Federal stimulus dollars have boosted efforts of local community service organizations to expand programs to help limited-income residents move toward self-sufficiency.
Muskogee County Community Action Foundation created a social service outreach position. The staff provides outreach into the smaller communities in the agency’s service areas. They distribute food baskets to income eligible families as a way of addressing the symptoms of poverty. In addition, they distribute literature about other programs offered by the agency, including senior nutrition.
Community Action Agencies are non-profit, community-based and governed organizations. They provide cost-effective programs to meet the needs of families including asset development, early childhood, emergency assistance, employment, housing, nutrition, prescription assistance, senior volunteer, transit and weatherization programs.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce distributes the stimulus funds to the community action network.
Local News
June 24, 2010
P.M. UPDATE: Stimulus helps Community Action agencies
- Local News
-
-
MHS seniors start a new chapter
-
MHS teachers feted before commencement
-
Businesses, governments join storm relief efforts
- Tornado relief efforts varied
-
FGHS graduates 113
-
Chase ends with arrest
- Illinois River restrictions hinge on rainfall
-
Supplies collected for shipment to Moore
- Church collaboration wanted in aid drive
- Museum sets Sunday operating hours
- More Local News Headlines
-
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
