Meeting Needs and

Impacting Lives.

Our mission is to mitigate poverty issues by empowering individuals, families and communities to achieve self-reliance.

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Explore our diverse range of programs and services to witness firsthand how we can assist in transforming lives, fostering community resilience, and creating lasting positive impacts. From enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs to empowering individuals and families, our initiatives are designed to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a broad initiative that helps communities in various ways. It supports education and job skills through Case Management, provides immediate help for housing issues with the General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP), enhances nutrition through the Nutrition Assistance Program, and empowers and provides work experience for youth aged 15-19 through the Youth Leadership Program (YLP). CSBG is all about making a positive impact on individuals and families facing economic challenges in our community.

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Early Development Matters

Discover our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, dedicated to serving families since 1965. Head Start focuses on children aged three to five, aiming to enhance school readiness over 9 to 10 months. Early Head Start extends support to infants, toddlers, and pregnant women, fostering the development of young children and promoting healthy family functioning from prenatal care through the critical first three years of life. Explore how these comprehensive programs create a strong foundation for your child's growth and development.

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Fueling Hope, Energizing Homes

The LIHEAP Program is tailored to assist low-income households in meeting their home heating and cooling requirements. It aims to enhance energy self-sufficiency, mitigating the vulnerability stemming from energy needs. Explore how this program strives to empower communities by providing crucial support throughout the year.

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Seal. Save. Sustain.

Our mission is to cut energy costs for low-income individuals through a holistic home approach, enhancing overall energy efficiency. Our skilled weatherization specialists utilize cutting-edge diagnostic tools to optimize energy consumption, improve home comfort, and ensure a safe and healthy living environment for every household.

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Our Impact at a Glance

With several programs and points of impact, take a look at our impact and the life changing work we are committed to year round.

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Our Story

Embark on a journey through our organization's rich history, rooted in the transformative legacy of the nationwide Community Action Network initiated by President Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty" in 1964. Carolina Community Actions, Inc. (CCA) was officially incorporated on August 2, 1965, serving Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, and York counties. Over the years, we've expanded our impact, driven by a commitment to eliminate poverty, enhance educational opportunities, and provide crucial assistance to the elderly, the poor, and the unemployed. Discover more about our evolution, including the creation and growth of our Head Start program since its inception in 1965.

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