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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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Board of Directors Elections To Be Held June 10-11
Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. is holding elections for two (2) seats on the Board of Directors to represent Sampson County. Residents of Sampson County whose income is at or below the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines are eligible to vote for a representative. (The representative does not have to meet the income requirement but he or she does have to live in the community represented.) Individuals selected to serve on the CCAP Board of Directors will be elected for a five year term. Individuals 21 years of age and older who reside in Sampson County and meet the Federal Income Guidelines are eligible to vote.
WHAT: Sampson County Board of Directors Election
WHEN: Monday and Tuesday, June 10 - 11, 2013
TIME: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
PLACE: June 10 - Samspon County DSS, 360 County Complex Road, Clinton, NC
June 11 - Garland Senior Center, Highway 701, Garland, NC
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In honor of National Community Action Month, CCAP hosted an event Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to pay tribute to 2012's top volunteers throughout the agency and showcase the programs and services of CCAP to the public.
Congratulations to:
Dorothy Pettaway for your support of Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. and its various programs and services. Thank you for your commitment to CCAP's mission of service in helping individuals and families achieve and sustain economic stability.
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Kevin Lewis for your support of Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. and its various programs and services. Thank you for your commitment to CCAP's mission of service in helping individuals and families achieve and sustain economic stability.
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Edwin Deaver for your support of Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. and its various programs and services. Thank you for your commitment to CCAP's mission of service in helping individuals and families achieve and sustain economic stability.
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Jason Hairr, award being accepted by Stacey Prevette, Marketing Director for Chick-fil A on Skibo for his support of Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. and its various programs and services. Thank you for your commitment to CCAP's mission of service in helping individuals and families achieve and sustain economic stability.
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Holly Lawing, award being accepted by Donna Barnette, Head Start Director for her support of Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. and its various programs and services. Thank you for your commitment to CCAP's mission of service in helping individuals and families achieve and sustain economic stability.
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National Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
We are pleased to announce that the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive hosted on May 11th brought in 120,504
pounds that went directly to the Second Harvest
Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina.
Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered, we couldn't have done it without you.
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Patricia Tyson, CCCS Director hosts VITA Luncheon to
thank all the volunteers for everything they did
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program helped save families over $505,195 in tax preparation and filing fees in 2013. Volunteers logged in about 1,794 hours.
"If it wasn't for the dedicated employees and volunteers who go above and beyond for us, we wouldn't be able to assist as many people as we do," stated Patricia Tyson, Director of CCCS.
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Head Start Day 2013
Recruitment for the 2013 - 2014 is well underway. Family Services and Head Start Administrative staff gathered on Saturday, May 18, 2013 to host Head Start Day. This activity offered parents the opportunity to complete applications on site and also enjoy free food and fun for
their children!
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ASPIRE Partners up with the Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville
to host the Crime Prevention & Youth Forum
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Anthony Sinclair, ASPIRE participant poses with a young student at the Youth Forum
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ASPIRE partnered up with the Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville to discuss bullying, drug addiction and the importance of staying in school to elementary aged students. The goal was to make them see the importance of the various issues that they might have to deal with in the future. Stephanie Ashley, Director of the ASPIRE program stated, "This was such an important audience to speak to and it was such an honor to be part of it."
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850 Homes Weatherized by the Weatherization Assistance Program
Congratulations to the Weatherization Assistance Program for weatherizing the 850th home! They celebrated by going to Ms. Christine Hough's home since she was the 850th home. The Weatherization Assistance Program also took the time to thank a few of the contractors they work with on a continuous basis.
Thank you to Carolina Weatherization, C-Tech and Scott's Air.
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Head Start Honors Gertrude Johnson for 39 Years of Dedicated Service
 On Friday, May 24, 2013 Head Start held its final all staff meeting for the year prior to partial departure of education staff members. This meeting also recognized Lead Teacher Supervisor, Gertrude Johnson for her retirement of 39 years of service to Head Start and Cumberland Community Action Program. Best wishes to Mrs. Johnson on her retirement! |
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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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5th Annual Driving Out Hunger Golf Tournament
 July 26th will be the 5th Annual Driving Out Hunger Golf Tournament at King's Grant Golf Course hosted by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina. Proceeds from the tournament benefit operations of the SHFB to ensure the efficient delivery of nutritious food products to those most in need in our area.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, donating or volunteering, please visit us at www.drivingouthunger.net or give us a call at 910-485-6923 |
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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:
- Meredith Webb, Lead Teacher
- Jennifer Cowden, Substitute Teacher Assistant
- Ronita Foy, PT Driver at the Food Bank
- Belinda Kemp, Substitute Teacher Assistant
- Ashley McNeil, Substitute Teacher Assistant
- Nina Simpson, Head Start Bus Driver
- Abraham Warren, Early Head Start Janitor
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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, June 29, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Seabrook Resource Center. Call CCCS at (910) 323-3192 to reserve your spot today!
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5th Annual Driving Out Hunger Golf Tournament, July 26, 2013
**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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