The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy enrollment will begin on April 16 and run through May 31, 2024 (or until funds are gone). Spring Subsidy Cooling Component is designed to help offset the cost of a household's electric cost, providing eligible households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending...
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment will begin on January 9 and run through March 31, 2024, or until funds are gone The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis assists eligible households experiencing a home heating crisis across various fuel types, including Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Coal, Wood,...
Community Action Council is partnering with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s One Lexington team to facilitate their FY 25 Gun Violence Reduction grant funding opportunity. This grant is open now and due April 5, 2024, by 5:00 PM. The link to the fully digital application is here, and answers to some commonly asked questions...
Our Head Start Programs were named a Program of Excellence by the National Head Start Association. For nearly six decades, Community Action Council has been a beacon of support in our communities, offering comprehensive services on a continuum to meet people exactly where they are. Whether addressing short-term emergency needs like utility assistance or...
The Community Action Council is on a mission to make life better for all, and their Parent Café program is doing just that! This family-focused and parent-led initiative is all about boosting family resilience and communication through “protective factors” like support, knowledge, and relationships. Using evidence-based strategies, Parent Cafés are helping children avoid tough...
In the realm of early childhood education, there are leaders who go above and beyond, embodying the spirit and vision of programs like Head Start. Jessica Coffie, the Director of the Office of Child Development and Head Start Director at the Council, is one such remarkable leader. Her dedication to children and families earned...
Community Action Council has launched its Mobile Food Market, a game-changer in the fight against food insecurity and poor nutrition in underserved areas. These communities are often located in what is known as a “food desert,” where access to fresh and healthy food is limited, and fast food and convenience stores dominate the landscape....
Earlier this year, Universal Pre-K became a major talking point in the state as part of a movement to ensure that all families have access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education. The Council is advocating for the integration of the Head Start model into the foundation of this expanded early childhood education initiative....
Migrant farmworkers form the backbone of American agriculture. They work tirelessly to raise, plant, grow, care for, and harvest food of all types for the nation; however, the transient nature of their work can leave them vulnerable to economic instability, especially during difficult times. The USDA’s Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program acknowledged...
Our Head Start students are little balls of energy, excitement, curiosity, and potential. Creating opportunities for them to express those qualities gives us a way to help them grow their minds and bodies while also building lifelong healthy habits. And there is no better way than through active play. Health and Nutrition Director for...