Community Action Helps Family Keep Their Home

Frank and Jennifer were working hard to provide for their two children. Frank had a good teaching position, but his job was eliminated and the only work he could find was as a part-time pizza delivery man. Jennifer was also working irregular hours demonstrating products in stores. But with the decrease in income they were falling behind in their mortgage payments. The couple turned to the Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area for assistance.

Community Action Workforce Development Program Helps Cincinnati Man Start New Career

James had a good job as a food processor, but when the recession hit, he lost this position. His resources were quickly diminishing and James knew he needed to increase his skills to find a new job.

Community Action Providing Much Needed Job Training

 When a Scioto County resident lost her job due to layoffs, she turned to the Community Action Organization of Scioto County for assistance.

Weatherization Makes House a Home

Unable to work due to health issues, Debbie and her 12 year old daughter had been living with her father. But when her father kicked them out after an argument Debbie was unsure where her and her daughter would live. She looked into getting an apartment and working with HUD, but the wait for HUD assistance can be as much as two years and with being on Social Security with a limited income Debbie could not afford an apartment. She did have a trailer, but it was in such disrepair it was uninhabitable.

A Place to Call Home Thanks to Community Action

Submitted by a client of the Community Action Commission of Fayette County

I was homeless and living in my car for the past few years. I would stay with people a few times, maybe a week, every once in awhile. Other than that, I was 100 percent in my car. I was doing whatever I could to make just enough to eat. Every day was survival.