Join Michigan Community Action on Nov. 2nd for a special online screening of “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America” followed by an empowering facilitated discussion and invitation to action. This free Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training is open to participation from all states. Please forward this invitation widely to staff, volunteers, and board members.
The Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies 2020 annual conference is being held from Nov. 4-6 with a pre-conference training event on Nov. 2. General sessions and workshops are scheduled each day and SEACAA’s Annual Awards will be presented.
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2020 Human Services Conference from October 28-30. Several keynote speakers are featured and workshops are being offered in five tracks.
The North Carolina Community Action Association’s 2020 (Virtual) Annual Conference is being held from October 28-30. Plus, two pre-conference events on October 27: Using ROMA for Continuous Quality Improvement & the 2020 NCCAA Board Summit. Also included is the 2020 NCCAA Awards Luncheon and a special screening of American Idealist – The Story of Sargent Shriver.
The Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies is holding its 2020 Families of Distinction (Virtual) Watch Party on Sunday, Oct. 18th. Simply visit the IACAA Facebook page the day of the event to join the live IACAA watch party.
The Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies is holding its 2020 (Virtual) Annual Learning Conference from October 13-14. Four keynote sessions are featured as well as 24 workshops grouped in six tracks plus an operations track.
The Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association’s Family Development Certificate Program (online) is being held over three consecutive Fridays: Oct. 9, 16,23.
The Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association is holding its Annual Conference virtually on three consecutive Wednesdays: Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. Three sessions are scheduled on each day.
A number of webinars plus advocacy resources from the Black Futures Lab and the Leadership Conference on Human and Civil Rights – Fighting Food Insecurity video from FRAC & The Washington Post – and more!
The Community Services Network of Wyoming 3rd Annual Conference is being held via Zoom from September 17-18. Six sessions are being presented.
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Census & Elections and COVID-19 Impact, Response, Reopening
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Census & Elections and COVID-19 Impact, Response, Reopening
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Equity and Anti-Racism, COVID-19 & Grants/Fund Management
On August 18th, the Maryland Community Action Partnership is hosting an online workshop on The Impact of the Racial Divide. Participation from other states is welcomed.
The Florida Association for Community Action’s 40th Annual (Virtual) Training Conference is being held from August 12-13. Nearly forty workshop sessions are being offered and special activities include Social Justice and Racial Equity Forum – State of Community Action Today Forum – 2020 FACA Awards..
Michigan Community Action’s conference features 18 sessions plus Peer Group discussions over a period of six days (M, W, F the weeks of 8/3 and 8/10). Participation from other states is welcomed.
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Equity and Anti-Racism, COVID-19 & 2020 Census
The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies’ 2020 Virtual Annual Summer Conference is being held from July 20-24. Participation from other states is welcomed! Join OACAA for a Virtual Platform Walk Through on July 15. Several plenary sessions are on the schedule along with workshops under five focused tracks.
The New Normal: Making Connections Virtually is being offered by the South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships on July 14. Participation from other states is welcomed!
On July 10th, the Maryland Community Action Partnership is hosting an online discussion on Social Justice & The War on Poverty: A Community Action Story. Participation from other states is welcomed.
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Equity and Anti-Racism, COVID-19 & Data and 2020 Census
The South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships held a Racial Injustice and Cultural Awareness Training & Networking Luncheon on Juneteenth. SCACAP employees, representing an array of age groups, discussed multi-generational experiences regarding racial injustice. See the questions used to facilitate the event.
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars and resources to support work addressing COVID-19 and racial equity are among items featured in this week’s update.
From North Carolina Community Action Association: Village HeartBEAT Model: Our Health, Our Priority, Our Community, Our Voice (June 18) and How to Host Virtual Conferences and Why You Should (June 25).
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars and resources to support work addressing racial injustice are among items featured in this week’s update.
The Community Action Partnership of Utah and the Region VIII Community Action Partnership are holding a Virtual CAP Conference on June 24th & 25th, which is open to participation from other regions. Twenty sessions are on the agenda in addition to David Bradley’s keynote speech: “Community Action: Our Moment.” 2020 Community Action Awards in five categories will also be presented.
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, these updates include online opportunities through MASSCAP and upcoming opportunities from organizations outside of Massachusetts and more!
