Giving Tuesday
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/
Successful 2022 Paint-A-Thon
A huge THANK YOU to the many volunteers and partners that made the Burlington Paint-A-Thon a success for 2022! We partnered with Two Rivers Bank, Diamond Vogel Paint, and many area businesses and volunteers that came together to paint homes the week of Labor Day. They made some VERY happy homeowners! These are just a few of the before and…
10/3/22 All Locations Closed
Each year we have two all staff training days. All of our center locations will be closed on Monday October 3, 2022 for staff to attend this training.
Order Community Action and/or Head Start Apparel
We are working with Staats in Mt Pleasant that you can order agency apparel. There are four Community Action options and four Head Start options ranging in price from $10 – $26. Order online here: https://caofseia.orderpromos.com/ Order and pay online before Monday October 17, 2022. Once orders are complete you will be contacted and can pick them up at any…
Volunteers Wanted
We’re looking for volunteers at our centers in: Columbus Junction, Fort Madison, and Burlington. Take a look at the Volunteer Description here: https://caofseia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Volunteer-Receptionist.pdf More information can be found on our Volunteer webpage: https://caofseia.org/i-can-help/ Or in our Volunteer Manual: https://caofseia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Volunteer-Handbook-Revision-3.31.22-SW.pdf Contact Center Director Lisa Nafziger if you are interested, have questions, or to apply. Lisa.Nafziger@caofseia.org 319-753-0193 2850 Mt Pleasant St Suite…
Community Needs Stakeholder Survey
Community partners and stakeholders: particularly those in local government, educational institutions, healthcare, faith based organizations, private businesses, and banking institutions, we would like your input! Iowa’s Community Action network is conducting a study of community needs. The results will be considered by Community Action of Southeast Iowa for planning, developing, and prioritizing agency programs and services for the people that reside…
Coke Facebook Giveaway
To enter, comment on the original giveaway post AND like our Facebook page before Monday August 15, 2022. Like our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityActionofSoutheastIowa/ Comment on the original post here. One winner will be announced on Facebook and will pick up their prize at any of our Southeast Iowa locations. https://caofseia.org/about-us/locations/ Giveaway bundle includes: blue cooler tote bag, metal Coke…
Food Pantry
Each of our center locations has an emergency food pantry and offers some hygiene item assistance. We are able to purchase some foods through the Food Bank of Iowa and some local retailers to provide to those in need. We accept items and financial donations from individuals, gardeners, foundations, farmers, civic groups, faith groups, and businesses. Staff and volunteers make up a standard box…
Des Moines County Housing Survey
Speak up Des Moines County and give them your input! They need answers from people from all walks of life. The Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission (SEIRPC) and the Greater Burlington Partnership (GBP) have prepared a County-Wide Housing Needs Assessment for Des Moines County, Iowa, including each Community and the rural areas of the County. The Assessment will highlight current…
Community Basket Tickets
UPDATE: Tickets are no longer for sale. Thank you to those who supported us and our community! The Public Relations Committee is selling Community Basket Tickets for $2 with the Burlington Bees between now and June 19th. Tickets can be purchased with Amy V at Central Office. For Community Basket Tickets bought the 1st Prize is $5,000 2nd & 3rd…