Community News
Updates on School-Community Supports and Partnerships
For Families in Need of Thermometers at Home
Niagara Community Action Program now has free thermometers available for qualifying families. Thermometers can be picked up at their 180 Washburn Street location in Lockport starting Monday November 2nd. To find out if they qualify, families can contact Niagara CAP at 433-6632 ext. 127 or 121.
EPIC: The Parenting Doesn't Stop Project
The Parenting Doesn't Stop Project offers parent support groups, virtual workshops and programs, and health and employment related resources...and everything in between! See the attached flyers below, or click on the link above, for more information.
Local Events and Organizations that Support Children and Families
Opioid & Narcan Training Webinar NYSED and NYSDOH approved training webinar for non-medical school staff on opioid overdose & narcan use, receive 1 CTLE credit upon completion. | HEAP Season Starts November 2nd The Home Energy Assistance Program helps families pay heating bills. Applications can be found at MyBenefits.ny.gov or at Social Services on 20 East Ave. in Lockport. | BestSelf Behavioral Health BestSelf provides a multitude of wrap around services to youth and families, see the documents below for more information on their programs. |
Opioid & Narcan Training Webinar
NYSED and NYSDOH approved training webinar for non-medical school staff on opioid overdose & narcan use, receive 1 CTLE credit upon completion.
HEAP Season Starts November 2nd
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps families pay heating bills. Applications can be found at MyBenefits.ny.gov or at Social Services on 20 East Ave. in Lockport.
BestSelf Behavioral Health
BestSelf provides a multitude of wrap around services to youth and families, see the documents below for more information on their programs.
Support for Families During Covid-19
Niagara Community Action Program
Support for families impacted by Covid-19.
Here are some items and assistance the Community Action Program can provide:
- Thermometers
- Personal protective equipment (i.e. face masks)
- Cleaning/sanitizing supplies
- Assistance with back rent/mortgage and utilities
- Children's hair cuts
- Food & nutrition
Those interested can call Kristen Burke from the Niagara Community Action Program at 433-6632 to set up an appointment . Appointments will be held at the Niagara Community Action Program 's 180 Washburn Street, Lockport location.
Grants and District/Community Programs
Pride in our Past...Faith in our Future
Holly Dickinson, Director