Tag: Community Action Agency
Place-based Approach of Community Action: Place, Opportunity, & Social Mobility
Written by Lauren Cook, Program Analyst, NASCSP New research has been released that emphasizes the impact of a child’s neighborhood on their chances of social mobility. Earlier this month, The Brookings Institution hosted a discussion titled “Place, Opportunity, and Social mobility: What now for Policy?” with Harvard Professor of Economics, Raj Chetty, and a panel of experts. As the
Community Action Agency Empowers Teens to Envision Their Future through Reality Enrichment and Life Lessons Simulations
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 experiences that will dramatically and directly affect their future, but some teens might not be aware of the consequences. Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation is determined to make sure teenagers in
Week 4 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit
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 and build mini-toolkits to help you get started with original content each week! Don’t forget to check out our Storify for a recap of Weeks One, Two and Three, and this Storify from the Partnership too! Once
Week 3 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit
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 help you get started with original content each week! Don't forget to check out our Storify for a recap of Weeks One and Two! Here’s to a great week 3! We've provided sample Tweets and Facebook
Florida CAHSD Veterans Services Program is committed to helping veterans gain access to opportunities and assets
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 home and are diagnosed with Leukemia and Type II diabetes. You apply for disability benefits and the Army deems your condition secondary to your exposure to Agent Orange. Your benefits are approved,
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