Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

The Great Lakes Community Action Partnership People Helping People Fund gives GLCAP the opportunity to go above and beyond to provide help for the families we serve. The fund has assisted people with food costs, utility expenses, and other needs. No funds are used for administrative costs. All donations stay local. Help today at glcap.org/donate.

With Rural Transit Day approaching on July 17, it is a moment to consider how rural transit supports many individuals in our community. We express gratitude to our rural transit staff for their consistent presence and assistance to our community members who use our TRIPS services. For more information about TRIPS on-demand and shuttle services, visit glcap.org/trips.

This week at the Stricker Family Development Center in Fremont, our childcare classrooms had an absolute blast, getting messy and creative in the mud kitchen outside and cooling off in the sprinkler. There are still openings available for childcare, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. for children ages 3-5 years. Go to glcap.org/earlychildhood for more information or call the Stricker Family Development Center at 419-334-8511 for a tour of the center!

The staff and students at Clyde-Green Springs Elementary School wrapped up their Summer Learning and Enrichment program this week! The GLCAP summer programs offer a safe and educational environment for students. At Clyde-Green Springs Elementary, students shared their favorite aspects of the program, highlighting the engaging activities and supportive atmosphere. CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://loom.ly/DipmIUo

CHECK IT OUT! Great Lakes RCAP were out in the field with two Asset Management Technicians, Julia and Jacob, performing pothole inspections using a hydrovac to determine the material of water service lines to help collect data for communities' Lead Service Line Inventories. This picture was taken at our team's 1000th pothole inspection! Make sure to follow the Great Lakes RCAP social media pages to stay up to date on all that's happening in the world of RCAP!

Homeowners may think of weatherization as a fall project that preps a house for winter. But weatherization also helps households save energy in the summer months by keeping cooler air inside the house and increasing the efficiency of air conditioning. The Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) offered through Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) provides no-cost weatherization assistance for eligible residents of Erie, Huron, Lorain, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood counties. APPLY TODAY AT glcap.org/weatherization.

The Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Center in Fremont recently hosted a large family event, welcoming an array of community partners including the Fremont Fire Department, EMS, Justice for Migrant Women, Quilts for Kids, and the Health Department. The event offered many activities, including face painting, games, and giveaways for families. Thank you to Center Specialist Tessa for providing photos! The Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Centers are still currently enrolling. For more information, please visit glcap.org/mshs.

Head Start early childhood centers provide care and preschool services for children ages three through five. Children enrolled in the program attend classes Monday through Thursdays during the school year. Centers provide a daily meal and snack along with hands-on activities. Children are provided with medical, mental health, nutrition and dental services. Families also receive at least two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences. Though eligibility is in part determined by income, we look at each family's circumstances and will assist them in finding the best options for their childcare needs. Centers are available in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood counties. Enroll today at glcap.org/headstart.

DID YOU KNOW? Weatherization helps households save energy in the summer months by keeping cooler air inside the house and increasing the efficiency of air conditioning. Our Home Weatherization Assistance Program is now accepting applications FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF ERIE, HURON, LORAIN, OTTAWA, SANDUSKY, SENECA and WOOD COUNTIES! While residents must be income-eligible, the program can assist households at or below 200 percent federal poverty guidelines. A household of four could make more than $60,000 annually and still qualify for HWAP! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/viKRKL4

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF ERIE, HURON, LORAIN, OTTAWA, SANDUSKY, SENECA and WOOD COUNTIES! The GLCAP Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) provides you with energy improvements to make your home safer, healthier, and more affordable to live in. HWAP services include attic, wall and basement insulation; heating system repairs or replacements; air-leakage reduction; and other measures where appropriate. GLCAP HWAP is available at no cost! Apply at glcap.org/weatherization.