CSBG Pilot Programs

Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc (CAPE)

Along with other types of assistance, CAPE utilized a portion of ARRA funding to assist customers where their current or new employers required specifi c uniforms and/or footwear. Staff was able to assist 106 customers with uniforms and/or footwear, such as steel-toed boots, in order for them to either gain employment or retain employment. Total ARRA funding expended for uniform/footwear assistance was $21,709.

CAPE also assisted 130 customers with the costs of auto repair. Customers were required to pay a minimum of 10% of the repair costs; CAPE assisted with up to $500 ARRA funding on the repairs in order for the customer to retain their current employment or to gain new employment. Total ARRA funding expended for auto repairs was $62,244.