VACAP is pleased to present the 2007 EITC Initiative Report to the Virginia General Assembly. It outlines many activities and highlights grantee programs during the past tax filing season and includes plans for the upcoming season.
> Download the 2007 EITC Initiative Report to the Virginia General Assembly (PDF-1MB)
Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:51 AM - Categories: Press Releases
AmeriCorps programs are making a difference throughout Virginia in the areas of education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other critical human needs. If you're wondering how your organization can become involved in national service, now's your chance.
The Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service is sponsoring a series of orientation sessions for organizations who are interested in acquiring AmeriCorps members and administering an AmeriCorps State program. In-depth, informational sessions will be held the weeks of December 3 and 10 in several locations across the Commonwealth. Check out the details on session locations, presentation materials, and how to register at www.vaservices.org
Funding for AmeriCorps State is provided the Corporation for National and Community Service in support of programs that improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagements through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations to recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps service members who address unmet community needs.
The Request for Proposal for receiving funds through an AmeriCorps State grant will be released in January 2008, and will be posted at www.vaservice.org.
Posted by VACAP Archives at 12:14 PM - Categories: Member News
Almost all of the federal government (including the core community action programs) are operating under a continuing resolution which expires December 14, 2007. It is most likely that a new continuing resolution will be adopted, probably until December 21, 2007. The impasse between the White House and Congress is over the $22 billion in additional domestic spending which exceeds the President’s budget request. Of the $22 billion, about $9 billion is in the Labor/HHS Appropriations bill (which includes CSBG).
Earlier this month, the Labor/HHS Bill was vetoed by the President, and the House fell short of the two-thirds vote needed to override the veto. It is most important for you to understand that the funding levels already approved by Congress are likely to be reduced because of the President’s veto and the inability of Congress to override his veto. How the spending impasse is resolved and what the final numbers will be is still “up in the air”. If no agreement is reached by the end of December, the Democratic leadership in Congress supports a year-long continuing resolution.
“Despite the uncertainty in which we currently find ourselves, we continue to be optimistic that increases for Community Action Programs, particularly CSBG, can be achieved this year.” - David Bradley, NCAF Executive Director
Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:55 AM - Categories: Press Releases
Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced a food stamp outreach grant competition. The purpose of the grant is to implement and study effective strategies to inform and educate potentially eligible low income people who are not currently participating in the FSP about the nutrition benefits of the program, eligibility rules, and how to apply.
Posted by VACAP Archives at 12:16 PM - Categories: Member News
VACAP congratulates Susan-Jane Stack of Loudoun County, on winning the recent election as Region III Representative to National Community Action Partnership. VACAP is very confident that Susan-Jane will be an excellent representative, and knows she will be seeking the views of others as she represents region 3 on the national CAP Board of Directors.
> Read Susan-Jane Stack's 'Thank You' Statement (PDF) | > Read Susan-Jane Stack's Bio (PDF)
Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:59 AM - Categories: Member News
Congratulations to the STOP Organization on receiving the award for “Best Housing Preservation/Revitalization Effort” at the Governor’s Housing Conference in Roanoke last week. STOP received the award in partnership with the City of Franklin and developer TIVEST for building and selling ten single family homes to low and moderate income home buyers. VACAP is proud of this recognition of community action for promoting home ownership—and asset development—for those most in need!
Posted by VACAP Archives at 12:17 PM - Categories: Member News
From National Community Action Foundation (NCAF) - The nation’s Community Action Agencies applaud the work of Senate and House conferees on Head Start reauthorization and look forward to passage of this national child development legislation later this week.
Posted by VACAP Archives at 12:44 PM - Categories: Member News