Day of the Child 2025

We are excited to announce the 33rd year of Day of the Child in Burlington! Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10am-2pm at Westland Mall. The day starts off with a concert by Jim Gill at 10 am. There will be tables, activities, and fun for families all throughout the mall. Day of the Child celebrates children and families in our…

Community Input Session

UPDATE: Provide your input for our agency Community Needs Assessment and 2025 Strategic Plan by completing this survey: Come in person to share your perspectives at the Community Input Session on Thursday, January 30th from 1-3pm at the Burlington Public Library. 

Poverty and Poor Health

“Social Determinates of Health (SDOH) have been shown to have a greater influence on health than either genetic factors or access to healthcare services. For example, poverty is highly correlated with poorer health outcomes and higher risk of premature death.” – Center for Disease Control, CDC SDOH include, but are not limited to: “…there are dramatic differences in health that…

Apply for Energy Assistance/LIHEAP

Apply Online at this link – https://liheap-apply.hhs.iowa.gov/s/ – click on where it says Check Eligibility To apply in person, over the phone, or by mail see our Energy Assistance Webpage for more information.

Successful All Staff Training Day

At the beginning of October we had our All Staff Training Day gathering together our 120 employees from our 11 sites in southeast Iowa. We heard from great speakers on topics from poverty, life experience, benefits, community, passion, the agency, and health. We recognized employees for their years of service, community partners for their contributions, and board members for their…

Mount Pleasant Locations and Services

With the opening of our new Glenwood Head Start, Community Action of Southeast Iowa now operates at three different locations in Mount Pleasant. Each location is specific to that program/s. Tolson Center:Household Crisis Services, Food Pantry, Energy Assistance, Family Development and Self Sufficiency, etchttps://caofseia.org/services/adults/individual-services/CLOSED on Wednesdays1303 W WashingtonMt. Pleasant IA 52641Phone: 319-385-2310  Fax: 319-385-2877 NEW: Glenwood Head Starthttps://caofseia.org/services/head-start/302 West Madison StreetMount…

Christine’s Retirement

Christine O’Brien is retiring after 41 years as the WIC Director at Community Action of Southeast Iowa. Many thanks to Christine for her dedication and investment in young children and families in our communities and leadership at our agency. Join us at her retirement appreciation event.