Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated
CEDA Mission Statement:
To work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Community Action Promise:
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Media Inquiries:
Marsha A. Belcher
Director, Marketing and Resource Development
Mobile: (312) 523-5657
mediainquiry@cedaorg.net
CHICAGO,IL—(December 14, 2010)— The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has announced that more than $670 Million in funding is available across the country for those seeking assistance with the cost of heating their homes through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
CHICAGO,IL—(December 1, 2010)— The National Fuel Funds Network (NFFN) warned lawmakers that nearly 3 million households or 8 million Americans will be denied access to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) if Congress fails to pass a budget before the government’s continuing resolution expires at midnight on December 3.
Chicago, Ill. (March 31, 2010) — The United Way and the Community & Economic Development Association (CEDA) of Cook County will host a free and public summit beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 16 at the LaGrange Village Hall. The summit will focus on the issues facing the health and human services sector this coming year. Along with a panel discussion featuring The Honorable Lisa Hernandez, Representative of Illinois’ 24th District, and The Honorable Christine Radogno, Senator of Illinois’ 41st District, roundtable discussions and breakout sessions allowing attendees to share insights into measures keeping community programs viable.
