Viewing by month: October 2010

Oct 27 2010

SERCAP Revitalizes One Home at a Time

Hobson, Va.- October 25 in the Suffolk-News Herald

"Today, thanks to Southeastern Rural Community Assistance Project, the Throwers have a new home with amenities that bring their existence to current minimum standards."

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Read the "Welcome Home" article by Leila Roche

 

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 2:30 PM - Categories: Member News

Oct 18 2010

PCCA Project Connect to Partner with Schools

Chatham Star Tribune from WPCVA online- October 13, 2010-

"Pittsylvania County Community Action Inc.'s Project Connect hopes to partner with Pittsylvania County and Danville public schools to enroll students in Virginia's child health insurance programs, FAMIS and FAMIS Plus."

Read the article written by Tim Davis, Star-Tribune Editor....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:22 AM - Categories: Member News

Oct 12 2010

Eastern Shore AAA/CAA Sponsors Grandparent Mentor Program

October 9, 2010 at Delmarvanow.com- The Daily Times from Belle Haven-

"As part of the Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging/Community Action Agency's service, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program sponsors grandparent reading mentors- senior volunteers who are themselves grandparents- who can work with children to provide an intensive and safe learning environment."

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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:31 PM - Categories: Member News

Oct 1 2010

CAPSAW Seeks Input

From NewsLeader.com-Sept. 30, 2010-

"The Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro is accepting public input to help plan for the best use of its Community Service Block Grant funds for future use."

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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:50 AM - Categories: Member News

Oct 1 2010

New River Community Action Ends S.H.A.R.E. Program

From NewRiverValley.com online-Friday, October 1, 2010- Mary Hardbager writes:

"After a steady decline in program participation and an increase in program costs during the past 10 years, the New River Community Action's S.H.A.R.E. will hold its final food distribution today."

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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:10 AM - Categories: Member News