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24Monday, June 24, 2024

CAI to Be Recognized in Washington D.C.

On May 1st, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties will be recognized by The Office of Community Services during a national virtual kickoff event to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of [...]

24Monday, June 24, 2024

The Second Annual Kickin’ It for Fresh Start Kickball Game

BELOIT – Beloit Fresh Start students and Beloit Police officers will be holding their second annual Kickin’ It for Fresh Start Kickball Championship Game at ABC Supply Stadium on Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. [...]

24Monday, June 24, 2024

Invitation to Community Cookout

BELOIT- Community Action Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties will be partnering with the City of Beloit Police Department in hosting a Celebrating Dads Community Cookout free and open to the public. This event is [...]

23Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Navigating uncertain times

“We were anxious, upset and close to becoming homeless.” It was a few weeks before Christmas when Cynthia’s landlord told her he was selling the house she and her sister were renting. He said the [...]

21Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Community Action encourages parents to thrive

From a recent Google review:Community Action's Project Thrive, a funded program of United Way Blackhawk Region, teaches young people how to literally THRIVE! My son had issues in high school, Beloit Learning Academy, (BLA) and [...]

15Friday, September 15, 2023

The life-changing ability of reliable child care

When Sarah* first enrolled her son at Community Kids Learning Center, the two were staying at a domestic violence shelter. She didn’t have family in the area. “I had no job, no ID, no car. [...]

1Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Community Action Expands Youth Health Programs

ROCK COUNTY—Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties (CAI) announces the expansion of its youth health programming. The Adolescent Health Outreach Program (AHOP) will incorporate existing youth services and add new programs.AHOP includes the [...]

17Monday, July 17, 2023

More than 370lbs of donations collected in Evansville drive

Food tallies are in for AWARE’s “Summer Hungry” food and hygiene drive. The agency partnered with local churches, banks, and the library to coordinate the community-wide drive, which ended July 11, to benefit the Evansville [...]

7Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Emergency Food Assistance Available in Rock and Walworth counties

Community Action, Inc. announces food assistance services available in both Rock and Walworth counties. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income households through the distribution of [...]

20Friday, January 20, 2023

Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program Set to Close January 31

Evers Administration program helped keep thousands of families in their homes during the pandemic across all 72 counties Madison, Wis. – Secretary Blumenfeld today announced that the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance program (WERA), funded by the Federal [...]

19Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Kyle’s Story – Rapid Rehousing

Life was super rough before Community Action. I was homeless for four years. I had a couple suicide attempts. I was living outside in the snow. My daughter stayed with me but went to her [...]

17Monday, October 17, 2022

Beloit Woman Earns Statewide Courage Award

BELOIT—Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties (CAI) is proud to announce that Anastasia Givhan, CAI’s Success Coach Coordinator, has earned the 2022 Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) Courage Award.This prestigious statewide award [...]

17Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Tickets on sale for Drive-Thru Gingerbread Extravaganza

Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties is ringing in the holiday season with its 8th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza. The event returns as a drive-thru this year on December 4th in Beloit’s Eclipse Center [...]

21Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Twin Oaks Shelter included in Walworth County budget plans

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 [...]

13Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Community Action named beneficiary of 2021 Regina Dunkin Day

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,” [...]

30Monday, November 30, 2020

AWARE in Evansville doubles food deliveries during the pandemic

What’s better than a box of Cracker Jacks with a surprise? A box of kid-friendly foods with bigger and better surprises…art kits, games, activities and more! Since March, AWARE’s Snackpacker program has delivered boxes of [...]

30Monday, November 30, 2020

A safe space for homeless families

“I never felt alone when I was at Twin Oaks, even during the darkest times.” Amy’s college career at UW-Whitewater skidded to a halt once the pandemic hit. As a non-traditional student she couldn’t go [...]

22Thursday, October 22, 2020

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1Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Community Kids Learning Center temporarily closes as a precaution

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 [...]

17Friday, July 17, 2020

Sponsor a Family at Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless

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 [...]

