FAIRFIELD COUNTY - In late 2004, Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency (LFCAA) was awarded the bid to purchase the 25-acre campus of the former Fairfield County Children's Home, which has been home to the agency since 1984. Shortly after that, wheels were set in motion to outline a campus development plan that would further the agency's mission and sustain the site's legacy of serving struggling Fairfield County families for generations to come. The Rutherford House supportive housing concept...  Read more.

FRANKFORT - Wednesday's stormy clouds parted just long enough for Amy Wilburn and her family to cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of their brand new home.

Wilburn's home is the 50,000th built from a program through a partnership of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Community Action Commission (CAC) of Fayette County and the United Way.

"It's more than just a house, because what we're doing is building a better future together," said Tony Hernandez, Rural Housing Services Administrator...  Read more.

WARREN, Ohio- Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP) observed  its 50th anniversary on  May 18, 2015  at the Warren West Community Center, 1230 Palmyra Road SW, Warren, Ohio.

The event was an informal indoor/outdoor celebration open to the public, where guests could enjoy games, food and entertainment. Over 200 people attended the celebration... Read more.

In March HR 1655, the CSBG Reauthorization bill, was introduced in the House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick and had seven original co-sponsors. The bill is now up to 35 co-sponsors and NCAF is working hard to get it through Congress. Click here for a one-page summary or the full bill. 

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TRUMBULL COUNTY - Fan, air conditioners available to eligible...

LAWRENCE COUNTY - Lawrence Co. seeks more than $1M in grants

HIGHLAND COUNTY - Lending a helping hand

This is the story of Ms. Chanel F. and Mr. Terrence P., a young couple with two small children and another child on the way. Together they are facing their new frontier and encountering many obstacles. The City of Columbus has been called "the best place to live, work and to raise a family," but it is also considered the best place to gain support for self-sufficiency from a network of professionals who care. No single agency can do it alone; but through collective IMPACT, this agency and others work together to keep families united... Read more.