Embrace Iowa applications are currently closed. (updated 3.21.22) In the 2021-2022 Application season, requests fulfilled included payments for: 22 Beds 9 Appliances 5 Rent and Utility 4 Home repairs 3 Medical/pharmacy 3 Car items 2 Eyeglasses 1 Clothing 23 Miscellaneous requests (sewer repairs, window fixes, wheelchair ramps, etc) What is Embrace Iowa? It’s a partnership with Community Action Agencies, Iowa…
Congratulations to Samantha Brecount, winner of the election for the representative of the low income in Lee County for our board of directors. Samantha received 19 of 23 eligible votes. Thank you to everyone who participated in the election.
At Community Action we often talk about “causes” and “conditions” of poverty. But what does that mean? How do we make the distinction and what difference does it make? Causes of poverty are generally things that put people in poverty or are reasons they still struggle in poverty. Causes of poverty may be barriers to success or where there are identified gaps. The…
View candidates and vote online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021BoardLeeRep Our Board of Directors has an opening for a low-income representative from Lee County. If interested in serving on the board as a representative of the low-income, please complete the Interest Form for Representatives of the Low-Income online, print a paper copy, or pick up a paper copy from our Fort Madison Eichacker…
Whip up a batch of soup or hot chocolate to share with friends! To enter, comment on the original giveaway post AND like our Facebook page by Monday November 8, 2021. 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/ If you have already liked our business page,…
We’re selling Rada Cutlery to raise money for our agency public relations committee. Support us by shopping at this link before Nov 4, 2021. When ordered before November 4th 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, knives,…
Mental Health is important for all people, which includes those who are low-income. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that 1 of 5 Americans suffer with a mental health condition. Poverty can cause additional mental health struggles. Appointments may be difficult to get to with no or limited transportation. Virtual appointments may be hard because of data limits…
More information can be found at: https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/csbg/csbg-resources See here for the public inspection and hearing notice. See here for the proposed state plan. The inspection and comment period are from July 26, 2021, through August 10, 2021. All comments must be e-mailed to the following DCAA address prior to August 11, 2021, to be considered: E-mail Address: dcaa@iowa.gov Subject: Comments…
Intended audience: Those newer in the helping profession and those wanting to learn about and discuss poverty in southeast Iowa. Date and Time: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 1-3pm Registration: Zoom Class Registration Link For questions contact the presenter Rachel Albrecht: Community.Action@temp.caofseia.org 319-753-0193 Agenda Introductions Southeast Iowa poverty data What is self-sufficiency? Myths and worldviews Why poverty? Resources Wrap up…
We are partnering with Two Rivers Bank & Trust, Diamond Vogel and others in the Paint-a-Thon which aims to beautify 12 houses in Burlington the week of Labor Day this fall. Homeowners may apply through July 14th. They must be low income AND one of the following: disabled OR over 55 OR a single parent OR a veteran. Homeowner applications…