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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Thursday April 25th for agency in-service training. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Monday April 29th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Raises Awareness for Sexually Transmitted Infections with Free Testing in April
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month is recognized annually in April. Pace Community Action Agency is making public health a priority, and to help spread awareness, Health Connection is offering free STI testing all month long.
According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 individuals have a STI. This is 20% of our American population. Health Connection encourages you to talk to your provider, get STI tested, and get treatment if needed.
Health Connection staff are focused on helping individuals and the community to take control of their sexual health. Rebecca Skiver, Health Connection Supervisor and Physician Assistant, stated, “Sexually Transmitted Infection rates are at an all-time high. Often, STIs present without symptoms or are not recognized, so it is very important to get screened regularly. Knowing your STI status allows you to take care of yourself and your sexual partners and receive treatment if you need it.”
Most STIs are treatable! The only true way to be sure if you or your partner are STI-free is by getting tested. STI testing is quick, easy, and accessible.
5 Reasons Early Testing is Vital
- STIs are common. The CDC reports 20 million new cases every year.
- STIs often have no signs or symptoms.
- Untreated STIs can create complications that have long-term effects, potentially leading to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), scarring, inability to get pregnant, and cancer.
- Early testing can help reduce the risk of transmitting STIs to others by being diagnosed and treated.
- Most STIs are curable or treatable. Catching the issues early improves your health and well-being.
Our experts listen and speak to their patients, which can help counteract stigma and provide testing in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. To schedule an appointment or talk to a healthcare provider, contact the Health Connection clinic closest to you, Bedford (812) 675-0247, Sullivan (812) 638-2998, Vincennes (812) 882-6069, Washington (812) 254-6936 and Terre Haute (812) 234-0707. To learn more about Pace, please visit our website at www.pacecaa.org/health-connection.
For more information about STI testing, contact Dr. Michelle Pitcher APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C at mpitcher@pacecaa.org
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower, and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, April 8th for the solar eclipse. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, April 9th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. Holds Board of Director’s Meeting
Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting was held via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st with President Greg Jones presiding.
Reports were presented by Tai Blythe, Executive Director; Liann Smith, Chief Financial Officer; and Joel Smith, VP of Finance. The board approved programming and multiple funding requests.
Pace’s next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be held in Vincennes on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Pace Community Action Agency Virtual Board Meeting Agenda
Click on Agenda to access the March 21, 2024 Agenda.
Pace Community Action Agency to Hold Virtual Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their bi-monthly Board meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. virtually. If the public would like to join the online meeting, contact our Executive Services Manager, Sara Claycomb at sclaycomb@pacecaa.org for information to access the meeting through telephone.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Accepting Nominations to fill Sullivan County Board Vacancies
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is now accepting nominations for 2 Sullivan County Low-income Sector Representatives to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors. Nomination forms can be obtained and returned through email to hshields@pacecaa.org. The final day to accept nominations will be Monday, February 26, 2024.
Persons 18 years of age and over who reside in Sullivan County are eligible to fill this vacancy. Nominations cannot be employees or immediate family members of a Pace employee.
A ballot will be developed and issued from nominations received, and only low-income persons residing in Sullivan County who qualify under Federal Poverty Guidelines may participate in the election which will end at 4:30 on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Persons wishing further information regarding the nomination process or election should contact Hannah Shields at 812-882-7927, extension 1202.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, February 20th .
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Scholarships for Former Head Start Students
Pace Community Action Agency announces the 2024 Judith K. Bobe Scholarship opportunity. The scholarship is named in honor of Pace’s former Head Start Director who worked within the program over 40 years. Scholarships are specifically for former Head Start students that attended in Daviess, Greene, Knox, or Sullivan Counties.
According to Tai Blythe, Executive Director, “At Pace Head Start, we not only prepare children for kindergarten, but we are also preparing students for college. Education is an important component of each of our programs and is essential to meeting our mission. Pace annually hosts a golf scramble to help fund these scholarships.”
Pace has traditionally provided two $500 scholarships to assist graduating high school seniors with their college expenses.
Applications are available through all local high school counselors and through our website at https://www.pacecaa.org/college-scholarships. The application requires a copy of your transcripts, a typed essay about Head Start’s impact, etc. Applications are due by April 4th. For more information about any Pace Community Action Agency programs or services, call (812) 882-7927 or visit us at http://www.pacecaa.org.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency Holds Annual Meeting(s)
Pace Community Action Agency held Annual Board Meetings for its three corporations on Thursday, January 18, 2024 virtually. Each corporation: Pace Ventures Holding Corporation, Pace Development Corporation, and Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. held 2024 elections of officers.
Greg Jones presided over the Community Action Agency’s meeting, Terry Wise presided over the Ventures Holding meeting, and Tai Blythe presided over the Development Corporation’s meeting.
Reports were presented by Greg Jones; Joel Smith; Jeremy Wimmenauer; Executive Director, Tai Blythe; and CFO, Liann Smith. The next meeting of Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Pace Community Action Agency Virtual Board Meeting Agenda
Click on Agenda to access the January 18, 2024 Agenda.
Pace Expands Access to Contraception in Local Communities
Pace announces a new program to help increase access to reproductive health services across our service area. The pilot program, Obtaining Reproductive Services (ORS), will focus on providing comprehensive reproductive health education, improving access to a range of contraceptive methods, and promoting awareness of family planning options.
By expanding our services, Pace plans to hire five additional nurses across the counties we serve (Knox, Daviess, Lawrence, Sullivan, and Vigo), as well as a Health Educator based out of our Vincennes Health Connection office. Pace Executive Director, Tai Blythe, said, “Pace is thrilled to receive additional funding to expand our services. We strive to break down barriers’ individuals might have in accessing vital health services.”
The main goals for the ORS Project are:
Provide community outreach to share reproductive health services
Increase access to reproductive health in various community locations
Provide health information regarding insurance, substance use, tobacco cessation, etc.
Improve health and access to inclusive and equitable services
Dr. Pitcher stated, “Our goal is to focus on providing comprehensive reproductive health education, improving access to a range of contraceptive methods, and promoting awareness of family planning options. Services will be provided in various locations. Our hope is that those using this service will feel valued, supported, and motivated to make their health a priority.” Pace endeavors to help our patients feel empowered and educated.
For more information on the ORS Project, contact Dr. Michelle Pitcher APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C at mpitcher@pacecaa.org
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, family status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve!
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Pace Community Action Agency to Hold Virtual Annual Board Meetings
The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their Annual Board meeting on Thursday, January 18th at 6:00 p.m. Immediately after the Pace CAA Board of Directors’ meeting, Pace Ventures Holding Company and Pace’s Development Corporation will also hold their annual meetings.
If the public would like to join the online meeting, contact our Executive Services Manager, Sara Claycomb at sclaycomb@pacecaa.org for access information to call into the meeting.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday January 16th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 2nd.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, December 27th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. Holds Board of Director’s Meeting
Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting was held via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th with President, Greg Jones, presiding.
Reports were presented by Dr. Bertha Proctor, CEO; Executive Director; Tai Blythe; Liann Smith, Chief Financial Officer; and Jeremy Wimmenauer, VP of Planning & Development. The Board also approved funding requests.
Pace’s next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be held on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Monday, November 27th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency to Hold Virtual Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their bi-monthly Board meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 p.m. If the public would like to join the online meeting, contact our Executive Services Manager, Sara Claycomb at sclaycomb@pacecaa.org for access information to call into the meeting.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
“Like” us on Facebook www.pacecaa.org
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Monday, November 13th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
We Educate, Empower and Improve through organized steps at a personalized pace!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram www.pacecaa.org