CAADC CEO Edward T. Coleman stated “It is our honor to serve the residents of Delaware County especially helping our most vulnerable residents including families, the homeless, senior citizens, youth and Veterans.”

CAADC, a non-profit corporation, provides a wide range of services aimed at encouraging self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged residents and helping families facing an economic crisis.  Last year CAADC locally helped over 8,000 residents with assistance while nationally Community Action Agencies helped over 15 million Americans.  CAADC’s website is www.caadc.org and residents can call (610) 874-8451 for assistance.

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Ed actually started in service with Community Action 50 years ago as part of a job training program for the Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency, Inc. in 1975; eventually becoming an Assistant Director.  In April of 1980 he boldly stepped into the position of founding Chief Executive Officer of the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc.  His remarkable tenure at CAADC has been defined by profound success and impactful achievements over the past 45 years.

CAADC has progressed from an initial $50,000 planning grant to a $23 million annual budget.  Ed was the Agency’s first employee but now CAADC employs over 140 staff members.  Services provided to Delaware County residents include three homeless shelters, rental assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, workforce development initiatives, affordable rental housing, Veteran services, Weatherization (in 5 Counties) and many other programs and services.  CAADC has provided over 5,000,000 units of service since its inception.  CAADC assists over 8,000 residents annually.

Ed also supported Pennsylvania by serving as a Board Member of the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania for over two decades.  In addition, he served six (6) years as President of the Board of Directors for the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania.  He has also advocated for social services networks at the local, state and federal levels many times over the years meeting with elected officials and governmental agencies.

Ed has also served on many local community and foundation boards.  He has been recognized and received awards over the years for his many achievements including from Delaware County Council, PA Director’s Association for Community Action, National Association of Social Workers, Islamic Center of Chester, American Red Cross, U.S. House of Representatives, Community Action Association of Pennsylvania, CAADC Board of Directors, Upper Darby Caring Foundation, Darby Borough and many more.

Delaware County has truly been made better by all his amazing efforts over the last 45 years.  Ed’s commitment to community service and his dedicated contributions have not only benefited numerous individuals and organizations but have also inspired others to engage in service, making a lasting difference in the lives of those around him.

Picture: Members of the CAADC management team recently recognized Mr. Coleman’s 45 year anniversary as CAADC CEO and 50 years with Community Action.  Pictured from left to right: Edward T. Coleman, Sharon Grasty (42 years with CAADC), Danita Miller (40 years), Rodney Coley (35 years), Gina Ondo (40 years) and Kendall Watts (2 years).

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We are hoping you can take a little time to help out. It is a short survey concentrating on community priorities and resources. It only takes about 5 – 7 minutes to complete!!!

THANK YOU for taking the time to provide us with your perspective.

There will be no way to identify responses with any individual.

Please follow the link below to complete the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SK7VPF

Thank you again!!!

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No experience is necessary as training, IRS-certification and resources will be provided.  Hours are flexible including daytime, evenings and weekends.  Projected sites are located in Darby, Chester and Boothwyn.  Volunteers should be able to commit to at least one 4-hour shift a week during the tax season (late January – April 15^th).  Positions include tax preparers, volunteer schedulers, screeners, greeters and quality reviewers.  For more information or if interested please contact Wyatt Foth at wfoth@caadc.org.

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Edward T. Coleman, Chief Executive Officer of CAADC, stated “We really depend on the community to help make the holidays a special time for these children who are already going through so much.”

There are many ways that the community can help including:

• Adopting a “child” or “family” – please contact Danita Miller at (610) 874-8451 or dmiller@caadc.org if interested.
• Taking new unwrapped toys to CAADC’s Boothwyn Office at 1414 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061 (please call (610) 874-8451 before coming).
• Mailing or dropping off gift cards to the Boothwyn Office (address above).
• Sending a monetary donation to the Boothwyn Office (address above).
• Making a donation through CAADC’s Website at caadc.org (please note it is for holiday support).

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CAADC provides a wide range of services aimed at encouraging self-sufficiency for low-income individuals.  The Agency’s website is www.caadc.org and can be reached at (610) 874-8451.

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We are hoping you can take a little time to help out. It is a short survey concentrating on community priorities and resources. It only takes about 5 – 7 minutes to complete!!!

THANK YOU for taking the time to provide us with your perspective.

There will be no way to identify responses with any individual.

Please follow the link below to complete the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SK7VPF

Thank you again!!!

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Brian Donnan, Branch Manager for LandCare, contacted Edward T. Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, at Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC) and offered their services.  CAADC is a primary provider of social services in Delaware County assisting low- and moderate-income families with assistance including for emergency shelter, rental assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, workforce development initiatives, Weatherization, programs for Veterans and programs for Seniors.  CAADC’s main Direct Service Office is located at 1414 Meetinghouse Road in Boothwyn and sees thousands of residents in need each year.  The building is also part of the area designated by the Boothwyn Town Center Vision Plan.

On Thursday October 17^th, Donnan and his team showed up to improve the landscaping for CAADC’s Boothwyn Office.  As stated on their website, LandCare takes “special pride in creating meaningful environments that positively impact” their local communities.  Eight (8) LandCare team members spent the day providing a landscape makeover for the front of the building including installing new plants, pruning existing shrubs and perennials, providing basic clean up and sprucing up a monument area dedicated to Veterans.  LandCare donated all of the materials for the project as well.  This volunteer project by LandCare improved the neighborhood while also helping a local non-profit improve its service facility.

“We’re honored to be able to assist local organizations, like CAADC,” said Donnan.  “Volunteering our time to enhance the community where we live and work is deeply rewarding for every LandCare team member.  Our annual CommunityCare initiative is one of the many ways we strive to make a meaningful difference,” added Donnan.

Edward T. Coleman, CAADC CEO, commented “We really appreciate all the efforts of LandCare and their amazing employees.  They really improved our site and showed they truly care about the community in which they operate.”

Pictured: The full team of employees from LandCare that volunteered their time at the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. site.

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