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Harlan County CAA will be CLOSED for in-person services until further notice due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Click here for more information about our response to the COVID-19 pandemic or to request for a callback.

October 30, 2019 in Announcements, Help Out, Hunger, Life, Our Blog, Press, Real Life Story, Uncategorized, Volunteer

Help Our Homeless In Harlan County ❤️

PLEASE DONATE ? The homeless in Harlan County need YOUR help ❤️ Any and all donations are very much appreciated and go directly to the homeless in our community! #harlancountyproud

September 12, 2019 in Announcements, Help Out, Life, Our Blog, Real Life Story

SUPPORT FOR BLACKJEWEL MINERS!

Here are a few examples of the many letters/notes Harlan County CAA has received showing support for the Blackjewel Miners!

July 9, 2019 in Announcements, Help Out, Life, Our Blog, Press

Now Accepting DONATIONS for Miners & Their Families Affected By the BlackJewel Coal Bankruptcy!!

?Harlan County CAA is now accepting donations for the miners and their families affected by the BlackJewel Coal Bankruptcy!! ?You can drop off Cash/Check donations to April Vargas (donation receipts can be given) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm at HCCAA location 319 Camden Street Harlan, KY 40831!! ? of the donations will

March 27, 2019 in Announcements, Help Out, Ideas, Life, Our Blog

?LIHEAP Extended?

Good News! Community Action Kentucky has extended the deadline to apply for the Crisis Component of its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to April 30, 2019. Qualified applicants should contact HARLAN COUNTY CAA today at 606-573-5335 to verify funding availability and to schedule an appointment.

March 18, 2019 in Announcements, Help Out, Ideas, Life, Our Blog

✅ VISION Meeting✅

HCCAA is hosting a VISION meeting for all the businesses/non-profits/local government officials/assistance programs/service providers/etc. with resources available to the Harlan County Community. We will discuss the Harlan County Community Needs Assessment Results and ways we can join together to meet those needs! Date: Wednesday March 27, 2019 Time: 10:00 AMLocation: Harlan

January 29, 2019 in Announcements, Help Out, Hunger, Life, Our Blog, Volunteer

DONATIONS FOR THE HOMELESS, AWESOME JOB!!

K-Count TOMORROW 01/30/2019 ✅ ❤️We greatly appreciate all the generosity from our Harlan County Community, YOU ALL ARE AMAZING!! ❤️ **Thanks to all the KIND donations for the K-Count we have the follow items to distribute to the homeless:71 – Blankets706 – Pairs of socks77- Hats49 – Scarves76 – Gloves48 – Flashlights32

January 23, 2019 in Announcements, Help Out, Life, Our Blog

Have you or your spouse been laid off recently?

Our Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs are here to help eligible laid off or dislocated workers and their spouses! WIOA offers programs such as Adult, Community Impact, Dislocated Workers, and Miner’s Program to eligible participants. These programs offer supportive services for individuals who have been laid off or for

November 1, 2018 in Announcements, Help Out, Life, Our Blog, Press

YOUR OPINION MATTERS!!!

*Please take a moment to click the link below to fill out our Community Needs Assessment. This assessment will be extremely valuable in determining the needs of the Harlan County community and determining what types of programs and funding are beneficial! Harlan County CAA values the input and feedback of

Harlan County Community Action Agency, Inc. (HCCAA), is a private non-profit 501(C)(3) corporation that began on January 21, 1969, for the purpose of eliminating poverty in Harlan County, Kentucky. The overall purpose of HCCAA is to turn hope into reality and make our low-income individuals more self-sufficient. HCCAA gives a voice to the less fortunate and provides services whether in-house or by our community partners. HCCAA provides a multitude of various programs to assist low-income individuals and families to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency and a sense of well-being in the community. HCCAA programs help to provide better everyday living for persons in the service area. Our agency is needed for transportation, utility and security deposits assistance, medicine, child care, youth services, college tuition, weatherization assistance, homeless assistance, etc.