Note: The 11th Annual Avenues for Hope campaign is over. General Information Avenues for Hope is an online campaign fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. An initiative of Home Partnership Foundation, Avenues for Hope was created in 2011 to help enhance resources for housing nonprofits and services throughout Idaho. When is Avenues for Hope? This year's challenge is from 8:00 AM on December 9 to 11:59 PM on December 31. Who Can Donate? Anyone may donate. Donations through the Avenues for Hope online portal to charitable nonprofit organizations are tax-deductible and cannot [...]

General Information SEICAA is searching for a Low-Income Sector Representative and a Public Sector Representative for the Board of Directors. SEICAA's Board of Directors help the Agency develop action plans for combating poverty in SE Idaho. Meetings are scheduled every few months and can be attended virtually. These openings are volunteer positions. Download An Application Qualification Information To qualify for SEICAA's Low-Income Sector Representative opening, you must meet one of the following: Live in a low-income area (51% or more of the households in the U.S. Census Tract have an income [...]

Program Information SEICAA's Adopt a Family Program is an annual, collaborative effort between SEICAA and community donors (or sponsors) that aims to brighten the holiday season for families in need. Made possible by the generous support from local businesses and individuals, the Program distributes clothing, gift cards, and toys to participating families the week before Christmas. Donations received from sponsors not only help provide a desired holiday experience for children, but also instills a sense of hope and giving. Program Guidelines (Participants) If your family or someone you know would benefit from [...]

UPDATE: Tickets can no longer be earned or purchased. General Information SEICAA has been planning an alternative fundraising effort in lieu of this year’s Driving for Dough Golf Tournament and Urban Invasion 2021. Without further ado, we’re thrilled to announce… …SEICAA’s “Mission: Possible” Raffle! Starting June 1, 2021, SEICAA’s “Mission: Possible” Raffle is a month-long fundraising effort that aims to benefit everyone involved by combining a raffle with volunteer opportunities! Proceeds will benefit SEICAA’s Bannock County Community Services and Meals on Wheels programs. Together, everyone wins. How To Play Who Can Enter? Anyone who [...]

Southeast Idaho Community Action Agency Inc’s (SEICAA) Board of Directors has named Shantay Bloxham as its next Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of the organization. Ms. Bloxham succeeds Debra Hemmert, who led the Agency with distinction for 19 years. Bloxham’s will start in her new position on December 1, 2020. Ms. Bloxham is a native of Pocatello where she resides with her family; husband, Jake and their two children; Hunter and Pyper. Bloxham began her career with SEICAA in 2007. Throughout her tenure, she has held multiple leadership roles and has been instrumental in the incorporation and/or expansion of several programs and [...]

Click Here for the 2020 Socks for Seniors Participant Application What is Socks for Seniors? SEICAA is excited to announce the return of the Socks for Seniors program! A lot has happened between the end of last year's program and now. Many community members are familiar with the CDC’s recommendation to social distance – and in some cases, isolate – in an effort to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. But as limits to non-essential travel and Stay Home Orders lessen our senior citizen population continues to contend with the effects of the pandemic. Named a vulnerable population at [...]

SEICAA's Chief Executive Officer, Debra R. Hemmert, announced this month she will retire at the end of this year. From SEICAA's Board of Directors We, the Board of Directors of Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency, Inc. (SEICAA), formally announce the retirement of our Chief Executive Officer, Debra R. Hemmert (Deb), which will be effective on December 31, 2020.  Debra, or Debbie and/or Deb as her friends and colleagues like to call her, has served at SEICAA for her career of 37 years. Deb began her work at SEICAA in September of 1983 as the Caribou County Coordinator, a position where she [...]

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Due to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our community, SEICAA has decided to cancel the 26th Annual Project Warmth golf tournament. We are in the process of providing contributing sponsors with more information. We look forward to planning and hosting next year's tournament in 2021. As always, details will be posted on our Facebook page and on our website as they become available. We hope to see you on the green next year!

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