Cortland County is working to become an Opportunity Community

The Opportunity Community Model Cortland County is working to become an Opportunity Community – what does this mean? The Opportunity Community (OC) model is a national movement designed to create the types of communities we all want to live in. This can be achieved by increasing prosperity for the people living in the crisis of poverty. Dr. Donna M. Beegle combined …

Everybody’s Baby Shower

Over 25 new and expectant moms attended our annual Everybody’s Baby Shower on June 19. This event helps those too little to ask by providing baby basic necessities to new or soon to be parents. Each parent received homemade donated baby blankets, sweaters, booties, and hats along with other must haves for the new baby including diapers and wipes. In …

Head Start Hiring Event

3-Day Head Start Hiring Event, 6/11-19 – 6/18/19    CAPCO Head Start is recruiting for Preschool Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Infant/Toddler Teachers for the 2019-2020 School Year! Apply in-person and receive a same-day interview at this 3-day Head Start hiring event! Interviews will be conducted in 15-minute segments based on time of arrival. Come see a classroom and meet program …

Aid for Appalachia

 Aid for Appalachia, a talented group of people that knit, crochet, sew, spin and shop, was founded in August 2016 by Terry Coon with the help and inspiration of her good friend, Kim, for the purpose of helping the people who reside in the Appalachia Mountains.  “Aid” Members span the world including Europe, Canada and the United States. Terry, who …

CAPCO’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament

CAPCO was proud to host our 1st Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 18th at Elm Tree Golf Course. It was a beautiful day for a round of golf in support of our programs and resources to fight poverty and empower individuals & families in our community. We had 19 teams participate in this great event with much community and sponsor …