The History of Alamance County Community Services Agency
Alamance County Community Action Program was organized in 1965 by the authority of Alamance County Board of Commissioners.
Its purpose is to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate programs in accordance with the provision of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The Economic Act was the first national commitment to attack poverty by helping the disadvantaged achieve economic independence. Initially the program was financed through a planning development grant provided jointly by the Office of Economic Opportunity and Alamance County Board of Commissioners. On January 20, 1966, the program became incorporated as ALCAP.
During the early years, the agency operated projects such as The Jobs Corps, Neighborhood Youth Corps, Adult Basic Education, Services to Rural Areas and Small Business Enterprises. Eventually additional services came into existence including Summer Youth Recreation Program, HUD Comprehensive Counseling Program, Safety for the Elderly and Handicapped Program, Head Start, Rent –a – Kid and Community Food Cooperatives.
Currently, the agency administers programs such as CSBG Self-Sufficiency, LEAP (Leading, Empowering, Adolescents, and Parents); Hope in Housing IDA, Home Counseling, Home Ownership – Apple Tree Village, Information and Referral, and Congregate Meals and Transportation for Seniors.
Its purpose is to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate programs in accordance with the provision of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The Economic Act was the first national commitment to attack poverty by helping the disadvantaged achieve economic independence. Initially the program was financed through a planning development grant provided jointly by the Office of Economic Opportunity and Alamance County Board of Commissioners. On January 20, 1966, the program became incorporated as ALCAP.
During the early years, the agency operated projects such as The Jobs Corps, Neighborhood Youth Corps, Adult Basic Education, Services to Rural Areas and Small Business Enterprises. Eventually additional services came into existence including Summer Youth Recreation Program, HUD Comprehensive Counseling Program, Safety for the Elderly and Handicapped Program, Head Start, Rent –a – Kid and Community Food Cooperatives.
Currently, the agency administers programs such as CSBG Self-Sufficiency, LEAP (Leading, Empowering, Adolescents, and Parents); Hope in Housing IDA, Home Counseling, Home Ownership – Apple Tree Village, Information and Referral, and Congregate Meals and Transportation for Seniors.
ACCSA Vision
To increase our efforts and work for our clients in areas of affordable housing, employment, education, and food nutrition services. To accomplish our goals, ACCSA continues to develop and nurture community partnerships with local stake holders, businesses, human service providers, churches, as well as civic organizations.
Team Events
ACCSA visited the U.S. Army Golden Knights in Laurinburg, NC for a team building event on Friday, September 29, 2017. We were honored to learn about the Golden Knights and their team work, as well as the dedication that goes into each skydive. Our team had a wonderful time together, laughing, crying and even some hand holding (see pictures). Our brave jumpers included Danielle Fields (CSBG/Housing Program Manager) and Bria Turner (Case Manager).