Housing Needs Met: Stronger Families: Economic Impacts Community Action Team believes that investing in the local community is the most effective way to reduce the incidence and effects of poverty. CAT does this by connecting individuals in need with the local services available to help them step out of poverty and into self-sufficiency. This includes…
In fall 2016, Community Action Team, with the support of Columbia County and its cities, established a Housing Work Group to better understand what was causing the shortage of housing for residents of all income levels and what could be done about it. Members included a diverse group of professionals engaged in the housing industry,…
The program emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher and builds relationships with families to support: Together, parents and staff work to provide developmental preschool experiences for children to succeed in school. Parent Quote: “We are always welcomed with a smile and a good morning.” Enrollment Funded Enrollment: 341…
Through our Head Start program, we provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family engagement services, fostering a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Guided by the principles of family-centered care and holistic support, we empower children and their families to navigate the challenges of a changing world.
By Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Program Operations Coordinator, Human Investment Department When Community Action Team (CAT) was created in 1966, one of the original programs was set-up to serve the older residents of Columbia County. Fifty years later, senior programs are still at the heart of their community service work. In most cases, CAT…
CAT) has been reaching out to the community in powerful and meaningful ways for 50 years. One program with a particularly long-lasting impact has been in effect for about 20 years: Healthy Families.
Community Action Team: The First 50 Years Part 7 – Financial Resources for HomeownersBy Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Human Investment Department Community Action Team (CAT) has been helping with housing needs for about 30 of its 50 years. Previous articles in this series have covered topics such as weatherization, home rehabilitation, purchasing a home,…