Sade Truiett
- Apr 25, 2018
Summer Job Opportunities for Teens -Applications available for download
Sussex and Kent County youth ages 14-18 years old have the opportunity to apply for a summer job through the 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program at First State Community Action Agency. First State Community Action Agency will only accept applications beginning Wednesday, May 2, 2018 until Friday, May 4, 2018. Click here to download application. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION--PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING ** Applications will only be accepted from May 2 - May 4. Early and late
Sade Truiett
- Apr 25, 2018
Sussex County Legislative Breakfast
Georgetown: On Monday, April 23rd, First State representatives met with Sussex County legislators, elected officials, and partners to discuss the agency's poverty relief efforts in Sussex County. Executive Director Bernice Edwards and her team gave a compelling presentation on the wide range of comprehensive programs and services First State provides to lift people out from poverty and to help residents become self-sufficient. Legislators and community leaders also engaged i
Sade Truiett
- Apr 24, 2018
MAY IS COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH!
Learn how First State Community Action Agency and our network of 1,000 community action agencies nationwide lend a helping hand to fight poverty! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get the scoop on the impact of the work we do in the state of Delaware and become part of our effort! #CommunityAction #BeCommunityAction
Sade Truiett
- Apr 19, 2018
First State is Hiring
Join the First State Team! First State Community Action Agency is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Position: Housing Counseling Assistant (New Castle County) Job Description: Click here for job description Closing Date: May 15, 2018 Position: Community Development Specialist Job Description: Click here for job description Closing Date: May 9, 2018 How to Apply: Please send resume to David Bull at dbull@firststatecaa.org #jobopening #employment
Sade Truiett
- Apr 15, 2018
3rd Annual Community Health Day
First State, Georgetown Boys & Girls Club, and Kent Sussex Community Services
invite you to join us for a day of fun and health at the 3rd Annual Community Day Building Healthy Communities Together Saturday, April 28, 2018
11:00am – 3:00pm
North Bedford Street Park
203 N. Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
Activities include: Zumba, Basketball, Health Screenings, Tobacco Prevention, Nutrition Stations, Community Resources, Soccer, Healthy Food, Face Painting, Music,
Sade Truiett
- Apr 12, 2018
Perdue Farms - a Valuable Community Partner
"A Wonderful Exchange"
Georgetown - Executive Director Bernice Edwards talks with Perdue managers and associates about First State's program and services helping the community. For more than 15 years, the agency has partnered with the family-owned poultry company to provide emergency food, life skills training, education and assistance to local residents and youth in Sussex County. Thank you Perdue Farms for being a valuable partner to First State Community Action Agency
Sade Truiett
- Apr 12, 2018
Employee of the Quarter: Joann Kirwan
CONGRATULATIONS! Joann Kirwan
Employee of the Quarter
Jan - Mar 2018
For the past five years, Joann Kirwan has served as a job developer in the Adult Culinary Arts Program. Joanne has been instrumental in developing sustainable partnerships with restaurants and food service industries in Sussex County and for helping culinary graduates secure gainful employment in the field.
First State thanks you, Joann, for your excellent and valuable service to First State and the l
Sade Truiett
- Apr 9, 2018
Sussex County Legislative Breakfast
We invite our Sussex County elected officials and community partners to join us for a Legislative Breakfast - Sussex County Monday, April 23, 2018 8:30AM until 10:00AM BME Community Resource and Training Center First State Community Action Agency Inc. 308 N. Railroad Ave Georgetown, DE 19947 During the breakfast, we will present information about First State’s programs and services and update elected officials on matters impacting First State’s delivery of service. Our object
Sade Truiett
- Apr 3, 2018
FREE Diabetes Education Workshops
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Do you or your loved-one have Diabetes? Gain knowledge on how to manage your Diabetes.
First State invites you to attend a free workshop on diabetes management. Participants will gain a better understanding on how to prevent and/or delay health complications, improve hemaglobin A1C, make better food choices and lose weight, better control glucose level through exercise and stress management, and communicate better with health providers.
Workshops de
Sade Truiett
- Apr 1, 2018
Volunteers Needed - Senior Companions
First State is seeking senior volunteers in Kent, Sussex, and New Castle Counties to serve as companions in the Senior Companions Program. Senior Companions are volunteers who provide assistance and friendship to seniors and other individuals who have difficulty with daily living tasks. The service they provide helps others live independently in their homes. Benefits of service include a stipend.
Who may serve as a companion?
Senior Companions: Must be at least 55 years in
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