tests and give results within 30 minutes, no lab drop-off required.
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Get Ready for Tax Season!
Tax season is coming up soon! There are steps that you can take now to make filing your 2021 federal income tax return easier. Planning ahead can help you file an accurate return and avoid processing delays that can slow your tax refund.
Steps you can take now to make tax filing easier in 2022:
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Use online account to securely access the latest information available about your federal tax account and see information from your most recently filed tax return on IRS.gov.
- Gather and organize your tax records.
- Check your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).
- Make sure you've withheld enough tax.
- Set up direct deposit to receive your tax refund electronically.
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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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Georgia Rental Assistance Program (GRA)
The pandemic has caused countless renters to fall behind on their payments over the last year. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs wants to help those renters by providing their landlords with up to 12 MONTHS of rent. With over $552 million in funds from the U.S. Treasury, we are encouraging you to submit an application to the State of Georgia Rental Assistance program. Use this link for details on how to access these crucial funds: www.georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov
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How to Complete Your Renter Application
Check out this video by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to learn how to apply for rental assistance!
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Emergency Broadband Benefit |
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
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Via Wellstar.org
COVID-19 Vaccine: Children Ages 5 to 11
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization for children ages 5 to 11 years old. Now, anyone age 5 and older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated is an important way to protect your child’s health during the pandemic, especially as new variants of the virus emerge.
COVID-19 Booster Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently amended its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 booster shots. Now, everyone ages 12 and older should get a booster shot to enhance their protection.
The timing of your booster depends on which vaccine you have received and how long it’s been since you received the vaccine.
If you received Pfizer or Moderna
If you received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, you should get a booster 6 months after your second shot if you are 12 years of age or older.
If you received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen
If you received the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, you should get a booster 2 months after your shot if you are 18 years of age or older.
Types of booster shots
Please note that your booster may be any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States. That means you can choose the vaccine type you originally received, or mix and match by selecting a different type of vaccine for your booster shot.
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Pediatric Care During COVID-19 |
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Via Wellstar.org
Pediatric COVID-19 Testing
As new variants of the virus emerge and spread, parents may be worried about their child’s health and possible COVID-19 exposure. Before you take your child for a COVID-19 test, it’s important to know the proper location for their medical circumstance.
Know Where to Go
If you are concerned your child may have been exposed to COVID-19 and is:
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Asymptomatic (showing no symptoms): Find a local COVID-19 testing site near you.
- Showing mild to moderate symptoms: Contact your pediatrician’s office directly to book a COVID-19 testing appointment.
- Experiencing severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, persistent high fever, unable to keep liquids down, lethargy, or severe gastrointestinal symptoms: Seek immediate medical care at the nearest pediatric emergency department.
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Check out current community job openings here!
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