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WEATHERIZATION OFFICE OPENS IN BIG BEND AREA

Community Council of South Central Texas ready to serve 8 new Big Bend counties with Weatherization Assistance.  Community Council of South Central Texas is proud to announce the expansion of […]

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

De Casa en Casa and Community Council of South Central Texas host outreach to inform the community of available services to prevent and screen for Cervical Cancer. UVALDE, TX: In […]

CCSCT Lanza Aplicaciones de Asistencia de Servicios Públicos para 2022

Community Council of South Central Texas anuncia la disponibilidad de fondos CEAP para Asistencia de Servicios Públicos. Centro Sur, TX: Community Council of South Central Texas anuncia la disponibilidad de […]

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Applications for 2022

Community Council of South Central Texas announces CEAP funds availability for Utility Assistance.   South Central, TX: Community Council of South Central Texas is proud to announce the availability of […]

WEATHERIZATION SERVICES EXPAND TO THE BIG BEND AREA

Community Council of South Central Texas was granted 8 new counties by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Weatherization Assistance.  Community Council of South Central Texas is […]

CCSCT Observes 45th Anniversary of National Weatherization Day

  Community Council of South Central Texas informs the community on the benefits and achievements of their Weatherization program. This October 30, 2021 is the 45th Anniversary National Weatherization Day! […]

CCSCT Joins Fire Prevention Week in Real County

Community Council of South Central Texas Weatherization Program assists in securing Smoke Detectors for Real County Community. In observance of National Fire Prevention Week, Real County Judge Rubio, the Camp […]

A New FUNdraiser is Afoot, CCSCT Launches Sneaker Drive

Community Council of South Central Texas invites the community to dig deep into their hearts (and closets) and donate gently used tennis shoes to their organization.   South Central, TX […]

CCSCT awarded $150,000 “Fund for Veterans’ Assistance” Grant

Community Council of South Central Texas to provide financial assistance to area Veterans through partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission. South Central, Texas: The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) announced […]

CCSCT Veteran Advocacy Gains Program Recipient a, “No Barriers,” Expedition

Community Council of South Central responds to Karnes Electric request for nominations and lands a Veterans Financial Assistance Program recipient excursion to Colorado.   Community Council of South Central Texas […]

“TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO AND THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE CERVICAL CANCER RATES”

In response to low cervical cancer screening in our area, we are joining forces to provide education and free cervical cancer screening to our community and surrounding counties.   Cervical […]

Community Action Network Celebrates 57 years of Service

CCSCT invites the Community to Celebrate Community Action Month. South Central, Texas: May 2021 marks the 57th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and […]

CONOCOPHILLIPS AWARDS CCSCT $1,000 GRANT

Community Council of South Central Texas and ConocoPhillips team up to provide area scholarships to prospective trade students. SOUTH CENTRAL, TEXAS: Community Council of South Central Texas is proud to […]

CCSCT Raises $6,000 for Veterans During Online Auction

Community Council of South Central Texas hosted their “Auction for Action” online fundraiser benefiting the Veteran’s Financial Assistance Program. Given the current Covid-19 limitations on in person events, CCSCT looked […]

CCSCT to Raise Funds in Online Auction in Support of Veteran Program

          Community Council of South Central Texas will host an, “Auction for Action,” to prevent Veteran Homelessness.   South Central,Texas: Community Council of South Central Texas is requesting the support of the community to […]

CCSCT to Provide Heaters to Senior Citizens  

Community Council of South Central Texas to Host Heater Distribution for Senior Citizens as part of “Warm Up Guadalupe County,” event.   Guadalupe County, TX: As temperatures drop, local families are […]

CCSCT to Warm Up Guadalupe County

Community Council of South Central Texas to Host Heater Distribution.   Guadalupe County, TX: As temperatures drop, local families are in need of ways to keep warm efficiently. Thanks to […]

