Early Childhood Services

Head Start is an early childhood education program serving income eligible families with children zero to five. Services are available to pregnant women from conception to birth.


Early Childhood Services

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Girard Central Office
(620) 724-8204


                    

Transportation

Our General Public Transportation offers rides to anyone in Southeast Kansas and covers the counties of Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Linn, and Montgomery.


Transportation

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Girard Central Office
(620) 724-8204


                    

Housing

 

SEK-CAP helps low-income individuals and families obtain safe, affordable housing. One of the ways we do this is through the rental properties we own or manage.

Housing

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Girard Central Office
(620) 724-8204


                    

Shelter

SEK-CAP discusses the CHOICES Emergency Shelter for homeless families with children, located in Pittsburg, Kansas.


Shelter

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Girard Central Office
(620) 724-8204


                    

Family and Community Engagement

SEK-CAP’s Family and Community Engagement (FCE) department was created in 2012. Its primary objective is to partner with organizations and entities to combat poverty and improve communities in Southeast Kansas.

 

Family and Community Engagement

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Girard Central Office
(620) 724-8204

 

                    

Weatherization

Weatherization provides energy saving measures for income eligible households, providing permanent solutions to  energy burden faced by low income families through installation  of cost-effective, energy efficiency materials.

Weatherization

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Girard Central Office
(620) 724-8204


                    

THE PROMISE OF COMMUNITY ACTION

changing lives"Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other."


Pittsburg Chamber Announces 2013 "Women of Distinction"

Becky GrayThe chamber is proud to announce the honorees for the 2013 "Women of Distinction" calendar project. The calendar honors 12 area women who lead by example by donating their time and talents to benefit our community.  These wonderful ladies are unsung heroines of the Pittsburg area, often working behind the scenes to make Southeast Kansas a better place to live, work and play. Our 2013 honorees are:

  • Amy Bartlow, George Nettles Elementary
  • Therese Benso, Mall Deli
  • Mary Kay Caldwell, Southeast Kansas Humane Society
  • Melinda Ewan, Via Christi Village
  • Rita Girth, Pittsburg State University Bryant Student Health Center
  • Becky Gray, SEK-CAP
  • Mendy Hulvey, Pittsburg Police Department
  • Andrea Linder, United Way of Southwest Missouri/Southeast Kansas
  • Kay Quick, Via Christi Hospital
  • Angela Radell, Pitsco
  • Joanna Rhodes, Live Well Crawford County
  • Jaime Vanderbeck, Pittsburg State University
  • Congratulations to the 2013 honorees!