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LCCAA will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

01/13/2012

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16th, 2012, Lorain County Community Action Agency will be closed and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012.

LCCAA Will Be Closed on Veteran''s Day

11/09/2011

The Lorain County Community Action Agency will be closed on Friday, November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day.

Please note LCCAA will also be closed on the following holidays:

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 24th)
Day After Thanksgiving Day (Friday, November 25th)
Christmas Eve (observed on Friday, December 23rd)
Christmas Day (observed on Monday, December 26th)
New Year's day (observed on Monday, January 2nd, 2012)

LCCAA 44th Annual Celebration and Awards Luncheon Being Held October 15, 2011

09/08/2011

Community Action Hosting Annual Luncheon Meeting with Keynote Speaker Don Mathis, President & CEO of the Community Action Partnership

2011 Community Needs Assessment Drawing Rules

07/28/2011

More information

July 4, 2011 Closing Notification

06/30/2011

Help with Electric Bills Available through HEAP Summer Crisis Program

06/23/2011

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program Runs from July 1st - August 29th

Ohio Poverty Reports Highlight Struggles of the Poor

05/11/2011

State association released two reports that broaden the understanding of what it means to be poor in Ohio: The State of Poverty in Ohio 2011: A Path to Recovery and The Self Sufficiency Standard for Ohio 2011

LCCAA Marks 44 years Working for Opportunity and Economic Security in Lorain County

04/25/2011

LCCAA Holds Open Houses in May in Celebration of National Community Action Month

LCCAA Appoints New Board Officers

03/04/2011

Effective February 24, 2011, LCCAA Appointed New Board Officers

White House Proposed Federal Budget Slashes Funding for Lorain County Residents in Need

02/15/2011

White House budget slashes Community Service Block Grant funding by 50% - this funding supports housing services, emergency food, emergency home repair, senior services, and much more in Lorain County

Thank You to the Avon Lake Buffalo Wild Wings for their Support

01/26/2011

LCCAA would like to thank the Avon Lake Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar for their support of the Emergency Food Pantry in Lorain County.

LCCAA Announces New Office Location for Utility Assistance

01/03/2011

Utility Assistance Programs Have Moved to 404 Broadway Avenue in Downtown Lorain

LCCAA Announces Free TransportationTraining Offering For Non-Profits and Human Service Organizations

11/22/2010

In partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America, Lorain County Community Action Agency presents a two-day transportation training session: Transportation Solutions Coordination Training on December 2, 2010 from 8:30am to 4:30pm and on December 3, 2010 from 8:30am to 2:30pm located at 506 Broadway, 3^rd Floor in the LCCAA Community Learning & Technology Center Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Orientation for Connect Your Community Being Held at LCCAA''s CLTC

10/29/2010

Connect Your Community Brings FREE Computer Training for Adults and Affordable Computer and Internet Service to Lorain County Residents

Congresswoman Betty Sutton Helps Celebrate Weatherization Success in Lorain

10/26/2010

LCCAA Weatherization Event Celebrates Success in Lorain

LCCAA''s Healthy Savvy Seniors Announces "The Flu and You"

10/25/2010

LCCAA's Healthy Savvy Seniors in Collaboration with CVS Pharmacies Providing Flu Shots at Six Locations

Governor Strickland Declares October Weatherization Month

10/15/2010

October Designated Weatherization Month in Ohio

October 16th Annual Luncheon

10/14/2010

Annual Agency Meeting Features Annual Report to the Community and Service Awards

Coalition for Excellence in Education - a Partnership with Lorain City Schools

10/07/2010

Please join us at a community forum designed to discuss the challenges facing the education system in the City of Lorain. The forum will be held on Tuesday, October 12th, at 6:30 PM at the Palm School located at 2319 E. 34th Street in Lorain.

Invitation to the Oberlin Community for our Annual Luncheon

10/05/2010

Invitation to the Oberlin Community to our 43rd Annual Luncheon at the LCCC Spitzer Conference Center on Saturday, October 16th, 2010.

Board of Directors of Anti-Poverty Agency Approve Governance Changes and Announce Opening of Ticket Sales for Annual Meeting

08/30/2010

LCCAA's Board of Directors Release Information to the Community

Lorain County Community Action Agency enrolling for Head Start

08/06/2010

Fall enrollment for Head Start is underway and classes are filling fast

Lorain County Community Action Agency Announces Its'' End-of-Summer ''Reaching Rural Families'' Ohio Benefit Bank Program Based in Wellington, Ohio, from July 15 to September 14

07/15/2010

Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) will be providing appointments for low and moderate-income households through its’ Reaching Rural Families – Bridging Benefits program.

