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Community Action's ultimate goal is to help low-income individuals and their families reach and maintain self-sufficiency. Self-sufficiency is a measure of how much income is needed for a family to adequately meet its basic needs - without public or private assistance. The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP) is a statewide membership organization representing 42 Community Action Ag
encies in the Commonwealth. CAAP acts as a statewide voice for local Community Action Agencies and low-income citizens. It is the primary source of advocacy, education, technical assistance, news and networking for the Community Action network of Pennsylvania. Asociación de Acción Comunitaria de Pensilvania | CAAP in Harrisburg, PA: Las 42 agencias miembros de CAAP ayudan a las personas con bajos ingresos a alcanzar y mantener la autosuficiencia a través de programas, servicios, asistencia de emergencia y servicios de DV en 66 condados. Visite www.thecaap.org
para encontrar su agencia de acción comunitaria local, que lo ayudará a postularse a todos los programas, incluido ERAP, para los que es elegible. For over 40 years, CAAP has served the needs of its member Agencies by helping to identify and sponsor professional training in anti-poverty areas, facilitating regular meetings of Community Action Agency leadership staff and board members, serving as the conduit for resource development, advocating for public policy conducive to locally-developed goals of its membership, and promoting legislation and regulations which support economic opportunity efforts, community development and locally-designed strategies. CAAP is a private non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors comprised of representatives from member Agencies. An Advisory Council consisting of representatives from public and private organizations, statewide interest groups and low-income individuals, provides guidance and perspective related to the diverse needs of low-income people. Core funding for CAAP is provided through member agency dues. Program and training funds are provided in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services; and the Corporation for National Community Service.
It's time to unlock the potential of your boards! Join Tri County Community Action, Union-Snyder Community Action Agency, Bucks County Opportunity Council and PNC at the CAAP Conference for an exclusive panel discussion on board development, recruitment, and participation. Not only will you learn best practices, but you'll hear inspiring stories from those who know how to make the most of board opportunities. Don't miss out! 📢
🌟 Join us for Wellness Wednesdays on CAAP Learn! 🌟
At CAAP, we believe in prioritizing your well-being. That's why we're excited to introduce "Stress Less on our LMS: Wellness Wednesdays." 🧘♀️📚
Every week, we will drop a wellness-related mini-lesson on our CAAP Crunch course; this week's 🤏byte-size🤏 learning experience is on "9 Simple Stress Busters You Can Do Today."
Members can access CAAP Learn for FREE!
Dive into this week's stress-busting session by clicking the link below:
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Invest in your well-being today because you deserve it! 💖
Last Year, the PA Community Action Network provided services to 35,133 Pennsylvania with disabling conditions.
It's with the support of Penn Medicine that we can provide educational opportunities for these amazing organizations!
Attention HR professionals and other leadership! Join STEP, Inc. and The Pennsylvania Head Start Association for a CAAP Conference session titled Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Staff: Our Story from Woes to Wows, and discover how to turn HR struggles into success stories. 🤝
Register for the conference today! https://ow.ly/RSL950PNlCP
Excited for the opportunity to address high school student leaders from Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Perry counties this October!
Don't miss our very own, Beck Moore, helping to ensure high school leaders to "Be You" through programming provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, PA at their first DEI Youth Leadership Summit!
👁️ opening!
We must grow income and flexible sources of cash to stabilize Philadelphians' basic household needs, yet Pa.'s minimum wage continues to lag that of surrounding states. See our proposed solutions for improving access to higher-paying jobs. https://ow.ly/fw6650PLaZo
Thank you Geisinger 💙
Your support nurtures the network responsible for providing 19,810 individuals vital transportation services across Pennsylvania 🚗 🚌
It's time to take to the next level! 🤩Join us at the CAAP Conference in October for a panel discussion to learn about understanding risk and managing its impact. We'll welcome experts from Enscoe Long Insurance Group, Zizzl - a Benefits Co - Traditional & ICHRA Group Health Insurance, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC and Kay Sohl Consulting to provide insight into policies and strategies. 💡
Register for the conference today!: https://web.cvent.com/event/83248556-7f76-49ec-96d9-489912d73d4b/summary
Looking for a great opportunity to change lives, possibly you’re own! Check out this opportunity ⬇️
WANT A BETTER JOB? BETTER PAY? BETTER OPPORTUNITIES?
Sign up today for the four-week ACE Manufacturing Credentialing Program! Gain the skills and credentials you need to enjoy a career with family supporting wages. Courses are offered on a rolling basis and are subject to available openings.
