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. We will be in touch as soon as the session is reviewed. Please note that all submissions will require the following: Session Information: This includes the title, focus area, and other relevant details about your proposed session. Session...
July 8, 2024
Kentuckians Apply for Cooling Assistance at Your Local Community Action Agency FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 8, 2024): The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment starts July 16 and runs until September 13, 2024, or until designated funds are depleted. Households with incomes up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines can apply on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Summer Subsidy Component provides households one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels...
May 14, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 14, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to building and strengthening the network of Kentucky's Community Action Agencies, Community Action Kentucky (CAK) is pleased to announce Rick Baker, as its new Executive Director, effective June 3, 2024. Catrena Bowman, CAK's Board Chair, shared her excitement about Baker's appointment saying, “The board of directors are excited to announce the hiring of Rick Baker as Community Action Kentucky’s (CAK) new Executive Director. Rick has worked for many years in the Community Action...
May 3, 2024
Empowering Individuals and Families across the Commonwealth FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2024) – Imagine a Kentucky where every individual and family has the resources they need to thrive. That is the vision that has fueled 60 years of Community Action. May is designated as Community Action Month, a time to celebrate our collective mission of empowering individuals and families to attain greater economic stability and long-term success. Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies have been a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of people annually, providing life-changing resources....
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