Community Assessment Needs – OUR Community, OUR Needs

Help us learn what Rhode Islanders and those using CCAP services are experiencing right now!   Information will be used to identify needed resources and programs!

To take the CCAP Community Needs Assessment Survey, visit: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=o8e1vFE3E0S3v8tP8Y57LsKi0ZKg6XpFk7MtXugoyqtUQVlUSFdINFJRNU1BN0xUVlcyMTBMUFdFTy4u

Your participation will enable you to be entered into a raffle for a $100 supermarket gift card.

THANK YOU!

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CCAP Announces THE LEO A. BELIVEAU, JR. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & RECEPTION present by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021. COCKTAIL RECEPTION AUCTION – 5 – 7:30 PM
HARBOR LIGHTS, 150 GREY STREET, WARWICK NECK, RHODE ISLAND

As a non-profit community action program we need to raise funds to assist families we serve.  As you may know, a large number of families we serve have lost their jobs, suffered an illness, or a different type of crisis…usually through no fault of their own. I am proud to say, that during this past year of the pandemic all CCAP’s programs and services, such as the Food Bank, Family Health Services, our Educations programs, Family Services and Social Services continued to provide services to community.  Last year we touched the lives of more than 40,000 people and provided over $1.2 million in uncompensated services.

To help assist those families in need, we will be hosting The CCAP Leo A. Beliveau, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament and Reception, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Harbor Lights. We will kick-off the day with a morning round and an afternoon round of golf followed by a special evening reception on beautiful Greenwich Bay. This is the largest fundraiser we host during the year to benefit our programs and services and we hope that you will join us in supporting the event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
MORNING ROUND 11:00 AM
SILENT AUCTION OPENS 12:00 PM
AFTERNOON ROUND 2:30 PM
EVENING RECEPTION 5:00 PM

Sponsorship opportunities are available, for more information call 401-562-8353 or email: lbeliveau@comcap.org

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CCAP’s Youth Summer Jobs Program is now accepting applications.

We are now accepting on-line applications for our Youth Summer Jobs!

If you are 14-24 years old CCAP’s Lean to Earn Program can prepare you for a great summer paid internship! CCAP’s Real Skills For Youth – Summer Work Based Learning Program pays $11.50 an hour.

CCAP’s Youth Employment, Training, and Education Programs assist the youth of Rhode Island ages 14 – 24 through free education, training programs, Work Readiness and Job Placement assistance. We provide a full range of services to youth enrolled in school and out of school. All enrollees are connected with a case manager to assist them in their education or employment goals throughout the program.

Programs Offered:

• IT and Manufacturing Programs• Interactive Digital Media and Computer Science• Graphic Communications• Employer Partner Internships• Intro to Automotive• Welding• IT Networking and Marine Trades• LIFE skills

To apply: https://www.cognitoforms.com/…/summer2021realskillsfory… Make sure to enter a working email address in the application.

You’ll be contacted (in a few weeks) by the Youth Center via the email address that you have on your application. You will get invited to attend a Mandatory Program Orientation.

Once your application is complete and you have completed Orientation and Work Readiness, you can be considered for the program. We’ll try to match you with your top choice but no one is guaranteed a position!

For more information go to: https://www.comcap.org/services/education-job-training/summerjobs/

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ATTENTION CRANSTON RESIDENTS

Were you affected by COVID-19 and having trouble making your mortgage?

We can help!

The City of Cranston through the Department of Community Development in partnership with CCAP have funds available in the CDBG Emergency Mortgage Payment Program. This program assists low income Cranston families earning under 80% of the median income who are at risk of losing their homes as a direct result of the COVID-19 Pandemic with up to six months of mortgage assistance.

For more information, call CCAP’s Social Services at  401-467-7013.

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It’s Tax Time at CCAP!

CCAP’s VITA Preparation Assistance Program is a FREE Tax Assistance service for low-income workers , we provide FREE tax preparation for individuals and families earning less than $60,000.

Last year, CCAP’s VITA program filed over 1000 federal tax returns, helping Rhode Island families receive $2 million in refunds without any cost. Our volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS and will help you file your federal and state income taxes. IRS e-file is the most accurate, safest, and fastest way to file your tax return. You can get your refund in as little as 10 days.

The Earned Income Tax Credit – EITC or EIC – is a refundable tax credit aimed at helping families with low-to-moderate earned income. The #EITC can add an average of $2,460 to an IRS refund for eligible workers. Families may qualify for the #EITC for the first time due to a change in circumstances. Let us help you get all the available tax credits and deductions you deserve.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all returns will be done via drop off, please call 401-467-7013 for more information.

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CCAP HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGNS Please help us reach our goal to support 1500 Families this Holiday Season!

