2009-2010 ARRA


Back-to-School Fair, 
Back to School Fair registration Continues
Tax Preparation,  
First Tee, 
Latino Family Development, Homeless Prevention, 
Safe Kids Shawnee Co., 
Elderly Services. 
Project Attention
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Apartments, Weatherization,  Winterization,  


Head Start 


Child and Adult Food Care  


Fiscal Services, 
Human Resources, Planning, 
Program 
Development, Support, Scholarships, 


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 2008  Annual Report (PDF file),  
 2009 Annual Report (PDF file), 
Program Income Guidelines,
Brochures, Employment

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Funding for this site was provided in part by the federal Community Services Block Grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.

Calendar of Events and Breaking News by Date

March 17, 2010 - Head Start Accountability Report - Click here for details (PDF file)

July 8, 2010 Free Food To Be Distributed in Rossville July 28  Click here for details (PDF file)

July 8, 2010 - Back-to-School Fair Registration Continues - Click here for details (PDF file)

July 8, 2010 - Free Youth Golf Summer Camp Expanding - Click here for details (PDF file)  

July 31, 2010 - Safe Kids Shawnee County Buckle Up Event, Dillons Store #67, 2010 SE 29^th St. (29^th and California), 9 a.m. - Noon. For more information, contact the Swygart Center at 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056) 

August 12, 2010 - Safe Kids Shawnee County Buckle Up Event, Fire Station #12, 2101 SW Urish Rd., 4 – 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Swygart Center at 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056)

August 17, 2010 - Safe Kids Shawnee County Buckle Up Event, Dillons Store #58, 1400 SW Huntoon (Huntoon and Lane Sts.), 4 – 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Swygart Center at 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056)

August 28, 2010 - Safe Kids Shawnee County Buckle Up Event, Fire Station #8, 2700 SW Fairlawn Rd., 9 a.m. – Noon. For more information, contact the Swygart Center at 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056)

Free Bus Passes for August - Click here for details (PDF file)

Other Breaking News 

National Community Action Month  - Click here for details (PDF file)

Topeka Man Honored by KC Royals Honors Community Action Staff Member  Click here for details 

Spring 2010 CAP-Lines Magazine Now Available  Click here for details (PDF file)

Former Head Start Student's Life Celebrated at Fire Safety Day  - Click here for details (PDF file)

November 23 Safe Kids Shawnee County Receives Grant  Click here for details (PDF file)

Breaking News: A member of the Community Action team recently became a Certified Community Action Professional  Click here for details. 

Breaking News: The First Tee of Shawnee County receives $7,500 from Best Buy   Click here for details.

The First Tee of Shawnee County Recognized For Work With Kids  Click here for details (PDF file) 

                  
Community Action Mission Summary

To alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty through the promotion of public policy that helps those in poverty to move to greater self-reliance and by providing services and resources that meet basic human needs, promote self-reliance and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.   

The Promise of Community Action:

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