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CCAP eNews
Volume VI, 2013
Nov-Dec 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! Have you seen the SHFB commercial on Time Warner Television?
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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All CCAP programs and office locations will be closed in observance of the holidays from December 23, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Regular operating hours will resume January 2, 2014.
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 During September 2013, CCAP underwent an intensive review and accreditation process through the Council on Accreditation (COA). As a result, the Council on Accreditation (COA) has again recognized the agency as a provider of essential community programs that continues to successfully implement high performance standards while delivering quality services to traditionally under-resourced individuals and families throughout southeastern North Carolina.
CCAP's accreditation was extended for another four years, extending until December 31, 2017, the maximum accreditation period.
"Ultimate Trust! That's why families and individuals invest in CCAP the time and energy it takes to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. COA accreditation reaffirms how justly deserved the trust is that our constituents place in our ability," remarks Cynthia Wilson, CCAP Chief Executive Officer. "The process of measuring our agency against national standards, affirms CCAP business practices and management philosophies reflect the highest level of consistent, client-focused service delivery and the highest level of integrity. I am thrilled that CCAP has been accorded this prestigious status."
COA reaccreditation is an objective and reliable verification that provides confidence and support to an organization's service recipients, board members, staff and community partners.
The COA process involves a detailed review and analysis of both an organization's administrative operations and its service delivery practices. All are measured against national standards of best practice. These standards emphasize services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence-based and outcomes-oriented.
Following a site visit that was part of the reaccreditation process, a report was issued to the agency scoring its competency against some 530 of these standards. The report scored CCAP with the highest marks in all applicable standards.
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Heart of Carolina Drop off locations: Nov. 22nd through Dec. 12th
- Second Harvest Food Bank 406 Deep Creek Road
- ERA Strother Real Estate 2931 Breezewood Drive Suite. 200, Fayetteville, NC
- ERA Strother Real Estate 35 Plantation Drive, Cameron, NC
- CenturyLink 5115 Morganton Road, Fayetteville, NC
- CenturyLink 5540 Camden Road Suite 102, Hope Mills, NC
- Sleep Inn 102 Sleepy Drive, Spring Lake, NC
- Big Shots 5112 Yadkin Road, Fayetteville, NC
- Trimmerz Barber Shop 1047 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC
- Any Papa John's locations in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Raeford, Stedman and Lumberton
We welcome any non-perishable food items. These are some of the most needed items:
Peanut Butter
Cereal
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Rice
Pasta
Dried or Canned Beans
Kid-Friendly Food (graham crackers, fruit & pudding cups, granola & cereal bars)
Baby Products (diapers, wipes, formula, cereal)
Nutrition Drinks (Ensure, Boost)
Canned Meals (stews, soups, tuna, ravioli, lasagna)
December 11 is the final day of the Heart of Carolina Food Drive. Financial and food donations will be collected from 5:00 am until 8:00 pm at the Highland Centre, 2800 Raeford Road (in the Harris Teeter parking lot).
Can't make it on the 11th? No problem, you can still contribute by donating to SHFB online at DONATE NOW!
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Cynthia Wilson, CEO talks with board members
about CCAP history.
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Recently, CCAP held a new board orientation session at the East Regional Library. The orientation is meant to teach the board members about the history of CCAP and what they might expect in the upcoming year.
The CCAP Board of Directors will be holding elections December 10 and 12 to select representatives for communities 3,4,7, and 8. Elections will be held at Cumberland County DSS Complex at 1225 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC. Residents who meet the Federal Income Guidelines and reside in one of the zip codes listed below are eligible to vote.
Eligible Zip Codes:
Community 3: 28312, 28318, 28382, 28391
Community 4: 28334, 28342, 28344, 28395, 28356
Community 7: 28304, 28305, 28306
Community 8: 28348, 28371, 28384
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CCAP Begins Customer Service Training
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Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. has taken on a new initiative of customer service training. "Our goal is to make sure everyone in CCAP has this training so we can provide our customers with the best possible service," stated Thomas Cudgel, HR Director. CCAP has held several classes already and has received positive feedback. Once we have completed the training we would like to be able to offer this training to outside organizations for a nominal fee.
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SHFB Holds Second Annual Member Agency Conference
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Cynthia Wilson, CCAP CEO and Allen Briggs, Executive Director NC Association Representative
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Second Harvest Food Bank held its second annual member agency conference last week. Over 220 people were in attendance to learn about changes that will be happening at the Food Bank, various grant opportunities and ways to promote healthy eating.
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Sound of Music
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Head Start children dance away their worries
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This is the second year the Fayetteville Symphony presented a three - part series of interactive workshops utilizing music to encourage the children's participation through hand clapping, singing and body movement. It was an amazing time and the kids really enjoyed it.
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Mt. Sinai and Missionary Baptist Church volunteers
work hard to distribute food to those in need
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Second Harvest Food Bank, Florence Rogers Charitable Trust, Food Lion, Second Missionary Baptist Church and Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church join together to fight hunger
The Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina's Mobile Food Pantry Program recently leveraged support from several partners to rapidly respond to those in need in Fayetteville.
Recently, SHFB received $25,000 worth of gift cards from Food Lion in $5 increments. Last week, 300 of those gift cards were distributed during a mobile food pantry at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church off of Murchison Road, along with more than 10,000 pounds of food.
The event assisted approximately 1,307 individuals who otherwise would likely suffer from hunger.
The drive was so successful, not only because of Second Harvest Food Bank, the Florence Rogers Charitable Trust, and Food Lion, but because of the 108 volunteers from Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church and Second Missionary Baptist Church that came out to show their support.
