Tompkins Community Action, Inc.

16/05/2026

A big shout out to all the mail carriers at the Ithaca Post Office that organized a food drive and generously donated to our Food Pantry! THANK YOU!

10/05/2026

A small but mighty group of volunteers braved the rainy conditions to clean up Bostwick Road for our annual Adopt A Highway roadside clean up! 18 bags of litter & lots of laughs

02/05/2026

May is Community Action Month!! Help us celebrate all month long!

30/04/2026

It's time to start gardening! Check out this link for more information about our annual Victory Garden Project!

Our Victory Garden project is an effort to provide TCAction program participants with plants to grow fresh vegetables at home or at a nearby community garden. To be eligible, your household must be currently participating with a TCAction program (or an employee of TCAction).

16/04/2026

🎨✨ Artsy Thursday is here! ✨🎨

Today we celebrate creativity, imagination, and self-expression! 💛

Art gives children the freedom to explore, create, and share their unique ideas with the world. Whether they’re painting, drawing, sculpting, or crafting, every masterpiece tells a story. 🖌️🌈

Take time today to create something special and celebrate the beauty of children’s creativity!

🖼️ Want to see their amazing work in person? Check out children’s artwork on display at:
📍 Sciencenter, Ithaca
📍 Tompkins Co Public Library, Ithaca
📍 Mobile 1, Ithaca
📍 TCAction's Main office, Ithaca
📍 Sal's Pizza, Ithaca
📍 Tompkins Cortland Real Estate
📍Loretta Hair Salon, Groton
📍Groton Bank
📍Rose Building, Groton
📍 Casper's Diner, Groton
📍Dryden Library
📍June's Pizzaria, Dryden
📍First National Bank of Dryden
📍Dunkin, Dryden
📍Agway, Dryden
📍Longview Auditorium, Ithaca
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16/04/2026

🤝💛 Work Together Wednesday was a great success! 💛🤝

Today we’re celebrating the power of teamwork!

When children work together, they learn how to share ideas, solve problems, and build strong relationships. Whether they’re building a tower, completing a puzzle, or creating something new, collaboration helps children grow socially and emotionally. 🧩🏗️

Encourage your little ones to team up today—because great things happen when we work together! 🌟

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15/04/2026

🎶🎉 Music Monday 🎉🎶

We’re kicking off Week of the Young Child 2026 with the power of music! 💛

Singing, dancing, and making musical instruments help children build language skills, express creativity, and connect with others. Whether it’s clapping to a beat, playing homemade instruments, or having a family dance party, music brings learning to life! 🥁💃

Today, let’s celebrate the joy of sound and rhythm—because every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and shine through music. ✨

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14/04/2026

🍎🥕 Tasty Tuesday is here! 🥕🍎

Today we’re celebrating all things healthy, delicious, and fun! 💛

Cooking with children is a wonderful way to build math, science, and language skills while encouraging healthy habits. From mixing and measuring to tasting new flavors, every step is a chance to learn and grow! 🥄🍓

Invite your little ones into the kitchen today—try a simple recipe, explore colorful fruits and veggies, or create a snack together. You might be surprised how much they love being “chefs”! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

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14/04/2026

🎉✨ It’s Week of the Young Child! ✨🎉

Join us April 11–17 as we celebrate the joy of early learning, creativity, and the incredible impact of young children, families, and educators! 💛

Each day is filled with fun, hands-on opportunities to learn and grow—through music, cooking, building, art, and family engagement. From 🎶 Music Monday to 🎨 Artsy Thursday and ❤️ Family Friday, we’re highlighting how play-based learning helps children thrive.

This year is extra special as we celebrate 100 years of supporting young learners and the communities that nurture them! 🌟

Let’s come together to recognize the importance of high-quality early childhood education and the amazing people who make it possible every day.

10/02/2026

Thank you, Maguire Subaru Hyundai of Ithaca!!!