cat_notes: -> 4/29/11 LTel: No reference to any response to Tornadoes on the website - Not verified as an AL VOAD Member or Non Member Affiliate - So left off both support/affiliation items till clarification can be established.

notes: FROM THE SITE: Housing Development Affordable housing is provided for low income persons in Alabama and the Southeast. U. S. Housing and Urban Development programs, low-income housing tax credits, Federal Home Loan Bank and conventional financial resources are used. For more information, contact Richard Lyons at 256-260-3121. Housing Counseling Comprehensive housing counseling services to home buyers, homeowners and renters - both current and perspective. This assistance enables them to improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibilities of tenancy or home ownership under HUD and other funding in Morgan, Lawrence and Cullman counties. For more information, contact Sue Stancil at 256-260-3112. Volunteer Development Volunteers help people and change lives- in 2005, volunteers contributed more than 21,000 hours of service to individuals assisted through the services of the Partnership. Volunteer opportunities include reading to children, classroom assistance, mentoring, assisting seniors, information and referral, meal preparation and delivery, income tax assistance, clerical activities, writing, research, and other program activities that assist the Partnership with accomplishing its mission and purpose. Individuals looking for opportunity to volunteer in their community should contact Laurie Lincoln at 256-260-3106. Senior Companions Seniors, 60 and older, are recruited to provide help in the homes of individuals at risk of having to accept alternative care rather than continue to live in the comfort and familiarity of their homes. They offer light housekeeping, prepare meals, monitor medications, encourage exercise and provide respite care. They enable their clients to maintain their independence. Services are provided in Morgan, Lawrence, and Cullman counties. For more information, contact Tamisha Sales at 256-260-3142. Meals on Wheels This program provides a nutritious meal and a brief wellness check each weekday for eligible homebound elderly and/or handicapped adults in Morgan County. One-hundred percent locally funded through support from city and county governments, United Way, churches, individuals, civic and social clubs, various organizations, The Decatur Daily and other area businesses. For more information, contact Cindy Anderson at 256-260-3108. Family Development Credential Program The Family Development Credential (FDC) program is an interagency strengths-based professional development course and credentialing program for frontline workers. The program is intended to transform the way health, education and human services are delivered to families with an emphasis on moving systems away from fragmented crisis oriented services to strengths based empowerment service delivery practices. This systematic, comprehensive program of study provides both skill development and a way to identify the “credentialed worker” as one with consistency and professionalism in their work with families. FDC courses are offered through interagency partnerships by community based instructors an portfolio advisors who are trained by the partner agency in that state. For more information, contact Stephanie Johnson at 256-260-3144. Economic Development Our CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) lends funding for asset development and the establishment of micro-enterprise businesses. Real Estate Loan Program This loan program provides low-interest loans to low-income individuals needing critical health, safety or code compliance improvements or repairs to their home. (now taking applications) Capacity Building/Emergency Loan Program This loan program provides low-interest loans to low-income individuals needing financial assistance to obtain a job, housing, education, or transportation and can be used for health related issues that cause barriers to employment, housing, or education. (enrollment is not open at this time) Small Business Micro-Enterprise Loan Program This loan program provides funding to small business for asset acquisition, asset development and business start-up capital. (enrollment is not open at this time) For more information, contact Richard Lyons at 256-260-3121. Results Oriented Management and Accountability Today, Non-Profits are expected to deliver services that are high impact and produce results. The Community Action Partnership offers a two-day learning session that equips participants with the tools and the skill necessary to indentify programmatic outcomes and report their impact. Training areas include identifying outcomes, logic model development, measuring results using an outcome scale, and impact illustration using an outcome matrix. For more information contact Jack Green at 256-260-3128. Accountable Case Management The Community Action Partnership offers a one-day learning session that introduces participants to fundamental case management principles and techniques. A unique element of this training session is its close connection to outcome management. This session can be presented in conjunction with the Results Oriented Management and Accountability training session. For more information contact Jack Green at 256-260-3128. -> FROM THE SITE: Housing Development Affordable housing is provided for low income persons in Alabama and the Southeast. U. S. Housing and Urban Development programs, low-income housing tax credits, Federal Home Loan Bank and conventional financial resources are used. For more information, contact Richard Lyons at 256-260-3121. Housing Counseling Comprehensive housing counseling services to home buyers, homeowners and renters - both current and perspective. This assistance enables them to improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibilities of tenancy or home ownership under HUD and other funding in Morgan, Lawrence and Cullman counties. For more information, contact Sue Stancil at 256-260-3112. Volunteer Development Volunteers help people and change lives- in 2005, volunteers contributed more than 21,000 hours of service to individuals assisted through the services of the Partnership. Volunteer opportunities include reading to children, classroom assistance, mentoring, assisting seniors, information and referral, meal preparation and delivery, income tax assistance, clerical activities, writing, research, and other program activities that assist the Partnership with accomplishing its mission and purpose. Individuals looking for opportunity to volunteer in their community should contact Laurie Lincoln at 