CAPCO NEWS

The month of May is COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH ! Made possible by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), there are 1,000+ Community Action Agencies in every county across the U.S., addressing the causes & effects of poverty and allowing for vital community programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, Weatherization, WIC, Healthy Families, Adult Education & GED programming, SNAP …

Happy 60th Birthday, Head Start! For 6 decades, Head Start has been opening doors, nurturing dreams, and empowering families across the nation. Since 1973, this incredible program has provided early childhood education, health services, and family support to thousands of children & families in Cortland County—laying the foundation for lifelong success. We’re so proud to be part of this legacy! …

The CAPCO WIC Program is opening a 𝘽𝒓𝙚𝒂𝙨𝒕𝙛𝒆𝙚𝒅𝙞𝒏𝙜 𝘾𝒂𝙛𝒆́ in BOTH Cortland & Chenango counties!! YOU’RE INVITED to the café open houses, where every mama and baby deserve a cozy space to bond, nourish, and thrive! 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞: Thursday, May 15th from 2-5pm (CAPCO Main Office, Cortland, NY-details above). 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞: Tuesday, May 20th from 2-5pm …

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 …