Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc. (CAC) is seeking a contractor to assist in the design and production of four corporate reports for the agency and the agency’s Head Start operations covering the corresponding fiscal and annual years 2021 -2023. Offerors responding to this Request for Proposals (RFP) should...
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 Alumni and Outstanding Community Service scholarship winners announced In partnership with the Head Start Alumni Scholarship—Community Action Council awarded four scholarships for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year to four Head Start alumni. These deserving students participated in an accredited Head Start program before Kindergarten and were each accepted into a two or...
Community Action Council has launched a new advertising campaign to recruit staff and students with the theme, “What are you waiting for?” on broadcast television and radio stations. The Head Start prep academies are currently accepting applications for Fall enrollment. The council is hiring for several positions, including education professionals for their Head Start...
Families in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP program, are now eligible to receive Head Start services, thanks to a broader interpretation of what constitutes public assistance. The federal Office of Head Start (OHS) recently released an Information Memorandum explaining the expansion of eligibility. Previously, the OHS considered only the Temporary Assistance for...
Community Action Council (The Council) has trained staff who serve as Kynectors, assisting consumers with enrollment in an affordable health care plan. Our Kynectors help enroll those who qualify for Medicaid, Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) or a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) on the Kentucky Marketplace known as Kynect. Kynect provides individuals and...
On March 25, 1965 five committed people came together to form a nonprofit agency that would address the causes and conditions of poverty in our community. 57 years later, CAC is offering hope in times of crisis and working to create a thriving, more equitable community for everyone. We think that’s something to celebrate....
Community Action Council (the Council) is pleased to announce the launch of a new digital media division and new hires within the Office of Sustainability under Director Melissa Tibbs. Patrice Muhammad, a veteran print and radio journalist, has joined the Council as the new Communications Manager, long-time Communications Manager Cameron Minter has transitioned to...
Community Action now accepting nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award High school seniors who are making a difference in their community can receive up to $1000 through the Outstanding Community Service Award for High School Seniors Program. Presented by Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, the program will...