Miss Elaine: A Head Start Hero

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a key pioneer and hero of Head Start programming in Cortland County, Miss Elaine M. Contento. Miss Contento was vital in developing CAPCO’s Head Start programming, and her influence and legacy is still woven into all that we do every day. Miss Contento had a profound impact on the …

Fidelis Donates Turkey’s to Families!

Our partners at Fidelis Care graciously donated turkey vouchers to families this Holiday season! They will be used as part of CAPCO’s SnackPack Program. It is so important to have meaningful & impactful community partnerships and engagement as we work to reduce barriers for opportunity while engaging all sectors of the community in our fight against poverty. #CommunityAction #community #partnerships …

CAPCO Supports Local Warming Center!

CAPCO was proud to help support the The Salvation Army Cortland with a shower installation for their Warming Center. The Warming Center is now open when temperatures are below 32 degrees with a place to sleep, have a hot meal, do laundry, and now take a shower! As Cortland’s designated Community Action Agency, we are dedicated to eradicating the causes …

Winter 2022 Utility Assistance!

Although the fall weather has been fantastic, WINTER IS COMING!   Check out the information below for resources and help on energy savings and utility assistance through the New York State Department of Public Service!   CAPCO is the leading provider of Weatherization Assistance measures through our Energy Services Program for both Cortland and Tompkins Counties. In addition to the …

New Head Start/Early Head Start Year Begins!

The new Head Start and Early Head Start school year has begun, and we had so much fun connecting with the little ones and their families with interactive activities and fun at our Open House/Meet the Teacher event!  Call the Head Start enrollment office at 607-299-4795 or the CAPCO Main Office at 607-753-6781 to inquire about enrollment in this full …

October is WEATHERIZATION MONTH!

October is WEATHERIZATION MONTH!   CAPCO’s Energy Services Program is our longest running Program and has several opportunities that you and your family may qualify for and benefit from! Opportunities for weatherization to cut utility costs, repair & replacement, structural changes, and much, much more! CAPCO’s Energy Services Program offers resources through the U.S. Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), New York …

Parker School Project Transition

In 2019, CAPCO was honored to be invited by the City of Cortland to explore a footprint in the former Parker Elementary School building as it was being re-imagined as an Early Learning Community Center. While the collective partners arrived at the disappointing news below, we are committed to continuing to work with our community partners to provide early learning …

2022 GED Graduates!

CAPCO held the 2022 Graduation Ceremony for our students who have attained their High School Diploma/GED through CAPCO’s Adult Education Program!   We had 15 total graduates who worked from August 2021-August 2022 to complete the intensive requirements and testing to attain their diploma in a very challenging year!   CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!   Call CAPCO anytime to inquire …

Summer 2022 Literary Journal

Once again, students enrolled in our Literacy Volunteer Program created a new edition of the anticipated literary journal! The theme of this journal is “Home”, which has never been a more important theme as work to come out of the pandemic. Having safe, affordable, and comfortable home is vital to individuals, children and families in our community. Our students captured …

Head Start Child Enrollment, 2022!

It’s time to claim your child’s spot in our Head Start/Early Head Start Program! Slots available for children ages birth to 4 years old! Call us today to reserve your child’s spot for the fall! #headstart #earlyheadstart #daycare #earlychildhoodeducation