DIRECTIONS - Suzan Nash, Executive Director |
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St. Paul School is one of the many yearly contributors to the Project Santa Program. Over the past several years, the students have
donated hundreds of coats to the program.
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This was another big year for our Project Santa (PS) Program! The PS program and its small staff and band of merry elves and volunteers provided a happier holiday season to 177 families and a total of 444 children in the four Community Action Agency counties of Hancock, Henderson, McDonough and Warren.
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It's Time to Plan Ahead
Now is the time to think about community development projects
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With the new year upon us, this is a great time to think about all of the community development related projects your community would like to see accomplished. In the coming months, several agencies will announce (or may have already announced) new grant cycles and accompanying deadlines. Undoubtedly one of the biggest issues that holds back communities from participating in development projects is lack of planning. WIRC staff receives many calls requesting assistance in the submission of an application and many times it is too close to a submission deadline. When that happens, staff suggests that the community call WIRC several months ahead, giving enough time to submit a strong and competitive application.
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$10,000 In Scholarship Funds Available From WIRC-CAA
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The Western Illinois Regional Council-Community Action Agency (WIRC-CAA) will have five $2,000 scholarships available for individuals desiring to further their educational training through an Illinois community college, vocational school, college or university. Applicants should be pursuing employment in a high-need field and must be residents of Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, or Warren counties. Scholarship recipients may apply the $2,000 toward tuition and fees, textbooks and supplies, or campus room and board.
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