Columbia Opportunities Inc

Programs: Weatherization - provides energy audits to eligible homeowners and renters in order to find the best way to make their homes more energy efficient. Conservation methods, to make homes safer, more comfortable, and less expensive to heat may include insulation and air sealing, furnace repair or replacement, and refrigerator replacement.

community service block grant - funds are used to support core activities of columbia opportunities, inc. To solve poverty related problems in the community in accordance with the agency's mission statement.

head start - this program provides early child development services to economically disadvantaged children and families, with special focus on helping preschoolers develop the skills they need to be successful in school. Head start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. They engage parents in their children's learning and help them in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals.

housing choice voucher program - the program helps with monthly rent payments for families throughout columbia county. Income eligible participants are able to secure and maintain hosing that is safe and affordable based on the individual household income. . . . . . 101,963 the hudson family literacy program - provides support and guides adult and adolescent learners as they meet their educational and vocational goals. It also helps todevelop the home as a learning environment for everyone in the family. . . . . . 85,047 other community services - include homeless assistance programs, emergency intervention for food and shelter needs, volunteer income tax assistance and other advocacy and support for area residents who are in need of related services. . . . . . 130,937