Sieda Seeking Candidates for Its Board of Directors
Sieda Community Action is seeking candidates from Davis, Jefferson, and Van Buren Counties to serve as low-income representatives* on our board of directors. Sieda’s Board of Directors is the governing body of the nonprofit corporation and is responsible for establishing corporate policy, including matters related to the establishment of the agency goals and objectives, the agency's program planning, the [...]
Staff Anniversaries for March
Sieda is celebrating our staff anniversaries for the month of March! Please take the time to give everyone having an anniversary congratulations for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much this year. If it is your work anniversary, we'd like to express how much we enjoy having you with us! Happy work anniversary! This month we celebrate all [...]
Quitline Iowa
February is American Heart Month & use of inhaled nicotine from tobacco products such as cigarettes or vaping, is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, including about a third of all deaths from heart disease. The chemicals in tobacco smoke harm your heart and blood vessels in many ways. Are you thinking about quitting? Iowa [...]
Sieda Closed for Presidents’ Day
Sieda Community Action will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day. Sieda will open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, February 20. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you have a great holiday.
Staff Anniversaries for February
Sieda is celebrating our staff anniversaries for the month of February! Please take the time to give everyone having an anniversary congratulations for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much this year. If it is your work anniversary, we'd like to express how much we enjoy having you with us! Happy work anniversary! This month we celebrate all [...]
Children’s Christmas Programs 2023
With help from the community and local organizations, Sieda's 2023 Children's Christmas Programs provided gifts to 1,096 area children. These programs serve children in Jefferson, Mahaska, and Wapello counties. Children were adopted by local companies and organizations including Pella Corporation, Grace Church, Ajinomoto, Musco, The Ottumwa Fire Department (Sparky Tree), Cargill Eddyville, AT&T, Cambridge, Jet Stop, Fairfield Arts and [...]
Silver Bells Program 2023
Sieda Community Action has the Silver Bells Program for local seniors in the community. This program provides a food bag from Sieda with help from area volunteers and organizations. Why? Sieda serves hundreds of seniors (60+) with our programs. A large portion of the seniors that Sieda helps are automatically qualified for Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) due to being on a fixed livelihood (ex: [...]
Sieda Monthly Dashboard: January
Sieda Community Action continuously collects data from our numerous programs, clients, and the community. Sieda client data collection starts from the moment our staff works with people who come to us with a need. Sieda staff collects and enters this information into numerous data systems. The Program Managers collect this information to report and provide to their Unit Directors. [...]
An Update on Opioid Overdose Reversal Agents
An exciting update in Iowa, Narcan is now offered OTC (over the counter) at many pharmacies and super stores, think Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens, Hy-Vee and CVS. Narcan is a 4mg opioid overdose reversal medication in the form of a nasal spray. Narcan being OTC is making it even more convenient to pick-up and add to your first aid kit. [...]
Staff Anniversaries for January
We have quite a few work anniversaries at Sieda for the month of January. Take the time to give everyone having an anniversary a congratulation for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much this year. If it is your Work Anniversary, we’d like to express how much we enjoy having you with us. Your professional life is a [...]
Sieda Centers Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sieda Community Action Centers will be closed on Monday, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our offices will re-open on Tuesday, January 16 for normal business hours. En observacion de el dia de Martin Luther King Jr., estaremos cerrados Lunes, 15 Enero. Abriremos Martes, 16 Enero. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do [...]