As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Director’s Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.
As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Director’s Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.
The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is actively looking for volunteers and our numbers are growing!
On October 28th, we celebrated our Senior Companion Program (SCP) volunteers with a wonderful recognition luncheon held at the American Legion in Elizabethtown. Volunteers dressed in costumes to add to the fun. They were treated to a fantastic meal provided by Bluegrass Meats and Catering of Elizabethtown. They also got to enjoy a fun and interactive magic show presented by Aaron Hart of Hodgenville.
SCP volunteers are so grateful to these vendors and entertainers for helping us make our volunteers feel how special they are to us and to their communities. Our volunteers put in thousands of hours each year, to the benefit of some of our most vulnerable citizens, and we are always grateful for their efforts.
If you are interested in becoming a Senior Companion volunteer in our service area of Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Marion, Nelson and Washington Counties. Please reach out to Mary Jean Blake, AmeriCorps Director at (270) 692-2136.
Congregate Meals has been working with Lincoln Trail on the yearly monitoring to make sure we are compliant, this is due this month in November.
Congregate Meals has been working on our United Way grant due next month in December.
Congregate Meals has a new computer program called Mon-Ami. Congregate Meals would like to thank Lincoln Trail for all their help in getting us through some of our computer issues.
Congregate Meals is still in need of a part-time Cook and a full-time Coordinator at our Grayson County Senior Center.
Woodbine Construction has started demolition on our Elizabethtown building so there will be a new Congregate Meals cooking center opening in Hardin County.
Congregate Meals served were 11,069 in October and the meals continue to grow weekly.
On October 28th the senior volunteers of the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) gathered in Elizabethtown at the American Legion to recognize and honor their service to their communities over the past year. RSVP volunteers serve in over 14 nonprofit workstations across Hardin and Nelson Counties. During the past year 103 volunteers served over 27,500 hours for these community partners. RSVP is proud of the work our volunteers do every day.
RSVP is grateful for the lunch, donated by Bluegrass Meats and Catering and the meeting space donated by the American Legion. Volunteers also enjoyed a magic show by Aaron Hart from Hodgenville.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in Hardin or Nelson Counties reach out to Melissa or Jessica at (270) 737-1059.
CKCATS provides non-emergency transportation for the following services: Medicaid, Medicare, General Public, Senior, Veteran, and Intercity. Services vary depending on the county.
Medicaid services are provided in Washington, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Marion and Nelson counties. Medicaid hours are from 6am-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm on Saturdays. Exceptions made be made for urgent care trips only.
Medicare services are provided in Washington, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Marion Nelson, Hardin, Bullitt, Adair, Boyle, Taylor and Green counties. Medicare hours are from 6am-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm on Saturdays. Exceptions may be made for urgent care trips only.
General Public transportation is provided in Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Marion and Nelson counties. The hours of service are from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Senior transportation is provided in Washington, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Marion Nelson, Hardin, and Meade counties. The hours of service are from 8:30am-2pm Monday-Friday.
Veteran transportation is provided in Edmonson, Hart, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Marion and Nelson counties. The hours of service are 6am-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm on Saturdays.
Intercity transportation is provided in the counties of Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Marion and Nelson counties.
CKCATS had a virtual compliance review with the Office of Transportation on September 30th and a vehicle and facility inspection on October 9th. We received notice on October 30th that our FY2025 Compliance Review was found to be acceptable. Thanks to all staff who helped in getting information and who worked with us to make this compliance review a smooth process.
TESCO has confirmed that we will be receiving our (4) 8×2 cutaways on November 20th and our (7) 12×2 cutaways on November 22nd. These new buses are much needed and will be divided amongst our 5 county offices.
We are continuing to accept applications for future hiring. If you or anyone you know would like to join the staff at CKCATS, please go to careers@ckcac.org to apply.
November is upon us, and Central Kentucky is enjoying the beautiful transition into fall. This time of year, with crisp, cool mornings and the stunning array of colors in the trees, reminds us to pause and appreciate all the blessings around us. As we take in the beauty of this season, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on gratitude and the ways we can support one another.
At Central Kentucky Community Action Council, we are grateful for the opportunities to serve and uplift our communities. Thanks to your support, our programs continue to make a meaningful impact, from providing emergency services and senior assistance to helping families secure quality education thru head start and assistance for those in need of transport.
