Community Action of Allegan County

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!

October is Energy Awareness Month! A safer, more efficient home can make all the difference. Watch the Farmers’ story to see the impact of weatherization firsthand. Call us at 269-673-5472 ext. 238 to see if you qualify. youtu.be/FuQWwaTaj_0

Mark your calendars for October Playgroups! 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, 10-11 at Cultivate Church (snacks provided). This month's theme is Colors of Autumn!

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

October Diaper Bank begins this week! Mark your calendar for upcoming diaper dates: October 21 and 23. November 4, 6, 18, and 20. Pickup at 323 Water Street, 9am-3pm. 269-673-5472 ext 258.

It's Head Start Awareness Week! For more information, or to get started with enrollment, call 269-673-5472 ext. 237, or complete an interest form at hmgallegan.org.

Over 20% of households have reported reducing or forgoing necessities such as food and medicine to pay an energy bill. Weatherization saves families an average of $361 per year in energy costs. Find out more! communityactionallegan.org/o… or call 269-673-5472 ext. 238