Grand Reopening!!!

L.A.C.C.A.’s computer lab has undergone a move and major renovation over the past few months and is now ready for use. Located on the first floor of our offices at 540 S. Central in Lima, our new computer lab offers clients and staff the opportunity to access technology in a safe and easily accessible location.

What can you do at L.A.C.C.A.’s computer lab?
• Online Learning – Come in and work on your online college courses or take a self paced computer class at GCFLearnFree.com
• Research – Access Google and other online search tools to look up anything from employment to homes for sale.
• Printing and Scanning – We have a scanner and printers available to help put together your resume or school projects.

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

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.

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!

Not sure if you can qualify for our programs?

Click here to find the 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines