DARIEN—Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties announces plans to expand Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless. Walworth County is including funding for Twin Oaks Shelter as the County prepares to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the federal government. The funds would help kick-start a capital campaign to build a new [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]