Commodity Pick Up
May 24th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 455 SE Golf Park Blvd.
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We are all about community at Community Action. Our customers are the priority and it is our goal to ensure every individual receives a positive experience.
Late Start Friday – drop off at 9a. There will be no late start when a holiday falls on a Monday.
Spring break – March 14th-18th
Following Spring Break Head Start and Early Head Start will resume as such: Monday through Friday
KERA – The Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program helps renters get the assistance they need to avoid eviction or utility shutoff. Call 785-836-4500 to see if you qualify.
Although Community Action is exploring different paths with Whole Family/2-Generational supports, we continue to
provide direct case management and group supports to the individuals who were part of our Whole Family Advantage
pilot project started in 2021 and concluding in mid-2022. WFA participants received information and examples of
budgeting during January’s group session. While the verb “budget” often denotes the less pleasurable adult
responsibility of sacrificing “wants” to cover “needs”, the noun “budget” is a picture of money coming in and money
going out. Establishing a clear picture of your household budget is one of the first steps to improving your finances. The
topic received mixed reviews from group participants who discussed their use of monthly budgets. One participant
indicated she is “fairly consistent with her use of a budget and uses the information to make sure she has adequate
money to pay her monthly bills and maintain her credit scores” rather than “focusing on income and expenses”. Another
participant expressed an understanding and desire to continue using a monthly budget.