Deadline for CKCAC Community Needs Assessment this week

There is still time this week to provide the Central Kentucky Community Action Council with input for their 2026 Community Needs Assessment.

“The Community Needs Assessment is the first phase of our strategic planning cycle,” said CKCAC Executive Director Bryan Conover. “It allows us to ground our work in data and direct community input, ensuring we implement services that truly lift families out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency.”

According to the council, the needs assessment helps the organization ensure its programs “are effectively targeting the real-world challenges faced by local families.” A needs assessment is required annually to meet federal guidelines.

Data gathered through the needs assessment helps the council prioritize resources, identify gaps in coverage, and plan strategically.

“We encourage everyone in the Lincoln Trail region to complete the Community Needs Assessment,” Conover said. “Whether you have utilized our services such as Head Start, Senior Meals, or LIHEAP Energy Assistance, or you want to advocate for the community’s growth, your feedback has a direct hand in shaping local solutions.”

More information and a link to the survey can be found at www.ckcac.org. The deadline to submit a response is February 27.