LCCAA Announces Summer Youth Program

06/04/2010

LCCAA to Partner with Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County and Common Ground for a Youth Program Serving 75 Schoolage Children Aged 6-12

Open Invitation to CLTC Mural Unveiling on May 6 at 6PM

05/05/2010

LCCAA CLTC Gets Installation from Mural Arts Project

LCCAA Announces New Down Payment Assistance Program

04/21/2010

Funding to Create 40 New First-Time Homeowners in Lorain County

The Coupon Guy is Coming to LCCAA''s CLTC - May 12, 6:00PM

04/19/2010

Joe Daugirdas, AKA The Coupon Guy™, consistently saves over 70% on groceries and toiletries through smart shopping and coupon use. He has been featured on TV and radio, including CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC News, NPR, WTAM and WELW. He will be teaching a FREE class in our Community Learning & Technology Center.

LCCAA Receives Additional Emergency Home Repair Funding

03/23/2010

Funding Secured to Help at Least 40 Households with Health and Safety Repairs

Weatherization Works for Ohioans

03/23/2010

Ohio's Weatherization Program Recognized for Excellence

HEAD START OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS MARCH 1ST, 2010

02/26/2010

Head Start centers are currently accepting applications for the 2010-201 program.

2010 CENSUS JOBS IN LORAIN COUNTY

02/24/2010

Lorain County Community Action Agency is pleased to be part of the 2010 Census Team.

OACAA Releases "State of Poverty in Ohio" Report

02/04/2010

Publication Providing Updates on the Evolving Characteristics of Poverty in Ohio

LCCAA ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE Stimulus Recipient Report to the Community

01/11/2010

The Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) today announced an agency press conference to discuss the community impact of the $4.4M in stimulus funding awarded to the agency on behalf of low-income residents in Lorain County.

LCCAA CLTC Open House Scheduled for November 19

11/13/2009

New Community Learning & Technology Center at LCCAA Holding an Open House

HPRP Rental Assistance at LCCAA Helps Its First Group of Families

11/12/2009

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Making an Impact in the City of Lorain

LCCAA 2009-2010 Food Pantry Partnerships and Special Partnerships for the 2009 Holidays

11/12/2009

Changes to LCCAA Emergency Food Program Results in More Food in the Community

Joint Annual Celebration & Awards Luncheon Great Success

10/19/2009

Attendance Nears 240 at the LCCAA/EHCAC Annual Celebration & Awards Luncheon on October 10th

Joint Annual Celebration and Awards Luncheon Being Held October 10, 2009

09/18/2009

Community Invited to Participate in the Joint LCCAA & EHCAC Annual Meeting Being Held at the Spitzer Conference Center in Elyria on October 10, 2009

Effective October 1st LCCAA Will Only Distribute Food Through Countywide Pantry Partners

09/16/2009

Urgent Notice to Food Pantry Clients on How to Find Local Food Pantries

Census Bureau Reports 2.5 Million More Americans Living in Poverty

09/10/2009

U.S. Census Releases 2008 Poverty Report

Back to School: Protecting Your Preschooler from the Flu

09/09/2009

Head Start classes start September 15th.
Great information from flu.gov about staying healthy

LCCAA HEAD START ORIENTATION!

09/08/2009

LCCAA Head Start Orientation now taking place!!!
September 8 - 14, 2009

Summer Program Results in Lorain Youth Wanting to Make Better Choices

08/27/2009

Summer Youth Program at Lorain's Central Park Pool Exceeds Expectations

LCCAA Announces Annual Celebration & Awards Luncheon

08/26/2009

LCCAA will be holding a joint annual meeting with Erie-Huron Counties Community Action Commission on October 10, 2009. Tickets are $25. Please plan to attend as we share our Past, Present and Future.

Head Start Still Taking Applications for Fall

08/04/2009

Program Actively Enrolling 3-5 Year-Olds--Classes Start in September

Agency Seeking to Partner with Local Food Pantries

07/07/2009

LCCAA releases food pantry Request for Partnership

Lorain County''s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program Starts July 1, 2009

06/30/2009

Visit LCCAA's "Energy Assistance Programs" page under "Programs" for information on the 2009 Summer Crisis Program

Summer Pool Youth Program Registration Information Announced

06/25/2009

LCCAA and Lorain's Parks and Recreation Department announce registration information for Central Park "Pool Pass Youth Program"

LCCAA Summer Youth Program to Serve 350 Swimmers

06/16/2009

Lorain City Council approved an ordinance yesterday evening that paves the way for a new LCCAA summer youth program in the City of Lorain.

