FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs’ (LACCA) Board of Trustees held a public election on January 25th to fill a vacated low-income representative slot on its board. LACCA’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Tom Thompson was unanimously elected. Mr. Thompson, a Labor Staff Representative with the United Way of Greater Lima, comes with much experience to this board, with his 29 years of service to the United Way and he had previously served on LACCA’s board from 1998 to 2004.

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LACCA RECIPENT OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY’S JOHN GLENN INSTITUTE BEST PRACTICE AWARD

On January 20, 2010, The Ohio State University’s John Glenn Institute, the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA) and the Ohio Department of Development awarded Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs’ (LACCA) “Kindergarten Kamp” a Best Practice Award for its program innovation and outstanding service to the community. LACCA Head Start, along with representatives of the Lima City Schools, the United Way of Greater Lima, and Allen County Family and Children First Council, attended the OACCA award luncheon on Wednesday. Jacqueline Fox, Chief Executive Officer, LACCA, accepted the award on behalf of all partners who have helped make this initiative a success.

LACCA, (Lima/Allen Council on Community Affairs) a local non-profit agency is seeking candidates for the following positions

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to assist the Health Team with health & dental compliance issues related to LACCA Early Head Start Expansion services.
The candidate must be licensed in the state of Ohio, have 2 years experience working with children ages 0 to 3yrs and be willing to perform home visits with families in poverty. Prior supervisory experience with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong computer knowledge is a plus!
A competitive salary and benefit package will be offered. Please send a letter of interest, resume and salary expectations to:
LACCA (Lima/Allen Council on Community Affairs)
540 S Central Ave

Please contact Jacqueline Fox, Chief Executive Officer, LACCA - 419-227-0158, Ext. 288 for additional information regarding the news release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE - LACCA RECEIVES EXPANSION FUNDS FOR EARLY HEAD START

The Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs (LACCA) will expand its Early Head Start program beginning in January 2010. LACCA will use $601,701.00 from federal grant funds to expand a program for mothers and young children. This new program will be open to those age and income eligible throughout Allen County.

The Allen County nonprofit received a grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Please contact Jacqueline Fox, Chief Executive Officer, LACCA - 419-227-0158, Ext. 288 for additional information regarding the news release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

The Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs would like your input about the things that are important to our community. L.A.C.C.A. has developed an online survey to ask the community for input about the types of services that are needed to support low and moderate income families as they work to achieve economic security.

Please take a few minutes to visit our website and completed the survey.

Your input is key to our success!

Click here to take our survey now!