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Tickets are still available for Comedy Night with David Kaye on October 22 at the Moose Lodge in Clarion! Proceeds benefit Community Action, Inc. services.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Recognizing the Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
Community Action, Inc.'s Crossroads Project is encouraging community members to take time during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to reflect on what healthy relationships look like and how to recognize warning signs when something doesn't feel right.
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Tickets Still Available - Join Us for Laughs, Food, and Great Prizes
Thursday, October 22 and Comedy Night are fast approachin! Get your tickets now for a professional comedian show, appetizers and desserts, and prizes galore. Basket raffles and games of chance will also be available. See you at the Clarion Moose Lodge!
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Food Drive to Benefit Domestic Violence Shelters
Join Punxsy REACT in supporting area survivors of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Drop off non-perishable food items Saturday, October 22 and show your encouragement to those on a journey towards healing.
Successful Autumn Leaf Festival FoodStock Collection
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated during the 2026 Autumn Leaf Festival FoodStock collection in support of local food pantries throughout the Clarion area!
The success of this community effort was strengthened by the incredible volunteers from the Central Clarion Wildcats football team. The Wildcats generously volunteered their time to help load, unload, sort, and move donated food items, assisting with getting these contributions where they were needed most.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Recognizing the Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Community Action, Inc.’s Crossroads Project encourages community members to reflect on the qualities of healthy relationships and recognize warning signs when something feels wrong. Healthy relationships are built on trust, open communication, mutual respect, and personal safety.
October is Weatherization Month: Protecting Health, Safety, and Energy Efficiency at Home
Beyond the Schoolyard: Digital Bullying in Today’s World
Bullying no longer ends when the school bell rings. Community Action, Inc.'s Crossroads project wants children and adults to understand today's bullying threats, know where to seek help, and learn how to go from a passive bystander (audience) to an active upstander, helping stop the bullying incident or being supportive and encouraging the person bullied. Research shows peer interventions can stop a bullying incident in less than 10 seconds; making the role of bystanders/upstanders critical.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Punxsy REACT Food Drive
During the Fall of 2025, amid ongoing state and federal budget impasses that have left many non-profits struggling, one local group stepped up to make a difference. Punxsutawney REACT, widely recognized for assisting law enforcement and emergency responders with traffic control and public safety, extended its mission of service by organizing a food drive to benefit survivors of domestic violence at Community Action, Inc.’s Crossroads Shelters in Jefferson and Clearfield Counties.
“During a recent meeting, we discussed Domestic Violence Awareness Month and learned about the urgent need for resources to keep shelters open,” said Charles Hoeh, Punxsutawney REACT President. “Although we couldn’t launch a project in October, we knew we had to help. A November food drive was something we could do to support survivors and the shelters.”
Community Action, Inc. CEO Misty Fleming expressed deep gratitude for the effort: “We are incredibly thankful for the generosity shown during the food drive by Punxsutawney REACT and the community. These donations will make a meaningful difference for individuals and families seeking safety and healing at our Crossroads Domestic Violence Shelters. In times of hardship, it is the strength and kindness of our community that lights the path forward.”
"Like many local non-profits, Community Action has navigated significant challenges during the budget impasse, working creatively to maintain services with limited resources. Thanks to Punxsutawney REACT and the return of funding, our shelters can continue supporting neighbors in need without interruption," added Ms. Fleming.