Sieda Prevention and Substance Abuse Education
The definition of prevention is the action of stopping something from happening or arising. Sieda Prevention and Substance Abuse Education staff strive to do just that. Their services span across all ages and members of the community. To continuously educate and work with people in the community to drastically reduce the start of substance misuse and problem gambling [...]
Sieda Parents as Teachers Receives National Blue Ribbon Affiliate
In October 2019, Sieda Parents as Teachers (PAT) earned the highest designation from the Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. (PATNC): Blue Ribbon Affiliate status. Sieda PAT earned this prestigious endorsement due to Sieda PAT achieving all 138 of the Iowa Family Support Standards to receive the Iowa Family Support Credential. As well as meeting the necessary PAT Quality [...]
Christmas Programs in Sieda’s Counties
Christmas Programs Across the Counties Sieda is working hard to secure the opportunity for low-income families to receive in some way a gift for Christmas. We have programs in December for the pre-qualified low-income senior households in several counties. As well as, Children's Christmas giving for 0-18 year-olds living in low-income homes in multiple counties. Plus, our centers provide [...]
Sieda Closed For Thanksgiving
Sieda Community Action offices and centers will be closed to observe the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will close early Wednesday, November 27th, and all day on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. Our offices will reopen for their regular hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8:00 a.m. For winter hours and days of the Sieda Neighborhood Resource Center [...]
Is Alcohol in Control from Sieda BHTS
Although alcohol misuse has decreased over the years, it is still the most commonly used substance in Iowa. Therefore, making underage drinking, heavy drinkers, and adult binge drinkers a concern for Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) staff and Prevention staff. In Iowa, binge drinking is the most common form of alcohol consumption. The definition of binge [...]
Sieda Successfully Completes 2019 Agency Financial Audit
Sieda Community Action, a private nonprofit organization serving Southeastern Iowa successfully completed their annual financial audit conducted by Wipfli LLP. The an audit report and financial statements, as audited by Wipfli LLP, reported that the Agency had revenues of $11,020,915 for the year ending June 30, 2019 which was a 2.5% decrease from the prior year. Support included $10,384,754 [...]
Community 1st Credit Union Helps Sieda Community Action Share the Warmth
Sieda Community Action is pleased to recognize Community 1st Credit Union as the sponsor for the 2019-2020 coat drive. From now through March 1, 2020 Community 1st Credit Union will be collecting new or gently-used coats at their locations in Bloomfield, Centerville, Fairfield, Oskaloosa, and Ottumwa. The coats collected will be distributed to families in need throughout Sieda’s seven-county [...]
Sieda Offices Closed for Veterans Day
On Monday, November 11, Sieda Community Action offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Sieda will re-open on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:00 a.m. Sieda thanks all of veterans for your service to our country. You are in our hearts.
Increasing Awareness of Problem Gambling
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services are increasing awareness of the dangers of gambling in our ten-county catchment area. Staff is speaking with lottery retailers and patrons, looking at trends in gaming and discussing signs of problem gambling. As part of this effort, the team is promoting Sieda’s Gambling Treatment and Prevention Programs and the Iowa hotline 1-800-BETSOFF. The [...]
Starting November 1st, Heating Assistance is Available
Starting November 1st, heating assistance is available to income-eligible utility customers through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Sieda will accept applications for the general public in our seven counties, see bottom of page for details. You may be able to complete your application online during the application season. Click here to apply online. This is a new online [...]