Sade Truiett
- May 29, 2015
Senior Corps Week ~ Senior Companions Making Independence A Reality
On May 29, First State's Senior Companion Companion (SCP) commemorated National Senior Corps Week (May 18-22, 2015) during their in-service meeting with Sussex County senior volunteers, i.e. senior companions. Program Manager Valarie Wright and staff thanked the more than 40 senior companions for their service in helping elderly and disabled clients age with dignity and remain independent in their homes.
Joining them was Georgetown Mayor Bill West who led the companions in
Sade Truiett
- May 21, 2015
Par-Tee's Over! Thanks for your Support!
On Thursday, May 14, First State hosted the second annual "It's a Par-tee" miniature golf tournament at Jungle JIm's in Rehoboth Beach. The event attracted more than 100 par-tee goers in support of First State's community-based programs serving local youth. Click here for more highlights on this event. First State thanks Discover Bank Students Loans (Primary Sponsor) for their generous sponsorship support! Additional thanks go out to all our event sponsors, donors, planning
Sade Truiett
- May 20, 2015
Celebrating National Community Action Month: Committed to Keeping the PROMISE
National Community Action month highlights Community Action Agencies’ work helping millions of families and individuals escape poverty each year. THE PROMISE OF COMMUNITY ACTION: "Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other." It is this promise that has fueled First State's commitmen
Sade Truiett
- May 18, 2015
We Discovered the Art of Cooking!!
Milford High Culinary Arts Graduation
Georgetown-- April 30th was a bitter sweet day of celebration as First State's "Now We're Cooking" Culinary Arts program showcased the cooking talents of Milford High School students at the Central Sussex Training Center in Georgetown. Administrators got a chance to experience first-hand the culinary creations and workmanship of eight Milford students. A hearty bowl of Jambalaya was the perfect meal to kick off the celebration. As if chocolate chip blondies and homemade cranb
Sade Truiett
- May 18, 2015
Join the Movement: Fairness & Equity in Schools
SUSSEX COALITION FOR FAIRNESS & EQUITY IN SCHOOL Please join us Tuesday, May 26th at 6PM for the Coalition for Fairness & Equity in Schools meeting (Sussex County) at First State Community Action Agency (308 N. Railroad Ave., Georgetown, DE). Parents, youth, educators, administrators, community leaders, and concerned residents are strongly encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. For more info call 302-856-7761 ext. 138. #fairness #equityinschool #schooltoprison
Sade Truiett
- May 12, 2015
Are YOU the next Delaware Teen Idol?
Are you the next Delaware Teen Idol? You just might be! First State is on a search for teens with star talent to represent Sussex County in the next Delaware Teen Idol Competition. Auditions will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10am - 1pm at First State Community Action Agency (308 N. Railroad Ave) in Georgetown. Teens ages 13-18 may audition for a spot to perform at the 2015 AIDS Delaware Teen Idol competition in August and for a chance to win a cash and other cool pr
Sade Truiett
- May 1, 2015
Is your teen looking for a SUMMER JOB??
Sussex County youth ages 14-18 have the opportunity to apply for a summer job through the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program. First State Community Action Agency will accept applications for its Summer Youth Employment Program on Thursday May 7 & Friday May 8 ONLY. Click here to download application. Applications can also be picked up from First State’s office in Georgetown (308 N. Railroad Ave). **IMPORTANT INFORMATION** Applications will only be accepted from May 7 & May
Sade Truiett
- May 1, 2015
May is National Community Action Month
It’s National Community Action Month!!!!
All May long, our team will be out and about showing you a side you’ve never seen before. Watch for updates, share our photos, and comment frequently with questions, or suggestions about where we should fight poverty next. Together, we can make America a better place to live! We also encourage you to take action in your local community and efforts to create positive change. Be Inspired. #BeCommunityAction #CommunityActionMonth #
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