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Since 1965, WSOS Community Action Commission has been administering programs and support services to individuals, families, and communities. Established in response to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, WSOS was created to aid in the war on poverty. WSOS is a non-profit agency devoted to assisting families and individuals become self-sufficient.
We help people help themselves.

The name WSOS comes from the counties we operate in.
Wood, Sandusky, Ottawa and Seneca.
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July 2, 2008 - Watershed coalition gets funding for medication disposal
The Sandusky River Watershed Coalition recently was awarded a grant by the American Water Association (AWA) to establish a medication buyback program. [continued]

June 25, 2008 - Frito Lay donates more than $8,000 to WSOS Head Start
Toting bags of chips and other goodies made by Frito Lay, select families from the WSOS Head Start program expressed their gratitude to employees of the company for their generosity. [continued]

June 16, 2008 - Summer Cooling program to serve fewer
With a budget of only $30,000 in 2008, the annual WSOS Summer Cooling Program, which served 597 residents last year at a cost of $125,595 will serve fewer residents in the WSOS four-county service area. The high demand of the 2008 winter heating programs and fewer federal resources [continued]

June 11, 2008 - WSOS seeking more funding for foreclosure assistance
If approved, a proposal to the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) for $200,000 will provide assistance to 78 households in an 11-county area who may be experiencing foreclosure issues.
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June 5, 2008 - WSOS seeking residents who’ve given up on finding jobs
Those residents who have believe they cannot and will not be hired for full-time jobs can find hope through a new program offered at WSOS Community Action Commission Inc.
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May 30, 2008 - Summer Cooling program starts July 1 - with changes
Unlike previous years, the Summer Cooling Program operated by WSOS will begin July 1 and last until August 31, or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
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May 16, 2008 - WSOS seeks more than $1.3 million to increase services
The WSOS Board of Directors on Tuesday gave its approval to have WSOS staff submit seven proposals totaling $1,367,312 that would fund new programs at WSOS. [continued]

May 9, 2008 - Ukrainians seek social service delivery skills here
Ten Ukrainian professionals visiting NW Ohio will participate in a roundtable discussion with local leaders on Friday, May 16, at DaVinci’s Coffee Shop. The delegation is seeking information on “Family Preservation.” Family preservation services are either not available or just emerging in Ukraine. [continued]

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