<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1P3B54_0wFQxnVk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1P3B54_0wFQxnVk00" width="500" height="500" ></figure>SHAMOKIN – One of the regional Community Action Agencies around here has completed a needs assessment.A recent survey by Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) covering Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland counties identified key needs among struggling families.The top concerns were living-wage jobs, access to reliable transportation, and affordable housing. The assessment also highlighted issues such as food insecurity, childcare, homelessness, and mental health challenges.In response, CSO is partnering with local organizations like Rabbittransit’s Stop Hopper program to address transportation needs. A new finding showed families increasingly reporting social isolation as a concern.CSO’s report, part of the Community Needs Assessment, will guide efforts to support low-income households and plan future services. You can read the full report on their main website.</div></body>

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Central Susquehanna Opportunities Conducts Study on Needs in the Region

SHAMOKIN – One of the regional Community Action Agencies around here has completed a needs assessment. A recent survey by Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) covering Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland counties identified key needs among struggling families. The top concerns were living-wage jobs, access to reliable transportation, and affordable...