Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc.

Save the date for GLCAC’s 11th Annual Community Resource Fair. This fun family event featuring games, children’s activities, entertainment and community resources will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Campagnone Park in Lawrence. The Resource Fair connects families and individuals with non-profit organizations, local businesses, and governmental agencies that promote services related to the health, wellness, safety, education, and stability of those living in Greater Lawrence. The rain date is Sept. 14.

GLCAC is seeking a motivated individual to help people living with food insecurity. Join the AmeriCorps VISTA program and join us as a Food Security Specialist. In this role, you will research, develop and pilot a more equitable, inclusive, accessible and efficient food service model. For more information, contact Hope Davenport at 978-620-4740 or hdavenport@glcac.org. Apply by scanning the QR code.

Our CEO and Executive Director Vilma Martinez-Dominguez was humbled and filled with gratitude as she accepted two prestigious honors this week at Premios Dominicanísimo celebrating the contributions that the Dominican diaspora has made in the US and the Lawrence community. Under the same category, she received the Voto Popular Orgullo Dominicanisimo (Dominican Pride by Popular Vote) and the big award of the night chosen by the panel of judges for the event. Congratulations, Vilma!

Take control of your finances and your future. Sign up today for our fall Financial Empowerment Program seminars, conducted in partnership with Santander Bank. Seminars are available in English or Spanish. The free five-week sessions focus on budgeting, credit, auto access, identity theft and introduction to first-time home buying. Sign up by scanning the QR code, calling 978-620-4752 or emailing Blanca Duran-Rivas at bduranrivas@glcac.org.

Save the date for GLCAC’s 11th Annual Community Resource Fair. This fun family event featuring games, children’s activities, entertainment and community resources will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Campagnone Park in Lawrence. The Resource Fair connects families and individuals with non-profit organizations, local businesses, and governmental agencies that promote services related to the health, wellness, safety, education, and stability of those living in Greater Lawrence. The rain date is Sept. 14.

GLCAC’s Immigration Legal Services Team is available to help Haitians apply for Temporary Protected Status. Always consult with a trusted immigration attorney or a reliable legal service provider for assistance with applications. Be aware of scammers and do not give money to anyone who promises to file or renew your application. Local legal service agencies and community-based organizations including GLCAC offer free or low-cost help filing TPS applications. For more information or to schedule a consult, contact GLCAC’s Immigration Legal Services Team at 978-620-4718 or by emailing legal@glcac.org. For a list of frequently asked questions, visit: English https://lnkd.in/eheKgy2Y Haitian Creole https://lnkd.in/eUjGv5pi

GLCAC is seeking a motivated individual to help people living with food insecurity. Join the AmeriCorps VISTA program and join us as a Food Security Specialist. In this role, you will research, develop and pilot a more equitable, inclusive, accessible and efficient food service model. For more information, contact Hope Davenport at 978-620-4740 or hdavenport@glcac.org. Apply by scanning the QR code.

Save the date for GLCAC’s 11th Annual Community Resource Fair. This fun family event featuring games, children’s activities, entertainment and community resources will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Campagnone Park in Lawrence. The Resource Fair connects families and individuals with non-profit organizations, local businesses, and governmental agencies that promote services related to the health, wellness, safety, education, and stability of those living in Greater Lawrence. The rain date is Sept. 14.

We welcomed top officials from the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to tour our facilities today. Our CEO Vilma Martinez-Dominguez briefed Jeff Hild, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, on GLCAC’s programs that work together to address the economic and social well-being of families and individuals. The group visited our 305 Essex Street main offices and the new Dr. Thomas S. Perrault Childcare Center on Andover St. Center Director Angie Bombard led a tour of the newly constructed school that has 30% more seats. Access to affordable childcare is critical in greater Lawrence, and with six early learning sites, GLCAC is leading the way. Milagros Hernández, who son attended Head Start, told her story of becoming U.S. Citizen with the help of GLCAC’s story. Joining us was State Senator Pavel Payano. For more information on early learning or to enroll, call 978-681-4920 or email Lynnett Cora at lcora@glcac.org. Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) #communityactionMA

Take control of your finances and your future. Sign up today for our fall Financial Empowerment Program seminars, conducted in partnership with Santander Bank. Seminars are available in English or Spanish. The free five-week sessions focus on budgeting, credit, auto access, identity theft and introduction to first-time home buying. Sign up by scanning the QR code, calling 978-620-4752 or emailing Blanca Duran-Rivas at bduranrivas@glcac.org.