CAC's Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) is available for review
The Community Action Council of Portage County wishes to announce the availability of its draft Two Year Budget and Work Plan for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025 under the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) for public review and comment. CSBG funding is used by the CAC to provide core funding for a wide variety of agency-operated programs designed to impact on poverty in Portage County and will be submitted to the Ohio Department of Development in November 2023. We estimate that we will provide services roughly 25,000 families for 2024 and 2025. CSBG funds facilitate the provision of services in a wide variety of areas, including utility assistance and weatherization, other energy conservation and efficiency services, emergency home repair, rent and homeowner assistance, youth and after school services, technology training and testing, summer food services for children, and others. Any individual wishing to review the application may contact the agency’s administrative offices @ (330) 297-1456, by visiting the offices located at 1036 West Main Street in Ravenna, Ohio, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, or by contacting the agency via e-mail at dshea@cacportage.net or info@cacportage.net. The CSBG application will provide estimated funding to the agency approximating $325,138 per year for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 but is subject to congressional actions which may dramatically change current and future funding.
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CAC operates the Summer Crisis Cooling Program, or Summer HEAP. Regulations for this program may vary slightly from year to year. Under this program, any individual over 60 or with a respiratory condition may receive a one-time payment on their electric bill, and may be eligible for a new window air conditioner and/or fans. All applicants must also meet income guidelines. Contact CAC for more information at 330-297-1456 or via email at info@cacportage.net .
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2023 Summer Food Program
The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc. is sponsoring the Summer Food Program for Children at sites around Portage County. The program is funded through the US Department of Agriculture, the Ohio Department of Education, and the Community Action Council of Portage County. Any child age 1 to 18 can receive a FREE, nutritious lunch and breakfast (at most sites) at one of the agency’s 11 open sites located throughout Portage County.
Home Relief Assistance 2023
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Please fill out the Homeowners Application below. You will receive a PDF copy once the form is completed. If you have issues with your application please contact cares@cacportage.net.
No payments will be made to clients, or for expenses previously paid. For heating/electric costs, customers must apply for HEAP assistance first or be ineligible for HEAP.
No payments will be made to clients, or for expenses previously paid. For heating/electric costs, customers must apply for HEAP assistance first or be ineligible for HEAP.
MISSION STATEMENT
“To educate, empower, assist, and advocate for our community members to achieve their maximum potential and self-sufficiency thru direct services, collaborations, and community partnerships while maintaining a safe environment and ensuring economic opportunity, equality and social justice for all.”
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