National Weatherization Day October 30
October 30th is National Weatherization Day—a day that’s meant to highlight the impact of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which saves energy and improves the health and safety of homes.
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HACAP Recognizes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Many homes built before 1978 contain lead paint! When lead paint gets old, it can start peeling and become a hazard. Find out more by talking to your state or local health department about testing paint and dust in your home for lead.
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HACAP Opens New Dubuque County Outreach Office Located Near Town Clock
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) opened a new Dubuque County Outreach Office on October 15 located at 220 W. 7th St. just under Town Clock. The new outreach center has replaced the former Operation: New View Office on Central Avenue and that building is no longer a place of service.
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Iowa Food Banks Receive $50,000 from Amerigroup to Support Disaster Relief Response Efforts
Several food banks in Iowa received $50,000 from Amerigroup to support ongoing disaster recovery efforts and continue Amerigroup’s commitment to improving lives and communities. The funding will increase access to healthy food for nearly 80,000 Iowans who are rebuilding lives and communities…
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HACAP Food Reservoir COVID-19 Response
As the unprecedented pandemic causes our local and global economies to come to a halt, we’re continuing to see unemployment skyrocket at an alarming rate. Even before the crisis, many eastern Iowa residents were struggling to make ends meet, and now many more are experiencing crippling financial…
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