Financials

Outcomes

Board of Directors

130

Preschool Children Were Enrolled at Head Start

73

Infants and Toddlers Were Enrolled at Early Head Start

22%

of Head Start Children Received Special Education Services

$629,427

Was Brought Back to the Community through the Healthy Hearts Food Program

Healthy Hearts Food Program
We partner with in-home childcare providers to strengthen their businesses and improve the health and nutrition of children in their care. Licensed providers receive help paying for nutritious meals and snacks served each day to the children in their care.

664

Children Received Necessary School Supplies

Back-to-School Fairs
In August, at the Shawnee County Back-to-School Fair, 526 children received free school supplies, and 138 children were served at the Back-to-School Fair in Wabaunsee County.

1,300

Children Received Life-Skills Coaching

The First Tee of Shawnee County
Through The First Tee of Shawnee County youth development program, instilling positive values to kids through the game of golf

35

Kids had Enhanced Safety through Car Seats & Certified Installation

Safe Seats Program
Community Action and Safe Kids provide free and low-cost car seats for infants and toddlers. Our trained safety technicians help with proper installation and parents learn tips and tricks to keep their little ones safe inside vehicles.

1465

Diapers Were Provided to Families

Diaper Depot
We partnered with the Junior League of Topeka, providing diapers to low-income families through our Community Services department.

141

People Received Translation/Interpretation Services

47

Students Improved Their English Language Comprehension Skill

18

Dreamers Renewed Their Citizenship Status

122

People Avoided Becoming Homelessness

Homeless Prevention Services
Our interventions with rent, deposit, and utility assistance help homeless families, and those facing eviction, retain affordable, safe housing.

206

People Were Housed in Rental Housing

Affordable Housing
We were able to provide 42 units of low and moderate income housing in NE Kansas, and 14 permanent homes to formerly homeless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

71

Homes Were Made Safe and More Energy Efficient

Weatherization Services
Our Weatherization Assistance Program uses cutting edge technology and professional installers to improve the safety and energy efficiency of homes occupied by low-income families.

256

Seniors Were Able to Retain Safe, Independent Living

Elderly Services
Our Elderly Services program provides supports that help senior adults maintain their personal independence and health. We primarily target lower income adults, 60 years of age and older.

541

Households Received Free Tax Preparation Services

Income Tax Prep Services
Every year between February and April, Community Action staff and certified AARP volunteers provide hundreds of residents with annual income tax preparation. Just this past year, 541 people who filed taxes were able to return $684,441 back into the community’s economy.