Sade Truiett
- May 25, 2018
Do More 24 Delaware on June 7th
Do you want to “do more” to create positive change throughout the state of Delaware? Join us for Do More 24 Delaware’s 24-hr online community day of giving campaign. This online fundraiser will begin at 12:01 AM and end at 11:59 PM on June 7th. First State Community Action Agency is participating in the Do More 24 Delaware campaign. Do More 24 Delaware is powered by United Way of Delaware. The innovative fundraiser brings together more than 300 nonprofits that serve the entir
Sade Truiett
- May 25, 2018
TRAINING CENTER CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT** The Central Sussex Training Facility (211 N. Race Street) in Georgetown will be closed beginning Tuesday May 29, 2018 and throughout the month of June for renovations. All programs and activities hosted in this building be moved to a different facility or temporarily closed until renovations are complete. Please be advised, there will be NO community dinners during the month of June due to renovations in our kitchen. First State will host a childr
Sade Truiett
- May 25, 2018
Community Action Month Highlights
First State Community Action Agency Recognizes Community Action Month, 53 Years of Service in Delaware First State Community Action Agency is celebrating Community Action Month, dedicated to recognizing the success of the national Community Action Network. America’s Community Action Agencies connect millions of children and families to greater opportunity, transforming their lives and making our communities — and our nation— stronger. This month, First State will be engaging
Sade Truiett
- May 25, 2018
Celebrating Our Senior Companion Volunteers
Give Happy, Live Happy 37th ANNUAL SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM LUNCHEON On Wednesday, May 23rd, First State Community Action Agency recognized eighty (80) senior companion volunteers during its 37th annual Senior Companion Program Volunteer luncheon at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover. Keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, thanked the volunteers for the compassionate care they give which helps senior citizens experience improved quality of life and live in
Sade Truiett
- May 17, 2018
Congratulations First State's
"Now We're Cooking"
2018 Graduates
Fifteen (15) Milford and Indian River high school students, all participants in First State's "Now We're cooking" culinary arts program, proudly received certificates of completion this week during a celebration held at the Central Sussex Training Center in Georgetown. STUDENT SUCCESS: Three students are now ServSafe Certified, a national certification for safe food handling and prep. Five students have already obtained summer and/or post-secondary jobs.
School administrato
Sade Truiett
- May 10, 2018
Annual Senior Companion Program Luncheon
Give Happy, Live Happy 36th ANNUAL SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM LUNCHEON Wednesday, May 23, 2018 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM MODERN MATURITY CENTER 1121 FOREST STREET DOVER, DE 19904 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LT. GOVERNOR BETHANY HALL-LONG Cost: $27 PER PERSON Please make checks payable:First State Community Action Agency Attn: Valarie Wright, Senior Companion Program Manager Must RSVP by May 15, 2018 Ceremony sponsored by: First State Community Action Agency PO Box 877 308 N Railroad Avenue Georg
Sade Truiett
- May 10, 2018
Thank you WSFS Bank for your service
On April 26th, First State received a few extra helping hands from WSFS Bank. Five WSFS team members and one child came to Georgetown to help beautify the grounds of First State as part of their “Take Your Children to the Community Day.” The crew spent a portion of the morning laying mulch, removing weeds, and landscaping around the office. "The excitement and energy of the team was great and everyone seemed to really enjoy the work despite getting their hands dirty," said Ky
Sade Truiett
- May 3, 2018
Community Action Month off to a Great Start!!
Pictured (l-r): Delaware State Rep. James "JJ" Johnson, First State's Kaneisha Trott, Rep. Ruth Briggs King, Executive Director Bernice Edwards, Rep. Harvey Kenton and Vice Chair Anne Farley, Ph.D.
Dover -- Community Action month kicked off to a great start with support from the Delaware State legislature.
On May 1, the Delaware House of Representatives passed a special resolution recognizing May as Community Action Month. In the tribute sponsored by State Reps. Ruth Br
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