Clarksville Montgomery County Community Action Agency

Congratulations! 🎉 Your child is off to kindergarten!

This big step brings excitement and pride, but also a bit of worry about the unknown. Start preparing early by working with your Head Start program. Talk to teachers and family service workers to help your child feel ready for this new adventure. 📚

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It's almost Back to School time. This year Manna Cafe is teaming up with New Providence United Methodist Church to provide backpacks, school supplies and fun for everyone.

We will be closed on Monday 7/29 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm for staff training. We will reopen at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Are you or anyone you know searching for work, considering a new career path, or seeking new employment-related skills? Join us for free Career Services with Goodwill Solution's Mobile Coaching Services.

Thursday, July 11, 2024
9am – 2pm
The Old Firehouse Day Shelter and Resource Center
1498 Golf Club Ln.
Clarksville, TN 37040

Visit www.cmccaa.com or call (931)542-0381 for more information.

Are you or someone you know a contractor looking to make a difference in their community?

CMCCAA is looking for qualified contractors to weatherize homes of low-income households in Montgomery County.

For more information on contractor requirements, please see the link below or call 931-896-1821.

Visithttps://thda.org/pdf/Tennessee-WAP-Manual-2023.pdf Chapter 11 for contractor requirements.

Community Action Agency is currently hiring for the following positions:

Head Start Teacher’s Assistant
Head Start Teacher’s Aide

Applications and job descriptions to include minimum requirements for each position are available on CMCCAA's website. Only applicants with minimum requirements will be reviewed.

Apply Online: https://cmccaa.com/human-resources/
Apply In Person: 150 Lafayette Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042

If you have any questions, please call us at (931)896-1800

Community Action Agency is an equal-opportunity employer.

Do you or someone you know need help with paying their utilities?

LIHEAP may be able to help!

Call CMCCAA at (931) 896-1800 to see if your household qualifies

Visit https://cmccaa.com/community-programs/energy-assistance for more details.

⚠️ If your household has received LIHEAP since October 1st, 2023 (last year), you must wait until October 1st, 2024 (this year) to apply.

Are you 55+ and seeking an opportunity to serve the community? CMCCAA has two AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs, the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and the Retired and Senior Volunteers Program (RSVP)

Foster Grandparents (FGPs) receive a stipend, mileage, training, meals, recognition and more. FGPs support young children in a classroom, daycare, or Head Start center.

Retired and Senior Volunteers (RSVPs) serve at various nonprofits and organizations in the area. These include Loaves & Fishes, Clarksville 50+ Center, the Montgomery County Foster Care Review Board, the Old Firehouse Day Shelter, and many others. RSVPs receive mileage reimbursement, recognition, and training.

Visit us at https://cmccaa.com or call (931) 896-1807 for more information.

Clarksville Montgomery County Community Action Agency Community Action Agency is dedicated to keeping the community informed on essential services needed

CMCCAA will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday! We will be open on 7/3 and 7/5 at our regular hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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We provide both services. If you would like more information, please check our website or call 931-896-1800.

It's already pretty warm out there, and you know Tennessee summers can be uncomfortably hot. If you are a low-income household and you need assistance with weatherizing your home or help with your energy bills, we may be able to guide you to help. Check out our website for more info!

Thanks to our amazing staff and volunteers we distributed 360 boxes of food.

If you or anyone you know need assistance with food, please enroll for our quarterly food distribution, call.....931-896-1800

If you are interested in volunteering please call…..931-896-1803

Sharing this event on June 13th. Get help with expungement and other great services.

VENDORS WANTED!

Hey friends! We continue to seek help from our community as we help out tornado survivors. We will be going up to Clarksville this Saturday to board up a home that keeps getting looted. We'll also mow the lawn and chainsaw some trees while we're there.

We kindly ask that you sign up to volunteer and help us help others during their time of need. Thank you in advance. 💚

Click here: hon.org/opportunity/a0CVN00000fWabq2AC/help-a-tornado-survivor-clarkvilletornado23

If you would like to volunteer to assist our Clarksville neighbors with tornado clean up, please see the post below from Hands on Nashville for volunteer opportunities in our area. We still have neighbors needing help from the December 9th tornado. Please share.

Ready to help another survivor? Join us from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 8 as we board up a home that continues to be looted, mow the lawn, clear debris, and chainsaw some trees!

Sign up here: hon.org/opportunity/a0CVN00000fWabq/help-a-tornado-survivor-clarkvilletornado23

We are providing energy assistance for those who have not received assistance since October 1, 2023. We need your help to reach our neighbors who are CEMC Montgomery County residents. This is an underserved area of our community. Please help us spread the word. You can apply as CDE and Clarksville Gas and Water customers too. Approved applications will receive between $600 - $1,000 payment directly to the energy account. We do not encourage you to wait until your bill is past due, applications can take several weeks to process. If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact our office. 931-896-1800 Please help us reach everyone who can benefit from this assistance. Qualifications on our website www.cmccaa.com or call 931-896-1800

Our Outcomes for March and April. We provide many more services, here are just a few. Want to learn more? Call 931-896-1800

Help out your community, donate clothing to Crisis211 Center serving Montgomery , Houston & Stewart County

The Caleb Cares Project has been a major contributor to our program, such a great asset and support to our staff, children and families. Thank you so much for the love and support. 🥰

Such a good time today with this great team. Thanks to Tiffany Perkins for the Photo Booth, Lisa Morrison for the food, Faith & Wildflours for the cookies and our staff for being so much fun.

Congratulations to our staff who received service awards today. Paris Carnell - 20 years; Sam Rader - 15 years; Renee Davis - 5 years; Chantel Fletcher - 5 years; Janet Choate - 20 years; Faith Morgan - 15 years; Milagros Guzman - 10 years

We will be closed Wednesday, May 29th at 12:00 to celebrate our team with an awards ceremony and lunch. Back to normal business hours May 30th.

Happy Friday! Don't forget to thank your Teachers!

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FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY! Saturday, May 18 at Spring Creek Baptist Church. In order to effectively meet the growing needs of our community Manna Cafe will be observing new procedures at our mobile pantries. You must be present to receive a food distribution.(You will not be able to pick up for friends and family members.) You must provide a photo ID. Only one box per address. Registration begins at 8:30 am and food distribution begins at 10:00 am and lasts until we run out of food.

Mobile pantries are an extra opportunity to receive food. Manna Cafe offers food distribution Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am until 4 pm at our 605 Providence Blvd. location.