Twenty-one tornadoes ranging from EF0 to EF4 were counted across west- and south-central Ohio during Memorial Day weekend. Winds as high as 170 mph came quickly and hit hard, one of which—now labeled as the strongest tornado in Montgomery County’s history—destroyed 19 miles of homes, trees, vehicles, land, and more in its path. The tornadoes came fast, though the recovery …
Community Action Helps Senior Citizens Remain in their Own Homes
The Scioto County Community Action Organization (CAO) Social Service Department received a call from Area Agency on Aging, District 7 on April 29. The Passport case manager stated she had a consumer that needed repairs on a block foundation for a trailer. She said the consumer was 69 years old, in a wheelchair, her trailer was an older model and …
Community Action Makes Homes Safer
Fred and Edna from the north end of Newark were good citizens and productive tax paying members of society. Then in 2001 tragedy struck and Fred needed a kidney transplant. Fred was only 56 years old and their lives had suddenly changed, but that was only the start. Fred then had a by-pass in his leg, followed by two heart …
Weatherization Leads to Safer Home
Ramona, a single mom from Lorain, Ohio had been living in strife for seven years without any heat in her home. Her nearly 100-year-old home was in desparate need of major repairs, including a new boiler, but the expenses were beyond her meager budget. Ramona looked to Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) for help. She applied for the Home …
Community Action Giving a Helping Hand to Neighbors in Need
Uneek Lowe, a Cincinnati resident suffering from a genetic brain disorder did not know what to do when the ceiling tiles in her dining room began to sag. With each passing day more tiles started sagging until half the ceiling looked as if it was caving in. “I thought, oh my god the whole ceiling is going to come down. …
Community Action Serves Middletown Veteran with Mobility Modifications
Mr. Dean enjoys sitting on his repaired porch with a new wheelchair ramp that allows him to leave the house. Imagine being confined to your home for over two years with trips being limited only to the doctor or hospital. Think about not being able to visit with neighbors, smell the flowers in the front yard or make trips to …