ROAD TO OPPORTUNITY: FINDING THE WAY FORWARD THROUGH COVID-19 AND BEYOND
May 3, 2022
MAY IS COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
There are more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies in the country, including 23 in our MA network, all working every day to change lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to help people help themselves and each other.

MASSCAP is proud to work with and represent the MA agencies as well as be an active part of the national network.
ABOUT COMMUNITY ACTION IN MA
Our Mission
To strengthen, unify, and advocate with the Community Action Statewide Network to advance economic, racial, and social justice and to create communities where everyone thrives.
 
Our Vision
All MA residents will prosper and thrive through equitable opportunity and resources to meet their basic needs, enjoy economic mobility, and build strong and inclusive communities.

The Community Action Network is strong and effective, known for its valuable work and excellent service delivery, and is an advocate and leading voice in the fight to end poverty and inequality.

Our Core Values
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Through Programs and Services
Our 23 Community Action Agencies provide more than 100 different programs and services in virtually every city and town in the the state.
Berkshire Community Action Council's Nutrition for All food box program created to fill the gap in food needs during the pandemic. They worked with local partner Wohrle's Foods to create boxes filled with fresh produce, meat, dairy and grains.
Community Teamwork Inc.'s drop-in day center, The Mill You, is part of their extensive youth services program providing support to youth and young adults ages 16-24 who are homeless, housing insecure and/or pregnant or parenting.
Worcester Community Action Council's Head Start children showing off their colored Community Action Huggy Hearts pages during Community Action month. The huggy heart is part of the national Community Action logo.
Through Advocacy
Policy matters. The state funding for policy and programs is crucial in finding the way forward in Massachusetts. Our FY23 Priorities:

Strengthening Critical Human Services Infrastructure

Strengthening Families through Affordable and Accessible Early Education and Care
  • Supporting Early Education Teacher Salaries, Head Start, and programs that help connect families with early education and care (Child Care Resource and Referral Access Management in Early Education)

Bridging the Wage Gap
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION
Heating Help is Here. Applications are being accepted through May 13. Visit heatinghelpma.org

Looking for Affordable, Accessible, High Quality Child Care? Visit Early Education & Care

Looking for a job in Early Education? Visit Early Education & Care

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.

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