New Head Start/Early Head Start Year Begins!

The new Head Start and Early Head Start school year has begun, and we had so much fun connecting with the little ones and their families with interactive activities and fun at our Open House/Meet the Teacher event!  Call the Head Start enrollment office at 607-299-4795 or the CAPCO Main Office at 607-753-6781 to inquire about enrollment in this full …

October is WEATHERIZATION MONTH!

October is WEATHERIZATION MONTH!   CAPCO’s Energy Services Program is our longest running Program and has several opportunities that you and your family may qualify for and benefit from! Opportunities for weatherization to cut utility costs, repair & replacement, structural changes, and much, much more! CAPCO’s Energy Services Program offers resources through the U.S. Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), New York …

Parker School Project Transition

In 2019, CAPCO was honored to be invited by the City of Cortland to explore a footprint in the former Parker Elementary School building as it was being re-imagined as an Early Learning Community Center. While the collective partners arrived at the disappointing news below, we are committed to continuing to work with our community partners to provide early learning …

Summer 2022 Literary Journal

Once again, students enrolled in our Literacy Volunteer Program created a new edition of the anticipated literary journal! The theme of this journal is “Home”, which has never been a more important theme as work to come out of the pandemic. Having safe, affordable, and comfortable home is vital to individuals, children and families in our community. Our students captured …

Head Start Child Enrollment, 2022!

It’s time to claim your child’s spot in our Head Start/Early Head Start Program! Slots available for children ages birth to 4 years old! Call us today to reserve your child’s spot for the fall! #headstart #earlyheadstart #daycare #earlychildhoodeducation

CAPCO Hosts the 2022 Pajama Party!

In May, we celebrated our PAJAMA PARTY! We were able to give-out some comfy PJ’s and some great books to children in our community! We had great fun with an in-person reading with food and games! Thank you to our Family Development Team and staff for their efforts with this important event as well as to our community for supporting …

CAPCO Receives ProLiteracy Grant!

CAPCO is proud to announce that we are the recipient of a grant through the 2022 National Book Fund for books through New Reader’s Press for our Adult Education component! This grant will allow us to supply up-to-date textbooks for our adult learners, including our GED/HSE students working to attain their high school diploma through CAPCO. The National Book Fund …

Prom Dress Giveaway/Exchange, 2022!

The 2nd round of the Prom Dress give-away & exchange is Tuesday, May 3rd from 4-6pm at the Marathon Civic Building (16 Brink St, Marathon, NY).   Not in Marathon? No problem! Call our Main Office in the city of Cortland to book an appointment to shop for prom dress options or exchange, 607-753-6781.   All items are free and …

Pajama Party 2022!

One of our most famous events is back!   CAPCO and the Pajama Program present the return of the PAJAMA PARTY on Thursday, May 5th starting @ 5:30pm.   Sign up your child up today to receive a free pair of pajamas, a book, and a blanket! Oh, and there’s a live story reading and other fun activities at the …

Adult Literacy Students Literary Journal!

Our students enrolled in our Literacy Volunteer Program continue to create literary journals as they work through their own literacy development. It is absolutely incredible to see the effort on these journals and the growth of our students as they increase their literacy skills for personal growth and professional opportunities in our community. Click the link below to view the …