People Incorporated of Virginia and Total Action Against Poverty (Tap) are among the 103 agencies that are to receive Depoartment of Energy Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Awards (SERC Awards). Of the 103 awards, 84 are Community Action Agencies.
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Bay Aging CAP has partnered with Telamon to offer "Introduction to Basic Spanish" classes in the community. The classes are free and are being offered in Montross, Kilmarnock and Gloucester.
Intro to Spanish in Gloucester....
Intro to Spanish in Montross or Kilmarnock...
For additional information you can call 804-758-2386, ext. 37
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In an interview with WVTF's John Mongle, People Incorporated of Virginia President Rob Goldsmith talks about the history of the agency and how it has expanded into other parts of Virginia.
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Charlottesville, Va- from The Daily Progress
Bryan McKenzie writes: "Monticello Area Community Action Agency officials are trying to balance government funding reductions and staff cuts with increased needs and surfeit of economy-generated clients, but they keep coming up in the red."
"Our purpose for being is to help people get themsevles out of poverty...." says Director Karen L. Shepard.
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WCYB.Com- Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City
Executive Director, Angie Sproles, says they've seen a huge increase in the need for assistance since last year. For expample, in 2009 they paid almost $11,000 to help those with their power bills. This year, over $122,000....
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GoDanRiver.com- Chatham, Va.
Battling Wednesday's record-breaking heat, Rep. Tom Perriello spoke with Pittsylvania County Community Action, Inc. about home weatherization projects in the area...
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Chatham Star Tribune in Gretna, Va.- Tim Davis, Star-Tribune Editor, writes:
"Pittsylvania County Community Action's Project Connect will host a free health fair Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elba Park in Gretna."
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