August 9, 2010
The staff at the Community Action Center has scheduled the following times to assist those wanting help with the application for free and reduced price school lunches:
Friday, August 20 1:00 – 2:00
Tuesday, August 31 10:00 – 11:00
Thursday, September 9 2:00 – 3:00
Just come to the CAC office with the names, birthdates, grade and school for each child along with the amount and sources of income for adults and children in the household. We’ll help you get the school year off to a great start!
July 8, 2010
On July 15 and 29 we will again offer our money management classes. The class meets from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in Room 222 at the NCRC. Preregistration is required. Participants are invited to have dinner at Thursday’s Table starting at 5:00 before attending the free classes. Participants who attend both sessions will receive a certificate of completion. The curriculum includes budgeting to save, paying off your bills, building good credit, tips for taxes, and protection from scams and identity theft.
To register, please call the CAC at 664-3550 by July 12.
June 24, 2010
The CAC is happy to host two interns from the “Leaders for Social Change” program at St Olaf. This summer nine students were selected for the program. Students work at area non-profits, live in a St Olaf house, and particpate in weekly seminars. Signe Knutson and Daniel Murphy will be with us through August 6.
August 25, 2010
August 25 was our annual Operation Backpack. Volunteers from the Campaign for Children provided over 500 children with the backpacks and supplies they need as the new school year begins. This year a grant from Hunger Solutions Minnesota allowed us to give each participating family a supply of healthy, kid-friendly snacks. Thanks to the Campaign for Children and the teens from TORCH who helped make this event a success!
The Community Action Center is a private, nonprofit organization serving the greater Northfield area whose mission is to promote a healthy, caring and just community for all people through resources, advocacy and volunteer effort.
