Community Action Organization of Scioto County, Inc.

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News Release - Farmers Market Expansion - Senior Coupons more details...

MEALS FOR KIDS available at open distribution sites in Porstmouth and New Boston. Click to view
NEWS RELEASE - March, 25, 2020 - Changes to services Click to view
WIC is still taking appointments. But please, on arrival, remain in your car and call (740) 354-7991
Help for Small Businesses affected by shutdowns.more info...
Head Start and Food program mobilize buses and personal vehicles to deliver meals to students and siblings.
Community Action and Portsmouth Schools Partnering to provide food to students. more info...
Development Services Agency asks for Businesses to complete the Economic Damage Assessment Survey
ODJFS Provides Common WARN Number to speed processing of COVID-19-Related Unemployment Benefits. more info...
Online guidance for Unemployment Benefits
Head Start workshops cancelled until further notice.
Head Start classes and home visits suspended until April 6, 2020
Food Pantry service through First Presbyterian has been suspended.
Shamrock Shuffle 5K on March 14th - POSTPONED
Community Action 2020 Hunger Summit on March 24th - CANCELLED

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LOCAL IMPACT:

During this year CAO of Scioto County continued its mission of providing services, hope and opportunity to thousands of Scioto County residents, including children, families, seniors and the unemployed.
2017 Impact Statement

OUR MISSION:

CAO strives to develop and implement strategies which appropriately mix advocacy and education, direct provision of services through agency administered programs and coordination of CAO activities with those of all other institutions, agencies and groups serving those in need.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT:

The needs assessment process is an ongoing activity conducted by the Executive Director and Program Division Directors as they review program progress and changing needs as evidenced by customer requests for service. 2015-2017 Needs Assessment

To help the people of Scioto County...

The Community Action Organization of Scioto County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Equal Provider of Services without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.