Open to all Lackawanna County residents 18 or older, living at or below 200% of poverty. GET FREE Career and Workforce Training Services, Support Services, and Assistance with Job Placement! CHANGE YOUR LIFE – SIGN UP TODAY at https://jobs.acenepa.org/workforce-training/ !
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The barriers many Pennsylvanians face everyday are eye opening! Learn more by visiting www.thecaap.org/services
DON'T FORGET! October is Energy Awareness Month 🗓️
Make sure to utilize resources found below ❤️
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The Community Action network is comprised of community-based organizations (CBOs) of Community Action Agencies across all 67 counties in PA. Each agency is uniquely addressing the Social Determinants of Health through various programming, informed by regular Community Needs Assessments, to understand the needs of those most vulnerable in every community. We wouldn't be able to support this work without sponsors! Thank you!
High Companies
Capital Blue Cross
WellSpan Health
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ATTENDING THE CAAP CONFERENCE 💙❤️🎉
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It takes a village! And we can only do the work we do with the ongoing support of our sponsors.
THANK YOU 👏💙
Communication Essentials LLC
First Commonwealth Bank
The Pennsylvania Head Start Association
With the continued partnership of organizations like Mutual of America Financial Group, it makes our work possible! Thank you for your impact across Pennsylvania.
In 2022 11,570 early childhood education opportunites were served through Community Action in Pennsylvania! It's supporters like the PACT lung association that help make this possible!
A Poverty Simulation is a true-to-life role playing experience for groups and organizations to experience first-hand the challenges, decisions, and life of someone in poverty. Be a part of this immersive experience as a volunteer! Tri County Community Action is looking for volunteers for the following dates
October 1st: First UMC, 64 W. Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA
October 9th: Cornerstone Christian Church, 595 New Bloomfield Rd, Duncannon, PA
October 17th: Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA
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A Poverty Simulation is a true-to-life role playing experience for groups and organizations to experience first-hand the challenges, decisions, and life of someone in poverty. We are looking for volunteers who can help act out various institutions that groups and organizations will interact with dur...
🙌🏾 Thank you, Sharif El-Mekki, for today's inspiring fireside chat with CAAP on the Black Teacher Pipeline! 🔥
Today's conversation was an eye-opener on the crucial components of rebuilding the national Black teacher pipeline. We delved into mindsets, methods, and policies essential for this transformative journey. 📚✨
One key takeaway was Community Action's pivotal role, especially in the context of Head Start programming. Did you know that having at least one Black teacher early on can reduce a Black student's likelihood of dropping out of school by up to 39%? And when Black students have two Black elementary school teachers, they're 32% more likely to pursue higher education. 🎓🌟
This reinforces the importance of initiatives like the Black Men in Education Convening in Philadelphia this November. 🗓️ If you're passionate about supporting Black educators and students, mark your calendars and register for this event. Let's make a difference together! 💪🏾
For more information and resources, visit Center for Black Educator Development 🌐 Let's keep the momentum going and work towards a brighter future for all. 🌟
Resources ⬇️
▫️ Link to Center for Black Educator Development website: https://ow.ly/fTQ750PLjP0
▫️ Link to Black Men in Education Convening taking place November 16-18: https://ow.ly/bpcV50PLjP8
▫️ PBS NewsHour Feature: https://ow.ly/Szvj50PLjP4
CAAP Conference 2023 here we come! AND we have heard you loud and clear!
This year we are adding new session formats based on your feedback.
Take a look at what's in store:
CAAP Community Exchanges are a limited seat available session that provides a unique platform for individuals to engage in focused discussions on specific topics. The critical aspect of a CAAP Community Exchange is audience-driven participation.
CAAP Learning Labs are an interactive conference session designed that takes a panel discussion to the next level. It showcases diverse skills and impact through mini presentations from multiple experts.
CAAP Panels are a dynamic conference feature that brings together multiple experts from diverse backgrounds to offer a comprehensive and multifaceted view of a specific subject.
Additionally, we have a new offering of Mental Health First Aid training that is added to our pre-conference schedule!
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Last year the Community Action network in PA distributed over 225,000 food bags/boxes of groceries to the most vulnerable population. Thank you to our supporters at UnitedHealthcare for helping support their work!
DON'T MISS! September Equity Speaker Series with Sharif El-Mekki to discuss mindsets, methods, and policies that it takes to effectively rebuild the national through Career Technical Education and professional development.
🗓️ September 13th at 12 pm
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Did you know? Last year Community Action Agencies programming was utilized by 475,816 Pennsylvanians. With the generosity and support of sponsors like UPMC Health Plan we are able to support the network that is putting in the work to eliminate poverty in PA!
