Community Action of Allegan County

Our transportation program provides qualifying seniors (60+) of Allegan County with transportation for essential services. Contact our office at 269.673.5472 ext. 261 to register and schedule services, or if you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Driver!

Mark your calendars for November 18th to Dine & Donate at the Allegan Pizza Hut from 4-8pm! Meet the Grinch and help us kick off our annual Holiday Giving Drive!

November Playgroups are coming up! Thursday, November 12 we will be at Allegan Early Childhood Center at 4:30. RSVP to 269-762-3419 for the dinner count! Friday, November 13 we will be at Fennville Library at 1:00. The theme this month is Community Workers!

Weatherization Assistance can reduce the energy burden for families, and provide health and safety benefits. For more information or to see if you qualify, call 269-673-5472 ext. 238, or complete an interest form at: communityactionallegan.org/o…

November Parent Power Hour sessions are coming up! On Friday, November 13, discover strategies to help your child feel understood and supported. On Thursday, November 19, discover strategies to see the best in your child. Join the Zoom Sessions here:ow.ly/Bgrz5103rpe

Reminder! November Diaper Bank begins this week! Receive supplies once per month. 9am-3pm. Note that November 20th we will have a guest from Molina Healthcare present to answer Medicaid questions, hand out Molina swag, and raffle a $50 Meijer gift card! November 4, 6, 18, 20

Happy Halloween! With many families feeling the strain of higher prices, please consider adding shelf stable snacks to your Halloween treat bowls!

Remember to vote november 3rd! Visit michigan.gov/vote for all the information you need to get registered, check your registration, find your polling location, mail in voting, a sample of your ballot, and more!

For more information about free preschool ages 0-5, our prenatal program, center based classrooms throughout Allegan County, or Home Based education, call 269-673-5472 ext. 237 or complete an interest form at hmgallegan.org. See Alexis' story: youtu.be/0vehuYSvpqM

October is Energy Awareness Month! Weatherization improves indoor ventilation and air quality and has shown to relieve some asthma triggers. To see if you qualify for Weatherization services, call 269-673-5472 ext. 238, or complete an interest form at ow.ly/mMhY5101l5t

Reminder! The October drive-thru TEFAP food distribution is tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27th from 10am-1pm in the parking lot at 323 Water Street, Allegan. The TEFAP distribution is for anyone in need of food. For questions, call 269-673-5472 ext. 242.

October is Head Start Awareness Month. Celebrate the many ways Head Start supports children's learning, growth, and development! For more information about free early education services in Allegan County, complete the form at hmgallegan.org or call 269-673-5472 ext. 237.

Parent Power Hour sessions are coming up! We use the Conscious Discipline curriculum to guide us as we get together as parents and discuss the ins and outs of parenting preschool age children! Join any of the above sessions with this link: ow.ly/pvqV50ZXobM

Please note the playgroup time correction for Friday, November 23rd at 10:30 at Cultivate Church. Join us Thursday, October 22, 5-6:30 at the Tech Center (RSVP to 269-762-3419 for the dinner count), and Friday, October 23, 10:30-11:30 at Cultivate Church (snacks provided).

October is Energy Awareness Month! Does your home need more than a few tips to become more energy efficient? Weatherization may be the solution! For more information or to get started, complete an interest form at ow.ly/MvAV51003gJ or call 269-673-5472 ext. 238.

Volunteers needed to help with bagging food ahead of the TEFAP food distribution on Tuesday, October 27th. Help ease the burden of food insecurity right here in Allegan! To get started, complete an interest form at communityactionallegan.org/g… or call 269-673-5472 ext. 264.

Whether you’re a young worker looking for a job, or an employer hiring anyone under the age of 18, the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) is your one-stop shop to get started! ow.ly/KFf850ZZpBM

It's apple season in Michigan! October is also Head Start Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the many ways Head Start supports children's learning, growth, and development. For more information, visit hmgallegan.org or call 269-673-5472 ext. 237.

For up-to-date information on changes to Medicaid and The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as the Food Assistance Program (FAP) in Michigan, visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ benefits update page at michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistanc…

Remember to vote november 3rd! Visit michigan.gov/vote for all the information you need to get registered, check your registration, find your polling location, mail in voting, a sample of your ballot, and more!