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Sponsors renew STEM Kits for Head Start students
Head Start students will receive more STEM kits in 2022. Delta Dental of Michigan, Dart Foundation, and Impression 5 Science Center have renewed STEM kits for CACS Head Start students.
Free KN95 masks available at CACS Service Centers
Capital Area Community Services Inc. is partnering with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to distribute free KN95 masks to Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Counties. People can
Capital Area Community Services grant featured by Lansing State Journal
The Lansing State Journal showcased the positive impact Capital Area Community Services’ Uplift Ingham Grant had on Ingham County nonprofits. The funds for the grant were provided by the Ingham
Uplifting Ingham together, 14 local nonprofits awarded total of $230 thousand
Fourteen local nonprofits were awarded grants that totaled $230 thousand. The microgrants ranged from $10 to $20 thousand per recipient, with the intention to make a direct and lasting positive
CACS awarded $1.5 million for water and sewer payments in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee County
Capital Area Community Services was awarded $1.5 million for the federally funded Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP funds will be used to assist income-eligible residents in Clinton, Eaton,
CACS heats homes and hearts
WILX News 10 featured Capital Area Community Services Inc. on Studio 10 to highlight Walk for Warmth. Walk for Warmth takes place in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee Counties. Funds
CACS families receive turkeys thanks to generous community
https://cacs-inc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Video-2.mov As a part of the giving season WILX News 10, The Greater Lansing Food Bank, Orange Insoles, Playmakers and Midwest Independent Retailers Association donate Thanksgiving turkeys to families in
Vaccine clinic at Head Start Grand River
Free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinic at the Grand River Head Start building. The vaccine clinic will take place on Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand
CACS Early Childhood Centers close
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID and protect our most vulnerable population, CACS Early Childhood Programs has made the difficult decision to close starting November 8, 2021,
Local nonprofits providing support this holiday season
Give-A-Kid-A-Christmas 2021 Christmas Support Sign-Up Form This program is for all children who qualify, ages 0 to 18 years (even teenagers, as long as they are still in high school
Free Thanksgiving meals
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Where can people go for a free hot thanksgiving meal? We have that information! Ingham County: Salvation Army 701 W Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 (517)
Shiawassee CACS 30th Annual Christmas Wishes
As the holiday season draws near, CACS Shiawasse Service Center begins its 30th annual “Christmas Wishes” program. Christmas Wishes is an annual program that connects members of the community with
Homeless Awareness Month
Homeless Awareness Month (HAM) is a national effort to raise public awareness about issues relating to homelessness that takes place annually in November. The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) promotes
National Weatherization Month
October marks National Energy Awareness Month, which includes weatherization. CACS provides weatherization services that reduce household energy burdens and help families afford necessities like food and medicine. Almost one-third of
Secretary Cardona Visits CACS Head Start
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona toured CACS Head Start preschool as a part of his Return-To-School road trip to spotlight safe return to in-person learning on Thursday, Sept. 23.
Get Involved With Your Community
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITY 2021-2023 Capital Area Community Services Seeking Community/Private-Sector Representatives to Serve on Agency Board of Directors CACS, Inc, is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a
CACS Director of Early Education keynote speaker at national conference
Capital Area Community Services’ Early Education Director Dr. Nolana Nobles addressed constituents at the National Head Start Association 2021 Fall Leadership Institute on Monday, Sept. 20. Dr. Nobles was
All Head Start staff to be vaccinated
President Joe Biden released details of his new COVID plan that requires all federal staff to be vaccinated, including Head Start teachers and employees. Maintaining the health and safety of
Ingham County mandates masks for child care facilities, Head Start included
Ingham County released two emergency mask mandates on Sept. 2, 2021. The orders state that all persons in educational settings regardless of vaccination status are required to wear masks while