January 6, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 6, 2025): Kentucky's Community Action Agencies (CAK) are set to begin accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis component from January 7 until March 15, 2025, on a first-come, first-serve basis. This program assists eligible households facing a home heating emergency, such as imminent loss of heat, low fuel supply, or eviction due to unpaid utility bills. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Prior LIHEAP...
November 1, 2024
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...
October 29, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 29, 2024): Starting November 5, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy enrollment is available through Kentucky’s Community Action Network for eligible Kentucky households. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through December 20, 2024, or until designated funds have been expended. Individuals should apply through their local Community Action Agency office. To locate your local office, please call 800-456-3452 or visit www.capky.org/network. Please be aware that some offices may be closed on November 5th for the General Election....
October 23, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 23, 2024) – On October 14, 2024, at the Central Kentucky Community Action Council in Lebanon, KY, Kentucky's Community Action Network was honored to name Senator Jimmy Higdon as the first-ever recipient of the Community Action Opportunity Maker award. Presented by Community Action Kentucky's Executive Director, Rick Baker, the award is inspired by Community Action’s founding under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and recognizes legislators who have demonstrated commitment to creating opportunities and fostering positive change for Kentuckians. As Chair of...
September 24, 2024
CAK is excited to announce that we are accepting session proposals for the 2025 Community Action Kentucky Annual Conference. The conference is scheduled for June 10-12, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream in Lexington, KY. We invite you to submit session proposals using this online form. All submitters will be notified of their proposal's status, whether accepted or denied, by February 1, 2025. Please note that all submissions will require the following: Session Information: This includes the title, focus area, and other relevant details...
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