Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

It’s Community Action Week. Read About Our Participants!

Sandie — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:27:19 +0000

Kathy and her husband live in St. Paul with their five children. When her oldest children were pre-school age, Kathy enrolled them in Community Action’s Head Start Program at the Ruth Benner Center. Kathy immediately noticed the positive affect Head Start classes had as her daughters grew both educationally and socially. Kathy and her husband wanted to make sure all their children received a quality early childhood education. Currently, one child is in Head Start and two are in Early Head Start. Click here to continue reading Kathy's story.

It’s Community Action Week. Read About Our Participants!

Sandie — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:12:46 +0000

Greg and Ramona, who live in St. Paul with their four children, were unable to repair a cold, drafty problem in their house because both had recently lost their jobs. A friend suggested they contact Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties and they enrolled in the Energy Assistance Program. Click here to continue reading Greg and Ramona's story.

It’s Community Action Week. Read About Our Participants!

Sandie — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:24:17 +0000

Growing up with little parental stability, Anthony had no idea what it meant to be a real father. Though adopted into a loving family when he was 11, Anthony experimented with drugs and alcohol as a teen, and struggled with work and school. He eventually got married and had children. However, after separating from his wife he felt a sense of hopelessness, and turned again to drugs and alcohol. At his lowest, he found himself homeless; sleeping on park benches and living in tents. Click on the link above to continue reading Anthony's story.

It’s Community Action Week. Read About Our Participants!

Sandie — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:24 +0000

Unable to find full-time work, Prince held down temporary jobs for years, trying to provide for his wife and two children. Living in Section 8 housing without reliable transportation, the United States veteran questioned if he’d ever achieve the American Dream. His fortunes changed when he participated in Community Action’s leadership and advocacy program. He calls it a decision that “changed his life forever."

Straight Talk: May 2012

Sandie — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:32:00 +0000

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We’re Hosting an Interview Skills Workshop

Sandie — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:04:23 +0000

On Saturday, May 12, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., we continue our Job Seekers Workshop Series with an Interview Skills Workshop. Learn about preparing for an interview, how to highlight your best skills and qualifications, participate in a mock interview and more! Contact Francisco Guzman at fguzman@caprw.org to register.

We’re Hosting a Job Seekers Workshop Series

Sandie — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:45:47 +0000

Need employment? Want to stand out from other candidates? This workshop series will help you acheive your employment goals. Learn and practice skills vital in obtaining and maintaining employment in today's tough job market. Contact Francisco Guzman at fguzman@caprw.org to register.

Free Town Hall Forum on Predatory Lending

Sandie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:11:55 +0000

Educate and Protect Yourself from Predatory Lenders. Learn about your rights as a consumer, state resources currently available to consumers, new tactics utilized by scam artists, foreclosure alternatives, simple steps to avoid becoming a victim, and more. The forum is Wednesday, April 18, at Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center from 6-8 pm.

Community Action’s Energy Assistance Program improves service to participants with new technology

Sandie — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:47:53 +0000

Laserfiche helped our Energy Assistance Program rapidly bring heating assistance to households in need. Click on the link below to view the video and read the article. Laserfiche video and article

We’re Hosting a Know Your Rights Legal Clinic

Sandie — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:20 +0000

Do you want to learn about the process of criminal expungement? Do you have an unlawful detainer on your rental history? Do you know what to do if you're stopped by a police officer? Join us for a Know Your Rights Legal Clinic on Monday, March 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.