Michigan Community Action

06/18/2026

Join us for the Summer Conference: Transforming Tomorrow Together, taking place July 28-30 in Kalamazoo. Registration is open and available through July 10, so be sure to secure your spot! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, be inspired, and work alongside colleagues from across the network as we continue transforming tomorrow, together.

Register here: https://nuel.ink/7vBzUD

06/17/2026

Kerry Baughman, Executive Director of Northwest Community Action Agency and Chair of MCA's Legislative Committee, shares remarks during our 2026 Legislative Day as Community Action leaders unite to champion stronger communities and greater opportunities for all Michiganders.

06/16/2026

https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/northern-michigan-found-a-way-to-cut-school-absenteeism-lansing-may-defund-it/

One reason Michigan is behind other states in test scores is because kids miss so much school. But a program hailed as a model is at risk of losing nearly half its funding.

06/16/2026

Thank you to all the amazing speakers, attendees, and advocates who joined us for Legislative Day!

06/10/2026

We were so grateful to have Yoshi Carroll represent the impact of Community Action at Michigan Community Action Legislative Day!

06/08/2026

https://www.thedailynews.cc/articles/eightcap-honors-foster-grandparent-and-senior-companion-volunteers/

EightCAP's Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers gathered on May 15 at Candlestone Golf & Resort in Belding to celebrate another year of service, compassion, and dedication to the children, older adults, and families they support throughout the region.

06/08/2026

Funding now available through NMCAA for flood-affected residents:

Story Highlights • Items NMCAA can assist with include repair or replacement costs for damaged furnaces, water heaters and air conditioners; insulation repair or replacement; purchase and installation of generators

06/08/2026

Thank you so much to Grandma Rubye Ogburn, who serves as a Foster Grandparent at Carpenter Elementary. Your dedication, kindness, and commitment to supporting students make a lasting impact every day. We are so grateful for all you do to help children learn, grow, and succeed.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Cam Cavitt, our Legislator of the Year!

06/03/2026

https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/2026/06/02/new-arthur-lesow-community-center-opens-in-monroe-michigan/90358038007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113930p005050c005050e008300v113930d--39--b--39--&gca-ft=160&gca-ds=sophi

The Arthur Lesow Community Center in Monroe is now open, offering a new hub for youth, education, and local resources.