Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. is holding elections for two (2) seats on the Board of Directors to represent Sampson County. Residents of Sampson County whose income is at or below the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines are eligible to vote for a representative. (The representative does not have to meet the income requirement but he or she does have to live in the community represented.) Individuals selected to serve on the CCAP Board of Directors will be elected for a five year term. Individuals 21 years of age and older who reside in Sampson County and meet the Federal Income Guidelines are eligible to vote.
WHAT: Sampson CountyBoard of DirectorsElection
WHEN: Monday andTuesday, June 10 – 11, 2013
TIME: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
PLACE: June 10-Sampson County DSS, 360 County Complex Road, Clinton,NC
June 11-Garland Senior Center, Highway 701, Garland, NC
The Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. (CCAP) is a private human services agency offering a comprehensive, supportive approach to helping families and individuals achieve and sustain economic security. Established in 1965, CCAP is among the top-tier of the national network of community action programs whose purpose is to address poverty in America. CCAP is the designated community action provider for Cumberland and Sampson Counties and has a direct presence in some 34 North Carolina counties through various service divisions. CCAP divisions include the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina (SHFB); the Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS); the comprehensive Housing and Weatherization Programs; SelfSufficiency Programs (ASPIRE); and Head Start. CCAP is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
The mission of CCAP is to develop and operate projects that promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, children, families, and communities.