256-260-3106. Senior Companions Seniors, 60 and older, are recruited to provide help in the homes of individuals at risk of having to accept alternative care rather than continue to live in the comfort and familiarity of their homes. They offer light housekeeping, prepare meals, monitor medications, encourage exercise and provide respite care. They enable their clients to maintain their independence. Services are provided in Morgan, Lawrence, and Cullman counties. For more information, contact Tamisha Sales at 256-260-3142. Meals on Wheels This program provides a nutritious meal and a brief wellness check each weekday for eligible homebound elderly and/or handicapped adults in Morgan County. One-hundred percent locally funded through support from city and county governments, United Way, churches, individuals, civic and social clubs, various organizations, The Decatur Daily and other area businesses. For more information, contact Cindy Anderson at 256-260-3108. Family Development Credential Program The Family Development Credential (FDC) program is an interagency strengths-based professional development course and credentialing program for frontline workers. The program is intended to transform the way health, education and human services are delivered to families with an emphasis on moving systems away from fragmented crisis oriented services to strengths based empowerment service delivery practices. This systematic, comprehensive program of study provides both skill development and a way to identify the “credentialed worker” as one with consistency and professionalism in their work with families. FDC courses are offered through interagency partnerships by community based instructors an portfolio advisors who are trained by the partner agency in that state. For more information, contact Stephanie Johnson at 256-260-3144. Economic Development Our CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) lends funding for asset development and the establishment of micro-enterprise businesses. Real Estate Loan Program This loan program provides low-interest loans to low-income individuals needing critical health, safety or code compliance improvements or repairs to their home. (now taking applications) Capacity Building/Emergency Loan Program This loan program provides low-interest loans to low-income individuals needing financial assistance to obtain a job, housing, education, or transportation and can be used for health related issues that cause barriers to employment, housing, or education. (enrollment is not open at this time) Small Business Micro-Enterprise Loan Program This loan program provides funding to small business for asset acquisition, asset development and business start-up capital. (enrollment is not open at this time) For more information, contact Richard Lyons at 256-260-3121. Results Oriented Management and Accountability Today, Non-Profits are expected to deliver services that are high impact and produce results. The Community Action Partnership offers a two-day learning session that equips participants with the tools and the skill necessary to indentify programmatic outcomes and report their impact. Training areas include identifying outcomes, logic model development, measuring results using an outcome scale, and impact illustration using an outcome matrix. For more information contact Jack Green at 256-260-3128. Accountable Case Management The Community Action Partnership offers a one-day learning session that introduces participants to fundamental case management principles and techniques. A unique element of this training session is its close connection to outcome management. This session can be presented in conjunction with the Results Oriented Management and Accountability training session. For more information contact Jack Green at 256-260-3128. 211 Information and Referral 211 is an easy-to-remember, free-to the-user phone number linking people with the services they need. Dialing 211 connects the caller to a specialist who can assess the caller's needs and link the caller to the right solution using a comprehensive database of services - federal, state, and local; government and nonprofit. 211 is for everyone. For more information, contact Laurie Lincoln at 256-355-7843. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Assistance on a one-time basis to low income families to meet heating and cooling energy costs and to prevent energy from being terminated in health crisis situations. Funds are paid directly to utility companies and vendors. For more information in Morgan County, contact Cindy Anderson at 256-355-7843; in Lawrence County, contact Jennifer Kelley at 256-974-9026, and in Cullman County, contact Robin Johnson at 256-734-5170. Operation Warm A limited area energy program that provides assistance on a one time basis to persons who are elderly, handicapped, or in health crisis situations. Funding is provided by residents of Morgan and Lawrence counties through donation of $1.00 or more above their monthly bills. For more information in Morgan County, contact Cindy Anderson at 256-355-7843; and in Lawrence County, contact Jennifer Kelley at 256-974-9026. Location: Morgan and Lawrence Counties Operation SHARE Operation SHARE is a limited area energy program created by the Cullman Power Board and the Cullman Electric Cooperative, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, that provides energy assistance to persons in the Cullman Power Board and the Cullman Electric Cooperative service area who are elderly, disabled, or needy. Funding is provided by Cullman Power Board and the Cullman Electric Cooperative service area residents that designate and contribute $1, $2 or $5 each month on their electric bill. For more information contact Robin Johnson at 256-734-5170. Location: Cullman County FEMA – Emergency Food & Shelter Morgan County Food and/or mortgage/rent assistance to individuals in Morgan County who at risk of becoming homeless because of a mortgage foreclosure or eviction notice. For at-risk individuals in Cullman County, food and/or utility assistance is available. For more information about the FEMA program in Morgan County, contact Sue Stancil at 256-355-7843 and in Cullman County, contact Robin Johnson at 256-734-5170. Locations: Morgan and Cullman Counties Alabama Charitable Trust Fund – Utility Assistance The nonprofit Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund Trust was created by Alabama Power in 1992 to supplement other energy assistance efforts. The Trust works with community action agencies to help cover heating and cooling costs of low-income families and those struggling with temporary financial problems. For more information, contact Jennifer Kelley at 256-974-9026.

