Weatherization Program Customers and All: WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

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This recent article https://orleanshub.com/community-action-faces-urgent…/ describes the urgent situation that may close Weatherization Assistance Programs across New York. We only have a day or two left to urge Governor Hochul to reinstate these funds to this life saving program. You can help!!!!
Today, please call the Governor’s Office: 518-474-8390. Speak to whomever picks up or leave a message. Use this script:
“Hi, I’m ________ and I’m calling to urge Governor Hochul to make sure that the Weatherization Assistance Program is fully funded in the budget this week. This 50 year old energy affordability program provides lifesaving services for New York families that need help the most, lowering their energy bills and making their homes safer and healthier.
Please protect the 10% of HEAP funds that have been annually allocated to WAP. Without this funding, many non-profit agencies across the state will need to begin laying off hundreds of highly skilled workers, and thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers will lose access to the program. NYers need the Weatherization Assistance Program to be FULLY FUNDED in the budget. Thank you!”
Thank you for your support!

Recipe Ideas

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Did you know we have a recipe page?  Visit Stone Soup Recipes for healthy meal ideas with ingredients you already have on hand.

Do you have lentils and don’t know what to do with them? Click here for ideas:  31 Easy Lentil Recipes

 

 

 

Thank you Lyndonville Lion’s

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Community Action is grateful to the Lyndonville Lion’s who collected toys at the annual Christmas Dinner.  Toys were donated to Community Action and Ministry of Concern and will be distributed to families who can use a little extra help from Santa.   Merry Christmas!!!!!

A Message from our CEO, Renee Hungerford

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Dear Community Members:

We recently ran news stories to raise awareness of the impact of the government shutdown, especially the loss of SNAP and HEAP benefits which help us to ensure families are not going hungry and are able to be sheltered from the cold. We have been awestruck with the amazing outpouring of donations and volunteering from our community and local businesses.  It is a great reminder that the work our staff and volunteers do, is truly appreciated by the community and while we are always there to help others…others are willing to stand next to us to help when it is needed.  The community response has been tremendous, and I feel very blessed to have witnessed this.  My deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who has stood by us with support during this challenging time. I am proud to be a member of this incredible agency and community.

Warm regards,

Renee

 

Our Promise

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Our Mission Statement

To provide services, with dignity and respect, that help people become self-sufficient.

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and have served low-income and disadvantaged families for nearly 60 years. Community Action programs are designed to empower as well as provide opportunity to those who are not yet self-sufficient.

This website is supported in part by Grant Number 93.569 Community Services Block Grant from the Office of Community Services and by Grant Numbers 02CH012464 and 02HP000600 from the Office of Head Start (93.600) within the Administration for Children and Families, both divisions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.