A familiar face has been appointed as the Central Kentucky Community Action Council’s Community Services/HEAP director.
Samantha “Sam” Ross, who has been serving in the position on an interim basis, was promoted to permanently take over the position, which oversees the Community Services Block Grant and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
“Coming from the Weatherization Assistance Program, I have seen how the services our agency offers impact the communities we serve,” Ross said.
The council said in a release that Ross “demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to the agency’s mission during her interim tenure.”
“I am excited to continue cultivating relationships with local assistance partners and help strengthen the resource network here in central Kentucky to empower our clients,” Ross said. “Community is important to me, and empowering vulnerable populations is a passion close to my heart.”
CKCAC Executive Director Bryan Conover said he is excited to see Ross step into the position.
“Her experience within our agency, combined with her passion for our clients, makes her the ideal leader to guide our community services and LIHEAP programs moving forward,” Conover said.
Ross takes over leadership of LIHEAP while the application period for the program’s spring subsidy is open. Applications for LIHEAP are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor. Receiving assistance through other LIHEAP cycles does not affect eligibility. The deadline to apply is May 22, or when funds run out. Visit your local Community Action office to begin an application. Call 270-692-2136 or visit www.ckcac.org for more information.
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