What is Poverty? Was poverty eliminated during the War on Poverty? No.Was it dramatically reduced? Absolutely. From 1959 to 1973 the overall rate of poverty was cut in half, from 22.4 percent in 1959, to 11.1 percent in 1973. Likewise, poverty for children was dramatically reduced, from 27.3 percent to 14.4 percent. The 1960’s were a span of time where…
We’re selling tickets! Purchase them at our Central Office in Burlington (2850 Mt Pleasant St Suite 108) or with an agency employee on the Wellness Committee or Public Relations Committee. Proceeds go to the Community Action of Southeast Iowa Public Relations & Wellness Committees. The Public Relations Committee supports the agency in purchasing giveaway items with the agency logo on…
Join us this May as we highlight Community Action, spread awareness, celebrate a rich history, and press onward in our mission. Send us pictures to show how you’re joining in celebrating with us and you may be featured on our Facebook page or e-newsletter. Community.Action@caofseia.org or text 319-457-6244 Thank you for your partnership! We couldn’t do what we do without you. Please…
Our Public Relations Committee is selling 10 inch hanging baskets for $15 each. There are five to choose from: Details: Much of our agency funding is regulated to what we can spend it on. This funding allows us to spend small amounts towards supporting public relations for our agency. This may include ads, logo items/swag, employee gifts, and more.
Here at Community Action there is always a lot going on. In our effort to communicate with our community we have created and want to share some outcomes and outputs from 2022. Thank you for your partnership, spreading the word, referring people, and being a part of our communities. We are all striving for upward momentum as we help people…
Welcome to Anastasia Noon who was the winner of our Lee County election. She rounds out our now full board. We have also recently welcomed Tom Schulz of Lee County onto the board as he takes over for Rick Larkin who has now retired after many years of service. Brad Quigley has replace Randy Griffin from Louisa County on our…
Our Board of Directors has an opening for a low-income representative from Lee County. Read more about the opening on this detailed information flyer. If interested in serving on our board as a representative of the low-income, please complete a nomination form. Nomination forms are due January 26, 2023 by 4:30pm. Voting will be from February 6-12, 2023 online or…
The Rent Reimbursement Program through Iowa Health and Human Services, HHS, (previously through Iowa Internal Revenue Service, IRS) allows those who are 65+ OR disabled aged 18-64 to receive a one-time reimbursement payment of up to $1,000. It is based on the amount of rent paid in Iowa in the previous year. (People may use the same link below for…
Take a look at the results from our 2022 Fiscal Year Client Satisfaction Survey Clients can take the 2023 Client Satisfaction Survey online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClientSatisfactionFY23 This chart shows in gold the top five identified needs by our clients in the identified year. The numbers indicate the current year’s ranking. The red colored numbers note a significant difference in ranking from the…
Join the national movement of giving back today on Giving Tuesday. Here are a few ways you can give back today or any day: Learn more about our community impact here: https://caofseia.org/about-us/