Staff Spotlight, July 2018

OACAA would like to thank Ms. Minto for her contributions to the Community Action mission over the past 50 years! Name: Patricia Minto Title: Chief Finance Officer Agency: Jefferson County Community Action Council, Inc. Time with Community Action: 50 years Patricia “Patty” Minto joined the Community Action mission 50 years ago and has served as the Chief Finance Officer at Jefferson County Community Action Council …

Community Action Helps People Help Themselves

Robert was an unemployed 27year-old high school dropout who was badly addicted to heroin. His addiction had progressed to a point where his family felt they had to break all connections with him.Even after losing his family and friends, Robert continued on his downward spiral, eventually hitting rock bottom when he woke up in the detox center at his local …