New York State Community Action Association
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NYSCAA newsletter - May 2018
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From the CEO
As Community Action Month ends, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your efforts each day to realize the promise of Community Action. In these divisive times, Community Action is more important than ever. Your work truly fulfills each tenant of the Promise of Community Action.
Community Action changes people's lives - where there is trauma, community action inspires healing and resiliency. Embodies the spirit of hope - where there is isolation, community action creates engagement. Improves communities - where there is scarcity, community action builds opportunity. Makes America a better place to live - where there is blight, community action partners for community renewal and revitalization. We care about the entire community - where there is hatred and fear, community action sows love and trust. We are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other - where there are challenges, community action finds strengths and builds skills.
Community Action Month emphasizes to the public and policy makers the impact of our work on the micro and macro level...
2018 NYSCAA Community Action Awards
The following awards will be given – more information:
- Community Action Vision and Values Award
- Leadership Award
- Personal Achievement Award
- Service Award
- Innovation Award
Other Items
- NYSCAA Emerging Leaders Institute, July 11-12 (first of three 2018 ELI seminars)
- 2018 Professional Development Conference - Draft agenda, June13-14
- Community Action Month Highlights
- Solar for All Program To Begin Accepting Applications, NYSERDA
- Upcoming NYSCAA IT Webinars: Basics of Microsoft Access (June 21), Basics of Excel (July 19), Poll production- Survey Monkey and Doodle Poll (Aug. 16)
- Community Commons article: For Babies Of The Opioid Crisis, The Best Care May Be Mom's Recovery
- RPIC Region II and III to Host Training and Technical Assistance Meeting, Aug. 15-16
- May is...Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month - Become a Skin Cancer Hero and Mental Health Awareness Month - more info from MentalHealth.gov - How to Help a Friend of Loved One from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Highlights at our Agencies
WestCOP to Co-Host 34th Annual African-American Heritage Festival, June 24
Lewis County Opportunities, Inc. Honors Volunteer Ellen Prouix
MVCAA Opens New Office in Ilion
Oswego County Opportunities to Host Colon Cancer Awareness Walk, June 3
CAO of Western NY Presents 53rd Anniversary Awards Luncheon, June 8
Delaware Opportunities to Host 10th Annual Children's Festival, June 27
