Tag: Community Action Agency
Week 2 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit
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
READ MOREIn Alaska, Community Action works to create affordable housing for residents
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 security on a national scale. Using the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) as a core funding component to leverage private, local, state and federal funding, the CSBG Network has the flexibility
READ MOREWeek 1 Mini #BeCommunityAction Toolkit
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 get started with original content each week! We’ve provided sample Tweets and Facebook posts below, as well as some images for you to use. (You can print a hard copy here!) Some of these are ready
READ MORECommunity Needs Assessments are Key to Strong Programs and Services
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 Agency up for a successful strategic plan? Are you interested in improving the needs assessment process at your CAA? Is it time for a new approach? NASCSP has a great guide to help you plan a
It's Tax Time! Community Action works to connect clients with VITA and other tax programs
By Rae Tamblyn, Research and Communications Analyst, NASCSP It’s tax time! The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $53,000 or less, persons with disabilities, seniors, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Network of Community
