Community Action Goes the Extra Mile

Dave, a father of two, had been without heat or electricity for several months due to an issue with the previous tenant. Unsure of what to do, he turned to Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) for help. The previous tenant had left behind both a balance with Ohio Edison and a frustrated landlord.  Dave was unable to get electric …

Head Start: Helping Ohio’s Youth

In 2012, more than 6 million children under age six lived in poverty in America. Head Start served 1,146,468 children and pregnant women last year. In Ohio, Head Start served 49,702 children.  Head Start is a national program that promotes the school-readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development, as …

Computer Training Helps Lorain County Resident Succeed

Linda, a 60-year-old disabled resident of Lorain County was unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. She turned to Lorain County Community Action Agency for help with her utilities through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and while there learned about their Community Learning and Technology Center’s (CLTC) computer classes. Linda decided to take the computer classes and improve her knowledge …