Contact:  Stan Bibbs

317.396-1737 or sbibbs@cagi-in.org

Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Location Changes

March 20 – INDIANAPOLIS – Community Action of Greater Indianapolis (CAGI) today announced changes in the location where its Energy Assistance intake services will be delivered.  Beginning Wednesday, March 21, all intake appointments currently or subsequently scheduled for CAGI’s Marion County offices concerning determination of EAP benefits will be conducted at the agency’s Indianapolis East location, 2626 E. 46^th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205.

Dawn Moore, the agency’s Client Services Director, explained:  “After careful review of the agency’s service delivery process for this program, we have decided to consolidate EAP intake services in one location at our East 46^th Street location.  This move is designed to provide more effective and efficient services for our clients.”

All clients whose appointments were previously scheduled to occur at the agency’s Meridian Street offices should report to the 46^th Street building at the same date and time, according to Moore.  Appointments scheduled to occur on or after March 21, 2012, will be handled there as well.

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Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. (CAGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the reduction and ultimate elimination of poverty among the clients in its service area. We serve more than 40,000 households and 100,000 residents of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion and Tipton Counties in Indiana. CAGI has pursued its mission since its incorporation in 1965, and the constellation of services we provide has grown and evolved as the shape and face of poverty has changed and the needs of our clients have changed.

Today, CAGI remains devoted to the provision of services which not only address imminent, emergency issues, but also those which promote the long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity of our clients and our community. We are proud to be among the more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies in the country striving to achieve such outcomes for our constituents.

CAGI currently seeking community members to volunteer as allies to the Circle leaders, to provide a meal once a month or once a quarter, and to provide childcare. If you know of anyone who would be interested in enrolling in a Getting Ahead class or volunteering for the program, contact CAGI’s Family Development at 524-6950.

Non-Profit to Build Affordable Housing in Westfield

July 22- INDIANAPOLIS- Community Action of Greater Indianapolis (CAGI) announced the start of construction to build a 72-unit affordable housing community in Westfield, Indiana. Located just south of the intersection of Spring Mill Road and State Road 32, The Commons at Spring Mill will provide clients and residents with the opportunity to live independently, while still having access to supportive services. CAGI’s mission is to promote long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity within the community.

CAGI was awarded $8mm in federal tax credits, to be given over ten (10) years, from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). IHCDA also provided a $846,465 construction and permanent loan. KeyBank provided a $5,850,000 construction and $1,225,000 permanent loan, while KeyBank Community Development Corporation provided the $7,440,000 equity investment. The Commons at Spring Mill will be developed in partnership with Indianapolis-based Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. Herman & Kittle will serve as general contractor and property manager while CAGI will retain ownership. Groundwork is currently underway at the site.

“The Commons at Spring Mill is going to give our clients the opportunity to make their home in a safe, affordable apartment community,” stated Ed Tipton, Executive Director of CAGI. “Residents will benefit from the increased opportunities that come from being able to put down roots in a town like Westfield.”

The Commons at Spring Mill community will offer floor plans ranging from studio to two bedroom homes. Professional management and maintenance staff will be located on-site, and residents will have access to an exercise room, library, game room and community room. Finally, residents will be able to use the services provided by CAGI.

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Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. (CAGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the reduction and ultimate elimination of poverty among the clients in its service area. We serve more than 40,000 households and 100,000 residents of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion and Tipton Counties in Indiana. CAGI has pursued its mission since its incorporation in 1965, and the constellation of services we provide has grown and evolved as the shape and face of poverty has changed and the needs of our clients have changed.

Today, CAGI remains devoted to the provision of services which not only address imminent, emergency issues, but also those which promote the long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity of our clients and our community. We are proud to be among the more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies in the country striving to achieve such outcomes for our constituents.

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Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. develops, builds, owns and manages affordable rental housing throughout the Midwest and South. From its headquarters in Indianapolis, the company is involved in over 7,000 apartment homes in eight states. For more information call 317.846.3111 or visit www.hermankittle.com