Flu Shots Available

Flu season is quickly approaching and the best way to protect yourself, your family and the families you work with is to get a flu shot each year.  It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older should get the vaccine. Flu vaccine is available during regularly scheduled Immunization Clinics … Continue reading

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Coat Drive

How can you help someone stay warm this winter? This Sunday, October 23rd, the Community Action Angels will be collecting gently used or new winter coats in the Save-A-Lot parking lot in Albion from 9am-2pm. The radio station 89.1 The Source will be broadcasting live and our Angels will be … Continue reading

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You Can Feel It In The Air…

Yes, it is that time of year: Fall! At Community Action, this is when we gear up for cold weather, holidays and wintertime needs. This year, we will be giving away coats in November, toys in December, food throughout and ringing bells for Salvation Army in both Orleans and Genesee Counties. … Continue reading

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Healthy Children Make Good Students

How do you go from: “There were many times when I observed him during snack and lunch time and could see that he had difficulty eating. Pom would carefully chew, yet wince from discomfort…” to this situation: “Today, Pom is a thriving, healthy and happy kindergartener”? The answer: Advocacy! Check it … Continue reading

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The Spring-Summer 2011 Newsletter

Just published: Check out the latest version of Action News: The Spring-Summer 2011 Newsletter

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Bike Safety For Kids

Summertime is finally here and it’s time to dig that bike out of the garage or basement! Riding a bike is a fun activity for both children and adults. It keeps us active, is a great form of exercise and gives us a chance to enjoy the sunshine. But an … Continue reading

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Goodbye to an Lifelong Volunteer

Community Action is saying goodbye today to a very dedicated volunteer who has been with the Agency for 32 years. Maudie Howell, who has been running Maudie Mae’s Soup Kitchen at the Eastern Orleans Community Center (EOCC) since 1979, is leaving and moving to Maryville, Tennessee with her family. “She … Continue reading

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