Empowered Summer Quarter 2024

July - September

Celebrating 60 Years of Community Action!

Pictured Top Left: Amy Crow, David Harris, Janice Warner, David Bradley, Camilla Alexander, & Ike Hickman

Pictured Bottom Left: Jennifer Atwell, Basant Elgebaly, & Viola Washington

David Bradley Comes to Town!

The conversation is always interesting when NCAF's David Bradley is in the house! After a tour of our Sandusky office, CACEHR staff had the honor of meeting with David to discuss the upcoming election, the state of politics, CSBG, and other issues facing the Network. David always makes things clear and easy to understand. We appreciate all of his hard work and dedication and know that we couldn't do it without his advocacy and support. Consider becoming a member of the National Community Action Foundation today and help David in the fight to advocate the Federal Government on behalf of the Community Action Network!

Join NCAF

Pictured From Left: Malcolm Costa (ASCA), Andrew "Joe" Devany (OHCAC), Phillip Cole (OACAA), Timothy E. Brown (CACEHR), and Julia Wise (HCCAO)

OACAA Summer Conference 2024

OACAA conferences provide an opportunity for all of Ohio's Community Action agencies to come together for networking, engagement sessions, and most of all - celebration! This year's Summer Conference was no exception and hosted a number of exemplary speakers highlighting the accomplishments of the network and individual agencies alike across our 60 years of service to the community. Highlights of the conference this July include NCAF's David Bradley, a panel discussion from a few of the most experienced in our midst, various breakout sessions for learning and engagement, trivia and relaxation team building, membership meetings, and updates from the Ohio Department of Development.

Now Enrolling!

Head Start & Early Head Start

Benefits of the Program:

Promotes school readiness of children 6 wks to 5 yrs;
Serves foster children, homeless families, and those receiving SNAP;
Serves children with disabilities;
Highly qualified staff and classroom ratios meet ODJFS and Head Start Standards;
Individualized plans created to meet unique learning styles and needs;
Screening to ensure children are on target developmentally;
A safe environment allows children to learn, relax, and have fun;
Parents receive information, referrals, support, and advocacy from knowledgeable and compassionate staff

Multiple Locations:

Sandusky:

908 Seavers Way

419-625-2214

1215 Pierce Street

567-283-5164

Norwalk:

11 E. League Street

419-663-2623

92 N. Prospect Street

419-668-9823

Willard:

1530 S. Conwell Street

419-935-6481

Call Now for more information, available programs, enrollment, or any other questions you might have!

Pictured Above: Jessica Jackson

Head Start Hosts Community Health Fair

Head Start recently hosted a Community Health Fair in Sandusky. Participants included the Sandusky Police Department, Care & Share, Ohio Means Jobs of Erie County, The Erie County Health Department/WIC, Vacationland Federal Credit Union, Humana, The Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, and others. We want to thank everyone for coming and making this an event to remember!

HEAP Available through May 31 Apply Now!

Eligible households may receive a one-time credit each year toward their main source of heat through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The program runs from July 1 to May 31 each year and is based on several factors including household income, household composition, and heating type. Don't miss out, apply now!

Call 419-901-9539 to schedule an appointment today!

Click to Apply Online

HEAP 2024 Program Year Income Limit

Don't Let Summers Heat Have You Beat!

It's Back! From July 1 through September 30 income-eligible applicants may receive assistance paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner, or fan; or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Summer Crisis Program. The program is available to help those who are facing disconnect, have already been terminated, are trying to establish new service or transfer existing service to a new address, and or those who need an air conditioner, fan, or central AC repair. Eligible households will also need either a household member who is 60 years of age, or older or physician documentation that cooling assistance or continued electric is necessary for their health. The Summer Crisis Program follows the same income guidelines as the HEAP program. Don't delay, apply now before time runs out and don't let summer's heat have you beat! Call 419-901-9539 for an appointment.

**Staff Spotlight**

Congratulations on Your Graduation!

We are so PROUD of your Accomplishment! Continuing your education can be scary, but you hung in there and you did it!

A big thank you and Congratulations to Amanda, Aracelli, Hannah, Haylee, Kim, and Quinjeria on working hard and earning their Child Development Associate.

By the way, not to bragg even further on these ladies, but did you know that the Child Development Associate is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education? Well now you know!

Way to go ladies!

Click the link below to send them a congratulatory message and we'll be sure they receive your kind words.

Send A Note!

Happy Summer Birthday!

Wishing our loyal employees a most happy birthday this Summer season. May your days be filled with all the people, places, and treats your heart most loves! We appreciate you and couldn't make CACEHR work without each and every one of you. Thank you and Happy Birthday, we celebrate you!

July:

2nd - Judy Johnson
7th - Steve Keeler
28th - Araceli Huerta
31st - Lina Metarko

August:

1st - Kimberly Tackett
6th - Heather Priest & Sondra Anderson
14th - Tim Brown
16th - Amanda Yado
22nd - Becky Warnke
23rd - Tina Hinckley
27th - Tetechie Beasley & Isabella Houser
29th - Christina Curtis

September:

2nd - Jessica O'Bryant
7th - Marylou Vasquez
23rd - Gwendolyn O'Dell & Donna Drummer
24th - Jamie Depinet
25th - Celeste Amato
27th - Trisade Zimmerman
28th - Peggy Holbrook

Click the link below to send a special birthday wish and we'll be sure they receive your kind words!

Send A Wish!

Closings and Important Information

All CACEHR Social Service and Head Start offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 8:00am. Enjoy your holiday and thank you for your understanding.

All CACEHR Social Service and Head Start offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 8:00am. Let's celebrate our hardest workers, enjoy your holiday!

2024 is an Election Year, Are You Ready?

Our leaders will only know what our priorities are if we make them know and the best way to make our priorities known is to take them to the polls. Know the issues, know your responsibilities, know that it is your right! Go register today and get out and VOTE!