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Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, Inc

Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, Inc. OWCAP for short!. 3159 Grant Avenue Ogden, Utah. OWCAP inspires those in poverty to become self-sufficient through innovative services and collaborative efforts. Our mission “to assist those in need” has not changed since 1965!.

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Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, Inc

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  1. Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, Inc OWCAP for short!

  2. 3159 Grant Avenue Ogden, Utah

  3. OWCAP inspires those in poverty to become self-sufficient through innovative services and collaborative efforts. Our mission “to assist those in need” has not changed since 1965! Self-sufficiency in common terms equates to a family having the personal resources to provide stability to adequately sustain life. This can be accomplished by providing various resources directly or through referrals to local service agencies.

  4. Who or What is OWCAP • OWCAP is still somewhat of a mystery to many residents in Weber County despite being in the community for 45 years. Most people recognize the name “Head Start” but do not realize that OWCAP is the agency that holds the grant for the program. • It’s the same for the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG). Residents in the inner city know there is food available at OWCAP but do not realize the other areas that CSBG can assist them with such as education, employment, and financial assistance. • OWCAP also partners with other agencies in the county to direct clients to if the need is something CSBG cannot cover.

  5. Marshall White Center (MWC) Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Graham Court & Senior Villa Apartments Head Start (HS)

  6. Accomplishments during the period of 1965 through 2010 include, but are not limited to: • The Neighborhood Youth Corps Programwas designed to help and encourage the disadvantaged youth to engage in vocational training. • The Upward Mobility Programwas initiated to help students follow through with their studies and to pursue a college education.This is now the Upward Bound Program offered by Weber State College and was taken over by the college in 1966. • With funding received by the Office of Economic Opportunity, theVocational Improvement Programprovided vocational education and training to poor and disadvantaged residents.In 1969 it was transferred to Weber State College under the name of Skills Center North. It now operates in North Ogden as the Applied Technology Center (formerly called the Area Vocational Center).

  7. Mobilized resources with county health departments to establish aWell Baby Clinic.The clinic now operates under the County Health Department under the direction of the Weber Morgan County Health Department. • A County-wide Information and Referral Servicewas initiated, whichis now a service provided by Weber County. • Established aMeals on Wheels Programfor senior citizens. This program wasgiven to Weber County in 1967 and is operated under the Weber County Nutrition Program as "Senior Diners Club. • Initiated and coordinatedProject Aid,a program designed to help community residents pass Civil Service Tests.The IRS now has direct administrative charge of this program. • Actively participated in the establishment of theOgden Housing Authority, enabling Ogden City to qualify for Federal Housing Assistance.

  8. Started theMental Health Program, which ispresently operated by Weber County. • The Family Planning Programwas initiated and ispresently being operated by the County Health Department. • A tutoring programwas coordinated withvolunteers from Weber State College.This program was conducted in neighborhood centers for youths to upgrade their educational status and school grades. • The Senior Citizens Outreach Programwas started, which led to the creation of the Target Area Senior Citizens, Inc., a non-profit organization which helped senior citizens through referrals to other agencies for supportive action and services.This led to the development of the Weber County on Aging Division.

  9. The Energy Crisis Intervention Programwas sponsored. The purpose of this program was to assist low income families with their utilities.Currently, the program is called the Heat Program and is implemented by the Department of Family Services. • Administered theWeatherization Programand it isstill an ongoing program serviced by Davis County.The program provides services to Weber, Morgan, and Davis County. • Sponsored theSummer Food Programwhich provided youths with a nutritional meal each day from USDA at no charge. • Received funding to begin theFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency Food Program.The purpose of this program is to supplement basic staple food items to individuals and families. • Sponsored the construction of theSenior Villa Apartmentsfor low-income senior citizens and disabled individuals.

  10. Continued to provide opportunities for adult learning through itsESL and GED Classes. • The Head Start Programexpanded to serve 703 children. • Partnered withWeber State Universityfor aCommunity Writing Labheld within the Agency. • Through partnerships with Weber State University and Utah State University, received multiple grants to providehealthy families programming. Head Start families participated in step-family classes, marriage enrichment classes, and healthy relationship building classes for single parents. • Another program to aid the community is theVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

  11. The Neighborhood Career Centerwas initiated to assist the community in improving their job-readiness skills -helping them to become more employable; helping with on-line searches for employment opportunities within the local community; helping build interviewing skills; and providing, on request, mock interviews. • Sponsored the construction of theGraham Court DisabilityHousing for low-income disabled individuals. • Assumed management of theMarshall White Center. • Whew! That’s a lot of action in the community!!!

