Author: Kathy Mills

Congregate Meals Program

The Senior Congregate Meals Program is looking to hire in our New Hardin County Building located at 708 Westport Road; Elizabethtown KY. We are looking for a part-time and a full-time cook at our Hardin County Kitchen. If anyone knows someone looking for a cooking position, please have them call our Central Office at 270-692-2136 and ask for Melissa Brown.

Congregate Meals is serving over 2,000 meals weekly and our meals are continuing to grow. If you are age 60 then come join us for a meal.

The seniors are enjoying the warmer weather by going outside at some of our centers in our 8 counties.

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CKCAC Area Board of Directors Meeting

 

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, July 28, 2025 at 11:00AM EST. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)-Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

 

 

 

 

***Updated Hardin Community Services Information

Call us for an appointment and bring in the required documents to apply for LIHEAP assistance.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling will begin July 28 and runs through September 12, 2025.
Applications will be accepted during the enrollment period, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Income eligibility for the program is up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor.
Interested households should contact their local Community Action Agency office to apply.
All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at the time of application:
1. Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
2. Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.
3. Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
4. The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
Summer Subsidy DOES NOT require a disconnect notice, a past due bill, or eviction notice. The Subsidy benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect household’s eligibility.
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.

 

 

 

 

CKCAC Area Board of Directors Meeting

 

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, July 16, 2025 at 3:00PM EST. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.

CKCAC HEAD START

Summer is in full swing for our Head Start families and staff, while our Early Head Start program continues through July.

We have officially completed the first year of our new five-year grant, and it’s been a year of progress and growth. One of the most exciting milestones is the completion of our new Elizabethtown center. We anticipate moving the Head Start classrooms into the new building during the month of July, just in time to welcome families for the new school year.

The West Main Start center is next to receive upgraded playground surfacing and equipment. We will complete this work in phases, but we know our students will benefit from a newly refreshed space.

Enrollment continues to be a top priority as we prepare for the 2025–2026 program year. Our team is actively recruiting new families and staff members. If you know anyone with children who would benefit from Head Start or someone passionate about working with young children, we encourage you to send them our way.

Information is available on our website and on the new Central Kentucky Head Start Facebook page.

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We are grateful for your continued support of Central Kentucky Head Start and look forward to sharing more updates soon!

 

Family Child Care Homes/Unaffiliated Centers Food Program (FCCH/UC)

Do you know of a Kentucky Child Care Home or Center that recently opened or that has been in business for a while and is not currently taking advantage of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? If so, please have them contact our Child and Adult Care Food Program Director Kathy Hagan at kathy.hagan@ckcac.org or by calling 270-402-1977 for more information.

Central Kentucky Community Action is a proud sponsor of the CACFP, which helps providers serve healthy meals; keep tuition low, making childcare affordable for parents; and provides access to nutrition education. Up to 3 meals per child may be claimed each day in the CACFP, which is generally Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon (PM) Snack. CACFP monthly reimbursements are based on the number of creditable meals served and the eligibility of the children being served.

With rising food costs, now’s the time for all Kentucky Child Care Homes and Centers to participate in the CACFP. Let Central Kentucky Community Action help you apply for the CACFP as your sponsor today!

Executive Director’s Newsletter – June 2025

June brings exciting times for Central Kentucky Community Action Council. Summer is a chance for reflection and preparation for many of our programs. Our Head Start preschool classrooms are closed for the summer, our LIHEAP Spring Subsidy period has completed, and we begin a new fiscal year on July 1st. The Summer is prime hiring and training time for most of our programs, so please send any good candidates to our HR team that need a wonderful place to work!

Many of our teams will be attending the Community Action Kentucky Annual Conference in Lexington from June 10-13. This is a great training and networking opportunity for our folks. I am excited to see our colleagues from across the Commonwealth. We are all doing this work together and this Annual Conference is a great reminder of the importance of Community Actions in Kentucky!

The renovation of CKCAC’s new Hardin County Building in Elizabethtown is nearing completion. We are planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 8th at 10:30AM and would love to have you join us! This project will be a $4 million investment by CKCAC and our Board of Directors in the future of Hardin County and the essential services we provide.

We wish you a wonderful June and hope your Summer is safe and relaxing. As always, thank you for all you do.

Community Collaboration for Children (CCC)

Community Collaboration for Children is very busy this Summer with In-home services and attending summer events with Trail of Hope regional Network: Nelson County Community Baby Shower June 17th from 4-6:30, Grayson County Thrive June 24th from 1-5 (central time), Hardin County back to school Events July 22-24th and more. Trail of Hope Regional Network will meet in person at Hardin County Extension Office in Elizabethtown at 10AM EST on September 16th. If you are interested in being a network member please reach out to Ronda Bertrand, CCC Network Coordinator at 270-692-7553.

Trail of Hope Regional Networks Build A Bed program has been busy already making sure 86 children have a bed. We are working on sponsorships to purchase bed frames, mattresses, bedding, and pillows. We are looking for baby cribs and toddler beds in good condition. Please let us know if you are interested in supporting this program.

We are super excited to add 11 more Hardin County Elementary schools starting in August. Parent Engagement Meeting Program is helping to prevent truancy in Washington County Elementary, Elizabethtown City Elementary schools and Hardin County Elementary schools.

CCC in-home program is busy with home visits and helping families with community resources. We are always taking new referrals. If you have any questions, please reach out to us. Be safe and have a wonderful summer.

Congregate Meals Program

Griffin Manor in Elizabethtown has been sprucing up their flower bed for the Summer. Some of our seniors have enjoyed playing music and blowing bubbles. Marge is the Coordinator at Griffin Manor Senior Center and one of the seniors there at the center Bobby enjoys helping out every day. Come by the center and see the great job they both have done!

The Washington County Senior Center has also been working on their outdoor flower bed. Nina is the Coordinator at the Springfield center. The seniors are going outside more since the weather has gotten nicer. Come join them for a meal and check out their center!

Congregate served over 2,200 meals last week. The new kitchen at the Elizabethtown building has been painted and equipment is being approved and installed. CKCAC is looking for a full-time cook and 2 part-time cooks for our new Hardin County location. If anyone is interested in cooking for our senior centers, call Ms. Melissa Brown at 270-692-2136 extension 603.

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