School Supply Program
The ROCS office
administers a School Supply Program for low-income families. A $20 voucher
is provided per school aged child.
The program began with discretionary
monies in 2005 for the 05-06 school year. The program has grown steadily
each year and is currently funded with CSBG funds.
2005-2006 program assisted 2154
students in 842 households
2006-2007 program assisted 2343
students in 911 households
As of October 1, 2007, 2175 students
in 855 households have been assisted.
Clients must be
under 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. (To see the income guidelines,
click here.)
This program is on-going.
Applications are automatically sent to the previous years' participants around
the middle of July. To apply for the School Supply Program, contact the
ROCS office at 1-877-254-6110.
Garden Program
Each year, the ROCS office provides
seeds, plant vouchers and tilling vouchers for low-income individuals and
families to plant a garden for own home use.
Applications are taken for this
program starting in early March and through the growing season. To
apply for this program, download and print out this form.
GARDEN APPLICATION Page 1
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Special ProgramsIn 2007-2008, ROCS
received grant money to administer the following programs. Each of
these programs recognizes 160% of the
poverty guidelines. Each of these programs requires an application
filled out and signed and income verification.
Energy Kits/Home Safety Products
The Energy Kit/Home Safety Product program is still open for
applications. Funds have been granted to provide
Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Detectors or Refillable Fire Extinguishers for
low-income families.
32 Piece Energy Saving Kits are also available. The kits include compact
fluorescent light bulbs, door sweeps, plastic for windows, pipe wrap and
outlet/switch inserts. These kits are designed for a homeowner or renter
to do some do-it-yourself energy saving measures to save on heating and
cooling costs.
Photos of the 2007 Murdo Community Garden. Community Gardens
are encouraged and are eligible for the Garden Program.
