As we reflect on the past year the word Resilience comes to mind. “ Resilience is overcoming adversity, whilst also potentially changing, or even dramatically transforming, (aspects of ) that adversity.” — Angie Hart KOOTASCA Community Action, like the rest of the world, experienced a very different 2020 than we had imagined. Through the
KOOTASCA is pleased to announce the newly elected Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for 2021: Board Chair, Rick Blake, Grand Rapids City Council Vice Chair, Molly French, Koochiching County Assistant County Attorney Treasurer, Ben DeNucci, Itasca County Commissioner Secretary, Dolores Bretti, Retired Early Childhood Education We would also like to offer a special
What is the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program? The COVI D-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review applications from individuals and families requesting assistance, verify eligibility, and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of
June 2nd, 2020 Over the last several months our world has been turned upside down. Not only is our community, our country, and our world dealing with a pandemic for which there currently is no cure, but we are now in the midst of civil unrest, the likes of which we have not seen
KOOTASCA Community Action is looking for individuals interested in participating on a KOOTASCA Advisory Committee. The committee will be made up of individuals who have used or are currently using Agency services and are dedicated to helping KOOTASCA find ways to better serve our clients and meet the needs of our communities. "When we
Make 2019 the year you finally explore homeownership. Homeownership changes lives and enhances futures, and many Americans see it as one of their greatest hopes, but many people believe they wouldn't qualify for the loan needed to purchase a home of their own. Many think a 20% down payment is mandatory, that you have
Dear Friends, Every day, we see members of our community who aspire to achieve more, not just to “get by.” With the encouragement and support our programs offer, we are able to help many take steps toward self-sufficiency, and along the way turn their dreams into reality. At KOOTASCA, we are proud of our
House hunting can be scary ????, and if you’re not careful, the stress can get to you. If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2018 or 2019, here are some tips to help you avoid a lot of the drama: • Have an idea about what exactly you want before you head
In February 2018, KOOTASCA Community Action and Second Harvest North Central Food Bank partnered to educate our community on reality that one crisis is all that separates many in our community from poverty. ONE CRISIS AWAY….We are all just one crisis away from poverty. The One Crisis Away theme was designed to highlight the