Most recent news articles related to the Community Action Partnership for Somerset County can be found below.
Have you already started doing some spring cleaning to your house? Have you thought about donating some of those household items? The Housing Department is in need of a few items for some families in need. If you are interested in donating any of the following items, please contact Amanda: --Twin Beds (need 2) --Queen Beds --Couch --Chairs --Kitchen Tables & Chairs --Microwaves If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Amanda at (814) 445-9628 ext. 211. Amanda Webreck | 3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM
Highlights! National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week was a huge success due to the overwhelming community support, we received throughout this amazing week! Check out the pictures from all these events on the media library. A big thank you goes out to: The Somerset County ROOF/Local Housing Options Team Green Gables Lamonica's Coal Miners Cafe Welfare & Training Department & Participants JMS Recycling Sears Wheeler Brothers J & J Truck Bodies Friedens Lutheran Church Next Step Center St. Paul's UCC Church North Star School District Meyersdale School District Turkeyfoot School District Salisbury School District Berlin Brothersvalley School District Shade-Central City School District Local Food Pantries Drug & Alcohol Commission Learning Ladder Learning Leap YWCA Little Angels Friedens Early Learning Country Kids Day Care Little Rascals Salisbury Pre-K Counts Eagle View 1 & 2 Head Start Berlin PA Pre-K Counts Kim Yoder's Group Day Care Kanter 1 & 2 Head Start Maple Ridge Head Start Shade 1 & 2 Head Start/Pre-K Counts Trinity Lutheran Childcare & Learning Center Maple Ridge--2nd Grade Mrs. Hottle's Classroom Berlin Brothersvalley--1st Grade Mrs.Gilmore/Ms. O'Donnell ABC Child Care Center Boys & Girls Club Homeless Speaker Panel Participants: Mark Pollini & Steven Wise And to everyone in the community that supported our efforts! Amanda Webreck | 11/19/2012 12:00:00 AM
For your review the R.O.O.F. (Roofs Over Our Families) Fall Newsletter is now available on our website. Roofs Over Our Families (ROOF) has been the Local Housing Options Team (LHOT) for Somerset County for over five years. This innovative group of individuals consists of housing and supportive service providers, across Somerset County. ROOF was established as a network coalition in 2007 to address the local housing needs in our county through collaborative housing projects, planned activities, and educating community members. CLICK HERE and DOWNLOAD your copy today! Global Administrator | 10/30/2012 12:00:00 AM
For your review the 2012 Head Start and Early Head Start Annual Report is now available and accessible from our website. You can download a copy by visiting the Preschool Services section, or by simply CLICKING HERE. Global Administrator | 10/4/2012 12:00:00 AM
1ST Summit Bank had Mary Woy, personal banking officer at the Somerset office, present a ceremonial check to David Mrozowski, executive director of the Community Action Partnership for Somerset County, Tableland Services Inc., and Joe Isenman, manager of the transportation program. Woy said the $500 donation to the transportation program is part of the bank's donations to the community. Global Administrator | 8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM
Labels for Education® is a fun and easy program where families and members of the community work together towards a common goal — “Earn Free Stuff” for their school!
By collecting UPCs and beverage caps/sauce caps from over 2,500 products; the Early Childhood Education Department earns points that can be redeemed for Arts, Athletics, and Academics merchandise.
To see a list of eligible products please click HERE. Here is the link for FAQs http://www.labelsforeducation.com/About-the-Program/FAQs/FAQs
Another way to give to the ECE Department is by registering your Giant Eagle card. A percentage of your purchases will automatically be added to the schools you select. Our schools are registered as Somerset Early Head Start and Pre K.
http://www.elabelsforeducation.com/Sites/Campbells_eLabels/Page/HomePage
There will be a Labels for Education drop-off box in the lobby of CAPFSC and in our classrooms for all your labels.
Our VITA Program was honored with a trophy award for BEST SUPPORTING PARTNER - VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARATION - SPEC PA-DE TERRITORY 2009. Global Administrator | 12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM