News/Public Notice

Choanoke Area Development Association of NC, Inc. (CADA) announces its intent to apply for funding of $386,445 through the Community Service Block Grant Anti-Poverty Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026. CADA’s application and proposed WorkPlan for this program encompasses services to low-income residents of Bertie, Halifax, Herford, Martin and Northampton Counties. The program focuses on a self-sufficiency component to assists low-income residents obtain assistance with education, employment and supportive services to rise above federal poverty guidelines, housing services, emergency assistance program and become self-sufficient. The proposal may be reviewed on the CADA’s website (www.nc-cada.org) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Written Comments must be received by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 either by deposit in a dropbox at a CADA facility, mailed to CADA, PO Box 530, Rich Square, NC 27869 or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Board of Directors of CADA will review comments and finalize for submission a completed CSBG application at a CADA Board Meeting at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. For further information, contact Pamela Taylor, Manager of Community Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 252-539-4155 ext. 323.

The January Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

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The November Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm.

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Press Release
Public Service Announcement
Notice of Public Hearings Relative to a Proposed Community Service Block Grant Anti-Poverty Plan for FY2025-2026.
Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held by Choanoke Area Development Association of N.C., Inc. (CADA) for the purpose of receiving comments from the public concerning FY2025-2026 Community Service Block Grant funding and the proposed Anti-Poverty Plan.

Bertie County Date Time
CADA Office – 128 East Granville St., Windsor NC
CADA Office – 128 East Granville St., Windsor NC
11/13/2024
11/14/2024
10:30am – 11:30am
10:30am – 11:30am
Halifax County Date Time
CADA Office – 116B West 3rd St., Roanoke Rapids, NC
Enfield Apartments – 498 Sherrod Heights, Enfield, NC
11/12/2024
11/13/ 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
11:00am-12:00pm
Hertford County Date Time
CADA Office -105 N Academy Street Bldg. B., Ahoskie NC
Office on Aging (Ahoskie Nutrition Site) – 418 Everett Street, Ahoskie NC
11/11/2024
11/14/2024
11:00am – 12:00pm
11:00am – 12:00pm
Martin County Date Time
NC TeleCenter (Large Conference Room) CADA Community Service Center - 415 East Blvd. Williamston, NC 11/12/2024 11:00am – 12:00pm
Martin Community College (Room 14) 1161 Kehukee Park Rd., Williamston, NC 11/15/2024 10:00am – 11:00am
Northampton County Date Time
CADA Office- 120 Sessoms Drive., Rich Square NC
Northampton Co. Cultural & Wellness Center, 9536 NC-305, Jackson, NC
11/12/2024
11/13/2024
10:00am – 11:00am
9:30am – 10:30am

We are currently in the planning process, so this will be a general session to provide the community with a summary of the CSBG program as well as a brief question/answer session.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearings to make comments and recommendations.  All recommendations will be welcomed in order to create a program that will impact the community.  Written comments will be accepted until November 18, 2024.  Comments may be mailed or emailed to: 

Christopher S. Moody, Executive Director
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Choanoke Area Development Association of N.C., Inc. (CADA)
P.O. Box 530
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-4155