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CCAP eNews
Volume II, 2012
April-May
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Greetings! :
Included in this month's eNews... We hope you enjoy our news, and if you see something that might interest a friend, forward this email to them by clicking the button below!
As always, if you have anything you would like to share with us like news, a success story or your opinion, let us know by emailing communications@ccap-inc.org.
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CCAP Corporate to improve employee recognition programs
 In an effort to recognize the continued dedication and commitment of our employees, the Human Resources Department (through the leadership of HR Director, Thomas Cudgel) has organized a new Employee Recognition Committee. Tapped to determine appropriate methods for CCAP to show its heartfelt appreciation in a consistent and meaningful way throughout the agency, the committee will be engaging in research, information gathering, and implementation of an accepted plan.
"I'm honored to be a part of this committee," remarks Andrew Brossia, Network Manager and committee member. "It is important that everyone agency-wide feels valued and recognized for their role, and it is a wonderful thing that CCAP Corporate has begun to take action in building such a program."
Currently, the committee is actively engaging their colleagues to understand what motivates and what you value. If you have suggestions, the committee requests that you forward these directly to them. Members include: Lori Ayers, Andrew Brossia, Tinola Brown, Patricia Dingle, Angelique Gray, Ockidde Harris, Tammy Hawley, Therese Melchiorre, Julia Morales, Miranda Teel, Susan Vinson, and Evelyn Miller.
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CCCS Holds VITA Appreciation Luncheon
 On April 27, 2012 CCCS held a VITA Appreciation Luncheon for employees and volunteers who helped make a significant difference in the amount of taxes our clients received. Because our clients used VITA for tax purposes, they were able to save a total of $224,127 in service fees. These clients didn't only save, they earned. The VITA program helped more than 1,000 customers receive refunds in excess of more than $1 million. This is an amazing accomplishment and everyone should be proud, Congratulations CCCS staff and volunteers.
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Help SHFB Stamp Out Hunger
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City Councilmember Kady Ann Davy supports the Help Stamp Out Hunger food drive
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On Saturday, May 12, 2012 SHFB will be receiving food donations from the annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' national food drive campaign hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC).
This is a great opportunity for everyone to become more involved in helping less fortunate community members. All you have to do is place the food you would like to donate next to your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick it up for you. To learn more about how to donate and which counties are participating visit http://www.nalc.org/commun/foodrive/.
Don't forget all donations will be going to SHFB!
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Empowering parents through ASPIRE-Head Start project
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ASPIRE Program Manager, Tiffany Anthony, and Head Start Director, Donna Barnette, with program participants.
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The Head Start / ASPIRE Orientation was developed to bring the two CCAP departments together for the benefit of Head Start parents interested in pursuing their GED or higher education degree goals. Parents in attendance at this first orientation were provided with assistance and support from both programs. Staff of both ASPIRE and Head Start were present to reinforce the collaborative environment.
Head Start Director, Donna Barnette, and ASPIRE Director, Stephanie Ashley, believe the inter-agency collaborative effort will yield positive results for the families served. "As program Directors, Stephanie and I are very excited at the possibility of reaching more parents and assisting them in improving their quality of life thru education," states Barnette.
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Sampson County Home Receives Weatherization Services
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Weatherization Client,
Ammie Jacobs
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Sampson County resident, Ammie Jacobs, recently had his home weatherized. Individuals from Carolina Weatherization, C-Tech Electrical and CCAP's own in-house weatherization team all made cost effective and energy efficient improvements on the home.
Jacobs learned of the program through the Coharie Intra-Tribal Council and decided to see what it was all about. "The program sounded great, so I put in an application, and I'm glad I did," he said.
Jacobs' home was insulated and the energy efficiency of the home was greatly improved. He also received new fans for his kitchen and bathroom.
Jacobs said he is very pleased with the work done on his home. "I'm expecting to have much lower utility bills this winter and feel more comfortable in my home. In fact, I've been able to notice a difference already," he noted. "With the hot weather we've been having, the insulation is keeping my home cooler, too."
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Latest CCAP News...
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Check out the latest news about CCAP and our programs by visiting the pressroom page on the CCAP web site: CCAP PRESSROOM
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WANT MORE OF CCAP OR OUR PROGRAMS?
