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            |  To the editor: As the new Director of the Head Start program for 
			Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL), I have 
			felt nothing but warmth and encouragement from the communities we 
			serve. I am extremely excited to serve the community in my new 
			capacity and wanted to write this letter to express my gratitude for 
			the continued support Logan County has for the CAPCIL Head Start 
			Program. 
 We have been a staple here for low income families for decades, and 
			will continue to do the work for the children and families that need 
			us the most. As we evolve and make changes to improve our programs 
			to better address the educational needs of our families, it is nice 
			to know that Logan County stands firmly behind our mission.
 
			
			 Early Head Start is currently hosting a Diaper Drive to help support 
			the families participating in our expanding program to include 
			center-based classes. Blades Hair and Nail Salon, Fabulous 
			Hairstyles, Graue Chevrolet, Shear Perfection Beauty Salon, Hair 
			Headquarters, and the CAPCIL Corporate office have been gracious in 
			allowing us to place collection boxes in their facilities and the 
			community has been generous in their donations.  
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            It is this type of support that allows us to continue our efforts to 
			fight poverty and to work with the low income population. 
 Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I am proud to 
			make a difference in the lives of your children by being an 
			essential partner in their education.
 Sincerely,
 
 Jenifer Deweese
 Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
 Head Start Director
 1800 Fifth St.
 Lincoln, IL 62654
 217-732-2159 ext. 236
 [Posted 
            May 23, 2016]
             
            
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