The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment will begin on January 9 and run through March 31, 2024, or until funds are gone The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis assists eligible households experiencing a home heating crisis across various fuel types, including Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Coal, Wood,...
Gun Violence Reduction Grant Application Open
Community Action Council is partnering with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s One Lexington team to facilitate their FY 25 Gun Violence Reduction grant funding opportunity. This grant is open now and due April 5, 2024, by 5:00 PM. The link to the fully digital application is here, and answers to some commonly asked questions...
We’re a Head Start Program of Excellence
Our Head Start Programs were named a Program of Excellence by the National Head Start Association. For nearly six decades, Community Action Council has been a beacon of support in our communities, offering comprehensive services on a continuum to meet people exactly where they are. Whether addressing short-term emergency needs like utility assistance or...
Pandemic-Era Housing Stabilization Funds Have Ended
For the last several years, Community Action Council has been working in coordination with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) to distribute COVID-19-related federal funds for assistance. Since February of 2021, the Council has assisted LFUCG in the distribution of more than $52 million in rent and utility assistance to nearly 7,000 households. The...
Applications for Weatherization Available
What is Weatherization? Weatherization is a long-term solution for making homes more cost-effective. Click here to download the Weatherization application. Have you ever felt the cold air coming in through the windows during the frigid winter months? Have you ever struggled to keep the hot air in and the cold air out? Did constantly...
Nominations for the 2024 Unapologetically Woman series are now open!
We are excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 Unapologetically Woman web series are open! The Unapologetically Woman series is a true embodiment of our mission to end poverty within our communities. Acknowledging that we cannot accomplish our mission single-handedly, we created this YouTube series and culminating Sneaker Ball gala to recognize and...
Unapologetic Woman of the Year Named at Fall Sneaker Ball
Our annual Unapologetically Woman Fall Sneaker Ball was held on Friday, September 8th at the Carrick House in Lexington, where we awarded the Unapologetic Woman of the Year honor. The gala fundraiser, sponsored by Central Bank and numerous other area businesses, was a celebration of empowerment and the hard work that goes into bettering...
Community Action Fall Sneaker Ball is September 8th
Central Bank’s “Unapologetically Woman Fall Sneaker Ball” helps Community Action Council create more jobs within the agency and allows the Council to connect more people with opportunities and resources. The sneaker theme represents the idea that our feet are still firmly planted on the ground here in our community as we work to prevent, reduce, and...
Head Start Helps Whole Families… and They’re Hiring!
Head Start is a familiar name with a variety of social connotations for services. For some, it’s an outlet for young preschool-aged children to receive educational support before entering full-time school. For others, it’s a way of obtaining childcare for families with working caregivers. A health services center, a community-building organization, and a safe...
Healthy Meals on a Budget: CAC’s Healthy Take on Community Aid
Lexington is a city of vast urban growth and prosperity, yet within this growth, there is a lack of fresh and healthy food options that are nutritional and sustainable for families with low income. With the surrounding availability of grocery stores and food markets outside the recognized mile radius set by the USDA, the...