Acronym Soup
PVD CAP
Providence Comunity Action Partership
200 boxes of food were distributed
Services
What is the name of PVD CAP's electrical subsidiary?
Community Home Improvement of Providence (CHIP)
Provides nutritional support to women, infants and children
WIC
JA.; JC; EJ; JR; JI; RM; RH
LIHEAP
CSBG
Community Services Block Grant
40 participants obtained employment
Outcome
True or False
Community Action addresses both immediate needs and long-term solutions
True
The name of a Providence-based organization co-located in 1 of PVD CAP's locations
Family Services of Rhode Island (FSRI)
RhodeWay Financial
JA; SW; VR; MN; NC; IM; AW?
Community Services
EAP
Employee Assistance Program
500 LIHEAP applications processed
Services
What is the primary mission of community action?
Serving people. Changing lives.
To reduce poverty
Name 1 of PVD CAP's funding sources
Federal government; State of RI; City of Providence, United Way, Rhode Island Foundation, Champlain Foundation, Governor's Workforce Board;
DH; JH; DB; SC; EC; DD; AT; LP
Administration & Finance
VITA
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
65 families maintained stable housing
Outcome
Name 2 of the symbols on the PVD CAP logo
The RI State House, the Superman Building; the Westin; the Washington/Providence River Bridge, and/or the Providence skyline?
Which strategic partner offers free financial planning and financial counseling services?
RhodeWay Financial
BR; DB; KM; RF; DP; KM; JH
Weatherization & LEAD
CNA
Community Needs Assessment
True or False
Services tell us what we did, Outcomes tell us what difference we made
True
At PVD CAP, which department owns Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Achievement of Results and Evaluation?
Everyone
What services helps residents prepare tax returns at no cost?
VITA
PL; FS: JA; JB; VR
Food Pantry & CAP Cafe
ROMA
Results Oriented Management and Accountability
Identify the service and the outcome. A participant attended financial literacy classes and increased savings by $2,000.
Service: Attended classes
Outcome: Increased savings
Name 1 of the values of PVD CAP
Be Compassionate; Assume Positive Intent; Attack Problems Not People; Be Active Listeners; Incentivize Behavior; and/or Be Custodians of Our Thoughts?
What is the name of PVD CAP's EAP provider?
C3 Wellbeing
Name at least 4 job titles at PVD CAP
President & Chief Executive Officer; Benefit Eligibility Specialist; RI Works Case Manager; Food Pantry Clerk; HR Director; Chief Operating Officer; Weatherization Auditor; Chief Financial Officer; Executive Assistant; Receptionist; Family Stability Case Manager;