Maintaining a home can be a challenge for anyone, but when you live alone on a fixed income, it can become nearly impossible. Bernice Johnson, a widow in Lexington, had been living by herself for quite some time when she discovered that her home required a level of care that she could no longer...
Foster Grandparents are incredible people. Through AmeriCorps, a national service organization, they volunteer a year of their time to serve the nation and their communities. Volunteers in the AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program are seniors aged 55 and older who serve as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for children and youth with special and exceptional needs....
For the last several years, Community Action Council has been working in coordination with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) to distribute COVID-19-related federal funds for assistance. Since February of 2021, the Council has assisted LFUCG in the distribution of more than $52 million in rent and utility assistance to nearly 7,000 households. The...
What is Weatherization? Weatherization is a long-term solution for making homes more cost-effective. Click here to download the Weatherization application. Have you ever felt the cold air coming in through the windows during the frigid winter months? Have you ever struggled to keep the hot air in and the cold air out? Did constantly...
We are excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 Unapologetically Woman web series are open! The Unapologetically Woman series is a true embodiment of our mission to end poverty within our communities. Acknowledging that we cannot accomplish our mission single-handedly, we created this YouTube series and culminating Sneaker Ball gala to recognize and...
Our annual Unapologetically Woman Fall Sneaker Ball was held on Friday, September 8th at the Carrick House in Lexington, where we awarded the Unapologetic Woman of the Year honor. The gala fundraiser, sponsored by Central Bank and numerous other area businesses, was a celebration of empowerment and the hard work that goes into bettering...
Central Bank’s “Unapologetically Woman Fall Sneaker Ball” helps Community Action Council create more jobs within the agency and allows the Council to connect more people with opportunities and resources. The sneaker theme represents the idea that our feet are still firmly planted on the ground here in our community as we work to prevent, reduce, and...
Head Start is a familiar name with a variety of social connotations for services. For some, it’s an outlet for young preschool-aged children to receive educational support before entering full-time school. For others, it’s a way of obtaining childcare for families with working caregivers. A health services center, a community-building organization, and a safe...
Lexington is a city of vast urban growth and prosperity, yet within this growth, there is a lack of fresh and healthy food options that are nutritional and sustainable for families with low income. With the surrounding availability of grocery stores and food markets outside the recognized mile radius set by the USDA, the...
For the last several years, Community Action Council has been working in coordination with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) to distribute COVID-19-related federal funds for assistance. Since February of 2021, the Council has assisted LFUCG in the distribution of more than $52 million in rent and utility assistance to nearly 7,000 households. The...