South Central Community Action Program

05/27/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY for a block party! This FREE event is going to have games, music, sprinklers, food, and more. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the start of summer with SCCAP! 🌞

Join us for some fun at SCCAP!

05/25/2026

We hope you are having a safe holiday weekend. Today we remember and honor those who have lost their lives serving our country. All SCCAP offices and classrooms are closed today for the holiday.

05/20/2026

The SCCAP team is enjoying our time at the IU Center for Rural Engagement’s conference this week!

💪🏽 Community Action serves rural Indiana in so many ways.

📚 Today, we are learning and sharing at IU Center for Rural Engagement’s conference

Pictured:
➡️ lashanna Wooten, Jessica Yeary, and Eddy Riou (South Central Community Action Program)
➡️ Tammy DeWitt and Justin Collins (TRI-CAP)
➡️ Stormy Fiscel and Chuck LaDow (Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services Inc.)

05/14/2026

Yesterday was the ribbon cutting for the Rev. Dr. Marvin Chandler Center! We are so happy to open a much needed space that provides early learning and affordable housing for our community. This center is in partnership with the wonderful, Summit Hill Community Development Corporation. We were honored to have many of Rev. Dr. Chandler's family come to the celebration and even help us cut the ribbon. Thank you to all of those involved in making this center happen.

You can learn more about the early learning side of this project on the SCCAP website or apply your child(ren) via Brightwheel here: https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/f654179a-b956-4214-b160-884a1d5e2423/self-service

We are also still hiring for the center, so please encourage anyone who might be a good fit to apply here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/South-Central-Community-Action-Program,-Inc./jobs

05/08/2026

SCCAP's Brown, Morgan, and Owen county offices will be closed next week from Tuesday, May 12th through Thursday, May 14th due to staff training. Thank you for your understanding.

05/06/2026

We’re excited to announce that The Reverend Doctor Chandler Early Learning Center is opening this fall! This is an accessible, affordable childcare program that will serve infants and toddlers up to age 3.

Reverend Dr. Marvin Chandler is known in the community for being a civil rights activist, pilot, pastor, and jazz pianist. We are thrilled to be able to honor Rev. Dr. Chandler’s legacy through the Chandler Early Learning Center. You can learn more on the SCCAP website or apply for the waitlist here: https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/f654179a-b956-4214-b160-884a1d5e2423/self-service

05/05/2026

Kids Food Program through Pantry 279 information below. We ❤️ Pantry 279!

Free meals for kids all summer long! In Honor of Felicia Nunn, ☀️🍎 Pantry 279’s Kids Food Program is here to help families with children ages 0–17. Just bring your kids or a valid form of proof, and stop by one of several convenient locations throughout the week. From Bloomington to Ellettsville, there are multiple days and times to pick up food and stay nourished all summer.
Have questions? Reach out at [email protected] or call 812-606-1524. Let’s make sure every child has a healthy, happy summer! 💛

04/23/2026

Join our CKF team at this FREE yearly event that is focused on empowering healthy Hoosier kids. It's also an opportunity for continuing education credits for school professionals. Learn more in the post below.

Registration for the 2026 ISHN Conference is open!

Champions in Action: Empowering Healthier Hoosier Kids.

This conference offers a winning opportunity for school health professionals and youth-serving adults to share expertise and foster collaboration while earning free continuing education credits. Consistent, caring relationships are the foundation of youth well-being, learning, and long-term success. Attendees will learn practical tactics and inspiring strategies to guide and support kids on their journey to becoming confident champions of their health and future.

No cost to attend, and free continuing education is offered!

https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/76197?preview=true

04/22/2026

Some SCCAP staff were able to attend Heading Home of South Central Indiana 's regional housing summit last week. The event brought residents, landlords, businesses, nonprofits, people with lived experience, government, and community leaders together to collaboratively address the housing crisis in South Central Indiana. Our very own, Aja Jester presented and led a panel at the summit. SCCAP was a proud sponsor of the event. Thank you to Heading Home for hosting this event for our region!