22Friday, May 22, 2020

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

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 [...]

19Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Community Action names new executive director

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 [...]

31Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Sixty days at Twin Oaks Shelter leads to permanent housing

We are pleased to share a recent success story from Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless. Neil, Tara, and Neil’s son, Adam, became homeless when family members kicked them out. They had been staying in [...]

26Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Community Action expanding programs in Walworth County

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 [...]

14Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Community Action begins search for next executive director

Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties will soon conduct an internal and external search for the agency’s next executive director. Community Action’s current executive director, Cecilia Dever, recently announced she has accepted a [...]

23Thursday, January 23, 2020

Grants from Associated Bank directly benefit people in need

Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties is among the agencies throughout Wisconsin receiving grant funding from Associated Bank and the Great Green Bay Community Foundation. Associated Bank has designated $7,000 toward Community Action’s [...]

26Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Sixth Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza set for Dec 7th

It’s an annual tradition in Rock County. Families with small children excitedly open the doors to the Gingerbread Extravaganza. When they see thousands of balloons, a full candy buffet, and Santa Claus they stop in [...]

5Thursday, September 5, 2019

United Way investment shows direct impact on Beloit youth

Beloit Fresh Start Class of 2020 A group of low-income Beloit students is starting a life-changing program, thanks in part to funding from United Way Blackhawk Region. “We have 30 students who have [...]

13Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Emergency Food Assistance Available in Rock & Walworth Counties

Community Action, Inc. announces food assistance services available in both Rock and Walworth counties. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income households through the distribution of [...]

28Monday, January 28, 2019

Volunteers needed for emergency overnight shelter

BELOIT--The Salvation Army - Rock County - Beloit, WI is organizing an emergency overnight shelter January 29th, 30th and 31st and needs volunteers and donations of blankets, food, etc.. Shifts: 4pm-8pm: Dinner served during this shift [...]

22Monday, July 22, 2019

“Fill the Tractor” event to benefit Twin Oaks Shelter

Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless, a program of Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties, is excited to announce “Fill the Tractor for Twin Oaks”. The country-themed fundraiser will be held August 3rd [...]

10Thursday, January 10, 2019

Beloit Fresh Start Earns National Award

L-R: Coreyon Greer, Tatianna Perkins, Will Chatman, Taniya Gordon, Jamia Thomas Beloit Fresh Start YouthBuild AmeriCorps, a program of Community Action, Inc., is one of two organizations nationwide earning the Exceptional Culture of [...]

18Wednesday, April 18, 2018

“A life-changing program”

Carlos, a father of three, was an inmate in the Rock County Jail's RECAP program when Erick Williams gave a presentation on Community Action's Fatherhood Initiative. Carlos promised Erick, the program manager, that he would [...]

7Thursday, September 7, 2017

Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force to finalize local agreement

Representatives from more than 20 local agencies plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, September 14 to officially outline the Rock County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force’s (RCAHTTF) collaborative mission, roles and advocacy in [...]

31Monday, July 31, 2017

Community Action purchases Merrill Community Center

Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties has finalized its purchase of the Merrill Community Center at 1428 Wisconsin Avenue, Beloit.   “We have worked closely with the Center’s board of directors to ensure [...]

24Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Community Action welcomes new development manager

Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties welcomes Lisa Hurda as the agency’s Development Manager. Hurda is a Janesville native who has worked in non-profit management for more than ten years. In her new [...]

4Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Community Action expands to offer Young Adult Center

  BELOIT—Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties is expanding its programs to include a Young Adult Center in Beloit. The new center will be housed in the Eclipse Center, near Community Action’s current [...]

4Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Helping another family through tough times

Linda’s husband John was diagnosed with a terminal illness.  Their children were grown but John would no longer be able to work.  Linda’s disability check was not enough to pay for everything.   When bills piled up they [...]

31Wednesday, August 31, 2016

The school community at Twin Oaks Shelter

Starting a new school year can be nerve-racking for any kid, but it’s especially so when that big first day rolls around and finds you living in a homeless shelter. That’s the situation facing the [...]

