Come join our team! We have implemented HIRING INCENTIVES! Full Time $1,000 Part Time $500 New hires will receive 10% of their respective tier incentive upon working 14 days after completion of agency orientation, a second installment of 40% of the incentive amount after 3 months, and a final installment of the remaining 50% of the incentive amount after 6…
To enter, comment on the original giveaway post AND like our Facebook page by Thursday March 3, 2022. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityActionofSoutheastIowa/ Comment on the original post here: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityActionofSoutheastIowa/posts/4859559187469023 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/ Bundle includes: One tote bag, three ceramic fruit containers,…
We applied for and received a grant for a new voucher program. The August 2021 Lee County Child Maltreatment Needs Assessment lists concrete support, including clothing, as a protective factor to preventing child abuse (page 23-24). 43.83% of survey respondents report concrete supports as what would be most beneficial to families in Lee County. This was the highest rated response.…
Do you want to make a difference in your career life? We have several positions open just waiting for you! We have openings in Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, and Mt Pleasant. Come be an accountant, crew worker, teacher associate, lead teacher, or receptionist. Take a look at some of our great benefits here. Here is a listing of our openings,…
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,…