SEICAA Newsletter July-December 2011

SEICAA Community Action News

July– December 2011

Executive Director: Debra R. Hemmert

Chairman of the Board: Cory Phelps

“SEICAA is dedicated to providing

opportunity and for individuals and

communities to thrive and reach their

fullest potential, promoting self-sufficiency

and greater economic independence

through services, education, affordable

housing, and training.”

SEICAA Rings in Holiday Season with

Generous Community Support

The holiday season was a busy one at SEICAA with the deluge of donations from community drives and fundraisers. SEICAA received donations from b u s i n e s s e s , i n d i v i d u a l s , a n d organizations throughout southeast I d a h o . S E I C A A r e c e i v e d refurbished bikes from ISU’s Auto Mechanics s t u d e n t s ; coats and clothing from ISU Business Professionals and Potelco Credit Union; Idaho Transportation Department

d o n a t e d gifts for h o m e -b o u n d s e n i o r s ; Elks Lodge p r o v i d e d food and

gifts to Veterans in the Freedom LZ shelter; a local Eagle Scout donated hygiene items and blankets; and Sage, a student from Inkom, donated blankets. In addition to donations for c lothing and other items for v a r i o u s

economically disadvantaged individuals, SEICAA received cash and food donations as well. Monsanto generously donated $2000 to assist with Adopt-a-Family in Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, and Franklin Counties. Bank of

C o m m e r c e d o n a t e d $2000 worth o f n o n -p e r i s h a b l e food items; and T e l e p e r f o r -

mance employees donated 5 boxes of food and 3 bags of hygiene items valued at $400. S E I C A A ’ s F r a n k l i n C o u n t y O f f i c e received a $ 1 5 0 0 donation from Preston Drug for the food bank. The Kiwanis Club in Preston delivered a pick-up truck worth of baby items to the agency.

Century High School students held a penny war and donated proceeds to SEICAA.

Thank-you to our many wonderful supporters in our community!

Inside this issue:

Insight, Grants, Energy Star Home, Feed the Children

GED, Parades,

Brooklyn's’ Playground,

Bannock Civitan

Financial Workshop Schedule, Stone Soup, Shop-with-a-Cop

Program Contact Numbers, Upcoming Events

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Grants Update SEICAA received grant support from local foundations and businesses to support program activities. SEICAA’s financial literacy program received continued support from Key Bank for workshops, individual credit counseling, and foreclosure activities.

SEICAA received grant support from Idaho Power for Meals on Wheels and Market Salvage. SEICAA received a $2000 grant from the Idaho Food Bank Fund to support fresh food vouchers for qualifying households in Bannock County.

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In 2007, the City of Pocatello invited SEICAA to participate in a new infill housing program that would provide homeownership for households earning up to 50% Area Median Income. SEICAA welcomed the new partnership and the chance to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for everyone, and

especially those earning less than $19,500 a year for a single adult. When first agreeing to providing homeownership opportunities to the very low-income population, SEICAA knew that creative financing tools and multiple funding streams would need to be utilized. SEICAA secured HOME funding through Idaho Housing and Finance Association and worked with government and private lenders to secure primary mortgages; but also recognized an additional need for gap funding. SEICAA partnered with Zions Bank to apply for an Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home

Loan Bank of Seattle. SEICAA was awarded $75,000 in AHP to construct five three-bedroom single family homes on land purchased with the City of Pocatello’s help.

SEICAA’s initial AHP award provided five first-time

homebuyers with additional gap they needed to make

ownership a reality. All five homebuyers utilizing AHP

funds continue to live in their homes with affordable

monthly payments. SEICAA continues the infill housing

program with other funding to continue to provide

participants with asset development and housing stability.

SEICAA has now completed 19 homes in the program with

three more in active construction. To see more about

SEICAA’s Acquisition Infill Housing Program, check out the

Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle’s’ 2011 Annual Report

where SEICAA’s program was highlighted!

Energy Star Certified! In December a family purchased

SEICAA’s first Energy Star Certified

home! The home, the first of three in Chubbuck,

starts a new phase in SEICAA’s Infill Program.

SEICAA is currently building homes in Lava Hot

Springs, Chubbuck, and Pocatello; all new

construction homes will receive Energy Star

Certification. These homes provide real economic

benefits to buyers as they will have lower utility

costs over the life of the home. SEICAA is

accepting applications for homes in Pocatello,

Chubbuck, Soda Springs, Preston, and Bear

Lake. This program is sponsored by HUD,

IHFA, and Community Frameworks. If you

would like more information, please contact

SEICAA at 208-232-1114 x 108 or visit

www.seicaa.org.

Feed the Children

SEICAA distributed 400 vouchers to southeast Idaho households needing food assistance. In September cars lined 7th Avenue in Pocatello

waiting to receive a 25 pound box of food, water, and hygiene items. This was the 4th year Feed the Children traveled to Pocatello to assist southeast Idaho families.

Debra R. Hemmert ,

SEICAA CEO


Parade Time!

SEICAA’s Weatherization Program took 1st place in the Parade of Lights’ non-profit category! SEICAA’s float in the ISU Homecoming Parade was driven by our very own Benny the Bengal. SEICAA participates in community events to increase community awareness of agency programs and services.

