• Authentic Engagement: People with Lived Expertise Shaping Homeless Programs and Policies

    Homeless service providers and systems are increasingly turning to those with lived experience of homelessness to help shape policies and inform programmatic reforms to improve the effectiveness of their interventions in reducing homelessness. This session, presented by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, will feature individuals with lived expertise who are serving to drive policy […]

  • Community Action Well-Being, Sabbaticals, and Rest Justice

    Listen, learn, and participate in a conversation centered on Community Action Well-Being. In this interactive webinar, participants will have the opportunity to learn from the experience of a Community Action Agency’s successful creation of an agency wellness plan that led to a funded 90-day sabbatical for its Executive Director. Make plans to attend and gain […]

  • Meet the Refreshed Community Action Code of Ethics

    Join us on Thursday, April 6 to learn about the refreshed Community Action Code of Ethics. The webinar will ground participants in the purpose of a Code of Ethics and describe the processes undertaken to produce the Code recently approved by the NCAP Board. Webinar leaders will review the Code, which now includes six ethics, […]

  • NCAP Strategic Plan Release Webinar

    Join NCAP CEO as she walks through the final board approved NCAP Strategic Plan for 2023-2025. As we look ahead to the 60th anniversary of Community Action next year, the timing of this plan could not be better. Family well-being, social and economic mobility, and community engagement centered in equity are key tenants of Community […]

  • Analysis of Data? Some Examples to Explore

    Community Action staff from around the network have indicated that they want to know more about how to analyze the data they are collecting and reporting.  While we’ve facilitated countless sessions focusing on data analysis overviews and basic analysis techniques, we rarely get to dive into real-world examples.  In this session, the Association of Nationally […]

  • Community Action Month Toolkit Overview

    During this webinar, we’ll walk through the contents of the 2023 Community Action Month Toolkit, how to use it, and highlight what’s new. Click here to register for the webinar.

  • Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Update

    The National Community Action Partnership and the Office of Community Services invite you to join a webinar on the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP provides funds to assist low-income households with water and wastewater bills. During this webinar we will share program updates and discuss promising practices to maximize LIHWAP expenditures and the […]

  • Quarterly Public CAA Convening

    Want to connect with fellow public Community Action Agency staff from around the county? In this session NCAP will bring together public Community Action Agencies for programmatic updates, peer learning, and resource sharing. Gather with colleagues from across the nation to learn, discuss, and share! This session will focus on centering purpose and mission in […]

  • Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training

    Your agency is ready to move forward in the pursuit of excellence. Set the stage by sending key staff to the April 28, online, Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training. Engaged participants will gain a deeper understanding to recognizing and documenting agency progress towards the 35 Community Action Standards of Excellence. Attendees completing the training will […]

  • CCAP 2023 Exam Information and Instructions

    For currently enrolled CCAP Candidates planning to sit for the 2023 CCAP examination on June 14. This informational webinar will demonstrate how to manage the technical aspects of participating in the 2023 CCAP Examination process. Exam content will not be revealed or discussed. The session will detail: How to select a virtual exam site How to […]

  • Amplifying Community Action Innovation

    For nearly 60 years, local Community Action Agencies have curated and integrated high-impact, innovative strategies to strengthen foundations of families and communities nationwide. In 2021, the National Community Action Partnership launched the Community Action Showcase to highlight examples of high-impact, innovative Community Action strategies and facilitate sharing of best practices throughout the network. Join Jennifer […]

  • Deepening CAA Engagement in Homeless Service Delivery: Why It Matters

    This session, led by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, will feature examples of how Community Action Agencies have greatly expanded their work on solving homelessness and the impact it has had in meeting both Community Action Agencies’ mission and the goals of homeless service systems. Speakers will provide an overview of lessons learned and share […]

  • Reimagining Impact with Whole Family Approach

    This session will provide participants with deeper understanding of what the Whole Family Approach framework is (and what it isn't), how it interrupts intergenerational poverty and advances Social & Economic mobility, and how to determine if your agency is ready to maximize its impact through a Whole Family Approach. Click here to register for the […]

  • Small States CSBG CARES Spending Conversation with the National Partners

    CARES Act Supplemental CSBG funds have been critical to supporting family and community needs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In most communities, these funds had to be spent by September 30, 2022 - but for Small States, a portion of their allocation remains available to spend through September 30, 2023. With the lingering impacts of the […]