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Help Us Reach Our End-of-Year Goals
Meeting Growing Needs in 2024 As we head toward the end of the year, we’re reflecting on the lives changed through our programs and...

Council of Community Services
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Energy Awareness Month
October is Energy Awareness Month, and with Wyoming’s cold winters on the horizon, now is the perfect time to take action on energy...

Council of Community Services
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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Breaking Apart Homelessness Misconceptions: The Real Facts About Homelessness in America
Original Article by Jimena Chavez is available here When you think about homelessness, what image first comes to mind? People...

Council of Community Services
Sep 24, 20246 min read
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LIEAP and Weatherization Program
Struggling to Pay Your Heating Bills? LIEAP and Weatherization Programs Can Help As winter approaches, many Wyoming families worry about...

Council of Community Services
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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New to Thrift Shopping? 5 Reasons to Shop at Seconds on the Avenue
When it comes to shopping for clothes, furniture, and more, the convenience of heading to a big-box store can be tempting. But at what...

Council of Community Services
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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Understanding Suicide: The Complex Factors and Warning Signs
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a complex issue influenced by multiple factors. Recognizing the warning signs...

Council of Community Services
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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The CCS Soup Kitchen Needs Your Help!
The Council of Community Services (CCS) in Gillette, Wyoming, is dedicated to providing essential support to our community through...

Council of Community Services
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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Support Our Community: Shop at Seconds on the Avenue!
Did you know that your shopping choices can make a significant difference in our community? By choosing to shop at Seconds on the Avenue,...

Council of Community Services
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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Wanda Koffler’s Inspiring Journey and Scholarship Award
Wanda Koffler, the Way Station Program Supervisor for the Homeless Shelter at the Council of Community Services, has recently been...

Council of Community Services
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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WCDA Grant
A huge thank you to the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) for the generous $800K grant! Here's how we're using it: Built 5...

Council of Community Services
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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Why You Should Donate to the Council of Community Services this WyoGives
As WyoGives approaches, consider making a meaningful impact by donating to the Council of Community Services. Since 1968, we have...

Council of Community Services
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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Grow A Little Extra Program and Food Pantry Needs
As we approach the end of the school year, there is an increased need for donations at the food pantry. With kids out of school, there's...

Council of Community Services
May 1, 20241 min read
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Stamp Out Hunger
Stamp Out Hunger, the nation's largest one-day food drive, is scheduled for May 11th. With the support of sponsors, volunteer...

Council of Community Services
May 1, 20241 min read
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Happy National Volunteer Week! April 21-27, 2024
To all our wonderful volunteers: THANK YOU! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment make a real difference in our community every...

Council of Community Services
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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Preventing Food Waste: A Community Effort in Gillette, Wyoming
Food waste is a significant issue across the United States, but in Gillette, Wyoming, the Council of Community Services is taking...

Council of Community Services
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Community Needs CSS More Than Ever
The past year brought significant challenges and changes to our community in Gillette, Wyoming. Rising inflation and housing costs placed...

Council of Community Services
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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