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| Verizon Employee Discount
You can save 8% off your Verizon Wireless bills as a CCAP employee! There is no need to start a new account, existing customers can take advantage of this discount too! Contact the local representative, Robert Bowden at or register your current account at
Verizon Discount. You will need to enter your CCAP email address to apply the discount to your plan.
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Head Start Students Visit Green Side Up
 CCAP Head Start students recently visited local nursery, Green Side Up, to learn about gardening and growing! Thank you to Green Side Up for taking the time to teach our children.
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SHFB Driving Out Hunger Tournament Set for July 27 
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Johnny Wilson appointed as new CCAP Board member
 CCAP welcomes new Board of Directors member, Johnny Wilson. Wilson was recently appointed to serve as the Executive Director of Fayetteville Urban Ministries. Wilson has been involved with the organization since 1999 as a volunteer and mentor. He additionally served as their Find-A-Friend Program Director from 2003 through 2009 and Associate Executive Director since 2009.
Wilson holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor is sociology from Methodist University. He currently serves on the university's Athletic Booster Club and is also the immediate past president and a current board member of the NC Juvenile Services Association. He also serves as a Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.
As he continues his mission of service to our community, please join us in welcoming Mr. Johnny Wilson to the CCAP Board.
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FOR EMPLOYEES: CCAP Policy Change Notice
To ensure its commitment to keeping employees informed, CCAP is announcing a recent change its Pay Day policy #303. The policy has been changed to read employees will receive their pay statements via the Human Resources Service Site. US mail service will still be available as a means of delivery when deemed necessary to meet those special pay day circumstances should the service site not be available or appropriate.
To view the policy change simply access your email , click on Sites, click on the CCAP Virtual Library, select and click on the HR tab then select and click on the 2011 Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
If you have any questions regarding the change please contact CCAP Human Resources Department.
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Program Notes: Degrees, Awards, Accomplishments
A new section of our monthly newsletter dedicated to sharing the personal and professional accomplishments of our CCAP family. Submit your news to communications@ccap-inc.org. Share anything from an award, degree accomplishment, community recognition, even your marriage or new family additions if you like!
- Donald Horne, Second Harvest Food Bank, recently recently completed a Fork Lift Training course.
- Shadia Young, Head Start,recently earned her Masters of Science Degree in Forensic Psychology.
- Pat West, Head Start, recently received her Level II Administrative Credential.
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New hires
The greatest asset in the CCAP family is the staff and volunteers. Every employee comes to the table with the specific skills necessary to bring about the change in the lives of those we touch through the various programs and services. CCAP welcomes our most recent new employees:
- Kenia Freeman, Head Start
- Katoria Panrell, Head Start
- Daniel Barney, Corporate (Facilities)
- Lorenzo (Ron) Pringle, Second Harvest Food Bank
- Tatianna McDaniel, Head Start
- Courtney Otero, Corporate (Communications)
- Angela Turner, Head Start
- Shakita Thompson, Head Start
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Coming Events of Interest
Stay involved with CCAP and your community! We will post upcoming community events we think may be of interest to you here. Do you know of something that you would like us to publicize for free? Let us know by emailing the event information to communications@ccap-inc.org.**
- MAY IS National Community Action Month
- ASPIRE COMMUNITY DAY will be celebrated on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10 - 3 p.m. at the Walker Spivey Recreation Center. For more information, please contact Barbara Simmons at (910) - 485-7271 ext. 119.
- CCCS' First Time Homebuyers' Workshop, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 4:30 P.M.
- Sesame Street Live, May 18 -20 at the Crown Plaza. Times and pricing vary. For more information contact the Crown Plaza at (910) 438-4100.
**CCAP reserves the right to screen all events for appropriateness. CCAP additionally retains editorial rights for all information submitted and published through this medium.
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This newsletter is a service of CCAP, for editorial comments or suggestions, retractions, permissions or reprints please contact CCAP Communication Department at communications@ccap-inc.org.
Editorial Staff:
Editor
Jodi Phelps
Design, Layout, Copyrighting, Photography, Graphics
Krista Guin
Jessica Evans
Courtney Otero
Miranda Teel
Cumberland Community Action Program Inc.
316 Green St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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