
Sade Truiett
- Jan 21, 2016
Operation SUPPORT
Starting today through March 10, 2016, you can give the gift of encouragement and support to our U.S. Military Troops! Drop Offs can be made at the following First State locations: KENT COUNTY: 655 S. Bay Road, Suite 4J, Dover, DE 19901 Contact: Dionne Cornish SUSSEX COUNTY: 308 N. Railroad Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947 Contact: Andrea R. Williams Let the troops know that you care by writing letters and donating some of the following items: *SUNFLOWER SEEDS *ZIPLOC BAGS

Sade Truiett
- Jan 15, 2016
Tax Season is here!! Tax Preparation sites open Jan 19
First State’s TAX SITES open January 19, 2016 through April 15, 2016 First State Community Action Agency in partnership with Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation will provide tax preparation in Sussex and Kent counties through the Delaware Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program. You may qualify to receive these tax services at no charge! Take the stress out of doing taxes and visit us to let one of our friendly, certified tax specialists handle your tax needs.

Sade Truiett
- Jan 9, 2016
Culinary Graduates Taste Success!
On Friday, January 8th, First State's Adult Culinary Arts Training Program recognized six graduates for their successful completion of the 16 week culinary course under the instruction of Chef Lee Stewart. The students underwent more than 360 hours of intense study in basic and advanced culinary arts and 80 hours of job shadowing and internship experience. Students also were tested and received their NRA (National Restaurant Association) ServSafe Manager Certification in safe

Sade Truiett
- Jan 8, 2016
Women Lunching for a Purpose
On January 6th, First State Community Action Agency hosted the Lunch with a Purpose event at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. This event was held to raise awareness and support for First State’s Senior Companion Program (SCP) helping homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities. More than 200 women attended the event, including SCP recipient Ms. Janice Young and her companion Claudette Furst. Ms. Young spoke at the event, sharing her touching stor
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