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OKACAA Honors Employees and Volunteer at Annual Conference

Boots & Bandanas Dinner and Auction Raises Funds for COCAA Programs

Wahita Valley Rehabs House Into Energy Efficient Residence for Disabled Vet

Agencies Add Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Vehicles to Their Fleets

Strengthening Financial Capability and Advancing Asset Development Among Low-Income Famiies

OKACAA Individual Membership Application

My Ride Provides Links to Transit Systems

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Sept.-Oct. 2013

OKACAA Honors Employees and Volunteer

at Annual Conference

The Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies honored staff members and a volunteer during its annual conference held Sept. 18-20 in Tulsa. United Community Action Program Executive Director Johnny Bryant and KI BOIS Community Action Foundation Executive Director R. Carroll Huggins were recognized for 45 years of service. Brian Rice from Opportunities, Inc. received the Fred Tucker Memorial Award. The Guy Davis Leadership Award went to Carla Flynn at Opportunities, Inc. The Ted Allen Memorial Award was presented posthumously to Matt VanHorn with the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties. Accepting was his wife, Lu, and son, Aaron. Volunteer for the Year Award went to Stephanie Garza at INCA Community Services. Head Start awards were presented to Ashley Rutledge and Carolyn Boatner from Big Five Community Services.

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'Boots & Bandanas' Dinner and Auction Raise Funds for COCAA Programs
Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency raised over $20,500 for its programs with its Boots & Bandanas dinner and auction. The event has been held annually for a decade. Celebrity chefs create tasty desserts for the event. Full Story

Washita Valley Rehabs House into Energy Efficient Residence for Disabled Veteran
A 43-year-old house in Chickasha has been completely rehabilitated by Washita Council Community Action Council and is now home for a disabled veteran and his family. Housing and Weatherization Director Randy Brasee incorporated many energy saving features into the house. Full Story

Agencies Add Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Vehicles to Their Fleets

United Community Action's Cimarron Public Transit is the latest program to add a compressed natural gas fueled vehicle to its fleet. It is the first purpose built vehicle that exceeds American with Disabilities Act requirements and is fueled with CNG. KI BOIS Area Transit expanded its fleet of CNG fueled vehicles with three buses and eight vans. Community Action Development Corporation has seven vehicles powered by CNG in its fleet.

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Strengthening Financial Capability and Advancing Asset Development Among Low-Income Families
Research shows there are effective ways to help families increase their financial capability and become involved with asset development. This webinar highlights tools that provide data on what it takes to achieve family economic security. Resources are given to support your work in building financial capability and promoting asset development among participants in your programs. Webinar

OKACAA Individual Membership Application
We're the organization for people who care about people in poverty. OKACAA members include human service professionals, volunteers and others dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for low-income families in Oklahoma. Become a part of this growing network of Community Action professionals. Application Form

'MyRide' Provides Links to Transit Systems

"MyRide" is a website that lists links to transit systems by county. It is intended to be a helpful resource for elderly, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and case managers and counselors who arrange transportation for these populations. This site is not intended to be used to schedule a ride. Users can link directly to the websites of transit systems where they can contact those systems to schedule their own rides. It is a project of the Oklahoma Governor's United We Ride Council. It is a work-in-progress with additional resources being listed as they are discovered.

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Upcoming Events
Community Action Association of Region VI 2013 Annual Conference October 23-25 Holiday Inn & Convention Center of Northwest Arkansas Springdale Conference Program and Registration Information

About Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies are locally controlled non-profit organizations that work to improve the lives of low-income individuals by creating opportunities for increased self sufficiency and greater participation in the community. The Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies provides advocacy, information, education, and technical assistance for its members.