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Help support the CAPCO Family Development Program Baby Wipe Drive that supports children & families in our community. Did you know it can cost families anywhere from $80 to upwards of $100 per month per baby for diapers? For some families that can be a major hardship. CAPCO’s Family Development Program helps over 100 families in Cortland County with diapers …

The CAPCO Energy Services Program & CAPCO Family Development Program will be taking part in the Utility Assistance Clinic being put on by our elected officials, Senator Lea Webb & Assemblymember Anna Kelles! Come see us on Thursday, April 24th in the Randall Middle School gym from 4-7pm to learn how CAPCO’s programs & services may be able to benefit …

CAPCO held our Spring All-Staff Training Day, hosted by our friends at the Homer Elks Lodge #2506! What a GREAT day it was! The day included agency/community updates & an Employee Assistance Program training, a “Poverty=Tough Choices” simulation, a presentation on Advance Care Planning from our partners at Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, a DELICIOUS lunch from Luna Inspired Street …

The CAPCO Family Development Program Adult Education unit has been awarded funds through the Cabrini Health Foundation to support professional micro-credentials & other higher education classes in the healthcare field! In partnership with Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3), CAPCO’s Adult Education program is offering opportunities to earn professional health care certifications! However, we have an ARRAY of micro-credentials and classes …

The CAPCO Family Development Program is once again operating the Care & Share program in partnership with National Grid! Are you a National Grid customer? Do you received HEAP? You may qualify for assistance on your monthly bill OR assistance towards your heating source (gas, fuel oil, wood, etc.) worth up to $500-even if your heating source is through another …

CAPCO’s Head Start & Early Head Start program is beyond honored to have been chosen as the WINNERS of The Chamber Winter Wonderland Window contest! Our kiddos’ had a blast making their artistic creations that were displayed in downtown business window fronts! Thank you to all who voted and our amazing partners in child care who also participated in this …

On November 14, 2024, we celebrated a significant milestone at our mid-year Adult Education graduation ceremony. We are thrilled to honor eight dedicated students who have successfully earned their High School Equivalency Diploma! These remarkable individuals have shown incredible perseverance and resilience, overcoming numerous challenges to pass a demanding examination. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each graduate for their …

The CAPCO Family Development Program is excited to announce its Thanksgiving meal box, designed to support families in need this holiday season. Thanks to a generous partnership with P&C Fresh, these meal boxes aim to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal. To reserve a meal box, call 607-753-6781. You can donate by purchasing a …

Enormous amounts of food were delivered to our Early Learning Center for our Head Start families by our amazing Board member Doug Bently and Hannah Gibbons from Seven Valleys Health Coalition Food Hub. We are grateful to all the amazing staff members and volunteers that helped make this happen! Without meaningful partnerships like these, CAPCO cannot fulfill our mission. We …

October is Energy Awareness Month! The CAPCO Energy Services Program is the Energy Services & Weatherization Assistance provider for both Cortland AND Tompkins counties! Program offerings are available for both home owners & tenants! Check out our Energy Services offerings here on our website: https://www.capco.org/our-programs/energy-services/ CAPCO’s certified & highly trained crew & auditors as well as esteemed administrative staff are …