We’re a proud partner with the Food Bank of Iowa working towards a hunger free Iowa. Food pantries at each of our centers in Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Mt Pleasant, and Columbus Junction are able to buy foods at a highly discounted rate through the Food Bank of Iowa. Many staples and other items are donated by local groups, business,…
There are people in need all across southeast Iowa. We have centers in each our four counties to help. Take a look at our Eichacker Center in Fort Madison in the video below. Many services are able to be safely provided online, by phone, pick up or drop off, or with increased safety measures. Location information can be found here:…
As you make essential trips to the grocery store, you can purchase a $2.50 reusable Red, “My Heart” Bag at Hy-Vee at their 939 Angular St, Burlington, IA location in February to send us a $1 donation. Thanks to our mutual customers and supporters for this partnership! You can also donate to us securely online here.
We overviewed poverty data, causes, conditions, stereotypes, helpful and hurtful things, and had a short discussion in small groups. Presentation Slides Discussion Group Questions See the agenda If you participated, please complete the short evaluation here. *This class was not recorded. If you or a group is interested in having this or another presentation done by Community Action please let…
To enter, comment on the original giveaway post and like our Facebook business page by February 3, 2021. One winner will be announced on Facebook and will pick up their prize at any of our Southeast Iowa locations. http://caofseia.org/about-us/locations/ If you have already liked our business page simply comment on the original giveaway post to be entered. Bundle includes: 2…
We’ve finished up some data collection and analyzing from our past fiscal year and want to share it with our community. Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2020 Booklet Report Full Slideshow Report Fiscal Year 2020 Client Satisfaction and Needs Survey One Page Highlight Client response page Analyzation Report These, past and other reports can be found on our website report page.…
You can start an application online here. Or call your local center for a phone appointment. See our webpage on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for details on what you need to submit, income guidelines, and more information.
We’re selling Rada Cutlery to raise money for our agency public relations committee. Support us by shopping at this link: https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=4674788.5f57a5d before Nov 16, 2020. When ordered before November 16th products should arrive before Christmas if you want to order presents. You may also order at our Central Office through the catalog. Payment is due when ordering. Products include: kitchen utensils,…
The Iowa Finance Authority has a new Iowa Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program. This provides eligible households with up to $2,000 towards electric, natural gas and water bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay due to a COVID-19 related loss of income. Payments through the program will be made directly to utility providers and applied to the applicant’s account.The application deadline is November 20, 2020. See their website for more information, income limits, FAQs,…
Head Start applied for and received notice that we were approved for our grant for a new FIVE year cycle! AND we got some great funds to help with revamping locations, acquiring new locations, and modernizing!!! We are VERY excited to be funded for the next five years. Head Start and Early Head Start are programs where children and families…