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 CAPCIL is one of the recipients of the Community
Service Block Grant (CSBG) – a grant that originated with the
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. This grant is one of the tools
that CAPCIL uses to assist the low income population in a 6 county
service area. This year they are using a portion of this grant to
purchase school supplies for 100 children in their service area.
Children will be receiving a book bag filled with paper, scissors,
markers, rulers, and more. The Family Assistant Specialists at
CAPCIL researched the most needed supplies for the county to
guarantee the children would be off to a good start for the school
year. CAPCIL has also partnered with board member Verdeen Ingram and
her church, St. John United Church of Christ. St. John’s has donated
school supplies and coats for the children of Logan County. Family
Assistance Director, Katie Slightom stated, “I am so thankful for
Verdeen and the members of St. John United Church of Christ for
caring about the children in our community. With their support and
donations we are able to help more families and that is the ultimate
mission of our organization.”
 In order to qualify to receive the school supplies and coats,
families need to meet the CSBG income guidelines. Parents/Guardians
need to call the Family Assistant Specialists at CAPCIL starting
Monday August 11th, 2014 at 8 a.m. to check their eligibility and
schedule an appointment. School supplies will be given out based on
a first come, first served basis.
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 Family Assistant Specialists can be reached by calling
217-732-2159 or by stopping by our office at 1800 5th Street in
Lincoln. If individuals require a ride to either schedule or
arrive to an appointment they can call our Transportation
Program at 1-866-930-8212.
The promise of CAPCIL is to change people’s lives, embody the
spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better
place to live. It is the mission of Community Action Partnership
of Central Illinois to work toward the reduction and eventual
elimination of the causes and effects of poverty.
[Text received; KATIE SLIGHTOM,
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS]
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