Fighting Poverty
The US Census Bureau estimates that 12.3% of the population lives in poverty. We work to end poverty across the country.
Community Action Network
We have over a thousand agencies in local communities, as well as state associations and national partners.
Tools and Resources
Find all of our Training and Technical Assistance webinars, toolkits, useful information and other resources.
Newly Uploaded Community Economic Development (CED) Webinars
June 24, 2019
We've recently uploaded a bevy of new Community Economic Development (CED) webinar recordings from over the years, and are pleased...
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Upcoming Webinars
June 24, 2019
Transforming Perspectives: The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) June 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm As a society, we are often...
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Community Action Resource Guide on Proposed Poverty Measure Changes
June 10, 2019
The National Community Action Partnership is deeply troubled by the Administration’s proposal to change the way the official poverty threshold is...
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Fresh Finds — New Resources for the Learning Community
June 3, 2019
Dear Colleagues: Here are some resources you can use… Employment Coaching Program Snapshots This Office of Planning, Research and...
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More Videos from the 2019 Community Action Immigration Summit
May 30, 2019
Earlier this month, we released a selection of videos from the 2019 National Community Action Immigration Summit, which took place...
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We’re Hiring!
May 30, 2019
The Partnership is hiring two new full-time positions with salary and a generous benefits package: Senior Associate, Public Policy and...
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National Community Action Partnership’s Statement on Administration’s Proposed Changes to the Official Poverty Measure’s Inflationary Measure
May 14, 2019
National Community Action Partnership's Statement on Administration’s Proposed Changes to the Official Poverty Measure’s Inflationary Measure Contact: Denise Harlow, Chief...
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See Highlights from the 2019 National Community Action Immigration Summit
May 10, 2019
Once again, the Partnership would like to extend its sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us -- in person or...
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Community Action Counts: Check Out Our New Census 2020 Webpage
May 10, 2019
Census 2020 is around the corner. This once in a decade event is critical for Community Action and the families...
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In Focus Vol. 34 – Strategic Partnerships: Streamlining Services while Helping Families
April 25, 2019
By: Caterina Bummara, MPP, Senior Manager, Project Management The views expressed In Focus are exclusively those of the individual...
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In Focus Vol. 33 – Tribal Transit Innovations: Reducing the Burden of Remoteness
April 18, 2019
By: Janetta Deppa, Senior Technical Project Management Analyst The views expressed in In Focus are exclusively those of...
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In Focus Vol. 32 – Time for Bed! Helping Teens Get the Sleep They Need
April 11, 2019
By: Lonna Hays, Manager The views expressed in In Focus are exclusively those of the individual authors and do...
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Community Action Immigration Summit Resource Page
April 10, 2019
The Community Action Immigration Summit Resource Page is designed for Community Action Agencies and community partners who are committed to...
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2019 Community Action Month Toolkit and Webinar Overview
April 8, 2019
We’re very pleased to announce the release of the Community Action Month Toolkit for May 2019, which is now available to download...
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In Focus Vol. 31 – Being Trauma-Informed Also Means Taking Care of Yourself and Your Staff
April 5, 2019
By: Jessica R. Kendall, JD, Senior Manager The views expressed in In Focus are exclusively those of the individual...
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