Due to the current pandemic, we are conducting our CCAP Holiday Giving Campaigns differently this year. We will be asking for donations to purchase gift cards for those we serve. CCAP’s Holiday Giving Campaign supports a special Thanksgiving Family Meal and our Adopt-A-Family Program. Our Goal is to support 1,500 families this Holiday Season!

We are a seeing an unprecedented number of our neighbors turning to CCAP during these challenging times. A large number of families we serve have lost their jobs, suffered an illness, or a different type of crisis…usually through no fault of their own. Last year we touched the lives of more than 35,000 people and provided $1.2 million in uncompensated services.

Thanksgiving Meal Drive
To ensure that struggling family have a Thanksgiving dinner this holiday season, please consider purchasing a grocery-store gift card the next time you are shopping.

A $50 GIFT CARD WILL PROVIDE A FAMILY OF FOUR A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER.
You can also help us fill our shelves by donating non-perishable food, paper goods and cleaning products. All food and donations can be delivered during business hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 (lower level) – Please make your check payable to Comprehensive Community Action/ Gift Cards and send to 311 Doric Avenue Cranston, RI 02910, Attention: Holiday Giving Campaign.

CCAP Adopt-a- Family Program
A $300 DONATION TO THE “CCAP’S ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM” ADOPTS AN ENTIRE FAMILY (and 100% of your donation goes to the family). Donations in other amounts are also appreciated. Please make your check payable to Comprehensive Community Action and send to 311 Doric Avenue Cranston, RI 02910, Attention Holiday Giving Campaign, before December 10th.

Donate Now Online Here!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LM5XCZEKLRQWE

For more information about CCAP’s Holiday Giving Campaign, contact Sherry Diaz, Vice President of Social Services, (401) 562-8336, sdiaz@comcap.org or Lee Beliveau, Vice President of Development at 401-562-8356, lbeliveau@comcap.org.

Special Thank You to our Sponsors:

Mutual of America

Picerne Family Charitable Foundation

Beacon Communications

Warwick Beacon & The Cranston Herald

Hilb Group/New England

Rose & Kiernan, Inc

Cranston Police

Rotary Club of Cranston

Starbucks – Chapel View

Sir Speedy Cranston

THANK YOU!

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The Cranston Health Equity Zone (HEZ) and CCAP Family Health Services will be offering FREE Flu Clinics in the Community.

Don’t forget to get your Flu Shot! Getting a flu shot is an easy way to help protect you and your family!

Friday, October 16, 2020 Haitian Baptist Church – 12 Lincoln Ave, Cranston – 10am-12pm

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 YMCA – 1225 Park Ave, Cranston- 5-7pm

Saturday, October 24, 2020 CCAP Family Health Services – 1090 Cranston Street, Cranston 10am-12pm

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Cranston Stadium – 20 Jordan Ave, Cranston- 4- 6pm

Saturday, November 7, 2020 Cranston East – 899 Park Ave, Cranston 11am-1pm

**Safety first – Temperature checks are part of our safety procedures, and our team wears face masks, face shields and protective gloves. Please postpone your visit if you’re sick with fever or other illness symptoms.**•

Get a Flu Shot!The CDC recommends that people over the age of 6 months get an annual flu shot.

Tips to Avoid the Flu:

.• Avoid close contact.Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, avoid close contact with others to protect them from getting sick too

.• Stay home when you are sick.If possible, stay home from work, school, day care, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness

.• Cover your mouth and nose.Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, then drop it in the trash. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve rather than your hands.

• Wash your hands often.Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub

.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.Sickness if often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated wiith germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth

.• Other ways to stay healthy:Get plenty of sleep, eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, manage your stress level, clean and disinfect frequently touched services.

Form more information about CCAP Familyu Health Services, please call (401) 467-9610.

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CCAP’s VIRTUAL WELLNESS MINDFUL MONDAYS….A relaxing way to start an active week

Mindful Monday is a weekly zoom drop-in meditation group open to all teens 13 to 18 years old. Brief meditations are facilitated by CCAP’s Community Response Program team members.Come learn the benefits of meditation in your life! CCAP’s VIRTUAL WELLNESS

MINDFUL MONDAYS….A relaxing way to start an active week

Where: Zoom

Who: Teens age 13-18

Day: MondaysTime: 4pm – 5pm

Start: October 5, 2020

For more information contact Jennifer Pelkey, jpelkey@comcap.org or 401-318-2555.

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Substance Abuse Program for Teens and Young Adults that WORKS

CCAP Seven Challenges® is a holistic counseling program for young people in Coventry and Cranston focused on mindfulness surrounding substance use problems. Benefits of The Seven Challenges® include:
• Help youth make informed decisions about substance use;
• Motivate youth to evaluate their lives and consider changes they would like to make and then success in implementing those changes;
• Support youth in taking power in their own life.

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