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

Author Unknown

Bannock Civitan Assists SEICAA

Brooklyn’s Playground SEICCA employees paid to dress casually in the month of August to raise money to contribute to the fundraising goal of Brooklyn’s Playground. SEICAA’s Executive Director, Deb Hemmert, challenged employees to participate by pledging to match employee donations. SEICAA employees presented $1100 to Brooklyn’s Playground in September.


Find course updates at:

“Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc.” on

or www.seicaa.org

SEICAA Homebuyer Essentials: All classes held in SEICAA’s Conference room located at 825 E. Bridger Pocatello, unless otherwise indicated. Reservations recommended. Call Jenifer at 232-1114 x 111. Visit www.seicaa.org for complete course schedules.

Money Management Schedule:

Pocatello:

Credit Cards and Debt March 7th 5-7pm

Check & Loan Pitfalls March 13th: 5-6pm

Budgeting & Savings April 4th: 5-7pm

Check & Loan Pitfalls April 10th: 5-6pm

Credit and Borrowing May 2nd: 5-7pm

Check & Loan Pitfalls May 8th 5-6pm

Homebuyer Edu-cation:

Bannock County:

March 22, Session A 5:00pm

March 29, Session B 5:00pm

May 17, Session A 5:00pm

May 24, Session B 5:00pm

Fair Housing Workshop

Thursday, April 19th

9:00am-11:00am

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the

grandest intention”

Oscar Wilde

SEICAA had another successful Stone Soup in Bannock County with Butterburrs taking first place in the “Souper” Supper Cook-off. At Bingham County’s Stone Soup, Rupes from Blackfoot took first place! Children played at the Carnival while their parents enjoyed to great soup.

Poky HS Junior Civitans

Shop-with-a-Cop

The Annual Shop-with-a-Cop Program had over 30 officers from southeastern Idaho city and county departments volunteer a Saturday

morning to help local children shop for gifts for their families. Participating children ate breakfast with their law enforcement partners, rode in the police cars to ShopKo in Pocatello, and watched as Santa landed in a helicopter. Children shopped with their partners for gifts for family members and local high school students wrapped the gifts. Shop-with-a-Cop is not only an enjoyable experience for local officers and children, but also serves the dual purpose of fostering positive interaction with law enforcement. 100 children participated.

Post-Purchase Workshop

February 18th: Book Class 9am-12

May 12th: Summer Edition 9am-12

Face painting Bingham County


The overwhelming number of people in crisis can be assisted with your help. Your generous tax deductible donation is greatly appreciated. All contributions directly benefit those needing assistance in the SEICAA seven county service area.

Name

Address

State

Telephone

Enclosed is my gift of

Programs and Services Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc. is a private,

non-profit corporation incorporated in 1969 to combat poverty in

southeastern Idaho. SEICAA provides a network of integrated services

where no eligible person is turned away. SEICAA provides and

advocates for resources that empower Southeastern Idaho residents

to have the skills and resources necessary to improve their quality of

life and become self-sufficient. Services are provided for over 158,627

individuals throughout seven counties of southeastern Idaho.

Administration: (208) 232-1114

Ext 101

Community Services: (208) 233– 7348

Affordable Housing Programs:

(208) 232-1114

Ext 108

Rental Housing: (208) 234-0966

Senior Services: (208) 233-9677

Weatherization: (208) 237-0991

Veteran Services: (208) 234-2466

Financial Literacy: (208) 232-1114 x 111

Outreach Offices:

Bannock County: (208) 232-1114

Bingham County: (208) 785-1583

Bear Lake County: (208) 847-1462

Caribou County: (208) 547-4257

Franklin County: (208) 852-1515

Oneida County: (208) 766-2737

Power County: (208) 226-7330

SEICAA “ Agency in Action” televised show informs Pocatello community!!

Stay informed: Watch Channel 12 Wednesdays and Saturdays.

1st Annual Youth Financial and

Energy Literacy Camp

Wednesday, June 20th 8:00am Thursday June 21st 12:00pm

SEICAA and a committee with officials from local schools, Idaho Central Credit Union, and community organizations, have been planning the 1st Annual Youth Financial and Energy Literacy Camp. In conjunction with Pocatello Community Charter School, SEICAA will host a 2 day workshop where children will learn about basic budgeting, saving for college, conserving energy, and many more helpful tools to become more aware individuals. If you are interested in supporting this

project or would like to participate, please contact SEICAA at 232-1114 x 108.

Community Action Partnership of Southeastern Idaho:

America’s Poverty Fighting Network

Southeastern Idaho Community

Action Agency Inc. Board of

Directors

Cory Phelps, Chair

Private Sector

Dave Maguire, Vice Chair

Private Sector

Suzanna Nelson, Treasurer

Private Sector

Paula Miller, Secretary

Low-Income Sector Representative

Steve Brown

Public Sector

Elmer Martinez

Private Sector

Shonna Salter


Rick Betzer


Linda Shiflet


Mary Watkins


Janice Lawes

Public Sector

Beverly Raymond-Ferro

Private Sector

Howard Manwaring

Public Sector

Janie Gebhardt

Public Sector

Community Action News is a publication of the Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency

Articles by: Lynette Sampson & Caitlin Long

Insight: Debra R. Hemmert

Photos by: SEICAA staff

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Please address comments to:

Marketing and Public Relations

641 N. 8th Avenue

Pocatello, Idaho 83201

Or [email protected], 232-1114 Ext 113

641 N. 8th Avenue Pocatello, ID 83201

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SEICAA Newsletter July-December 2011

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