Today, at an event in Oklahoma City, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officially designated the Community Action Agency of OKC (CAA) as an Envision Center. This designation serves as a critical component of HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s EnVision Center initiative by connecting HUD-assisted and low-income families with the tools that lead to […]
Almost 56 years ago, Community Action was born out of the civil rights movement to be an advocate for the poor and to effect desirable change in social policy. Today, Community Action Agency of OKC & OK/CN Counties, Inc., remains committed to opening for EVERYONE the opportunity to work; to live in decency, dignity, and […]
Our Turning Point South facility has been named as one of the 10 Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab and Treatment Centers in Oklahoma City by Help.org. Turning Point is an outpatient treatment facility that offers assistance for individuals, youth, and families experiencing alcohol and other drug related problems. We are state certified and accredited. Client […]
Main Office will be open Monday-Friday 8-5. Community Services District Centers – will be open regular hours, but we are encouraging appointments for face to face meetings. Head Start Centers – will continue providing drive-through meal and home pack pickup. Meals are available for all children in the family ages 1-18. We are also recruiting […]
Head Start Locations: Our Head Start locations operated by Community Action Agency of OKC will be closed indefinitely to children beginning March 30, 2020. Head Start staff will provide to-go meals, including lunch and the next day’s breakfast for Head Start enrolled children. Staff also will provide weekly home-packs of activities. These items can be picked […]
CAA of OKC has provided free tax assistance since 2002 to residents of Oklahoma and Canadian counties. In 2019, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program served 1,465 families with free tax preparation and returned $2,082,339 in federal tax refunds to our clients! CAA of OKC is offering free tax preparation for filing 2019 taxes through […]
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jessie Thompson has been named the new Executive Director of Community Action Agency of OKC & Oklahoma/Canadian counties beginning Jan. 1, 2020. She is replacing James Sconzo, who had been Executive Director there for more than 30 years. Jessie has been with CAA of OKC for 14 years. She started as Assistant […]
Enrollment is open at our Free Head Start and Early Head Start locations! The free Head Start program provides high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3-5. This program helps students develop self-confidence and strong social skills, and better prepare them for kindergarten. Early Head Start focuses on infants up to age 3. It provides […]
Low-income households spend 16% of their income on heating and cooling costs, compared to 3.5% of other households. This leaves less money for medical expenses, groceries, and other necessities. CAA of OKC’s Weatherization program reduces heating and cooling costs, and makes homes healthier, safer, and more comfortable. Weatherization Fast Facts: Weatherization can lead to fewer […]
