Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc Annual Meeting & Community Luncheon

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1 Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc Annual Meeting & Community Luncheon

2 About Us Central Florida Community Action Agency (CFCAA) is a private, nonprofit, community-based organization whose PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE POVERTY AND HELP LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT in Alachua, Levy, and Marion counties.

3 Mission Statement Central Florida Community Action Agency is committed to helping people strengthen their lives through community partnerships.

4 Our Programs and Services Born out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and incorporated in 1981, CFCAA currently offers the following programs: Raising & Improving Self-Sufficiency Expectations Program Weatherization Assistance Program Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

5 The Promise of Community Action Community Action changes people s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

6 CFCAA Impact 2015/2016 4,921 families received utility assistance to prevent loss of electric or gas service.

7 CFCAA Impact 2015/ clients obtained certificate/diploma or completed post-secondary education program.

8 CFCAA Impact 2015/ clients and their families were helped to obtain or maintain stable & affordable housing.

9 CFCAA Impact 2015/ CFCAA partnered with other agencies or organizations during the year in order to provide our clients with access to a wide range of supportive services.

10 CFCAA Impact 2015/ clients and their families received transportation assistance to attend school, interviews, or work.

11 CFCAA Impact 2015/ homes were weatherized, resulting in an average reduction of 15% in their heating & cooling costs.

12 CFCAA Impact 2015/ youth received Summer Program Scholarships to maintain skills learned during the school year.

13 Our Board of Directors It is a requirement for Community Action Agencies to maintain a tripartite board of directors representing the Public, Private and Community (low-income) Sectors. The following dedicated volunteers fulfill these roles for CFCAA: Alena Lawson, Chair (Alachua County) Marlon Gayle, Vice Chair (Levy County) Scot Quintel, Treasurer (Marion County) Eddie Jean Williams, Secretary (Levy County) VACANT (Levy County) Ernestine Butler (Alachua County) Cheryl Martin (Marion County) Katrice Graham (Alachua County) LaShandra Lightsey (Marion County)

14 PROGRAM SUCCESS Raising & Improving Self-Sufficiency Expectations Mandy LaRoy, Former CFCAA Family Development Specialist Taryn Holden, R.I.S.E. Participant Frederick Brown, R.I.S.E. Participant Migdalia Cruz, R.I.S.E. Participant Taylor Whittier, R.I.S.E. Participant Racheal Washington, CFCAA Family Development Specialist (L - R)

15 SUCCESS STORIES Raising & Improving Self-Sufficiency Expectations 2016 R.I.S.E. Participant Incarcerated for 12 years; on successful track to completion of barbering license and enrollment in college

16 SUCCESS STORIES Raising & Improving Self-Sufficiency Expectations R.I.S.E. Participant Mother and child were homeless, staying on the street; obtained employment with State of Florida and enrolled in BA program.

17 SUCCESS STORIES Raising & Improving Self-Sufficiency Expectations R.I.S.E. Participant Battled with substance abuse and homelessness at a young age; graduated and obtained state certification in nursing, making $20 per hour.

18 SUCCESS STORY - Weatherization 2015 Before Weatherization 2016 After Weatherization Central HVAC System Replacement reduced cooling & heating costs by 31%

19 THANK YOU!!! Vernon McQueen, Duke Energy Program Manager Alena Lawson, CFCAA Board Chair Charles Harris, CFCAA CEO Steve Kay, CFCAA Director of Weatherization & Housing Initiatives (L - R)

20 DONATE TODAY If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation in the future, please donate by mail or visit Please make checks or money orders payable to CFCAA and mail to: Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. ATTN: Fiscal Department 411 N Main Street - Suite 210 Gainesville, FL Central Florida Community Action Agency (CFCAA), Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations.

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