Summer jobs that actually help you build your future? Yes, please. 🙌 The Summer Youth Employment Program is now accepting applications! Teens ages 14–19 can gain real work experience, explore careers, and build professional skills—all while getting paid. ✔ Paid work experience ✔ Career exposure ✔ Professional development 📍 Open to Sussex & Kent County high school students 🗓 Deadline: April 24, 2026 Spots fill fast—don’t wait. Apply now: www.firststatecaa.org/register Quest

Hot weather is on the way—and we’re here to help. First State Community Action Agency is now offering room-sized A/C Units through the LIHEAP program for eligible households. If you or someone you know may qualify, now is the time to apply! Your household must meet income guidelines and include at least one of the following: • a child age 5 or under • an adult age 60 or older • a person with a disability • a person with a chronic breathing condition Please review the required

We’re sharing this important event hosted by the Delaware Human & Civil Relations Commission — because housing impacts all of us. 🏠 Join the conversation on fair and affordable housing in our state and be part of shaping solutions for our communities. 📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 📍 Delaware State University, Dover, DE 🎟️ Free to attend  (registration encouraged) This community town hall will focus on: ✨ Housing challenges across Delaware ✨ Your rights as a renter or homeowne

Join First State Community Action Agency for a morning of connection, fun, and community! 📅 Saturday, April 18th ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 308 North Railroad Ave, Georgetown, DE Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a great time filled with activities, resources, and community spirit 💙 👏 Thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners for making this event possible! 📣 Vendors welcome — contact zhudson@firststatecaa.org  for details. 👉 Save the date — we can’t wai

⛳️🌺 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!  🌺⛳️ Get ready for the 11th Annual “It’s A Par-tee” Mini Golf Tournament  — and trust us, you do not  want to miss this one. 📅 May 18, 2026 📍 Jungle Jim’s, Rehoboth ⏰ Tee off at 11 AM Grab your team, bring your best (or funniest) outfit, and join us for a day packed with: ✨ Games & prizes 🎭 Costume contest 🎶 Live music 🍽 Lunch included Whether you’re coming to win or just here for the vibes — this is one of our most fun, high-energy events of

Each May, communities across the country recognize Community Action Month —a time to highlight the work being done to reduce poverty, strengthen families, and build more resilient communities. In Delaware, that work is led by First State Community Action Agency —the state’s only Community Action Agency. For decades, we have worked alongside individuals and families to address the root causes of poverty while providing the support people need to move forward. From housing stab

Join us for our monthly Community Dinner on Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 PM in Georgetown. For just $1.00, everyone is welcome to enjoy a warm meal, good conversation, and time together as a community. Community dinners are about more than food. They’re about connection, support, and bringing neighbors together. Whether you come to share a meal, meet new people, or simply spend time in a welcoming space, we hope you’ll join us at the table. 🍽 Menu: Shepherd’s Pie, Sugar Cookie

Big congratulations to Oliver Short from our N. Georgetown Elementary School site for being recognized as the winner of our Sussex County anti-tobacco T-shirt design contest. Oliver’s design stood out for its creativity and for sharing a powerful message about staying tobacco-free. We are so proud of Oliver and all of the students who participated, using their talents and voices to promote healthy choices. At First State Community Action Agency, our afterschool programs are a

First State Community Action Agency is excited to announce that registration and sponsorships are now open  for the 11th Annual “It’s a Par-tee” Miniature Golf Tournament . This annual event brings together community partners, local businesses, and supporters for a lively day of connection, friendly competition, and community impact. Whether you join as a player, a sponsor, or a supporter cheering from the sidelines, It’s a Par-tee  is always one of the most enjoyable events

What an incredible day surrounded by powerful, passionate women from across Delaware. ✨ Our Executive Director Bernice Edwards is pictured here with Congresswoman Sarah McBride and members of our housing team, Joann Carroll and Jennifer Allamby, at the Delta Sigma Theta Delaware Statewide Founders Day celebration yesterday at Bally’s in Dover. We were honored to present to more than 500 attendees, sharing how First State Community Action Agency is helping open doors to financ

First State Community Action Agency is proud to partner with Nehemiah Gateway CDC Delaware to bring free, trusted tax preparation services to our community through the IRS VITA program. If your household income is $69,000 or less, you may qualify for FREE tax preparation. 📍 Our Site (Drop-Off Only): First State Community Action Agency 308 N. Railroad Avenue, Georgetown How Our Drop-Off Process Works ✔ Pick up your tax packet anytime that’s convenient for you outside the Bern

If you’re a Delmarva Power customer  and struggling with your energy bill, join us for a FREE Energy Assistance Event  on: 📅 Wednesday, February 11 ⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 First State Community Action Agency308 N. Railroad Avenue, Georgetown, DE Eligible Delmarva Power customers  may receive up to $500 in assistance through the Customer Relief Fund   At the event, you can: ✔ Get help with payment arrangements ✔ Apply for programs like DEAP ✔ Learn about no-cost energy efficien

Merry Christmas to our community, partners, volunteers, and supporters. As the year comes to a close, we are grateful for your continued support and for the compassion you show to the individuals and families we serve. Wishing you a warm and peaceful holiday season. #BeCommunityAction #CommunityActionWorks #communityactionagency #firststatecaa #CommunitiesInActionTogether

Today was another reminder of how consistently the Delaware State Police show up for our youth and families. Three families from the Burton Village After School Program spent the day shopping alongside troopers, sharing laughs and holiday fun. Experiences like this help build real relationships. When kids get to know the people who are there to protect and support their community — not just in moments of crisis, but in everyday, human ways — it builds trust, understanding, an

Last Saturday night brought holiday lights, big smiles, and a special kind of excitement you don’t find in a classroom. ✨ Our afterschool homework program youth had the opportunity to participate in the Bridgeville Christmas Parade, and it was a night full of joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. From waving to neighbors along the route to soaking in the music and festive energy, the kids had an absolute blast being part of a community tradition. 🎄 Experiences like this

Learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends—and neither does prevention. 💙 Throughout the year, youth in our afterschool homework programs participate in interactive lessons led by our Tobacco Prevention Educator, learning about the real dangers of tobacco use and vaping. Through hands-on activities, open discussion, and age-appropriate visuals, students explore how smoking affects their bodies, brains, and long-term health—and why the choices they make now matter. Tobacc

Cold air, winter coats, and a whole lot of heart. ❄️❤️ Today, more than 700 youth received warm winter coats—just in time for the coldest months of the year—thanks to the generous support of Highmark Health Options. As families prepare for the holidays, this support helps lift one worry off their shoulders and replaces it with warmth, dignity, and care. For the kids who received them, these coats mean being able to wait for the bus, play outside, and get through long winter d

First State Community Action Agency is seeking a qualified, experienced professional to join our Finance Department as our next Deputy Finance Director . This is a full-time, exempt position located in Georgetown, Delaware. The Deputy Finance Director plays a critical role in supporting the fiscal administration of the agency and functions as the Finance Director in their absence. This position is ideal for an individual with strong leadership, deep knowledge of nonprofit fin