NASCSP – CAP Joint Statement on the President’s Proposed FY 2021 Budget
(Washington, DC – 02/10/2020) Today, the Trump Administration released its FY 2021 budget proposal, once again calling for the elimination of programs and services that are critical to raising families out of poverty, including the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “We...
RFP: Early Childhood Education Gap Analysis & Community Needs Assessment
Community Action of Allegan County Request for Proposal Early Childhood Education Gap Analysis & Community Needs Assessment & Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) Organizational Standards Community Needs Assessment Purpose: The Gap Analysis and Community Needs Assessments (CNA) will identify the strengths and resources available in Allegan County to meet the needs of low-income children,...
Community Action of Allegan County Earns National Recognition for its Work in Hosing
Community Action of Allegan County named as a Top 25 Finalist for the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability Allegan, MI — Community Action of Allegan County’s Dual Community Development Program (DCDP) was recently named as a Top 25 finalist for the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. The Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, sponsored by...
Prenatal to Kindergarten: Head Start Prepares Family of Seven for a Life of Independence
As a single mom of six, it was difficult for Marcedes to dedicate the time and find the necessary tools to individually prepare all of her children for their future in elementary school. Marcedes was working hard and doing her best, but she knew she needed some support. When her caseworker suggested Community Action...
Reflections on CAAC’s 2019 Holiday Giving Program
Thanks to the generosity of the community, our annual holiday giving program continued to grow in 2019. Each year we are able to impact more families and seniors through the help of business partnerships, individual donations and our joint effort with Michigan State Police to Stuff the Blue Goose. This year we were able...