15Wednesday, February 15, 2017

“A newly acquired feeling of worthiness”

Laura escaped domestic violence in Texas, traveling north to live with a sibling in Madison. When that arrangement didn’t work out, she put her name in a lottery for a bed in a women’s shelter, [...]

17Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Pig Roast to benefit Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless

LAKE GENEVA—Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless is holding a pig roast benefit on Saturday, September 10th at Carvetti’s Grill & Tap House in Lake Geneva. The [...]

17Wednesday, August 17, 2016

First Choice Health Center to host free testing clinic

The Rock County Health Department reports that while African-Americans make up roughly 5% of the county’s population, African-Americans account for 25% of the chlamydia cases, 57% of the gonorrhea cases and 66% of the co-infection [...]

16Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Community Action announces new Twin Oaks Shelter manager

DARIEN, WIS.—Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties is pleased to announce Elizabeth Knapp as the new manager of Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless. Knapp previously served as case manager for Twin Oaks, [...]

12Thursday, May 12, 2016

Women’s Fund awards young women’s mentoring program $3,500

Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties is pleased to announce that this spring the Women’s Fund of the Stateline Community Foundation is again supporting its preventative mentoring program for teen women, Magnify Your [...]

12Thursday, May 12, 2016

Stateline Community Foundation Supports Key Anti-Poverty Programs

BELOIT—Stateline Community Foundation is continuing to support several Community Action, Inc. County programs through a $15,000 Stateline Community Foundation Community Impact Grant. “We’re so grateful for this vote of confidence,” says Community Action’s executive director, [...]

12Thursday, May 12, 2016

Golf outing to benefit Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless

Registration is filling up fast for the 18th Annual Twin Oaks Golf Outing, a four-person charity scramble benefitting Walworth County’s only 24/7 homeless shelter. The outing is scheduled for June 13 at Abbey Springs Golf [...]

28Thursday, April 28, 2016

After two years of walking, a reliable vehicle.

After owning two unreliable vehicles that broke down constantly, Darnell was paying to carpool and walking to and from work for more than two years. Prior to the Work-n-Wheels vehicle loan approval, Darnell, his wife Kissa, [...]

23Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Empty Bowls event to benefit Twin Oaks Shelter

Phoenix Middle School is once again hosting an all-you-can eat soup extravaganza. The school’s Empty Bowls event will benefit Twin Oaks Homeless Shelter, which often provides temporary housing for Delavan-Darien school district students and families. [...]

21Thursday, January 21, 2016

WIOA helps speed up college degrees

Isaac began his participation in Community Action's Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program in 2011 in a Tourism apprenticeship program which provided him the skills to get a regular seasonal job in tourism. WIA also helped [...]

18Monday, January 18, 2016

Weatherization program: small changes for big impact

We recently scheduled an energy audit for an elderly couple living in a mobile home on a fixed income. The list of things we can fix in a mobile home has been dramatically decreased, but [...]

7Thursday, January 7, 2016

“Community Action is my first choice when I need help.”

Rakeem successfully completed the Community Action WIA In-School Youth Program in November of 2013. Rakeem received his high school diploma and went on to find gainful employment working for the School District of Janesville. In September [...]

23Wednesday, December 23, 2015

It does nothing but get better.

The young men and women in Community Action's mentoring program are not your average teens. "I see a change in their perspective, the way they have respect. The way they communicate with each other," says [...]

21Monday, December 21, 2015

“Paying it forward is important.”

ANGI Energy Systems has supported Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless for the past four years. Every year employees "adopt" the shelter's residents at Christmas and try to fulfill their needs, wants and dreams. To [...]

17Thursday, December 17, 2015

Brothers in Chains donates gifts for 500 kids

The holidays will be a bit brighter for families served by Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties. Brothers in Chains, a motorcycle club based in Janesville, donated gifts for 385 children in Community [...]

25Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Community Action to co-host World AIDS Day event

(Beloit, 11/25/2015) Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties announces its World AIDS Day community awareness event on Tuesday, December 1. The nonprofit agency is partnering with Beloit Public Health Initiative (BPHI) for the [...]

19Thursday, November 19, 2015

I didn’t want to give up

Staff in Beloit Fresh Start believe everyone deserves a second chance at success. For Liliana, joining Fresh Start was just what she needed to graduate from high school. Liliana completed the rigorous interview process and [...]

19Thursday, November 19, 2015

“Addicted to doing positive things”

When you join a gang in third grade, good life choices don’t often naturally follow. Jeovante Jones, originally of Chicago, knows that first hand. “People don’t want to be bad, but when you grow up [...]

18Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Generations helping at Twin Oaks

The call comes in the middle of the night. Your daughter and your young grandchildren are in crisis. They need your help. You and your husband try to talk her through it, but it quickly [...]

18Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Driven with a diploma

Jack came to the Community Action mentoring group and wasn’t on the right path. He wasn’t getting good grades in school, he even had some alcohol and drug issues. He was junior in high school. [...]

18Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The road to success

"My niece had gone through a divorce and was a single mom, working at an entry level position. Her credit score was affected by things that happened in her marriage that were out of her [...]

18Wednesday, November 18, 2015

My first choice when I need help

Rakeem successfully completed the Community Action WIA In-School Youth Program in November of 2013. Rakeem received his high school diploma and went on to find gainful employment working for the Educational Services Center in Janesville. [...]

2Monday, November 2, 2015

The keys to a better career

Tim lives in Elkhorn, and had a hard time finding a well-paying job. His car was old and unreliable, and Walworth County doesn't have many other transportation options. He caught a ride to work with coworkers [...]

25Friday, September 25, 2015

“Now we can do better”

Debbie is a single parent of five children, one with a disability.  She was recently diagnosed with a long-term illness and tires easily.  Debbie has participated in multiple AWARE in Evansville programs and this past [...]

23Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Many ways to help an Evansville family

Carol is a 28 year old mother of three.  She left Madison for a safer neighborhood, reasonable rent and a strong school.  Her partner works full-time in Madison at $13/hour and he must leave the house [...]

22Tuesday, September 22, 2015

“My mommy and I need help”

Sarah, a parent in the AWARE program's former Snackpacker program, lost her job and moved four times in the previous eighteen months.  She said the stress of her situation was beyond anything she had ever [...]

21Monday, September 21, 2015

Skills for a work-life balance

Jenny is a single parent with three children who entered Community Action's Skills Enhancement program in 2014. When she enrolled, Jenny was working 20 hours a week at $9.00 per hour with no health care [...]

25Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Father figure

Jason, a father of four, came to the Community Action Fatherhood Initiative program after a long period of incarceration. While away from his family he knew things needed to change, most importantly his behavior. He [...]

25Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Potential dropout to proud diploma

A young man was in danger of dropping out of high school last year when he entered Community Action’s mentoring program. His behavior and demeanor changed over the summer through his work in the mentoring [...]

20Monday, July 20, 2015

Golf Outing Raises Nearly $30,000 for Shelter

(Darien, WI 7/20/2015) Walworth County’s only 24/7 homeless shelter is receiving an outpouring of support from its friends and neighbors. Preliminary numbers from Monday’s 17th Annual Twin Oaks Golf Outing show community members contributed nearly [...]

1Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Unity in the Community

BELOIT (7/01/2015) —Part pep rally, part block party, organizers of the second annual Unity in the Community event are excited about the way this year’s family- and community-oriented happening is coming together. On Saturday, July [...]

22Monday, June 22, 2015

A foundation for families

Written by Shelly Birkelo, Janesville Gazette, June 12, 2015: Melissa Ostenson and Elijah Lminggio lost their family's only income when he was injured in a car crash. They had only enough money for two months' rent. [...]

22Monday, June 22, 2015

Encouragement leads to success

Jasmine is a 21-year-old who was enrolled in the Teen Pregnancy Connection (TPC) program. She has a toddler son and was also pregnant with her second child. Jasmine had been enrolled in the TPC program [...]

3Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Health care for a young woman

From First Choice Health Center: "A few years ago a father came into the Wisconsin Well Woman office [at First Choice Health Center in Janesville] with his 16-year-old daughter and his young son. His daughter [...]

3Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Road to graduation

From Linda Fair, Academic Supervisor of the Beloit Fresh Start program: "There are plenty of reasons that I enjoy working at Community Action but one reason that sticks out in my head is having 21 [...]

26Tuesday, May 26, 2015

A volunteer’s perspective of Twin Oaks

Bruce originally started working with Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless about a decade ago through a program that employs older workers. When that ended, he says missed being with the homeless so he volunteers [...]

21Thursday, May 21, 2015

Community Action seeks Walworth County landlords

DELAVAN, WI (5-21-2015) Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties is expanding its partnership with landlords in Walworth County for the agency’s Transitional Living Program (TLP).   “We’ve operated this program in Walworth County [...]

30Thursday, April 30, 2015

Weatherization brings a homeowner out of the cold

From a recent recipient of Community Action's Weatherization program services: Thank you so much for all that you guys did!   I bought this house as a foreclosure four years ago. It was pretty nasty [...]

30Thursday, April 30, 2015

Building a work history and college-bound

At 20 years of age with a lack of employment history, Jernae Hooks’ future job prospects looked bleak. But with the help of some dedicated staff and a positive outlook from Jernae, she’s moving forward [...]

30Thursday, April 30, 2015

Women’s Fund awards new mentoring program $3,500 grant

BELOIT, WI (4-30-15) Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties is pleased to announce that the Women’s Fund of the Stateline Community Foundation is supporting a new mentoring program with a $3,500 grant. Community [...]

21Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Emergency Food Assistance Available in Rock & Walworth County

BELOIT, WI (4-21-15) – Community Action, Inc. announces food assistance services available in both Rock and Walworth counties. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income households [...]

21Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Prom Event Scheduled For Saturday

(4-21-15) Proud choices. Respectful decisions. Community Action is partnering with other local organizations to encourage teens to choose wisely despite the temptations of prom season. The FREE one-mile walk on Saturday, April 25 will begin and [...]

30Monday, March 30, 2015

Community Action Celebrates 50 Years of Fighting Poverty

(3-30-15) BELOIT —Cecilia Dever likes to share a success story about Savanna Brewster, a young woman on the verge of homelessness. When Savanna lost her job, she went for help to Community Action of Rock and [...]

24Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Merrill Neighborhood Sharing Garden Receives $2,000 Grant

(3-24-15) Community Action announced today that it has received a $2,000 grant from the Stateline Community Foundation for its Community Sharing Garden located in the 1300 blocks of Porter and Nelson Avenues in Beloit’s east-side [...]

24Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Community Action to Host Prom Event

(3/24/15) Community Action programs encourage young people to make informed and responsible choices. This spring we are partnering with Beloit College, the School District of Beloit and Beloit International Film Festival to host a walk [...]

17Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Community Action to Host “Strike Out Poverty” Bowling Event

(2-17-15) Community Action, Inc. is pleased to announce its first “Strike Out Poverty” bowling event planned for March 21, 2015 at Lake Geneva Lanes. The fundraiser will benefit Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless and [...]

17Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Community Action receives $6,000 from BMO Harris Bank

Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties is pleased to announce a $6,000 donation from BMO Harris Bank. The funds are designated to support the agency’s Twin Oaks Golf Outing, Gingerbread Extravaganza and Fatherhood [...]

28Saturday, March 28, 2015

Community Action celebrates 50 years of fighting poverty

Senior Josh Rains saws a 2-by-4 board to build a wall for a structure that students in the Community Action Fresh Start program were building in a classroom in Beloit. Photo by Janesville Gazette [...]

