• National Community Action Equity Summit

    The National Community Action Partnership will be hosting its first ever Equity Summit April 19-21, 2021. Our theme for this virtual event is “Centering in Truth, Activating Community Healing & Resiliency”. We deeply believe that “othering”, particularly racism rests at the nucleus of poverty in America and that equitable opportunities can only be built and sustained by centering ourselves in […]

  • Public CAA Check-In

    The Center of Excellence is holding a Public CAA Listening Session Tuesday, April 27th at 2 pm ET. We want to hear from you. We want to know how your […]

  • Community Action Month

    Celebrate the Community Action legacy and continued success in helping people, changing lives.

  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communications

    In their book, "The Risk Intelligent Enterprise," authors Funston and Wagner write that "the crisis you plan for may not be the one you experience, but any preparation will serve […]

  • Ready. . . or Not? Creating Practical, Action-Oriented Readiness Plans

    This webinar begins with an overview of the features and elements that make an action plan truly actionable and continues with an overview of strategies to evaluate your agency’s readiness to face the risks you can’t avoid. Next, learn how to apply 6 tips and techniques for creating plans that will increase your Community Action Agency's resilience and readiness. The webinar will wrap up with practical tips and takeaways you can put to use immediately.

  • Preventing Homelessness: Exploring Strategies to Reach Those At Greatest Risk

    Are your locality’s emergency assistance programs reaching people who are at the greatest risk of homelessness?  This kick-off webinar will examine the research on homelessness prevention and explore strategies Community Action Agencies may consider to find and assist people who are frequently overlooked by traditional eviction prevention programs.

  • Racism and Health Equity in Community Action

    This webinar will explore the intersections of poverty, health and racism in America. The webinar will also introduce the Community Action Network to the American Public Health Association's six-part webinar series, Advancing Racial Equity, which explores racism as driving force for the social determinants of health.