Blog & Newsletter

Director’s Book Picks In honor of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, the Council of Community Services is introducing a new feature: Director’s Book Picks . Each month, Mikel will recommend a book related to topics such as poverty, homelessness, and community programs. The first pick is "Homelessness Is a Housing Problem"  by Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern , which explores the connection between housing and homelessness. While there won’t be a formal discussi

The holiday season is always a busy time at Council of Community Services, and this year was no exception. As needs increased, our community responded in a big way. Over the past few months, we have requested additional support, and as we enter the new year, we want to take a moment to thank you. Here is a highlight of what our community helped us accomplish this season. Christmas Baskets Through our Christmas Basket Program, we provided food for more than 500 families during

As food banks work tirelessly to feed our neighbors, it’s easy to focus on the visible lines of people picking up groceries and the emergency programs that donate surplus food. But research and experience show that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is far more effective at addressing hunger at scale . Unlike food banks, which provide important but limited support, SNAP delivers direct benefits that allow people to purchase the food they need, while also sup

On behalf of the entire team at the Council of Community Services and the thousands of Campbell County residents we serve, THANK YOU! As we approach the holiday season and our End-of-Year Giving Campaign, we are truly humbled. This year brought deep funding cuts to the programs that sustain our homeless and hunger initiatives. When the cuts started in February, we weren’t sure how we would continue to support the most vulnerable members of our community. But you stepped up .