CCSCT Recipient of $25,000 Hispanic Federation Grant

Community Council of South Central Texas to assist more local families affected by Covid-19.   Community Council of South Central Texas is the proud recipient of a $25,000 Hispanic Federation […]

Advertisement for Material and Labor Bids

Advertisement for Material and Labor Bids   Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT) in Seguin, Texas is soliciting Material and Labor Bids from experienced HVAC businesses for Multi- […]

CCSCT Celebrates LIHEAP Awareness Month

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides Community Council of South Central Texas funding to help Texans by assisting with energy costs, especially in times of crisis. SOUTH CENTRAL, […]

Solicitation for Sealed Bids for Complete Renovations of an Early Head Start/Head Start Center

Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), a 501c3 non-profit agency, is soliciting sealed bids for complete renovations of an Early Head Start/Head Start Center located at 1023 Bridge […]

Solicitation for Sealed Bids for Early Head Start/ Head Start Center Space

Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), a 501c3 non-profit agency, is soliciting sealed bids for Early Head Start/Head Start Center space, to include 1 space in each of […]

CCSCT Awarded $5,000 ConocoPhillips Grant

Community Council of South Central Texas and ConocoPhillips team up to provide area scholarships to prospective trade students. SOUTH CENTRAL, TEXAS: Community Council of South Central Texas is proud to […]

CCSCT awarded $300,000 “Fund for Veterans’ Assistance” Grant

Community Council of South Central Texas to provide financial assistance to area Veterans through partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission. South Central, Texas: The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) announced […]

HEAD START SERVICES TO CONTINUE IN GUADALUPE/COMAL COUNTIES

The Office of Head Start, through the Designation Renewal System (DRS), has named Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. to provide services within Guadalupe and Comal Counties, Texas. Therefore, […]

Help Is on the Way: Supplemental Federal Community Services Block Grant Brings $42.7 Million to Texas Families and Businesses

Community Action Agencies in Texas to manage funds.  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Community Service Block Grant […]

Community Action Month May 2020: A Message From Bobby Deike, Executive Director Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.

In May of each year, Community Action Agencies across the United States celebrate Community Action Month. May of 2020 for CCSCT is even more special, as we celebrate our 55th […]

Rep. Cuellar Announces $3,315,952 in Federal Funding to Help Working Families and Seniors Pay Energy Bills During COVID-19 Pandemic

LIHEAP funding will assist individuals in Atascosa, Wilson, La Salle and McMullen Counties   Floresville, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,315,952 in federal funding to Community Council of South Central […]

Census Bureau Extends Data Collection and Self-Response to October 31, 2020 in Response to Covid-19

APRIL 13, 2020 — The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing over 48% of all […]

H-E-B grants $5,000 to CCSCT to Help Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19 Response

Community Council of South Central Texas and H-E-B’s partnership will provide relief to some of our most vulnerable neighbors: seniors, children and low-income families. South Central, Texas: Community Council of […]

CCSCT TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO PUBLIC, APPLICATIONS WILL STILL BE ACCEPTED

Community Council of South Central Texas announces that all offices will be closed to the general public effective immediately, due to the public health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), […]

CCSCT Hosts, “Team Uvalde”

Community Council of South Central Texas proudly hosted the March 2020 meeting of the “Team Uvalde” Community group. Staff members informed those in attendance about CCSCT’s mission and organizational history, […]

CCSCT Provides Expert Insight at Regional Housing Summit

Community Council of South Central Texas Executive Director, Bobby Deike, was among a contributing panel of experts at the Alamo Area Regional Housing Summit held in Schertz, Texas on February […]

Atascosa Citizens in Action (ACA) in 5th year of community assistance

As Reported in the February 5, 2020 edition of the Pleasanton Express News: In February 2015, organizational meetings began for what eventually came to be known as Atascosa Citizens in […]