facility_type: Unknown -> Walk-in Resource
mission: FROM THE SITE: Our Vision As a comprehensive, unified Agency, to be the premiere and preferred non-profit partner in Alabama. Our Mission The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, a results-driven non-profit business, is committed to reducing or eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. Our Values Legendary Customer Service, Accountability, Compassion, Financial Excellence Our People Creative and Caring, Results-Oriented, Continuous Learners, Change Leaders, Effective Communicators, Technologically Advanced, Engaged in the Community Our Services Community Action Partnership of North Alabama provides a wide range of services that are related to reducing the effects of poverty. Learn more about Our Services. The areas that we offer services for include: * Emergency Assistance * Homeless * Housing * Volunteer Development * Non-Profit Training * Energy Conservation * Independent Living * Early Childhood Development * IT Consulting * Family Development * Economic Development -> FROM THE SITE: Our Vision As a comprehensive, unified Agency, to be the premiere and preferred non-profit partner in Alabama. Our Mission The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, a results-driven non-profit business, is committed to reducing or eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. Our Values Legendary Customer Service, Accountability, Compassion, Financial Excellence Our People Creative and Caring, Results-Oriented, Continuous Learners, Change Leaders, Effective Communicators, Technologically Advanced, Engaged in the Community Our Services Community Action Partnership of North Alabama provides a wide range of services that are related to reducing the effects of poverty. Learn more about Our Services. The areas that we offer services for include: * Emergency Assistance * Homeless * Housing * Volunteer Development * Non-Profit Training * Energy Conservation * Independent Living * Early Childhood Development * IT Consulting * Family Development * Economic Development

address: 635 Memorial Dr SW Decatur, -> CENTRAL OFFICE: 1909 Central Parkway SW
notes: -> FROM THE SITE: Housing Development Affordable housing is provided for low income persons in Alabama and the Southeast. U. S. Housing and Urban Development programs, low-income housing tax credits, Federal Home Loan Bank and conventional financial resources are used. For more information, contact Richard Lyons at 256-260-3121. Housing Counseling Comprehensive housing counseling services to home buyers, homeowners and renters - both current and perspective. This assistance enables them to improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibilities of tenancy or home ownership under HUD and other funding in Morgan, Lawrence and Cullman counties. For more information, contact Sue Stancil at 256-260-3112. Volunteer Development Volunteers help people and change lives- in 2005, volunteers contributed more than 21,000 hours of service to individuals assisted through the services of the Partnership. Volunteer opportunities include reading to children, classroom assistance, mentoring, assisting seniors, information and referral, meal preparation and delivery, income tax assistance, clerical activities, writing, research, and other program activities that assist the Partnership with accomplishing its mission and purpose. Individuals looking for opportunity to volunteer in their community should contact Laurie Lincoln at 256-260-3106. Senior Companions Seniors, 60 and older, are recruited to provide help in the homes of individuals at risk of having to accept alternative care rather than continue to live in the comfort and familiarity of their homes. They offer light housekeeping, prepare meals, monitor medications, encourage exercise and provide respite care. They enable their clients to maintain their independence. Services are provided in Morgan, Lawrence, and Cullman counties. For more information, contact Tamisha Sales at 256-260-3142. Meals on Wheels This program provides a nutritious meal and a brief wellness check each weekday for eligible homebound elderly and/or handicapped adults in Morgan County. One-hundred percent locally funded through support from city and county governments, United Way, churches, individuals, civic and social clubs, various organizations, The Decatur Daily and other area businesses. For more information, contact Cindy Anderson at 256-260-3108. Family Development Credential Program The Family Development Credential (FDC) program is an interagency strengths-based professional development course and credentialing program for frontline workers. The program is intended to transform the way health, education and human services are delivered to families with an emphasis on moving systems away from fragmented crisis oriented services to strengths based empowerment service delivery practices. This systematic, comprehensive program of study provides both skill development and a way to identify the “credentialed worker” as one with consistency and professionalism in their work with families. FDC courses are offered through interagency partnerships by community based instructors an portfolio advisors who are trained by the partner agency in that state. For more information, contact Stephanie Johnson at 256-260-3144. Economic Development Our CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) lends funding for asset development and the establishment of micro-enterprise businesses. Real Estate Loan Program This loan program provides low-interest loans to low-income individuals needing critical health, safety or code compliance improvements or repairs to their home. (now taking applications) Capacity Building/Emergency Loan Program This loan program provides low-interest loans to low-income individuals needing financial assistance to obtain a job, housing, education, or transportation and can be used for health related issues that cause barriers to employment, housing, or education. (enrollment is not open at this time) Small Business Micro-Enterprise Loan Program This loan program provides funding to small business for asset acquisition, asset development and business start-up capital. (enrollment is not open at this time) For more information, contact Richard Lyons at 256-260-3121. Results Oriented Management and Accountability Today, Non-Profits are expected to deliver services that are high impact and produce results. The Community Action Partnership offers a two-day learning session that equips participants with the tools and the skill necessary to indentify programmatic outcomes and report their impact. Training areas include identifying outcomes, logic model development, measuring results using an outcome scale, and impact illustration using an outcome matrix. For more information contact Jack Green at 256-260-3128. Accountable Case Management The Community Action Partnership offers a one-day learning session that introduces participants to fundamental case management principles and techniques. A unique element of this training session is its close connection to outcome management. This session can be presented in conjunction with the Results Oriented Management and Accountability training session. For more information contact Jack Green at 256-260-3128.
