#community action program

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Hey there Tumblr in the United States, so something I really want to talk about are CAP agencies. Don't know what that is? Don't worry, a lot of people don't but that why I'm here to educate you!

CAP stands for Community Action Program/Partners and basically if you are low income, elderly disabled and/or have children in your home you can totally apply for so many different programs that might be able to help/save your life through your local agency! For example, if you use heating oil during the winter, there are programs that can help you get free/emergency fuel. There are programs that can help you get better access to healthy, locally-grown food. There are programs revolving around childcare and headstart. There are programs for rental assistance, transportation and so much more! There are case managers, people that can repair your house, help you find recovery options and so much more.

Please, I wish more people knew about CAP agencies and how much they can help you if you are truly struggling. Most of these programs are based off income and if you contact an agency and follow through with the steps, you can and will get help SOMEHOW. These agencies have connections to so many local resources that could be beneficial to you or your family and friends.

Find your CAP agency here!

Please look up your local agency and read about what services/programs they offer on their website or call them. So many people want to help and these are the local programs you can trust because it's literally someone within your own county/town/state trying to help you.

I just want the word to spread; I work for a CAP agency myself and so many people don't know about these programs or are too proud to even consider how much better their life could be with just a little help. Plus, the more people that use these programs, that often means that much more federal grant money gets put towards these programs which means more help for more people.

TW: DV, abuse

Also, if you are in a situation where you are being abused or maybe you suspect elderly abuse in your home, a lot of us that work there are mandated reporters which means if we suspect abuse based on reasonable evidence/you tell us you or someone else is being abused/neglected, we can and will report it for you; full stop. Obviously, this can be amazing or horrible depending on your stage of plan so please just consider this if you apply but please know that someone there always wants to help you.

If you've ever had an experience with a CAP agency, sound off below please so people can know what kind of programs and help there is available!!!

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Photograph of Community Action Technicians Training Program Class

Black and white photograph of Community Action Technicians Training Program group. Bernice Robinson is located in the middle row, left-hand side.

Bernice Violanthe Robinson (1914-1994) was born in Charleston, South Carolina to James C. and Martha Elizabeth Robinson. She was a cosmetologist, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Secretary and Chairperson of Membership, Highlander's first Citizenship School teacher for adult education on John's Island, South Carolina. She held political education and voter registration workshops in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and other southern states for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). She worked as a Field Secretary for the Political Organization of the First Congressional District in South Carolina. Robinson was SCLC's Field Supervisor for Adult Education and instructor of reading, and Director of Educational Workshops for the Highlander Research and Education Center. Robinson worked for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers (SCCFW), as Supervisor of the Volunteers-In-Service-To-American (VISTA) program. She also ran unsuccessfully for the South Carolina House of Representatives, being the first African American women to run for office in South Carolina. Robinson returned to the SCCFW as the Director of Migrant Day Care. She then became a Loan and Relocation Officer for the Charleston County Community Development Department, a position she held until retirement in 1982.

From the Bernice Robinson Papers, 1920-1989 held at the Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston.

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2012 Totally Teriffic Things (before New Years)

My computer is the oldest one in the office. I'm in the room that Dr. Corvese keeps his Optometry chair (which I occasionally play with(1)). My office is the only one without a window, I have 300+ light bulbs just chillin' in the corner, and my computer has Windows2000.

I love this old keyboard though (2). You know the one, it's just like the one on the old desktop you used to check your my space on in your parents living room. It's got these big ole' keys that are actually buttons, not touch pads, or those super quiet very sensitive laptop keyboards.

I love the sound they make. I love when I am typing something official, and I feel like a whizkid listening to how fast my fingers are moving (3). I love that each keystroke is deliberate. You must exert energy to make that letter appear.

I love being young and being taught by those who were forced to welcome the digital age AFTER their schooling was completed (4). I can speak the digital language. I was taught when my mind was still a sponge. They think I'm a genius and sometimes I want to tell them "I'm just 20. Look at the IT guys. They are fucking GENIUSES." But we just think it's weird that they all decided to wear plaid everyday (5).

I love the people that I work with. Who want to help people. Who are assertive advocates and patient listeners at the same time. (6)

I picked up the phone four times today and explained to people that the utilities assistance department would not open until an unnamed date later this month. Each time that person thanked me, just for listening to the hard times they were coming upon and quelling a bit of their anxiety. (7-10)

Today I felt like I hadn't done much, but I can count on two hands the number of people who asked for my name so as to thank me properly.

At Panera, that number would be quantifying how many people told me I had personally ruined their day for running out of bread bowls.

Sheepishly, I admit, I love that I still get to work there on weekends. (11)

More totally terrific things coming soon...