The Lynchburg Literacy Council, Inc. announces its move to a new office which opened on September 28, 2009, on the fourth floor of the Lynchburg Community Action Group’s building at 926 Commerce Street in Lynchburg. The office is open daily on Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Posted by Jim Schuyler at 10:25 AM - Categories: Press Releases | Member News
The seven-week program was funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds awarded through the Eastern Shore Community Action Agency and the Bay Workforce Investment Board.
Posted by Jim Schuyler at 9:32 AM - Categories: Stimulus | Member News
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced more than $11 million in grants through the Homelessness and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), authorized through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The HPRP program is designed to provide assistance and support to prevent homelessness or to quickly re-house and stabilize those who are currently homelessness.
Ten of the organizations listed in the news release are Community Action Agencies in Virginia.
Read the release and see the full list of grant awards....
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 2:05 PM - Categories: Press Releases | Member News
Tracy McCarty writes: "The start of the school year is an exciting time for students and teachers, but some parents anticipate the first day for very different reasons. Many families struggle to make ends meet, and the start of school means their children will be offered two hot meals at a reduced price or free, depending on their income. This may seem like a small relief from financial worries, but for some local families food has become almost a luxury. After household bills are covered, some families struggle to put food on their table."
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:40 AM - Categories: Press Releases | Member News