News from CCAP

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.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Board Members Meet to Discuss the Future of CCAP

Senior Leadership Team and Board Members break out into small groups to discuss the strategic direction of the agency.

CCAP's Senior Leadership Team and Board Members met for a team building session to discuss the future of CCAP.

Dr. DeValve, a criminal justice professor from Fayetteville State University led the discussion. The goal of the meeting was to get everyone thinking about the direction CCAP would like to go in.

Thank you to everyone who participated; you do make a difference.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

ASPIRE to Deliver Services in Sampson County

CCAP announces that it will be adding to the services the agency currently delivers to low-income residents of Sampson County to now include such programs as, job readiness training, pathways to obtaining high school and college degrees, and life-skills coaching-all leading to steps in rising above poverty. This increase in service area for CCAP is the result of recently being designated by Governor Beverly Perdue as the agency responsible for delivering Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) anti-poverty services for Sampson County residents.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Chick-fil-A and CBL Properties partnered up with SHFB to Fight Hunger

SHFB Volunteers work hand in hand with Chick -fil- A to raise awareness for

Hunger Relief at Cross Creek Mall

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Welcome Back Head Start!

Head Start staff participating in Child Abuse/Neglect training during pre - service

Head Start staff kicked off the 2012-2013 school year with the customary Pre-Service activities hosted at J.D. Fuller Recreation Center August 20, 2012. New and returning staff were greeted with open arms, instructed of changes in policies and received trainings on topics such as NCPK Creative Curriculum, professionalism, CPR/First Aid and host of additional topics in order to prepare them for this year's incoming children.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Consumer Credit Counseling of Fayetteville Awarded $10,000 Fellowship

By N.C. Association of REALTORS®

Cumberland Community Action Program /Consumer Credit Counseling of Fayetteville has received a $10,000 fellowship from the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® to expand its outreach to homeowners in danger of foreclosure. CCCS-Fayetteville was among five HUD-approved counseling agencies in the state to receive the fellowships.

"We are grateful to the N.C. Association of Realtors for this recognition and the opportunity to make it easier for families that need our services," said Patricia Tyson. director of consumer credit counseling services. "We serve 22 counties in addition to Cumberland," Tyson said. "The fellowship funds will enable us to conduct two foreclosure prevention clinics a month in some of the more rural counties we serve."

CCCS of Fayetteville helped find solutions for some 259 individuals during the last quarter, in part due to its partnership with the N.C. Housing Finance Agency with money from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Fund is operated by the N.C. Housing Finance Agency with money from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

In announcing the award this month, NCAR president Lou Baldwin said, "Every day, REALTORS® help people to achieve the American dream of homeownership. When times are tough, as they have been during this economic downturn in our state and nation, REALTORS® want to help people to hold onto that American dream."

NCAR funded the fellowships through a grant from the National Association of REALTORS®. They were presented at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, before an audience of 200 REALTORS®.

Other recipients of the NCAR fellowships are: Consumer Credit Counseling of Greater Greensboro, Greensboro; Northwestern Regional Housing Authority, Boone; Prosperity Unlimited, Kannapolis; and Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation, Wilmington.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

2012 ASPIRE Program Graduates 39 Participants

2011 - 2012 ASPIRE Graduates and Staff

The goal for the ASPIRE program was to assist 23 Cumberland County families who had limited income rise above poverty guidelines.

Although the unemployment rate for Cumberland County has risen from 5.4 in 2007 to 10.2 in 2011, ASPIRE did not lose sight of our goal.They met their goal of assisting 23 families rise above the poverty guidelines.

Congratulations to the ASPIRE graduates and all the employees that assisted these individuals in obtain their goals.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Latest CCAP News...

Check out the latest news about CCAP and our programs by visiting the pressroom page on the CCAP web site: CCAP PRESSROOM

WANT MORE OF CCAP OR OUR PROGRAMS?

