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Simpson Community Services Featured by Feeding America

Charity P. — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:31 +0000

Each month, Community Action's Simpson County Community Services distributes food to families in need through Feeding America. Click the link to see the full story!

Feeding America

Poverty Simulation photos

Charity P. — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:03:23 +0000

Several community members learned what it was like to live through the frustrations of living with limited resources.

Tickets on Sale for Chili Cookoff!

Charity P. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:56:13 +0000

Community Action’s Foster Grandparent Program is sponsoring its Third Annual Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, March 8, from 11:00am – 1:30pm at First Christian Church, 1106 State Street, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The public is invited to sample a dazzling variety of kinds of chili, all made fresh by local cooks. Chili toppings, drinks, and deserts will also be available. Tickets are $5.00 in advance, and $7 at the door.

Purchase your ticket today at 921 Beauty Avenue in Bowling Green! Call 782-3162 for more information.

Community Wide Health Survey

Charity P. — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:55:03 +0000

Please take a moment to share your opinions and experiences with health care and local health issues. Please click on this link to a very short survey from the Barren River Community Health Planning Council.

Community Wide Health Survey

This survey is meant to help make significant improvements in our Priority Health Issues, including:

Heart Disease
Diabetes
Lung Cancer
Obesity
Drug Abuse and Addiction

Community Connect

Charity P. — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:35:02 +0000

Some of our Community Services staff have been at Community Connect's Day of Hope Event at the Salvation Army. We have given away pillows, pillow cases and laundry detergent all day!

Advertisement for Bids

Charity P. — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:19:11 +0000

Transit Maintenance Facility Project Advertisement for Bid (Abridged)

Riley Architect Services, PLLC (Project 10-002-B)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Community Action of Southern Kentucky for the
construction of the GO bg-TRANSIT OF BOWLING GREEN - MAINTENANCE FACILITY
PROJECT (Phase Two) in accordance with documents dated January 9, 2012 prepared by
Riley Architect Services PLLC, including:

New TPO Roof, steel stud walls, gyp board, hollow metal doors and frames,
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, exterior electrical lighting, exterior solar lighting,
porcelain tile, VCT, Carpet, hardware, Bush wash, sprinkler system, storefront,
casework, VCT, Carpet, Porcelain tile, interior painting, acoustical ceiling and
grid, flush wood doors, parking lot repair, sealcoating and striping.

Bids are for a stipulated sum. Construction schedule- 90 calendar days to Sub. Completion. 15
days to final.

Bid bond- required. Performance Bond- required for successful bidder.

Contract Documents available:

1. Builder’s Exchange, 2728 Eugenia Ave. Ste. 108, Nashvile, TN. 37202
2. Builders Association of South Central Kentucky, 859 Lovers Lane, Bowling Green, KY
3. Associated Builders & Contractors, 1217 Broadway Ave., Bowling Green, KY
Contact: Paducah Blueprint and Supply Company,(Susan-270-444-6171 or
susan@padblueprint.com.) No plans available at CASK or Riley Architect Services, PLLC.
No partial sets. REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT-$150.00 EACH SET PLUS SHIPPING (up to 4
sets) $75 for electronic for prime bidders. Non-refundable fee-$75 for one (1) bid set.

Public opening: Feb. 9, 2012, 10 a.m. Bids delivered to CASK, 921 Beauty Ave., Bowling
Green, KY. 42102-9014
Pre-Bid –Feb. 1, 2012, 10 a.m. at the site.
This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26,
Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial
Assistance Programs. The national goal for participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
(DBE) is 10%. The agency’s overall goal for DBE participation is 5%.

LIHEAP Crisis Assistance Still Available

Charity P. — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:35:05 +0000

Community Action of Southern Kentucky began operating the “Crisis” portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on January 4^th, 2012. The program is operated on a first come first serve basis until Federal funds are exhausted. LIHEAP assists households that are in a home heating crisis. The deepening of cold winter weather combined with rising utility costs leaves many households unable to fully meet heating bills or purchase sufficient bulk fuel to keep their families safe and warm. Your local Community Action Partnership (CAP) stands ready to help!

Last year over 7,762 households in the 10 county area received financial assistance and emergency services from the LIHEAP Crisis component.

A household shall be considered to be in a home heating crisis situation when the household meets the basic LIHEAP eligibility criteria and:

The household is within four (4) days of running out of fuel if bulk fuel (coal, fuel oil, propane, kerosene, or wood) is the heat source;
The household has received a past due/disconnect notice if natural gas or electric is the heat source; or
The household’s home heating costs are included as an undesignated portion of the rent, and the household has received an eviction notice for non-payment of rent from the landlord.
Pre-Paid Electric customers are eligible to receive LIHEAP assistance if they certify that they have 10 days or less of pre-paid electric remaining.

For all bulk fuels (wood, coal, propane, fuel oil, kerosene) verification of a crisis situation may be self-declaration by the applicant. For natural gas and electric heated households, the applicant must present an appropriate disconnect notice from the vendor. The benefit amount that each household receives will be based on minimum amount necessary to alleviate the crisis. All eligible households will receive a benefit, although a co-payment may be required. Benefits will be made payable to the household’s heating fuel vendor.

Applications will be taken at convenient CAP locations. Applicants are encouraged to apply at the location nearest to them in their county of residence. For days, hours of operation, and locations, contact your local Community Action Community Services Office.

LIHEAP is a statewide initiative sponsored by Community Action Kentucky in partnership with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).

Community Action of Southern Kentucky staff provides opportunities for individuals and families to be self-reliant. Learn more at www.casoky.org.

Free Tax Preparation Available

Charity P. — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:27:35 +0000

Get your taxes done free through the BRABC at Community Action's Warren, Edmonson, and Allen County Community Services locations AND at the Monroe County Senior Center in Tompkinsville!

In Warren County office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 til 3:30 by appointment only. Call 783-4484 for an appointment today!

In Edmonson County office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:00 by appointment only. Also accepting appointments on Saturday February 11 and 18th from 8:00 to 4:00. Call 270-597-3912 for an appointment today!

In Allen County office hours are Tuesday, Thursday from 8:00 to 4:30 by appointment only. Call 270-237-4149 for an appointment today!

In Monroe County office hours are Mondays from 9:00 to 4:00 at the Senior Center in Tompkinsville.

For more information and additional locations in multiple counties, go to www.brabc.com

Correction for Bowling Green Daily News article

Charity P. — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:41:29 +0000

Sunday's edition of the Bowling Green Daily News included a story on Community Action's LIHEAP program.

Bowling Green Daily News Article on Heating Assistance.

There is a correction needed for the story. It reported that households can apply online for assistance. This is not the case. Everyone applying for LIHEAP must apply in person. We apologize for any confusion.

2010-2011 Annual Report

Charity P. — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:10:39 +0000

Click here to read 2010-2011 Community Action of Southern Kentucky Annual Report.