🚨 Last Call Alert! 🚨
The countdown is on – our exclusive room block for the 2023 CAAP Conference is closing in just a few days! ⏳ Don't miss your chance to secure your stay at The Eden Resort and Suites in picturesque Lancaster, PA. 🏨
🗓️ Room Block Closes: September 15th
Whether you're seeking ultimate convenience or simply want to be in the heart of the action, booking within our room block ensures you're right where you need to be for all the empowering sessions, networking opportunities, and unforgettable moments that await at the conference.
Act fast to lock in your spot and enjoy the ease of being just steps away from the dynamic energy of the . 🌟
Book now and secure your stay before it's too late! ➡️ https://ow.ly/SL4q50PzyFg
Join us on September 12th at 10:30 am to navigate the complicated topic of medical ma*****na in the workplace! The use of medical ma*****na raises important questions regarding employee rights, workplace safety, and employer responsibilities. Employers must balance the medical needs of their employees with the potential risks and legal implications associated with ma*****na use.
Last chance to register ▶️ https://ow.ly/wGEv50PzYJq
JoinCentral Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc., Union-Snyder Community Action Agency, and Bucknell University , on October 5th at Bucknell to understand the barriers facing families and individuals in poverty across the Commonwealth.
Poverty is a reality for many, but unless you have experience poverty, it's difficult to truly understand. A poverty simulation bridges that gap from misconception to understanding. Pre-registration is required; this is an interactive immersion experience and sensitizes community participants to the realities of poverty!
Don't miss! Monday, September 11th at 9:00 am join CAPLaw to have a Q & A session where we'll explore the intersection of medical ma*****na use and federal funding, specifically focusing on its impact on HUD housing and federal housing regulations.
Register today ⚠️ https://ow.ly/ATMy50PzZt6
Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Programs, Georgia DelFreo!
Georgia joins us with 20+ years Community Action experience and is the perfect piece in our CAAP puzzle 🧩.
We are so excited to see all the amazing things Georgia will surely accomplish with us at CAAP!
Can’t wait to see you next week at our HR Cohort Call, Tuesday, September 5th at 1:00 pm.
We are excited for you to join us and our new facilitator, Leslie Wireback from Wireback Works!
Leslie has spent her career in human resources, with over 20 years of experience from HR Intern to HR department of one to CHRO. She is well versed in the challenges of balancing employee relations and managing business needs and expectations. Leslie specializes in partnering with business leaders and HR staff to enable their success individually and collectively within the organization that they work.
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Societies prosper when all students receive a great education. But in America, educational inequities persist, resulting in lost opportunities for students, their families and our communities. Black students continue to drop out of school at higher rates and enroll in college at lower rates than their white peers.
🟤 Having at least one Black teacher early on reduces a Black student’s likelihood of dropping out of school by up to 39%.
🟤 When Black students have two Black elementary school teachers, they are 32% more likely to go to college.
Join Sharif El-Mekki to discuss mindsets, methods, and policies that it takes to effectively rebuild the national through Career Technical Education and professional development.
🗓️ September 13th over lunch at 12 pm
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Thank you to Community Action Partnership National Office for the opportunity for Pennsylvania to present at the annual convention! The CAAP Team, alongside our State CSBG office and member agency, Center for Community Action, knocked it out of the park! The team highlighted our Continuous Improvement processes and how we have worked to deliver innovation to our network over the past year! 👏
🌟 Join us in making a difference! 🤝 Support the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania's 2023 conference, "Empowering Communities: Driving Change Through Action." Together, we're fighting poverty, improving lives, and sparking innovation. Be a sponsor and create a lasting impact. 🌎
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There is still time to sign up! 👍 We are excited to welcome Amanda Hoprich, Head of Public Relations at CAAP, to our Young Professionals cohort call on August 28th at 1pm. Don't forget to join us to dig into your personal brand, learn how to bring authenticity to workplace communications and influence your organization's culture! Click here to register: https://ow.ly/xJJA50PvWcj
Medical ma*****na in the workplace continues to be a topic of debate and varying policies across the country. As the landscape surrounding medical ma*****na evolves, ongoing discussions and careful examination of state laws are necessary to inform workplace policies and practices. Join the experts from McNees to walk through this complicated topic and what it means for your organization.
🗓️ September 12th at 10:30 am
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Join the movement for mental health awareness! 🌟 Over 3 million people in the U.S. have been empowered through Mental Health First Aid to spot and respond to mental health challenges. Become a Mental Health First Aider at our "Empowering Communities, Driving Change Through Action" event. Secure your pre-conference spot today and add this essential training for only $50. Together, let's make a difference! 💚
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Have you subscribed to our monthly reCAAP newsletter yet?