mission: FROM THE SITE: Our Vision As a comprehensive, unified Agency, to be the premiere and preferred non-profit partner in Alabama. Our Mission The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, a results-driven non-profit business, is committed to reducing or eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. Our Values Legendary Customer Service, Accountability, Compassion, Financial Excellence Our People Creative and Caring, Results-Oriented, Continuous Learners, Change Leaders, Effective Communicators, Technologically Advanced, Engaged in the Community Our Services Community Action Partnership of North Alabama provides a wide range of services that are related to reducing the effects of poverty. Learn more about Our Services. The areas that we offer services for include: * Emergency Assistance * Homeless * Housing * Volunteer Development * Non-Profit Training * Energy Conservation * Independent Living * Early Childhood Development * IT Consulting * Family Development * Economic Development -> FROM THE SITE: Our Vision As a comprehensive, unified Agency, to be the premiere and preferred non-profit partner in Alabama. Our Mission The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, a results-driven non-profit business, is committed to reducing or eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. Our Values Legendary Customer Service, Accountability, Compassion, Financial Excellence Our People Creative and Caring, Results-Oriented, Continuous Learners, Change Leaders, Effective Communicators, Technologically Advanced, Engaged in the Community Our Services Community Action Partnership of North Alabama provides a wide range of services that are related to reducing the effects of poverty. Learn more about Our Services. The areas that we offer services for include: * Emergency Assistance * Homeless * Housing * Volunteer Development * Non-Profit Training * Energy Conservation * Independent Living * Early Childhood Development * IT Consulting * Family Development * Economic Development

mission: FROM THE SITE: Our Vision As a comprehensive, unified Agency, to be the premiere and preferred non-profit partner in Alabama. Our Mission The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, a results-driven non-profit business, is committed to reducing or eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. Our Values Legendary Customer Service, Accountability, Compassion, Financial Excellence Our People Creative and Caring, Results-Oriented, Continuous Learners, Change Leaders, Effective Communicators, Technologically Advanced, Engaged in the Community -> FROM THE SITE: Our Vision As a comprehensive, unified Agency, to be the premiere and preferred non-profit partner in Alabama. Our Mission The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, a results-driven non-profit business, is committed to reducing or eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. Our Values Legendary Customer Service, Accountability, Compassion, Financial Excellence Our People Creative and Caring, Results-Oriented, Continuous Learners, Change Leaders, Effective Communicators, Technologically Advanced, Engaged in the Community Our Services Community Action Partnership of North Alabama provides a wide range of services that are related to reducing the effects of poverty. Learn more about Our Services. The areas that we offer services for include: * Emergency Assistance * Homeless * Housing * Volunteer Development * Non-Profit Training * Energy Conservation * Independent Living * Early Childhood Development * IT Consulting * Family Development * Economic Development

town: -> Decatur
main_phone: -> (256) 350-3662
address: -> 635 Memorial Dr SW Decatur,
zip: 00000 -> 35061
website: -> http://www.northalabamacommunities.org/
areas_served: -> Morgan, Lawrence, Cullman, Franklin, Colbert, Cherokee, DeKalb, Jackson, Marshall, Blount, Marion, Winston, and Walker Counties in North Alabama
mission: -> FROM THE SITE: Our Vision As a comprehensive, unified Agency, to be the premiere and preferred non-profit partner in Alabama. Our Mission The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, a results-driven non-profit business, is committed to reducing or eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. Our Values Legendary Customer Service, Accountability, Compassion, Financial Excellence Our People Creative and Caring, Results-Oriented, Continuous Learners, Change Leaders, Effective Communicators, Technologically Advanced, Engaged in the Community