For more information on how you can help or to host a mobile food pantry, please visit us at hungercantwait.org or call (910) 485-6923.
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service Provides Financial Solutions for Individuals and Families in Eastern and Southeastern North Carolina Through New Program
Together with the NFCC, Leading Financial
Institutions and other national partners,
CCCS launched the NFCC initiative, "Sharpen
Your Financial Focus".
This three step program is designed to
help participating individuals and families gain
a better understanding of their specific
financial situation. This program will provide hundreds of thousands of consumers with key tools, resources, and custom targeted advice to help facilitate financial wellness and foster better financial behavior.
Additionally, service members participating in the Three Step Program will also be offered access to their customized Hands on Banking for Military educational tools. These resources were developed to address service members' specific and unique financial situations, and will be offered online and through in-person workshops organized by CCCS. The Three Step Program is free of cost to individuals and families. For more information about the Sharpen Your Financial Focus initiative please contact Tiffany Thompson, CCCS Education and Outreach Coordinator, AT 910-323-3192 or tiffany.thompson@ccap-inc.org
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WAP Energy Fair
This year marked the fourth
annual Weatherization Energy Fair.
The fair consisted of several
local vendors who wanted to come
out and inform the community
about cost saving energy tips.
The fair was from 10 - 2 at
Kiwanis Recreation Center.
"This is our opportunity to get out
and show the community
what we do," says Syreeta Morrisey, Weatherization Manager. "We really
do want to help people lower
energy costs and this is why we host
an energy fair every year."
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Have You Seen The Second Harvest Food Bank Commercial on Time Warner Television?
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Spirit Week at Head Start
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Theatrical Day at Head Start
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Last week was Head Starts' spirit week. Everyday was a different theme and it's meant to provide the children with a way to enhance the creativity and curiosity of Head Start Children.
It's an opportunity to bring together and encourage participation of Head Start parents, family, community members, and staff.
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Chloe Thrasher, our youngest donor
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Chloe Thrasher is a very special 5 year old who is teaching everyone the true meaning of selflessness and making a difference. For her fifth birthday party Chloe asked all of her guest not to bring gifts, but instead bring canned goods to donate to the Food Bank.
Chloe represents a younger generation that is showing us that no matter how young you are, you can make a difference.
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 Mike Young and Cherry Hill attended a three day Housing Counseling Management Certification Training Course in Greensboro on October 28th thru the 30th, 2013. Both will receive a certification in Housing Counseling Management after an online certification exam. Tiffany Thompson, CCCS Education and Outreach Coordinator received her Financial Counseling Certification |
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Head Start Policy Council
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Newly elected Head Start Policy Council Members
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October marked the beginning of the 2013-2014 CCAP, Inc. Head Start Policy Council Term. In September interest forms were sent home and parent meetings were held to recruit interested parents/guardians of enrolled children to serve this year. Elections were held at several centers and those chosen were invited to attend a Governance Orientation on October 18. At this orientation officers were elected and the meeting date and time was voted on. Officers this year are Chairperson - Gia Fredrick, Representative from Lewis Heights, Vice-Chairperson - Ryan Morris, Representative from Strickland Bridge, Secretary - Tiffany McLaughlin, Representative from River Commons 3 and 5, Parliamentarian - Patrick Dupree - Community Member, Policy Council Representative to the CCAP Board of Directors - Rod Ford, Community Member.
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HUNGER CAN'T WAIT Documentary
Have you had the opportunity to watch our documentary? See how hunger is impacting our community and learn how you can make a difference.
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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:
- Christine Child, Lead Teacher Supervisor
- Vickie Khalil, Lead Teacher
- Erica McLaurin, Substitute Teachers Aide
- Linda McPherson, Lead Teacher
- Laverne Whitehead, Teachers Aide
- Tynetta Wilson, Lead Teacher
- Erica Green, Substitute TA
- LaDonna Johnson, Substitute TA
- Kristle McLaurin, Family Advocate
- Casandra Smith, Family Advocate
- Paula Howell, Early Head Start Lead Teacher
- Stacy Passage, Bus Driver
- Amanda Hicks, Substitute TA
- Crystal Thomas, Customer Relations Specialist
- LaDana Phair, Lead Teacher
- NaTasha Woods, Lead Teacher
- Chekita Gurley, Early Head Start Lead Teacher
- DeAnna Crawford, Family Advocate
- Jack Lilly, Bus Driver
- Yutevia Mack, Lead Teacher
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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 advancement@ccap-inc.org.**
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CCAP HOLIDAY CLOSING: All CCAP program and office locations will be closed December 23, 2013 through January 1, 2014. All program and office locations will resume regular operating hours January 2, 2014.
- Heart of Carolina Food Drive-Drive Through Day, 5:00 am - 8:00 pm at Highland Shopping Center, Fayetteville
- CCAP Board Elections, December 10 from from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm and December 12 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Cumberland County DSS Complex, 1225 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville
- Crossover Semi-Pro Basketball charity event, December 14 at JD Fuller Recreational Athletic Complex. Doors open at 6:00 pm and tip off begins at 6:30 pm. In lieu of admission, please bring a toy that can be donated to the families of CCAP's Head Start program.
- First-Time Homebuyers' Workshop, December 14 at Meyers Recreational Center from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Limited space available, call (910) 323-3192
**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 advancement@ccap-inc.org.
Editorial Staff:
Editor
Jodi Phelps
Design, Layout, Copyrighting, Photography, Graphics
Courtney Otero
Cumberland Community Action Program Inc.
316 Green St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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