📬 If you work for a member agency, make sure to subscribe and get all things CAAP right to your inbox!
🖱️www.thecaap.org and scroll down to subscribe!
Join us for a virtual Q&A session with CAPLAW lawyer Jonathan Cohen, where we'll explore the intersection of medical ma*****na use and federal funding, specifically focusing on its impact on HUD housing and federal housing regulations.
🗓️ September 11th at 9 am - 10 am
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🌟 Registration is officially OPEN for the much-anticipated conference of the year: Empowering Communities: Driving Change Through Action 🚀✨
Are you a frontline superstar, an emerging leader, a program visionary, an HR guru, an executive powerhouse, part of a dynamic leadership team, or a dedicated board member? Regardless of your experience level, this conference is tailor-made to meet YOUR needs! 🙌
Join us at the 2023 CAAP Conference from October 17-19 at The Eden Resort and Suites in beautiful Lancaster, PA.
🌐 Unveil the future of community empowerment through a series of immersive experiences:
🔹 CAAP Community Exchanges: Engage in focused discussions on specific topics, driven by YOU! 🗣️
🔹 CAAP Learning Labs: Elevate your skills through interactive sessions and mini-presentations by a panel of experts. 📚🧠
🔹 CAAP Panels: Dive deep into multifaceted insights from diverse experts on captivating subjects. 💡🤝
🔹 NEW! Mental Health First Aid training: Prepare to make a difference with vital pre-conference sessions. 🌈💚
🏨 Don't miss out on locking in your stay at The Eden – the hotel block closes on September 15th! ⏰
Whether you want to refine your skills, gain fresh perspectives, or connect with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals, the 2023 CAAP Conference is your gateway to empowerment and action!
Ready to be part of the change? 🌟 Register now, and let's shape the future together! ➡️ https://ow.ly/crOI50PzvUw
Looking to join a great team!
Check this one out 👇
You are accurate, detail-oriented and love numbers. You also have experience and/or education in accounting or financial management. If you are looking for full-time work with excellent benefits, we invite you to join the ACE NEPA team. As a full-time Accounting Clerk, you can make an important contribution to keeping the organization operating efficiently and better able to serve people in need. Join us and enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a $900 bonus if you are employed with ACE by 12/31/23. Learn more about our available positions at https://www.acenepa.org/jobpostings.
Community Progress Council is proud to be the trusted partner that York County can count on in times of crisis. Through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), CPC has distributed more than $41 million in emergency funding since the program began in March 2021, keeping more than 8,590 families housed.
As we begin the phased closure of ERAP, we remain committed to providing comprehensive, integrated services that can help York County families achieve longer-term economic self-sufficiency, and will continue to offer housing and financial education and counseling services alongside our other services to help families achieve their housing and self-sufficiency goals.
Find additional details on the ERAP program and the planned timeline for closure at www.yorkcpc.org/take-action.
What an amazing new addition to our network! Very excited for new members of Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
Major alert! Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service and Philly Counts have joined the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO). We're excited to combine our programs and expertise to bring about economic justice for all Philadelphians. https://ow.ly/7inT50Px0Yu
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Don't Miss 📅 2022 Weatherization Day Toolkit Webinar today at 2:00 pm. https://bit.ly/3x6GY1l
Looking for a way to impact 42 non profit agencies across the state of Pennsylvania move forward in the fight against poverty 💪 Make an impact this fall with CAAP at our annual training conference as a presenter! We are looking for experts to share your successes and knowledge, find out more: http://ow.ly/aNJe50J34Mz Applications due May 15th, 2022
#CommunityAction Agencies offer solutions throughout our cities, suburbs, and in rural areas – whether it’s the lack of affordable housing or the need to promote economic growth that benefits all families. Find your local Agency, including 43 right here in Pennsylvania at www.thecaap.org, There are over 1000+ Agencies waiting to help, nationwide through the Community Action Partnership National Office.
Our State Association has a new leader next week! Meet CAAP's CEO, Beck Moore, in the latest edition of the CAAP Update Newsletter, now available at https://t.e2ma.net/webview/6g5kwi/f4fee2c9cd27f90ae367471129dac95f #communityaction
Read about the February event in the October DEI Insights newsletter, along with news and information about DEI work happening in PA. https://www.thecaap.org/what-we-do/equity/dei-insights-newsletters.html #communityaction
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