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y y CSBG Orange Co. Public Hearing September 22 1982 Page 2 tion Program (both presently operated by JOCCA), Health Outreach and screening, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention programs, emergency loan or grant programs to assist low-income families in crisis situations related to lack of food, fuel, or utility cut-offs, or other life-threatening sit_ uationa. 1 6. To remove obstacles and solve problems which block achievement of self.. sufficiency. 7. Achieve greater participation in the affairs of the community. 8. Make morei effective use of other programs related to purpose of this subtit?e 9. Provide can emergency basis for the provision of such supplies and ser- vices foci nutritious food and related services as necessary to counter-- act conditions of starvation and malnutrition among the poor. 10. Coordinate and establish linkage's service programs to assure- effective tdelivery ofm services dtotlow-incoome. Ha. Williams (then turned the hearing back to Mr. Battler Mr. Battle then requested that those wishing to speak to raise their hands and come forth+ to speak, stating their names and addressee. The fo1lowingjis a list of apeakers by name and the points of concern: - 1. Ms. Ida Erans, Hillsborough, NC Head Start should be returned to JOCCA sponsorship. 2. Georgiana McPherson, Cedar Grove, NC Continue Nutrition Program for the elderly. _ Employment . _ ,. _ County government support needed for programs. 3. Don Nilho +t, Orange County Stated dierence in use of past CSA funding and present CSHG funding. Nutrition Program should be high priority. Staffing for Community Centers. Emergency Assistance. Linkage between JOCCA and other agencies that provide services. 4. Roy MoAdooi Efland, NC Glad to have the new Efland Center Manager. Need programs for youth as well as Senior Citizens. Training program for unemployed. Encouraged:people at hearing to speak out. aefir I - I ..