New economic data paints a disturbing picture of growing poverty. The recession started last year, but its impact has been far greater in 2009. With the jobless rate still climbing and many people unable to find work after months of searching, unemployment insurance benefits 1.5 million out-of-work Americans are expected to lose assistance by the [...]
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March 5, 2009
Weatherization Works for NKY!
Families with moderate to low incomes, about $44,000 for a family of four, may be able to qualify for help through Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Weatherization Assistance Program. To apply for this free service, families should visit one of NKCAC’s neighborhood centers, located throughout Northern Kentucky. NKCAC expects to weatherize about 250 homes over [...]
March 2, 2009
Let’s put the brakes on predatory lending!
Please consider contacting your representatives to show your support for House Bill 444 introduced by Representative Johnny Bell. It will create a data base to track and monitor who uses check cashing businesses. More important, though are two amendments to the bill that would place a 36% rate cap on pay day loans, which is the [...]
February 28, 2009
Kentucky Enquirer features YouthBuild
You will want to check out the February 23 article on YouthBuild of Northern Kentucky.
http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20090223/NEWS0103/902230371/-1/today
February 25, 2009
Couples Workshop
The second Couples Workshop, sponsored by Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Stronger Together Program, is scheduled for Saturday, February 28th from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Word of Life Fellowship in Covington, Kentucky. This month’s Couples Workshop will feature a Poetry Jam session with a local poet, dinner, great conversation and fun with other couples. All couples invited to [...]
February 14, 2009
Getting ready for school
One of the most rewarding services we provide at NKCAC is our Head Start program. Head Start is funded primarily by the federal government, which allows us to provide a free, quality pre-school experience for low income 3 and 4 year olds. The early years are so vitally important for success in life, but many [...]
December 21, 2008
The giving list
During the holidays, our hearts seem to be just a little bit larger. We are touched by the stories on TV or in the newspaper. We reach out to our neighbors, friends, family members in ways that are often uncommon the rest of the year. We respond to appeals for donations from charities like Northern [...]
December 1, 2008
Support local art!
The Covington Art District hosts a Gallery Hop on the first Friday of every month! Galleries throughout Covington’s Art District are open, including our own Community Action Gallery, at 717 Madison Avenue. You’ll experience great art and great company while you enjoy delicious refreshments and beverages. December’s Gallery Hop is Friday, December 5 and will be a great time to [...]