CCSCT Receives $315,000 Texas Workforce Commission Grant

Community Council of South Central Texas to continue impacting local families through job readiness programs. SEGUIN, TX: Community Council of South Central Texas is proud to announce that they are […]

So long, Glen! CCSCT Finance Controller Retires

Community Council of South Central Texas’ Board of Directors and Staff would like to congratulate and bid farewell to their esteemed colleague and friend, Glen Muenchow. Glen has diligently served […]

CCSCT to receive $315,000 Self Sufficiency Grant Award from Texas Workforce Commission

CCSCT is proud to announce that they are recipients of the Texas Workforce Commission Self Sufficiency Grant. The support will assist the organization to further impact the lives of our […]

WAP Coordinator Earns Energy Auditor Certification

Jesus”Jesse” Flores, Weatherization Coordinator, recently obtained his Energy Auditor Certification through the Building Professionals Institute. The Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor certification is a nationally recognized certification and is supported […]

CCSCT to Partner with Safer Path Family Violence Shelter

On Monday, Sept. 30, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) presented a Transitional Housing Grant for $450,000 to Safer Path Family Violence Shelter at the Pleasanton Civic Center. This $450,000 grant is […]

2 CCSCT Management Team Staff Recognized with National Certification

Debra Martinez, CCSCT Fiscal Supervisor and Belinda Lacey, CCSCT Community Services Program & Compliance Manager, both received their designation as Certified Community Action Professionals (CCAP) in Chicago, IL on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Debra […]

CCSCT Attend Back to School Fair in Dimmit County

On Thursday, August 8th, CCSCT staff attended a back to school fair in Carrizo Springs, located in Dimmit County. During the fair, CCSCT provided over 300 families with informational pamphlets […]

Congressman Castro Attends Fundraising Event to Help CCSCT Raise Money

On Friday, July 28, 2019, CCSCT held its Annual Fundraising Event, “A Night Out with Joaquin Castro”. The Congressman spoke about key issues related to poverty and expressed a solid relationship […]

CCSCT Receives $80,000 for Housing Rehab in Zavala County

On Thursday April 4, 2019, the Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), received $80,000 from the Middle Rio Grande Housing Finance Corporation. The funds are designated for Zavala […]

“A Day In The Life”: Staff Attend Local Poverty Simulation

On Tuesday, March 26, CCSCT staff participated in Texas Lutheran University’s Poverty Simulation. A total of 8 staff volunteered to tables and play the roles of doctor, pawn shop owner, mortgage banker, […]

CCSCT Visits Washington, D.C. to Meet with Legislators

CCSCT Executive staff and Board members were in Washington, D.C. March 20-22 attending the National Community Action Foundation Annual Legislative Conference. At Wednesday’s opening session, NCAF Founder and CEO David Bradley, […]

Staff Meet with Local Legislators at State Capitol

  Community Council of South Central Texas’s staff were in Austin on February 21st, along with several other Community Action Agencies across Texas, as part of the Texas Association of […]

CCSCT Staff Member Recognized for Community Service Efforts

CCSCT Community Services Assistant Ileen Rangel and her husband, Chris Rangel, City Councilman for District 4 in Seguin, were recently the recipients of LULAC’s Community Leader Award. The Seguin LULAC Foundation held […]

CCSCT Receives Prestigious Award

The Seguin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented CCSCT with the Juan Seguin Award at its 30th Annual Awards Banquet held on Friday, February 15th. CCSCT is honored to receive this […]

CCSCT Partners with Seguin Fire Department to Provide “Safe at Home” Workshops

The Community Council of South Central Texas is partnering with the Seguin Fire Department to provide a series of “Safe at Home” fire safety workshops to help educate older and disabled […]

Former Board Member Francis “Country” Moczygemba Passes Away

CCSCT is heartbroken to announce the passing of its long-term Board member, Francis “Country” Moczygemba. Country had a servant heart and served on CCSCT’s Board representing Frio County from 2009 […]