MASSCAP Road to Opportunity: FY22 Priorities

ROAD TO OPPORTUNITY: FINDING THE WAY FORWARD THROUGH COVID-19 AND BEYOND

Special Edition for Senate, May 18, 2021

PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS

The state funding for policy and programs is crucial in finding the way forward in Massachusetts, especially now when so many have been and continue to be negatively impacted by COVID-19.

We Urge You to Support the Following Amendments to the FY22 Senate Budget:

Strengthening Critical Human Services Infrastructure

Amendment 680 by Senator Moore: Include $5M in line item 7002-0025 to address inequality, promote opportunity and end poverty by supporting Community Action Agencies

Strengthening Families through Affordable and Accessible Early Education and Care

Amendment 161 by Senator Moore: Include $20M in line item 3000-1042 to support Early Education Teacher Salary Line Item
Amendment 158 by Senator Moore: Include $12M in line item 3000-2000 to support Child Care Resource Referral Access Management in Early Education Program
Amendment 48 by Senator Keenan: Include MASSCAP on the Early Education and Care Advisory Committee in Outside Section 5

Bridging the Wage Gap

Amendment 68 by Senator Comerford: Include $1M in line item 1201-0100 to provide resources for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites
Learn more at www.masscap.org/freetaxprep

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Community Action Agencies Change Lives

#CommunityActionWorks because we respond to the needs of our communities both as a part of the strategic planning process, and as an immediate response to the current environment.

All 23 agencies have and continue to respond to the evolving needs the COVID-19 pandemic has caused while committing to advancing economic, racial and social justice.

CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION

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We urge you to support the FY22 priorities so that together we can move forward on the road to opportunity. Visit our Public Policy Priorities webpage.

ABOUT COMMUNITY ACTION IN MA

Our Mission

To strengthen and connect the statewide network of Community Action Agencies and collectively advocate for an end to poverty.

Our Vision

All MA residents will be able to meet their basic needs, access economic opportunities, build strong communities and move toward prosperity...

Find your Agency

There are 23 Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts serving virtually every city and town in the state. To locate the agency in your area and learn more about the programs they offer, click here.

Read our 2019 Annual Report

#EndPovertyMA #CommunityActionWorks

Massachusetts Association For Community Action

www.masscap.org • info@masscap.org • 617-357-6086

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