Volunteer Cooks Wanted!

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Help Your Neighbors in Need

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Helping Your Neighbors in Need

 

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Pop-up Eyeglass Clinic April 26th. Free!!

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Deadline approaches for Genesee County Emergency Food and Shelter Program grants

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Deadline approaches for Genesee County Emergency Food and Shelter Program grants
By Press Release
Jan 17, 2025, 7:15pm
Press Release:

Genesee County has been notified that it will be awarded $8139 for Phase 41 federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as appropriated by Congress through FY2024.

Applications are due from qualified organizations by January 31.

The National Board consists of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. More about the national program is available online at www.efsp.unitedway.org.

A Local Board is charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help supplement food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. The Local Board will determine how the funds awarded to Genesee County are to be distributed among local qualifying agencies.

The Genesee County Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Board is encouraging local agencies that meet requirements to apply for the funds. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an adequate accounting system, 4) practice non-discrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have an active voluntary board of directors. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

The deadline for applications to be submitted online is January 31. Non-profit organizations or public agencies interested in applying for funding may contact local board chair Katrina Standish at 585-589-5605, ext. 103 or via email at KStandish@caoginc.org.

Help Head Start Agency Impacted by California Wildfires

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The following message comes from a Head Start program whose children, families, staff and agency have suffered unfathomable losses due to the wildfires in southern California. If you choose to do so, I am certain any measure of support be it financial or spiritual you can offer our colleagues would be greatly appreciated.

I regret to inform you that my programs in Pasadena, Altadena and Glendale, have been severely affected by the wildfires, and we are still not out of danger. In particular, my programs in Altadena and Pasadena have suffered devastating losses.

One of our EHS programs, the Nesbitt Center in Altadena, and two of our provider homes have burned to the ground; and 6 Provider homes have been severely damaged. Seven families have lost their homes completely. One of our staff members has also lost their home and another is still waiting to find out. In total, 70 families and 13 staff members have been displaced and 130 families impacted.

The tragedy is especially profound in Altadena, a historically Black community that was redlined by Pasadena to the foot of the mountain. Many families displaced by the fire may never be able to rebuild. Head Start families, including those who lived in generational homes and Section 8 housing, have lost their homes indefinitely.

We are actively working on gathering donations for these families, but what we urgently need are funds to help them stay in hotels or secure temporary housing—if they can find it. To this end, we have set up an account where contributions can be made to support these families in rebuilding their lives and ensuring they have a roof over their heads. The stories of loss are heartbreaking. One single mother, whose child attended our Nesbitt Center, lost her Section 8 home, her minimum-wage job at the local supermarket, and her childcare—all in one devastating blow. Another mother, with five children, lost both her home and childcare and is now living in her car with her children.

Our staff members are also deeply affected—one lost their home, and many have been displaced. Despite their own struggles, they show incredible resilience and working tirelessly to support the families in need.

Your support, whether through donations or spreading the word, would mean the world to these families as they navigate this crisis. Please use the link or QR Code below and go to what you would like your donations to support and drop down to Pacific Clinics Head Start and make your donations.

https://www.classy.org/give/654599/#!/donation/checkout 

With Gratitude,

Wassy Tesfa

Executive Director                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Pacific Clinics Head Start

Agency 60th Anniversary Fundraising Gala

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Please join the Community Action of Orleans and Genesee

 

Please join the Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc. Gala Committee to celebrate the agency’s 60th anniversary. As a dedicated volunteer you would assist with the planning and executing of the fundraising event by contributing your time and skills. Here is something you might not know: Many grantors prohibit Community Action employees from donating company-paid time for fundraising, and some program grantors do not allow employees to fundraise in any capacity. This is the exactly WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
We are 60 years old!
We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers with strong communications and organization skills as well as a passion for making a difference in our communities.
Let’s plan a celebration! This Gala is set to take place in the Fall of 2025. Additional details to be planned and organized with committee members.
If you are interested, please contact Melinda Daniels at mdaniels@caoginc.org or at 585-589-5605 ext. 112
With Much Appreciation!
The agency and board of directors appreciates your dedicated support.

National Poverty in America Awareness Month

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Our Promise

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Our Mission Statement

To provide services, with dignity and respect, that help people become self-sufficient.

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and have served low-income and disadvantaged families for nearly 60 years. Community Action programs are designed to empower as well as provide opportunity to those who are not yet self-sufficient.

This website is supported in part by Grant Number 93.569 Community Services Block Grant from the Office of Community Services and by Grant Numbers 02CH012464 and 02HP000600 from the Office of Head Start (93.600) within the Administration for Children and Families, both divisions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.