NCCAA installs new 2022-2024 board of directors | |
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The North Carolina Community Action Association installed its 2022-2024 board of directors on Friday, May 13 at the closing of its annual three-day conference. “NCCAA exists to uplift our state’s most vulnerable families,” said Executive Director Sharon C. Goodson. “We welcome these new board members, whose passions are deeply rooted in our statewide network’s anti-poverty mission." READ MORE
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Five Questions with Annette Orbert, Executive Director, Alamance County Community Services Agency | |
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Annette Orbert’s greatest professional legacy will likely be the positive office culture she’s created and the positive change to the perception of her agency—Alamance County Community Services—within the local community. She feels that those are the best changes she’s made during her nearly six years at the helm of the agency. CLICK HERE to learn more about Annette in this Five Questions with an Agency Leader…feature.
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Helping our veterans: Veronica’s story
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Veronica, a United States Air Force veteran, was diagnosed with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. After years of on-and-off working, she found herself on the verge of eviction. Desperate to find assistance for her and her daughter, she contacted Passage Home. Learn how Passage Home helped Veronica get back on her feet.
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From poverty to success in six months: La ‘Donna’s story | |
La ‘Donna struggled to find living-wage work or a career in which she could advance. She completed Charlotte Area Fund’s work readiness program in December, which helped prepare her for the workplace. Wanting to do more, she enrolled in CAF’s computer classes while continuing to work on her goals. READ MORE | |
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FESS program is key to mother's employment success | |
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Since enrolling in Southeastern Community Action Partnership’s (SCAP) Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency (FESS) program in 2020, Ms. Jestine Davis, a Hoke County mother of one, has been active. She has attended financial workshops, completed ACT Work Keys National Career Readiness, and utilized the program’s education support to complete a notary course at Richmond Community College. READ MORE
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SCAP teams with Church and Family Services team on produce delivery
Southeastern Community Partnership (SCAP) partnered with Church and Community Services to deliver 200 fruit and vegetable boxes to seniors over the age of 55. Kathleen Lowe Jacobs, SCAP's director of Community Service Block Grant, said that the agency wanted to do a service to assist seniors because that group often gets overlooked.“So, we used some of these funds to assist those elderly folks with some non-perishable food and fresh fruits and vegetables." READ MORE
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Mountain Projects receives $30,000 Nantahala Health Foundation grant
Mountain Projects has received a $30,000 investment grant from Nantahala Health Foundation to increase home safety for underserved populations in Jackson County. The funds will be used for Housing Rehabilitation projects in Jackson County. “We have a long waiting list for these services, and it will feel good to give these people some relief,” said Mountain Projects Rehabilitation and Weatherization Program Manager, Vivian Bumgarner. READ MORE
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CAF hosts "How to Repair your Credit in 2022" discussion
Charlotte Area Fund helps to create pathways to self-sustained success. Part of that success teaching financial management. Credit is very important for many aspects of your life. CAF gathered a few credit experts to answer some credit repair questions. Watch CAF's YouTube video to LEARN MORE.
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WAMY's Denim & Diamonds event helps fight local poverty
Jewels and sequins were sparkling amongst the casually clad at WAMY Community Action’s inaugural “Denim and Diamonds” event, raising funds to help fight poverty in the High Country. Approximately 250 people were in attendance for the ticketed dinner and live auction. READ MORE
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CCA Walkthrough shelter provides youth stability
The Walkthrough, Coastal Community Action's six-bed HOPE youth shelter, provides a respite for youth aged 12 to 17 who are homeless, housing unstable, or at risk in their current housing. “Guests begin working on an exit plan shortly after arriving," said CCAP’s Housing and Community Services Director Greg Claycamp. "The goal is for guests to exit to safe, stable housing." READ MORE
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I-CARE receives grant for workforce development
I-CARE is the recipient of a $12,143 grant from the Iredell County Community Foundation (ICCF). The agency will use the funds to provide workforce development opportunities in high-demand careers. “I believe we have distributed grants to our most diverse group of recipients in Foundation history," said Costi Kutteh, chair of ICCF’s Board of Advisors. READ MORE
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Call for presentations and registration now open for 2022 SEACAA annual conference
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The 2022 annual SEACAA conference will be held October 18-21 at the Beau Rivage Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi. Register now! Interested in sharing your experiences, ideas, or case studies of your work? Submit a presentation proposal by no later than Friday, July 15, 2022.
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National Community Action Partnership 2022 Annual Convention awards and scholarships deadline June 10 | |
Do you know any outstanding volunteers, employees or other individuals who have advanced the work of Community Action, fought poverty in their communities, and enabled low-income families to achieve self-sufficiency? These individuals should be honored and recognized for their successful and exemplary efforts, and we invite you to nominate them for NCAP's 2022 Annual Convention awards and scholarships. Click here to apply and learn more about the 2022 Annual Convention awards. Click here to apply and learn more about the scholarships.
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State launches new webpage for ease in finding state grants | |
Through a partnership between the N.C. Office of Strategic Partnerships and the N.C. Department of Information Technology, the state of North Carolina added a new grants page to its website. The grants page links to various grant programs across state agencies. The page is searchable by keyword and can also be exported into a spreadsheet that you can download. The Grants Page is designed to make it easier for nonprofits seeking state grants to identify possible grants without having to look through dozens of state agency websites.
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Q&A with Debra Farrington, NCDHHS' Chief Health Equity Officer
Debra Farrington has stepped into a new role at NCDHHS, becoming its Chief Health Equity Officer. She previously served as chief of staff for NC Medicaid, where she received the 2022 John R. Larkins Award for her commitment to workplace and community justice and equality. In an NCDHHS newsletter article, she shares more about her background and some of the insights she’s gained from working in public health and observing the challenges of receiving health care. READ MORE
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Passage Home and other Triangle nonprofits
to receive funds from two benefit concerts
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Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle have teamed up for two benefit concerts this fall to raise money for Triangle nonprofits that focus on housing accessibility. The two concerts will help raise money for eight Triangle nonprofits: CASA, Community Empowerment Fund, EMPOWERment Inc., Families Together, Habitat for Humanity of Durham, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Hope Renovations, and Passage Home. READ MORE
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