ESC will be hosting another Gardasil vaccination clinic at MSSU on November 2nd and 3rd. The clinic will be held at the Student Health Center, where vaccinations will be provided to any local female between the ages of 18 and 26 who does not have insurance, whose insurance does not cover the vaccine or who can not otherwise afford it.
We are excited to be nearing the end of another successful project. Since ESC started the Gardasil project, an estimated 2000 young women have received the vaccination.
The National theme for Gardasil is "One Less." We want young women to be "one less" cancer statistic. Gardasil is a 3-shot vaccination series that prevents some forms of HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer and other infections.
Did you know?
Cervical Cancer was once the LEADING cause of cancer death in women in the United States. By age 50, 80% of women will get the virus that causes cervical cancer.
For more information, please call 417-781-4788.
Energy Assistance for Winter
In October, the Community Development Division began providing Energy Assistance to low-income households in ESC's four county service area. October processing of applications is limited to those 60 years or older or households with a disabled head of household or spouse.
The program will be opened to all other eligible applicants beginning on November 3rd. Funds for both the Energy Assistance program (EA) and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) will be available at that time.
Energy Assistance (EA) benefits are based on income level, household size and the type of fuel used as the primary heat source. No shut off notice is needed.
The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) can assist with primary and/or secondary heating sources with a shut off notice or cancelled service. Eligible households can receive assistance up to a maximum of $800 per program season through this program.
The winter season for Energy Assistance will run through March 31, 2010. Both programs have income guidelines. Applicants must provide social security cards and proof of income for everyone in the household, along with the utility bill for their primary heating source along with the application. If they have questions about what information is required, they are encouraged to contact a member of the Community Development division at one of the ESC Outreach Offices.
Funding for this program is provided by the State of Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.
Life Skills Classes Available...
ESC's Life Skills Training continues to be successful and the Community Development division is excited to offer several more opportunities to join the class this month.
These classes help clients with skills such as budgeting, conserving energy and finding employment. Anyone can attend the trainings, but those wishing to attend must enroll in advance by contacting one of the following staff members: Joanna Watson at 417-781-0352, Sally McAffrey at 417-451-2206, Marcia Denny at 417-845-6011 or Sharon Havens at 417-451-2206.
November 5th-
ANDERSON: Budgeting and Energy Savings, 8:30-2:30
November 10th-
JOPLIN: Budgeting from 1:00-5:00
November 19th-
ANDERSON: Budgeting and Energy Savings, 8:30-2:30
JOPLIN: Budgeting from 8:30-12:30
NEOSHO: Budgeting from 8:30-12:30
November 25th-
NEOSHO: Budgeting from 8:30-12:30
ESC Awarded HRPR Funds!
ESC was recently awarded Homeless Prevention Rapid Rehousing funds for Jasper, Newton, Barton and McDonald counties. Funds will assist homeless people and people with eviction notices get back into housing. We can also help victims of domestic violence attain housing.
Funds may be used towards rent, rent deposits and utility deposits. Applicants must meet income requirements, which are set at 50% of the median income guideline.
For more information, please contact a Community Development staff member at any of ESC's Outreach Offices.
Is there anything interesting going on in your department that you would like to share with our staff, board members and supporters? To have your information included in an upcoming issue of News from ESC, please contact Andrea Osiek at aosiek@escswa.org.
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) is a private non-profit Community Action Agency, which was created in October 1965 to serve the needs of low-income individuals and families. The mission of the agency is "to help families currently caught in poverty to find a way out, and to work in our communities to prevent the conditions of poverty from affecting future generations."
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