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

Robert.bowden@verizonwireless.com

or register your current account at

Verizon Discount. You will need to enter your CCAP email address to apply the discount to your plan.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

WAP Community Channel Ad If any employees are interested in receiving FREE Weatherization Assistance, please contact the Weatherization program for more information. You may be eligible to receive assistance.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

SHFB's Driving Out Hunger Golf Tournament Raises $25,000

Congratulations to the SHFB for making this years Driving Out Hunger Golf Tournament the most successful tournament they have ever had. This years tournament consisted of 31 teams and included major sponsors such as Cargill, Chick-fil A, Walmart, Food Lion and many other local organizations. David Griffin could not believe the amount of donations and support they received this year. "The Food Bank is very grateful for all the donations and assistance we received this year. None of this would have been possible without the assistance of the golf committee, employees, sponsors and the volunteers. We are hoping that next year we can make this event even bigger and continue to grow. The more awareness we can raise within our community, the more we can help those in need." A special thank you for the all the volunteers who came out and assisted the SHFB with the event.

To view pictures of this years golf tournament please visit www.drivingouthunger.net

SHFB Volunteers working hard at the annual Golf Tournament

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Head Start Salutes Mr. Tyson

During a routine morning patrol of the playgrounds at Southern Avenue, Mr. Jason Tyson discovered a cocked and loaded hand gun and money scattered along the premises. "I'm glad I was able to make this discovery so that no children were harmed," said Mr. Tyson. Apparently, on the night previous someone robbed the Family Dollar store located within close proximity to the center. The robber's escape route was through Southern Avenue's playground. Mr. Tyson was conducting his patrol of the playgrounds on the morning August 10, 2012 and made the discovery. Staff was able to locate video footage of a suspect on the premises and later forwarded a copy of the footage to the police.

Annie Kelly, Child Services Manager presents Jason Tyson of

Southern Avenue with a token of appreciation

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Head Start Parent Orientation

The Department of Social Services played host to the 2012-2013 Head Start Parent Orientation held on Friday, August 24, 2012. Head Start Coordinators gathered to showcase the various Head Start service areas offering parents and children a glimpse into the Head Start way. Parents and children were also invited to participate in open house conducted at all 21 of the Head Start centers for the opportunity to meet and greet the teaching staff.

Brenda Pleasants, Special Needs Coordinator speaks with a parent during parent orientation

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Spread the Word about the Strike Out Hunger Bowl-a-thon

Bowl a thon Flyer

Employees and families are welcome and encouraged to support or participate in the festivities.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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:

Pearle Bethea, ASPIRE Self-Sufficiency
Inga Worley, Head Start
Nyokia Aekins, Head Start
Jasmine Watson - Chestnut, Head Start
Shirley Perry, Head Start
Kenneth Bethea, Head Start
Wendolyn Lyons, Head Start
Mahlia Majka, Head Start
Andrena Highsmith, Head Start
Gale Vereen, Head Start
Megan Riddle, Head Start
Barbara Little, Head Start
Elizabeth Chambers, Head Start
Whittney Garrand, Head Start
Amy Smith, ASPIRE Self-Sufficiency
Teeka Waters, Head Start
Tara Howell, Head Start
Canicky Braziel, Head Start
Donna Howard, Head Start
Jonathan Neill, Head Start
Deanna Britton, Head Start
Myrtle Fox, Head Start

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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.**

SHFB Strike Out Hunger Bowl - a - thon, September 22, register your team or sponsor our tournament by calling (910) 485-6923.

First -time Homebuyers' Workshop, September 29, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Seabrook Resource Center. Call CCCS at (910) 323-3192 to reserve your spot today!

Tickets for George Fraser and Al Sharpton are now available. Fraser will speak on September 18 at 6:00 pm. Sharpton will appear September 29 at 3:00 pm. One ticket per person, No EXCEPTIONS. I.D. required. Tickets should be picked up at the FSU Box Office in Seabrook Auditorium from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Bank of America Mobile Tour, September 20 and 21, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Holiday Inn Fayetteville I-95 South. Visit bankofamerica.com/homeownerevent for more information.

**CCAP reserves the right to screen all events for appropriateness. CCAP additionally retains editorial rights for all information submitted and published through this medium.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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

Courtney Otero

Miranda Teel

Cumberland Community Action Program Inc.

316 Green St.

Fayetteville, NC 28301

www.ccap-inc.org