Agency to Receive $2.9M in ARRA HWAP Funding

05/06/2009

Home Weatherization Program Gets Federal Stimulus Funding

LCCAA Expands Foreclosure Assistance

04/20/2009

Housing Department Hires Full-Time Foreclosure Counselor

LCCAA 1st Annual Housing Fair

04/13/2009

Media Release RE: LCCAA 1st Annual Housing Fair

LCCAA Housing Holding 1st Annual Homeowner''s Fair

04/09/2009

Current Homeowners and Future Homeowners--Come Join LCCAA Housing at St. Joseph's Community Center on April 18th--Have Fun, Talk with Exhibitors, and Attend Free Workshops

The Boards of LCCAA and EHCAC Voted to Become One Agency

04/08/2009

The unanimous vote of both Boards means LCCAA and EHCAC will integrate into a multi-county agency

LCCAA and EHCAC Announce Press Conference

04/07/2009

LCCAA and EHCAC Announce Press Conference for Wednesday, April 8th

Open Houses at All LCCAA Head Start Centers to Celebrate the "Week of the Young Child"

04/07/2009

Head Start Centers Holding Open Houses on April 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LCCAA Pursues State of Ohio Stimulus Funding on Behalf of Lorain County Residents

03/24/2009

The competition for monies available through the State of Ohio Federal Stimulus Initiative is fierce.

LCCAA Announces New Natural Gas Utility Assistance Program for Columbia Gas Clients

03/04/2009

Columbia Gas Client's Eligible for Utility Payment Assistance through LCCAA's Energy Assistance Department

LCCAA Announces Emergency Home Repair Match Grant Program

02/23/2009

Changes to Emergency Home Repair Program Made to Serve More Homeowners

Report Out-Lorain County Conversation on Poverty

02/20/2009

The Lorain County Conversation on Poverty was a Great Success!

Head Start Celebrates National Children''s Dental Health Month

02/11/2009

Head Start's Dental Explosion!

Lorain County''s Conversation on Poverty

01/05/2009

LCCAA To Host Conversation on Poverty, Tuesday, February 10, 2009.

Free Tax Prepartion

12/31/2008

Lorain County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition (EITC) is offering FREE Tax Preparation at local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites.

LCCAA Announces Changes to Emergency HEAP Program

12/17/2008

In response to increased demand, Lorain County Community Action Agency has implemented a new system of intake for Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (E-HEAP).

Winter Crisis Program to Begin November 3, 2008

10/31/2008

LCCAA receives an increase in funding for 2008-2009 Winter Crisis Utility Assistance Payment Program.

Income Tax Volunteers Needed

10/29/2008

The Lorain County Earned Income Tax Coalition is looking for Volunteers to assist in the 2009 Tax Season.

Lorain County Community Action Agency''s Annual Meeting

10/14/2008

The Lorain County Community Action Agency and its Board of Trustees invites you to its Annual Meeting celebrating 42 years of making a difference in Lorain County.

Volunteers Needed to Help Build New Playground

09/10/2008

The Lorain County Community Action Agency in partnership with the Elyria City School System and other community volunteers will be installing the first phase of a comprehensive outdoor activity center at the Hamilton School Early Childhood Center.

Lorain County Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Event

09/05/2008

Please join us for the Lorain County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Event being held Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Elyria Public Library, West River Branch.

LCCAA to Host Town Hall Meetings

08/21/2008

In order to better serve Lorain County, LCCAA requests you attend one of our Town Hall meetings being held in four convenient locations in September and October.

Head Start is Now Enrolling for 2008-2009 School Year

08/12/2008

Enroll Your Child Now in Our High Quality Preschool Program!

LCCAA Summer Cooling Program Still Providing Utility Assistance

07/31/2008

This communication is to inform Lorain County residents that Lorain County Community Action Agency is still providing assistance with the payment of eligible applicants’ electric bills. We will continue to provide this service until August 31^st 2008 or until funds are depleted.

LCCAA Housing and Community Development Department Offering Free Credit Clinic

07/09/2008

Lorain County Community Action Agency's Housing and Community Development Department is offering a Free Credit Clinic Thursday, July 17, 2008.

LCCAA Executive Director Elected to OACAA Board of Trustees

07/01/2008

Mr. William T. Locke, Executive Director, was elected to serve on the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies Board (OACAA) of Trustees as 2nd Vice President.

