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CAAs Spread Holiday Cheer

Community Action Association of Region VI Provides Training at Conference

Region VI Head Start Conference Provide Training

INCA Head Start Director Mary Spence Retires

OWHAC Accepting Scholarship Applications

Bellmon Scholarship Application Available

OK Policy Institute Issues CountySTATS 2014

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November - December 2014

CAAs Spread Holiday Cheer
Community Action Agencies are partnering with other groups to help ensure those who are less fortunate are able to enjoy a happier holiday season. Full Story

Community Action Association of Region VI Provides Training at Conference
Community Action staff were able to attend training on topics ranging from ROMA in the Real World to Social Enterprises during the Community Action Association of Region VI 2014 conference held Oct. 22-24 in San Antonio, Texas. Full Story

Region VI Head Start Association Conferences Provide Training
Head Start: Still the Nation's Pride was the theme for the Region VI Head Start Association conference held Nov. 10-13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. More than 45 training sessions were offered. More than 30 Oklahomans registered for the conference. Full Story

INCA Head Start Director Mary Spence Retires
Mary Spence retired after 39 years of service to the INCA Community Services Head Start program. She began her career in 1975. Over the years she has held many positions including Teacher's Aide, Teacher, Center Director, Health Coordinator, Mental Health Coordinator, Program Manager and lastly the Head Start Director since 2000.

OWHAC Accepting Scholarship Applicants
The Oklahoma Weatherization and Housing Advisory Council is accepting applications for its $1,000 Ted Allen/David Walker Scholarship until January 16, 2015. Full Story

Bellmon Scholarship Application Available
The Bellmon Community Action Scholarship awards up to $1,500 per academic year to provide opportunities for Community Action clients, children of clients, or children of employees of Community Action Agencies to attend Oklahoma State University. Submission deadline is February 2, 2015. Scholarship Information

OK Policy Institute Issues CountySTATS 2014
The Oklahoma Policy Institute has released a tool for learning about Oklahoma's counties and residents. CountySTATS 2014 covers demographics, the economy, education and health. The fact sheets display statistics for each of the state's 77 counties. CountySTATS 2014

Upcoming Events
Community Action Partnership Management & Leadership Conference January 6-8, 2015 Marriott Laguna Cliffs Dana Point, California Information National Community Action Foundation 2015 Legislative Conference March 24-27, 2015 Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Washington, DC 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.