As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, let’s remember that the spirit of giving is what brings us closer together. Whether it’s by lending a helping hand to a neighbor, volunteering with a local organization, or simply offering a kind word, we all have the power to make a difference. Our shared commitment to lifting up our community is something truly special, and it’s an honor to work alongside each of you in this mission.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this journey. May this season bring warmth to your heart and gratitude to your days.
More to come……………….much more……………….
For Immediate Release
Prepare for Fall – LIHEAP Subsidy Enrollment November 5th through December 20, 2024
Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies Will Be Assisting Eligible Households in All 120 Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 29, 2024): Starting November 5, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy enrollment is available through Kentucky’s Community Action Network for eligible Kentucky households. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through December 20, 2024, or until designated funds have been expended.
Individuals should apply through their local Community Action Agency office. To locate your local office, please call 800-456-3452 or visit www.capky.org/network. Please be aware that some offices may be closed on November 5th for the General Election.
LIHEAP Fall Subsidy provides households with a one-time benefit depending on housing category, fuel type used for heating, and income level. Benefit can be applied towards home heating cost for electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.
Benefits are paid directly to the household’s energy vendor. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family
Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
Community Action Kentucky is the statewide association representing and assisting the 23 Community Action agencies across Kentucky that work to empower individuals and families to attain greater economic stability and long-term success. With a presence in all 120 Kentucky counties, Community Action agencies provide lifechanging resources and programs to support a wide array of service areas, including food security, transportation, home energy, early childhood education, senior support, emergency services, housing assistance, workforce development, youth enrichment and more. As a statewide voice for local agencies, Community Action Kentucky works to address policy issues that impact low-income individuals and cultivates broad-reaching partnerships that improve the lives of thousands of Kentuckians, making it possible for them to achieve their goals. For more information about Community Action Kentucky, visit www.CAPKY.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Hal B. Goode
Executive Director
Central Kentucky Community Action Council
270-692-2136
hal.goode@ckcac.org
Central Kentucky Community Action Council Announces Bryan Conover as New Executive Director
Lebanon, Ky — October 17th, 2024 —Central Kentucky Community Action Council (CKCAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Conover as its new Executive Director, effective January 2025. Conover brings a wealth of experience in community service and leadership, making him a perfect fit for this vital role in our organization and the community we serve.
Bryan Conover comes to this position with over 15 years of professional experience in education, fiscal, and non-profit management. Conover currently serves as CKCAC’s Head Start and Early Head Start Director, where he helps children and families in our community access high-quality early childhood education and wraparound support.
“We are excited to have Bryan as the new Executive Director,” stated Andrew Adkins, Chairman of the CKCAC Board of Directors. “His passion for serving our communities and proven track record of successful leadership will undoubtedly drive our mission forward and enhance the lives of those we serve in central Kentucky.”
As Executive Director, Conover will lead CKCAC and its 13 programs in its ongoing efforts to address the challenges facing low-income individuals and families of central Kentucky. He aims to expand existing programs, develop new initiatives, and strengthen partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and the community at large.
“I am honored to be named as Central Kentucky Community Action Council’s new Executive Director,” Conover said. “I want to thank Mr. Goode and the CKCAC Board of Directors for entrusting this position to me. I believe in the power of community collaboration and am eager to work alongside our dedicated CKCAC staff, volunteers, and partners to create meaningful change in our community. CKCAC stands ready to work with any and all to combat poverty in central Kentucky. ”
Central Kentucky Community Action Council is dedicated to improving the lives of those in our region through programs focused on early childhood education, economic development, nutrition, health and wellness, and housing supports. With Conover’s leadership, CKCAC is poised to continue making a significant impact in our community. He is committed to CKCAC’s mission of empowering individuals and families of central Kentucky to achieve self-sufficiency.
Conover holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Transylvania University and a master’s degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University (OH). He lives in Elizabethtown with his wife, Marian, and daughter, Rosemary. “I want to thank my family for their never-ending support and love. Also, a big thank you to my parents for all they have done for me and for helping lead me on this journey,” Conover said.
For more information about Bryan Conover and the Central Kentucky Community Action Council, please visit www.CKCAC.org or contact Hal B. Goode at 270-692-2136.
