Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants worth a total of $4.5 million to groups that alleviate poverty and help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient.
One organization, the Organized Community Action Program Inc. (OCAP), received $198,252 to assist residents in Bullock, Butler, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Lowndes and Pike counties.
The Community Services Block Grants will go to 18 community action agencies, which will provide services to community members who qualify for assistance…