State of Poverty Blog

Community Action Agency Empowers Teens to Envision Their Future through Reality Enrichment and Life Lessons Simulations

Posted on May 27, 2015 Posted By

Being a teenager is a critical period of time that plays a huge role in influencing and shaping a young adult’s path towards self-sufficiency. Many teenagers face different life choices and...

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Week 4 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit

Posted on May 26, 2015 Posted By

Hello! It’s the fourth and final week of Community Action Month! In addition to the great resources available from the Partnership, NASCSP and NCAF, we continue to collaborate...

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Week 3 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit

Posted on May 18, 2015 Posted By

Hello! It’s the third week of Community Action Month! In addition to the great resources available from the Partnership, NASCSP and NCAF, we continue to collaborate and build mini-toolkits to...

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Florida CAHSD Veterans Services Program is committed to helping veterans gain access to opportunities and assets

Posted on May 14, 2015 Posted By

Edited by Rae Tamblyn, in conjunction by CAHSD staff  Picture this! You’re a Vietnam #Veteran who served in the United States Army from 1963-1975 and completed two tours in Vietnam. You return...

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Multi-million dollar grant helps Knoxville homeowners improve older homes, save on utilities

Posted on May 12, 2015 Posted By

Congrats to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) for their award from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to run the Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover program. The project is one...

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Week 2 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit

Posted on May 11, 2015 Posted By

Hello! It’s the second week of Community Action Month! In addition to the great resources available from the Partnership, NASCSP and NCAF, we’ve collaborated to build mini-toolkits to help you...

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In Alaska, Community Action works to create affordable housing for residents

Posted on May 6, 2015 Posted By

By Rae Tamblyn May is Community Action Month! Over 1,000 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) work to strategically target the root causes of poverty at the local level and to impact health and economic...

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Week 1 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit

Posted on May 4, 2015 Posted By

Hello! It’s the first week of Community Action Month! In addition to the great resources available from the Partnership, NASCSP and NCAF, we’ve collaborated to build mini-toolkits to help you...

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Guest Blog: Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency’s Local Approach to Increase Access for Low Income Seniors

Posted on April 14, 2015 Posted By

Senior Fruit & Vegetable Voucher Program: Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency’s Local Approach to Increase Access for Low Income Seniors Shared by Sharon Schulz, RKCAA CEO Racine Kenosha...

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Community Needs Assessments are Key to Strong Programs and Services

Posted on April 7, 2015 Posted By

Did you know that a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) is not only required by the Community Services Block Grant statute, but is also the most critical process that sets your Community Action...

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