  12. Some volunteers bring skills with them, others learn skills to help them on their journey in life. A majority of our volunteers are really interns! Some come to brush up old skills and/or learn new skills. Some have never held a job. Some have not completed their education. Some are in the process of an education. Some struggle with obvious and not so obvious disabilities. Some just need a place that gives them a purpose. You have the opportunity to be one of their life teachers through your example and experience.

  13. Volunteer Partnerships – Weber State University Community Involvement Center This center works with OWCAP and WSU professors to place WSU students at OWCAP to do volunteer work or internships. Volunteer Improvement Program This is a group of WSU students that do special projects specifically for the Head Start program. Example: Paid for a field trip to the WSU planetarium.

  14. CSBG - Clerical Assistant - Food Pantry Assistant Head Start - Classroom Material Assistant - Clerical Assistant - Family Advocate Assistant - Kitchen Assistant - Librarian Assistant - Media Center Assistant - Teacher Assistant - Transportation Assistant OWCAP - IT Tech Assistant - Maintenance Assistant - Reception Assistant - Staff Assistants

  15. Placements that Students in the Class Might Consider • Teacher’s Assistant (Morning/Afternoon) • Work in the classroom settings along side three teaching staff and 17 children; no classes on Wednesdays; assist in planning Parent Meetings, etc; must have Food Handler Permit. • Healthy Marriage Assistant (Evenings) • Assist Healthy Marriage Coordinator with children’s classes and/or child care while parents attend adult classes. Assignments and Activities to be determined. • Family Advocate Assistant • Assist Family Advocate in assisting families to help themselves to break the cycle of poverty. Advocate on behalf of the children to facilitate medical, dental, physical, nutritional needs are met. Assist in planning Parent Meetings, etc.

  16. Requirements to Volunteer • Call 801-399-9281 ext. 307 and ask the Receptionist for an appointment for a Volunteer Orientation. These are held on Wednesdays and take approximately 1.5 hours. • If volunteering in a classroom, bring a copy of your Food Handler Permit. • Fill out Application and other necessary paperwork. • Smile for the camera! • Prepare to start the following week which allows time for a Background Criminal Investigation to be processed, be assigned a supervisor, and an identification badge printed.

  17. Who Can Volunteer at OWCAP Anyone over the age of 14 who has not commited any of the following: • Animal Abuse or Neglect • Assault • Bestiality • Child Abuse or Neglect • Contributing to the Deliquency of a Minor • Domestic Violence • Elder Abuse or Neglect • Lewdness • Pornographic/Harmful materials or performances • Prostitution • Voyeurism

  18. In addition, the following criminal activity may exclude someone from volunteering at OWCAP. • Drug related charges, felonies, misdemeanors, and or convictions • Theft • Possession of Stolen Property • Vandalism

  19. Volunteer Responsibilities • Arrive on time, perform assigned tasks, and report absence to Supervisor and Volunteer Coordinator. • Adhere to program policies and regulations (breaks, in-kind, timesheets, etc) • Dress appropriately – Not Casual! Not Business! Something in-between!!! • Make constructive suggestions for improvement. • Accept and advocate for program goals and aims, particularly for children.

  20. Recording Service Hours • WSU and OWCAP are partnering on a pilot program where students will use a VicTouch Screen to sign in and out each day they volunteer. These will be located in the Volunteer Center and at the Annex. • Students will fill out an In-Kind Sheet daily. • In-Kind sheets must be completed, signed by both the volunteer and supervisor, then turned in to the In-Kind Staff Assistant in the Volunteer Center every Friday.

  21. Additional Information about Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, Inc. can be found on our website at www.owcap.org If you would like to get in touch with me personally, I can be reached at 801-399-9281 ext. 342 or at bmercier@owcap.org

  22. A Personal Thought! All of you are doing something right now that some people are afraid of doing for one reason or another – going to college! When you become a part of the fabric of OWCAP you are showing others that there is something “wonderful” to reach for and you become a visual advocate of what a person can do when there is a desire to climb higher. I hope some of you will choose to climb your mountains atOWCAP. After all, you never know who is watching and whoselife you might touch.

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