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CCAP eNews
Volume II, 2013
April 2013
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Greetings! :
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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During the month of April, it has never been easier to help SHFB fight hunger in our community. SHFB has been selected to participate in a unique nationwide contest for $45,000 that would benefit SHFB's kids' backpack program.
To help us win, go to Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina and vote everyday between April 1 - April 30. The top 40 Food Banks with the most votes win, so make sure you vote each day! Your votes could help us feed children in our local schools most at risk of hunger. Remember to vote today because HUNGER CAN'T WAIT. |
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Congratulations to CCAP for winning the Cumberland Human Relations Commission Industry/Business Award and the Organization Award
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Lisa Chance, Board Chairperson and Cynthia Wilson, Chief Executive Officer accepting both awards on behalf of CCAP
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CCAP was presented with the Cumberland Human Relations Commission Industry/Business Award and the Organization Award at the 45th Annual Awards Recognition Banquet. The Business Award is given to "individuals who promote better human and race relations through activities and programs which provide positive human relations and who is actively involved in attempting to resolve community problems and who exemplifies positive attitudes toward improving human relations."
The Organization Award "is given to individuals who promote better human and race relations through activities and programs which provide positive human relations and who is actively involved in attempting to resolve community problems and who exemplifies positive attitudes toward improving human relations."
Cynthia Wilson was presented the award at the banquet, "These two awards represent a great accomplishment for CCAP. Yeah!!! The honor of these recognitions belong to employees, board members, Policy council, Parents' Council, volunteers, program participants, and friends and supporters. In our own way, every one of us has played our part in CCAP's successes.
The challenges of today's time only strengthens our resolve to help all those we can secure and sustain economic stability! Thank you Human Relations Commission of Fayetteville/Cumberland County for this distinguished recognition!"
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NC Community Action Trains CCAP Board Members The NC Community Action team came to Fayetteville to talk with CCAP Board Members about the history and importance of Community Action. The training took place on March 15, 2013 during an orientation meeting for CCAP's Board of Directors. During the one-day meeting, Board members took part in training and education sessions to assist them in their role on the board. Both new and old board members participated as a way to refresh and reinvigorate their commitment to the CCAP mission of service. |
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ASPIRE Interns Praise the Program's Accomplishments
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Francisca Freeman and Kara McKay were interns
for the ASPIRE program
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Francisca and Kara reflect on their time as interns with the ASPIRE program and share their thoughts. Francisca stated,"I have enjoyed working with the ASPIRE program and have enjoyed this amazing opportunity." Kara had the same sentiments, but also said that she felt welcome by the entire staff and that everyone was always available to help her whenever she needed it. "By the time I finish with this internship, I will be able to go out and pursue a career in social work. I feel that this program has really allowed me to grow personally and professionally." They both thank the staff for giving them this amazing opportunity.
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Head Start leads news regarding sequestration implications
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Donna Barnette, Head Start Director, is interviewed for
a story on featured on WRAL.
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In accordance with the Budget Control Act of 2011, a series of spending cuts, called sequestration, will cancel approximately $85 billion in budgetary resources across the federal government.
As a result all Head Start programs nationwide will be subjected to a 5% decrease in grant funding. These cuts are likely to affect a number of CCAP programs and services; however, agency leadership is actively preparing to minimize the potential impacts of such cuts to fulfilling our mission of service. The children and staff of Ashton Woods Head Start along with Director Donna Barnette were recently featured in a WRAL news story regarding the potential impacts to our Head Start program.
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 Mobile Food Pantry Program Julia Morales, SNAP Coordinator Would you like to help transform someone's life or maybe your own?SHFB can help you! Second Harvest Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry Program, is a program that is designed to distribute food directly to the hungry across our seven county service area: Bladen, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson and Sampson. We work with each organization to tailor the amount of food on every distribution to the number of clients expected. Also, the food that will be delivered is determined by SHFB and by the donations the Food Bank has available in inventory. The Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) sponsorship costs $800.00 and each distribution will come with 7,000 to 12,000 pounds of product. One MFP truck can serve up to 300 households (depending on the amount of products distributed per household). Here's an overview of how the Mobile Food Pantry works: On January 31, 2013, the Second Harvest Mobile Truck carrying 12,179 pounds of food delivered and distributed to approximately 330 households at St. Paul's High School. Teachers, students and area community organizations donated their Saturday morning to make a difference in the lives of many by volunteering at this distribution. It was common to hear the teachers or students say "I am here to help people that don't have what they need", "I'm happy to help", I'm volunteering to put smiles on people's faces" But they weren't the only ones, community organizations made up of volunteers, also made available: medical information, health screenings, face painting and much more. St. Paul's community households were touched that day. Food boxes were loaded into their vehicles, many received health screenings and other pertinent information. One resident was heard saying "the food, the good people, the neighborhood - everybody coming together and living life together, people giving from the heart, that's what it means to me". This was a great day, one of the many I am fortunate to have as the Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator for Second Harvest Food Bank. It's easy, simple and so rewarding! If you have any questions concerning the program, or would like to schedule a Mobile Food Pantry sponsorship. Call the office at (910) 485-8809 ext. 103 and ask for Julia Morales and let's begin the process!
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CCAP Encourages Employees to Pursue Education Opportunities
As an agency, CCAP believes in fostering an environment where success and the realization of goals are rewarded. Just as we push our clients daily towards these aspirations, we encourage our staff to do the same. Six individuals employed by CCAP are currently pursuing higher education in degree programs with financial contributions towards their tuition, a benefit of employment at CCAP. We would like to acknowledge these individuals and wish them well in their studies:
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Deborah Culbreth
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Head Start
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Pauline West
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Head Start
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Felicia Boyer-Smith
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Corporate Finance
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Adrienne Brown
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Second Harvest Food Bank
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Elizabeth McNeill
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Head Start
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If you are an employee and would like to go back to school, contact HR for more information
on options available to you.
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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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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:
- James Gates - Lead Teacher
- Michelle Walker - Bus Driver
- Alicia Farrior - Substitute
- Youlanda Hoxie - Case Manager II
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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.**
- First -time Homebuyers' Workshop, April 27, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Seabrook Resource Center. Call CCCS at (910) 323-3192 to reserve your spot today!
**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
Courtney Otero
Miranda Teel
Cumberland Community Action Program Inc.
316 Green St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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