WEST OHIO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

JUNE 2020

provide a meal delivery for our Head Start families. Each week, our staff with the help of the Ohio Army National Guard, have loaded our buses with food and delivered meals and snacks. We have been fortunate to be able to distribute food to 216 families, which includes a total of 491 children. We thank the Army National Guard, West Ohio Food Bank, various staff members and our bus drivers for making this possible for our Head Start families during this time.

West Ohio CAP continues to partner with local agencies to provide non-congregate shelter to homeless families who need to quarantine or isolate to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in shelters and our communities. We

have been grateful to maintain a full operation of services these past months during the pandemic to support the essential emergency services in the communities we provide resources to.

Our top priority remains the health and safety of our staff, customers and communities. The next step is to work diligently to construct a plan of action as we move forward during this pandemic. We understand that it is critical to thoughtfully consider issues that are likely to arise, as well as instilling workplace safety protocols for all individuals, especially the most vulnerable populations. Remember, we are in this together and we are here for you.

MAKING AN IMPACT

COVID-19 RESPONSE

We have found ourselves with another month of performing our services virtually, but it looks like things are beginning to look up and move in a positive direction. West Ohio CAP has continued to actively respond to the changing conditions to fulfill the needs in the communities we serve through areas such as food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, masks, gloves, housing and shelter, Head Start, and much more. We continue to be mindful at balancing safety with responsiveness to the communities’ needs.

We are hopeful each day that we will be able to have our Early Head Start and Head Start students re-turn for those who attend during the summer months. West Ohio CAP is putting much time and consideration into a plan that protects the health, safety and well-being of our students and teachers upon return. The teachers miss the children and are looking forward to seeing them again!

Staff members have continued to

Jacqueline Fox, CEO

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Since the end of March the Home Based staff (along with the

classrooms) have been working hard from home to serve the Early

Head Start and Head Start families. From referrals, to Zooming, to

weekly activities being sent out, the staff has been working as best

they can using what talents they have to engage their families.

Some of the teachers have created videos of them reading books

and sending to their families. Almost all the teachers at one point

and time have video chatted with their families. The teachers

have been doing great at sending out activities for their children to

work on while away from their regular visits. While it was a

challenge at first for some of the teachers, they all have done a

great job reaching and engaging their families while continuing to

serve them. They can’t wait to get back into the swing of things,

but for now Angela, Ginger, Jen J., Wendy, Jen S., Sarah, & Katrina

work from home serving the families.

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CENSUS 2020

Impact In Your Community

School lunches. Plans for highways. Support for

firefighters and families in need. Census results affect

your community every day.

Complete the 2020 Census today! You can complete the Census

online, by phone, or by mail when your invitation to respond arrives.

You can still complete the Census even if you do not have your

code.

Visit the website 2020Census.gov for more information

Community Action Month, celebrated annually

in May, looked a bit different for Community

Agencies this year due to the pandemic.

During a time our communities have found

themselves more in need, we are proud to be

a Community Action Agency, and even more

proud of our staff, who have adapted to the

evolving changes we currently face.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in

celebrating Community Action Agencies during

the month of May!

Reach us Monday-Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm via any of the following:

ONLINE:

www.wocap.org & scroll down our home page to find the application

PHONE:

Nadean Runneals at 419-604-6221

Angela Montgomery at 419-227-2586 Ext. 120

EMAIL:

Nadean Runneals nrunneals@wocap.org

Angela Montgomery amontgomery@wocap.org

Application forms can be sent to your home if you prefer

Currently

Enrolling

Virtually!

Bananas

Yogurt

Fruity Pebbles Cereal or any of choice

Dip bananas in yogurt, roll each in cereal, then freeze

1 package instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups whole milk

2 cups whipped topping

1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

24 whole graham crackers, halved

Mix pudding and milk according to package directions; refrigerate until set. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips. Place 24 graham cracker halves on a baking sheet; top each with about 3 TBS. filling. Place another graham cracker half on top. Wrap individually in plastic; freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Serve sandwiches frozen

School is out and the sun is shining. It's time to play outside! Celebrate all the wonders of summer in this final book in Maryann Cocca-Leffler's delightful series about the seasons.

TREATS

BOOKS

On a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to entertain herself and stay cool. She catches a butterfly, sips lemonade, jumps in a pool, and goes on a picnic. At night, she sees an owl in a tree and a frog in a pond, and hears leaves rustling. Before long, she's fast asleep, dreaming about more summer days and summer nights.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our schedule is subject to change dependent on orders mandated by the state

Please visit our website and social media sites for updates on events, classes, & various meetings for the month of June

6 – Penny Krouse

7 – Vicky Centers

19 – Michela Hinojosa

20 – Chasity Brewer

25 – Elizabeth Boisvert

26 – Tereka Young

28 – April Jadav

29 – Kim Crawford

We Are Currently Hiring For An

Early Head Start Home Based Teacher

If interested, please visit our website at

www.wocap.org to apply

Calendar of Events

Homeownership Class Schedule:

Dates: July 27, 27, 29, & 30

Time: 1:00 PM—4:00 PM

Location: Habitat for Humanity Restore, 550 W. Elm Street, Lima

Contact: 419-227-2586 Ext. 112

Financial Management Class Schedule:

Dates: July 21, 22, & 23

Time: 2:00—4 :00 PM

Location: Habitat for Humanity Restore, 550 W. Elm Street, Lima

Contact: 419-227-2586 Ext. 112

Fair Housing Class Schedule:

Date: Please Call Housing Specialist for More Information

Location: Allen County

WOCAP HOUSING

DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

Please call 419-227-2586 or fill out a form on our website at www.wocap.org

if interested

Fair Housing The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:

Race or color

National Origin

Religion

Sex

Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18)

Disability

Contact a Housing Specialist today with any concerns

419-227-2586

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Since we are unable to do an event at this time, here is a fun experiment

you can try at home with your family!

Empty jar

4 T. cooking oil

Food Coloring

Water

Bowl

Paper Towels

Spoon

Begin by filling a jar with 3/4 cup of the way with water. Set this aside

In a bowl, combine 3 T. cooking oil along with 3-5 drops of food coloring for each color you are using

Use a spoon to stir the food coloring into the oil. It will not mix, but stir-ring will help to break the food coloring into smaller droplets

Now, pour the container of oil into the jar of water

After a moment or two, the oil will settle at the top of the jar, but the food coloring will begin to shoot down and mix into the water, creating a “fireworks” effect!

FIREWORKS IN A

JAR

West Ohio Community Action Partnership BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 2020

Representatives must be One Third Private Business, One Third Public Entity, and One Third Low-Income

Dick Accountius (Public)

RTA

Esther Baldridge (Low-

Income)

United Way

Mayor David Berger (Public)

City of Lima

Natalie Bice

(Private)(Treasurer)

J. M. Green & Associates

Kamra Whitaker (Low-

Income)

PC Representative for Head

Start

Pam Fitzgerald (Low-Income)

Allen Co Council on Aging

Deb Gallmeier (Public)

City of Delphos

Josh Unterbrink (Private)

Activate Allen County

Sharon Green (Low-Income)

Mercer County Council on Ag-

ing

Susan Hord (Private)

Rhodes State College

Angie King (Public)

Mercer Co Commissioner

Appointee

Jennifer Korte (Low-Income)

Auglaize Co. Educational Ser-

vice Center

Ann Miles (Public)

Lima City Schools

Elizabeth Muether (Private)

Mercer Co District Library

Norene Parish (Private)

Chamberlain Huckeriede

Funeral Home

Erica Preston (Public)

Auglaize Co Commissioner

Appointee

Dan Reiff (Public)

Allen Co Commissioner

Appointee

Charlene Williams (Low-

Income)

New Life Church International

Tiffany Wright (Low-Income)

(President)

Allen Metropolitan Housing

Authority

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