LCCAA Receives HUD Certification as a Housing Counseling Agency

06/13/2008

Since entering the housing arena in 1982 Lorain County Community Action Agency has sought to create innovative and evolving means of dealing with the changing housing trends. It is with this same passion that we sought and received US Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) certification as a Housing Counseling Agency on April 17, 2008.

The Lorain County Head Start Program is Ready to Meet the Challenges of the Future

06/13/2008

The Head Start program has been in existence since 1964 and has undergone many changes; however this latest legislative change is the most dramatic since the program’s inception. The Lorain County Community Action Agency is completely re-tooling its Head Start program just as the other Programs across the nation are doing to meet the requirements of the new law.

LCCAA Family Learning Center Recognizes the 2008 GED Graduates

06/02/2008

The Lorain County Community Action Agency’s Family Learning Center will recognize its 2008 GED Graduates on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins-Locke Head Start Center, 1050 Reid Avenue, Lorain.

Summer Crisis Program

05/29/2008

2008 Summer Crisis Program Press Release

Lorain County VITA Announces 2008 Tax Season Statistics and Accomplishments

05/28/2008

The Lorain County VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Coalition held their Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and Post-Filing Season Meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2008 at the Elyria Public Library West River Branch.

LCCAA Head Start Centers Celebrate The Week of the Young Child

04/08/2008

Young children are the future of our communities, and there are many ways that Lorain County can come together for children. April 13th through 19th is “Week of the Young Child,” a time when we can reach out in our communities to help young children. Take some time to support early literacy initiatives, thank teachers who work with our children, and work towards public policies that benefit all young children.

For more information, call LCCAA Head Start at 440-204-3157.

Lorain County VITA Sites Offering Free Help in filing Economic Stimulus Payment Forms

03/24/2008

The IRS has designated March 29, 2008 as Economic Stimulus Payment Awareness Day.

Great Fun in February at LCCAA Head Start

03/19/2008

LCCAA Offers a Reverse Mortgage Workshop

02/26/2008

The Reverse Mortgage Workshop is Brought to you by LCCAA in collaboration with Countrywide Bank.

New Head Start Home Base Socializations Photos

02/13/2008

Head Start Home Base Socialization Pictures are now available. Please go to Media Room, Photos, and click on Home Base Socializations to see what Home Base Head Start is all about!

This Week at the Head Start Centers, Bill Pate''s "Drum Trail" Performing Live

02/04/2008

Bill Pate’s “Drum Trail” at Lorain County Community Action Agency's Head Start Centers

LCCAA will Continue to Operate Head Start Program

01/11/2008

The Lorain County Community Action Agency has received notification from the Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children and Families that the Head Start Pre-school program will continue to be operated by the Agency.

Lorain County EITC Tax Coalition Provides FREE Tax Help

01/07/2008

The Lorain County EITC Tax Coalition’s Super Saturday Kick-off at Elyria Public Library, West River Branch, is Saturday February 2, 2008 from 10-4 p.m. FREE Tax Preparation, Financial Literacy Information, Guest Speakers & Refreshments!

LCCAA Housing Program to Offer Second Credit Clinic

01/04/2008

LCCAA Housing Program is offering a second FREE credit clinic in February due to high demand.

LCCAA Offers Free Budget Boot Camp

12/06/2007

LCCAA Housing Program Offers a FREE Budget Boot Camp to "Get in Financial Shape"

LCCAA Housing Program Offers Free Credit Clinic

11/29/2007

LCCAA Housing Program Offers Free Credit Clinic

2008-09 Community Service Block Grant Public Notice

11/27/2007

LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC.

2008-09 Community Service Block Grant Public Notice for Review and Comment

LCCAA Makes Changes to Expand Services

11/20/2007

The Lorain County Community Action Agency reorganizes, adds new program components, and makes several structural changes in order to expand services.

Leadership Lorain County to honor local difference makers

10/24/2007

Four tireless volunteers and one service organization will be honored for their philanthropy at Leadership Lorain County’s annual Difference Makers Gala on Feb. 22 at Spitzer Conference Center at Lorain County Community College.

LCCAA Celebrates 41 Years!

10/19/2007

The Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary on October 26, 2007 at the Spitzer Conference Center on LCCC’s campus.

Interim Chief of Poverty-Fighting Agency Could Stay Long Term

08/23/2007

The Lorain County Community Action Agency's interim executive director may be interested in staying with the agency long-term, or even permanently.