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For Immediate Release
Katlyn Miller, CAK
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Senator Brandon Storm Recognized as Community Action Opportunity Maker


Award presented on October 31st in Laurel County

FRANKFORT, KY, November 1 – Senator Brandon Storm was honored on October 31, 2024, with the Community Action Opportunity Maker award by Kentucky’s Community Action Network. The award, presented by Rick Baker, Executive Director of Community Action Kentucky, recognizes legislators who have shown a commitment to creating opportunities and fostering positive change for Kentuckians.

The award ceremony took place at the future home of a Laurel County family, a project led by the Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, funded by the Kentucky Housing Corporation and USDA Rural Development. Remarks were made by Robin Whitaker, Executive Director of the Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, and Roger Schott, Laurel County Circuit Court Clerk and Agency’s Board Chair, who highlighted the significance of community action and Senator Storm’s contributions to their communities.

Elected to the State Senate in 2020, Senator Storm represents Kentucky’s 21st Senate District. During the 2024 legislative session, he supported Community Action’s efforts to expand resources for workforce development. In his role as Vice-Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, he has successfully secured vital funds for Kentucky’s transportation infrastructure. This has led to job creation and improved transportation within his district, proving invaluable to the Daniel Boone Community Action Agency’s Transportation Program.

Senator Storm’s support of Kentucky’s Community Action Network, evident in his readiness to listen, collaborate on solutions that affect Kentuckians, and his dedicated support to initiatives like workforce development, makes him a deserving recipient of this award. His work for the Commonwealth reflects the spirit of a Community Action Opportunity Maker.

Included photo from the award ceremony features Senator Brandon Storm; Rick Baker, Executive Director of CAK; Robin Whitaker, Executive Director of Daniel Boone Community Action Agency; Mona Whitaker, Deputy Director of Daniel Boone Community Action Agency; Roger Schott, Laurel County Circuit Court Clerk and the Agency’s Board Chair; Donna McClure, Field Representative for Senator Mitch McConnell; and David Westerfield, Laurel County Judge Executive. A photo of the future home is also included.

For more information about CAK and the 23 Community Action Agencies in Kentucky, visit https://www.capky.org/

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About Community Action Kentucky

Community Action Kentucky is the statewide association representing and assisting all 23 Community Action agencies across Kentucky that work to empower individuals and families to attain greater economic stability and improved health outcomes. With a presence in all 120 Kentucky counties, Community Action agencies provide life-changing resources and programs to support a wide array of service areas, including food security, transportation, home energy, early childhood education, senior support, emergency services, housing assistance, workforce development, youth enrichment and more. As a statewide voice for local agencies, Community Action Kentucky works to address policy issues that impact low-income individuals and cultivates broad-reaching partnerships that improve the lives of thousands of Kentuckians, making it possible for them to achieve their goals. For more information about Community Action Kentucky, visit www.CAPKY.org.


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