4 Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Garden classroom provides new learning opportunities for local kids

2021-08-04T09:31:02-05:00

BELOIT—The Merrill Community Sharing Garden, a program of Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties, is using a new tool this summer to teach local youth: an outdoor classroom.   The outdoor classroom was made possible with funding from the SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Janesville Mini Grant Program, with benches and tables [...]

Garden classroom provides new learning opportunities for local kids2021-08-04T09:31:02-05:00
4 Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Community Action, City of Beloit Holding Neighborhood Cleanup Days

2021-08-04T09:29:18-05:00

August 3, 2021 - Community Action’s Merrill Community Center and the City of Beloit are proud to host two neighborhood cleanups in August. The events are intended to help provide opportunities for residents to safely dispose of items like old tires (must be off the rim), old computers, televisions 20 inches or under, and more. [...]

Community Action, City of Beloit Holding Neighborhood Cleanup Days2021-08-04T09:29:18-05:00
13 Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Community Action named beneficiary of 2021 Regina Dunkin Day

2021-07-13T15:18:22-05:00

BELOIT— Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties is pleased to be named the beneficiary of Regina Dunkin Day on August 9, 2021. "Regina Dunkin is a tremendous advocate and activist in our community,” says Marc Perry, executive director of Community Action, Inc. “Community Action is honored to be recognized by someone who has [...]

Community Action named beneficiary of 2021 Regina Dunkin Day2021-07-13T15:18:22-05:00
22 Thursday, October 22, 2020

Courageous Conversations topic announced for October 26

2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00

Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties, The Diversity Action Team of Rock County, and YWCA Rock County co-sponsor monthly online racial justice discussions called Courageous Conversations. These are free and open to the public. Our next virtual Courageous Conversations discussion is Monday, October 26th from 5:30-7:00pm. Recognizing that many fruitful discussions take place [...]

Courageous Conversations topic announced for October 262020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00
1 Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Community Kids Learning Center temporarily closes as a precaution

2020-09-01T19:57:40-05:00

JANESVILLE--Community Kids Learning Center will temporarily close as a precautionary measure after a worker at the facility tested positive for COVID-19. While no Community Action staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, we are taking this precaution to ensure the health and safety of our families and staff. We plan to reopen September 14. We [...]

Community Kids Learning Center temporarily closes as a precaution2020-09-01T19:57:40-05:00
17 Friday, July 17, 2020

Sponsor a Family at Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless

2020-07-17T12:54:01-05:00

Dear Friends, The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust many families into a state of uncertainty, unsure of where to turn when they suddenly can’t afford their rent, utilities or food. During these challenging first six months of 2020, we’re proud to say Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless has remained open for our neighbors in need. [...]

Sponsor a Family at Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless2020-07-17T12:54:01-05:00
22 Friday, May 22, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers Announces $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program

2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00

Contact: Kassidy Farrey, Communications Manager, WISCAP (608) 244-4422 kfarrey@wiscap.org For Immediate Release: May 21, 2020   Gov. Tony Evers Announces $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program   The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) supports Gov. Tony Evers for his announcement of a $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program. Administered by the Department of Administration [...]

Gov. Tony Evers Announces $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00
19 Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Community Action names new executive director

2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00

The Board of Directors for Community Action Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties (CAI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Marc Perry to the position of Executive Director of the agency. “We conducted a national search and Marc was the top-scoring candidate in every category,” says Julie Lewis, chair of the board.  “One of [...]

Community Action names new executive director2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00
30 Monday, March 30, 2020

Local nonprofit agencies join forces to provide activities for Beloit students

2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00

Community Action Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties (CAI) is partnering with the Stateline Family YMCA and Stateline Boys & Girls Club to provide activity bags for Hackett and Merrill elementary students in Beloit. “We want to say hello, boost morale and let kids and families know we’re here for them,” says Marc Perry, Interim [...]

Local nonprofit agencies join forces to provide activities for Beloit students2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00
26 Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Community Action expanding programs in Walworth County

2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00

Community Action Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties (CAI) is expanding its employment and training programs in Walworth County. The anti-poverty agency is working with the Walworth County Educational Consortium (WCEC) Alternative High School and United Way Walworth County to enroll low-income individuals in its Fatherhood Initiative and Fresh Start programs. Both programs have proven [...]

Community Action expanding programs in Walworth County2020-11-17T19:43:59-06:00
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