20Friday, March 20, 2015

Homelessness Where We Live

Note: Royce DeBow, past Community Action Board president shared this story to illustrate his passion for Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless. DeBow passed away in 2014. We bring you his story in honor of [...]

9Monday, March 9, 2015

A Home With a Puppy

Mary and Robert moved to Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless this winter with their four grandchildren. The couple had just gained custody of the children, who are all under the age of six. Mary [...]

24Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Overcoming Obstacles to Climb the Career Ladder

Jenny entered Community Action's Transitional Living Program (TLP) in Walworth County after staying at Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless in Darien. While a typical stay at the shelter is 90 days, Jenny and her [...]

17Tuesday, February 17, 2015

From Part-Time to Provider

Tammy is a woman in her late 30s with three young children under the age of five. She provides for her children and her husband, who is on disability and unable to work. Tammy entered [...]

17Tuesday, February 17, 2015

An Unexpected Valentine’s Day at Twin Oaks

One February 14th, residents and staff were faced with an unexpected emergency situation at Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless. As they sat down for a Valentine’s Day dinner prepared by one of the residents, [...]

16Monday, February 16, 2015

Community Sharing Garden

From a Community Action employee: One warm afternoon, I was driving past our community sharing garden in Beloit's Merrill neighborhood when I spotted a two-year-old child dressed only in a diaper standing in the garden. [...]

16Monday, February 16, 2015

Beloit Native Leads Community Action

Cecilia Dever started as executive director Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties in January 2015, after serving as deputy director for roughly one year. She describes how she identifies with the agency's mission of [...]

14Saturday, February 14, 2015

From Shy Student to Confident Employee

Carlos D. enrolled in the Workforce Investment Act's (WIA) In-School Youth Program while earning his high school diploma through the Beloit Fresh Start Program. Carlos was a quiet and shy young man who was determined [...]

16Monday, February 16, 2015

Driver’s Education Scholarships Available in Evansville

AWARE in Evansville, in partnership with A Safe and Defensive Driving School and Evansville High School, is offering ten $250 scholarships for driver’s education classes. Evansville High School students aged 15-17 years old whose household [...]

21Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Emergency Food Assistance Available in Rock and Walworth County

Community Action, Inc. announces food assistance services available in both Rock and Walworth counties. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income households through the distribution of [...]

21Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Community Action Announces New Development Manager

Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties is pleased to announce Lynn Vollbrecht as its new development manager. She joined the local nonprofit organization in December. In her role, Vollbrecht will be responsible for [...]

16Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Brothers in Chains Donates 500 Toys to Community Action Programs

This week, Brothers in Chains Motorcycle Club donated more than 500 toys to Community Action, Inc., to be distributed to children throughout Rock County. Accompanying the donated toys was a monetary donation of $420.00 to [...]

8Monday, December 8, 2014

Community Action and Data Dimensions Unveil Play It Forward Campaign

Community Action, Inc. enthusiastically announces its new Play It Forward Capital Campaign to benefit Community Kids Learning Center, 2230 Center Avenue, Janesville. The campaign involves a complete renovation of the Community Kids playground, and is [...]

8Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Community Action Announces New Executive Director

Community Action, Inc. is pleased to announce Cecilia Dever will lead the agency as its next Executive Director. Dever currently serves as Community Action’s Deputy Director, a position she has held since January. The agency’s [...]

13Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Community Kids Learning Center to Host Free Event For Families

Community Kids Janesville Learning Center, 2230 Center Avenue, is hosting an open house and ice cream social for families interested in its Preschool 4 Janesville (P4J) program. The open house is scheduled Tuesday, September 2nd [...]

11Monday, August 11, 2014

Twin Oaks Shelter Manager Brings Passion to New Position

The new manager at Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless in Darien has had a busy summer so far! Renae Mitchell previously served as the executive director of non-profit organizations, including the UW-Rock County Foundation. [...]

5Sunday, January 5, 2014

Emergency Food Assistance Available in Rock and Walworth County

Community Action, Inc. announces food assistance services available in both Rock and Walworth counties. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income households through the distribution of [...]

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