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CCAP eNews
Volume IV, 2013
May 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! New PNC Mobile Planetarium Takes Head Start Preschoolers to the Moon! In Memory of David Melvin
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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 Consider Donating to the Virtual Food Drive 
Saturday, May 11 is the National Association Letter Carriers' Food Drive. Participating letter carriers will be collecting non - perishable items from residents if placed by mailboxes. If you live in an area where letter carriers are not participating, you can still help by donating to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina's Virtual Food Drive.
Help us reach our goal of collecting $10,000 through our 2013 Virtual Food Drive campaign. Achieving this goal will allow us to distribute 70,000 additional meals in our community.
To donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina's Virtual Food Drive, please click here.
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Second Harvest Food Bank Would Like to
As many of you may know SHFB was competing for $45,000 for the kids' backpack program from Walmart. The top 40 food banks would receive the financial support.
Though SHFB did not make the top 40, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted everyday throughout the month of April and who continue to show support for our mission of service. Although we did not gain financially in this competition, we have more than doubled our network of supporters, volunteers and community partners. More people in our community have gained understanding about who we are, who we serve, and why what we do is so important. This campaign has been an amazing opportunity for us and we are profoundly grateful for each of you who have joined in this fight against hunger. Even though this campaign is over, we hope that you continue to like us on Facebook and continue to follow our initiatives, there will be plenty of exciting opportunities for you to be involved over the coming months! And, if you are ready to be involved right now, we are always accepting volunteers. Call us at (910) 485-6923 or visit our website ccap-inc.org/foodbank.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for efforts and your continued support.
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Patricia Tyson, CCCS Director holds a class to discuss various service and products that might have hidden fees
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April is designated Financial Literacy Month to highlight the need for financial literacy in our Nation. The complexity of our financial market continues to grow. In order to produce a fairer financial marketplace, customers must be informed about the products and services they are buying. Being knowledgeable is our best defense against tricks and traps found in some financial products. As consumers we are empowered when we know how to side step being misinformed or unaware of the consequences of financial products that we may be enticed to purchase. This requires more than a transfer of knowledge. For some, it may require knowledge and developing new skills that are practiced to build confidence. Others may need to unlearn bad habits.
We can all help by taking a leadership role in spreading the word about the need and benefits of knowing more about money. So, how can we spread the word? First start at home by talking with your kids about a family budget. Encourage them to save some of their allowance each week. Discuss setting and achieving financial goals. Invite Credit Counselors or Financial Planners to speak at your church or other civic group meetings. If you are an employer bring in financial experts to your work site to provide information on retirement and other money management issues. As your employee's financial situation improves, so does your bottom line. Remember, there are many different approaches to financial education, with many different needs, and many different solutions.
The best place to start is to contact us at Consumer Credit Counseling Service at 910-323-3192.
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Local Cumberland County Child Care Providers Participate in CCAP Head Start's
"Race to the Top," Orientation Session
Ar-Nita Davis, Family Engagement Manager for the NC TQRIS Family Engagement Standards Project recently hosted a provider orientation for local child care providers in Cumberland County on March 27, 2013 at North Regional Library. This project focuses on delivering technical assistance and training to childcare providers in five counties, training that focuses on ways to increase and strengthen the engagement of the family of the young child in that child's learning.
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Employees Bring Their Children To Work
ASPIRE, Weatherization Assistance Program and the Finance Office employees were given the opportunity to bring their children to work. During the day the kids were taught about each of the programs and the impact they have in the community.
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Weatherization Assistance Program Provides Training to Contractors
Syreeta Morrisey, Weatherization Project Manager had her monthly Contractor's Training on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Ms. Morrisey reviewed the Heating and Air contractors specifics of the Evaluate, Clean, and Tunes (ECT) that applies to outdoor heating units. Bid solicitations for Heating Air Repair Replacement Program (HARRP) were also reviewed and the contractor's were provided with a list of documents that must be included. Other areas the WAP Project Manager covered were: material sales tax, weekly schedules from structural contractors, permits, venting out fans, and Health and Safety. Danjanette Taylor, Quality Monitor Supervisor, discussed the work orders/invoices, Davis Bacon Payroll, and the OMB1512 Report to the contractor's.
The contractors provided insights on what they were experiencing when working on the homes of our Weatherization clients.
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New PNC Mobile Planetarium Takes Head Start Preschoolers to the Moon!
 On March 14, 2013 children from several Head Start Centers joined Elmo, Big Bird and Hu Hu Zhu - a Muppet from the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street - as they explored the night sky in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, a planetarium show created by Sesame Workshop with major funding by the PNC Foundation and other partners. The show travels to area schools in an inflatable dome that provides children with an age-appropriate introduction to astronomy while forging cross-cultural connections. At the Growing Up Together Under One Big Skymobile planetarium, each child received a day time/night time activity poster, which is trilingual (English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish) and has reusable, glow-in-the dark stars to display at home. Many thanks to the PNC Foundation for providing this interactive activity for our children! |
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In Memory of David Melvin
It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of Mr. David Melvin, a dedicated Senior Aide at the food bank. Mr. Melvin has been volunteering at the food bank for the last 4 1/2 years. Angel Robels, Warehouse Manager at the Food Bank recalls his time with Mr. Melvin by saying, "He was a hard worker, caring, and friendly person. He always got along with everyone and genuinely was a soft hearted man. He had a quiet and shy demeanor, but was a compassionate and considerate man.David was also a sharp dresser and loved the church. He was a devoted Christian and loved to sing and praise the Lord. His favorite song was "Cooling Water".
David's favorite past time was fishing. He absolutely loved it." Angel recalls telling him to "catch a big fish for me and don't go to WalMart to buy one or to the pet store. Catch a little one from the fish tank".
All of us here at the Second Harvest Food Bank are saddened by the passing of our co-worker and friend.
He will surely be missed!
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 Local Motorcycle Club Volunteers to Wash Head Start School Buses
On April 20, 2013 at River Commons Head Start local members of the Pure Platinum Motorcycle Club gathered to lending a helping hand to ensure that the exterior of all the Head Start buses were cleaned. Many thanks to the members of the Pure Platinum Motorcycle Club for your time and dedication!
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Thank You to the Food Bank Volunteers
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Attention Volunteers:
April 22 - 26 was volunteer appreciation at the food bank. An awards ceremony was held for the individuals, group, and schools with the most volunteer hours.
Congratulations to the following:
Ramsey Street High School was the school with the most hours, logging 241.25 hrs,
Rockfish Youth Group was the group with the most hours, logging 351.5 hours, and
Shaleka Sumpter, the individual with the most hours, totaling over 303 hrs.
Thank you everyone for everything you do.
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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.
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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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:
- Jackie Godbold, Agency Development Manager
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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.**
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May 11, 2013 - Stamp Out Hunger Day put on by the National Association
May 18, 2013 - 10 am to 2 pm / Head Start (Recruitment) Day at 5135 Morganton Road, Fay NC
- May 23, 2013 - ½ Day of School for Students and Last Day for non-NCPK Staff and Students
- May 24, 2013 - Student Holiday / Final All Staff Meeting
- May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day - No Work
- June 2, 2013 - ½ Day of School for Students and Last Day for NCPK Staff and Students
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First -time Homebuyers' Workshop, May 25, 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
Courtney Otero
Miranda Teel
Cumberland Community Action Program Inc.
316 Green St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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