The North Carolina Community Action Association is holding a Virtual Board Summit on Thursday, June 4. Join us for a day of engaging and relevant workshops to help you learn and better navigate this moment. Participation from other states is available. Check out the conference agenda and register today!
The New York State Community Action Association is providing this webinar series divided into two 90-minute sessions. Choose to attend either session, or attend both. Open to participation from other states.
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, these updates include online opportunities through MASSCAP and upcoming opportunities from organizations outside of Massachusetts.
The Summit is being held on May 28th and 29th under theme of Learn Strategies for Navigating The Road to Recovery. The event begins with Coffee with CAPLAW: A Virtual Roundtable followed by workshops on work/life balance, housing strategies, health equity and more. Participation from other states is welcomed.
The Indiana Community Action Association is conducting a six-part online training course to help managers learn how to check-in with their teams efficiently, hire great people, delegate with confidence and more.
The North Carolina Community Action Association is holding a Stay at Home Conference on Thursday, May 4. Join us for a day of engaging and relevant workshops to help you learn and better navigate this moment. Participation from other states is available. Check out the conference agenda and register today!
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, these updates include online opportunities through MASSCAP and upcoming opportunities from organizations outside of Massachusetts.
Recordings of Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies training webinars can be accessed on IACAA’s YouTube channel.
The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies’ 2020 Winter Legislative Conference is being held from January 29-31. The conference includes legislative visits, movie viewing of PBS Frontline’s Poor Kids documentary, several featured speakers, 2019 Exemplary Program Awards and nearly twenty workshops under four specialized tracks.
The Virginia Community Action Partnership’s 2020 Legislative Conference is being held from January 14–16. Several peer group meetings and roundtables are included along with two CAPLAW workshops and more!
The Mississippi Association of Community Action Agencies 2019 Annual Conference will be held from December 11-13. The conference includes two keynote speakers and sessions will be held covering 15 topics.
The New England Community Action Partnership’s 2020 Presidential Forum is being held from Jan. 16-17 in Manchester, NH. All presidential candidates have been invited to share their vision for achieving the American dream of a good quality of life and the opportunity to thrive, free from the hardships of poverty. The forum will also focus on public policies that reduce economic disparities and foster healthy, resilient, and sustainable communities, featuring Professor Kathryn J. Edin, author of $2 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America, Dr. john a. powell, Director, Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley, and other policy experts.
The North Carolina Community Action Association is holding Motivational Interview Training on Nov. 14 in Raleigh, NC.
GoodBetterGreat Consulting, in partnership with the North Carolina Community Action Association & the North Carolina Head Start Association, is holding a Regional Human Resources Symposium from Nov. 13-15 in Raleigh, NC.
The New York State Community Action Association is holding its 2019 CEO/ED Orientation and Seminar from November 13-15.
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding an October 30th training session on Everyone is a Leader: A New Model for Identifying Your Leadership Skills.
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding an October 24th training session on No Wrong Door: Service Integration 101.
The Community Action Association of Region VI conference is being held from October 16-18 in San Antonio, TX. Twelve workshops are being offered, along with several featured speakers and a pre-conference session on The Intersection of Organizational Standards & ROMA.
Help your agency prepare for your Community Assessment and Strategic Plan with these videos: (1) Community Action IMPACT: An Overview of ROMA, Community Assessment, and Strategic Planning and (2) Strategic Planning for Boards of Directors. In-person training is available for MA and other states.
The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania’s 2019 Annual Conference is being held from October 8-10. The conference features nationally known keynote speakers, 20 workshop sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibit hall and the CAAP Self-Sufficiency Awards.
The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association’s 2019 Poverty Matters! Conference was held from September 11-12. See information on more than 30 workshops that were offered under six tracks.
The Community Action Partnership of North Dakota 2019 Biennial Conference is being held from October 1-2. Several general sessions and more than twenty breakout sessions are being offered.
The Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies is holding its 20189Annual Conference in Oklahoma City from September 18–20. More than thirty workshops and OKACAA’s Annual Awards Banquet are being offered.
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding a September 19th training session on Supporting Programs and Communities Through Effective Advocacy and Persuasion.
The 2019 Region IX RPIC Conference is being held from Sept. 16-18 in Honolulu, HI. Session topics include RPIC Engagement & Collaborating with State Offices, T&TA Needs, Effective Communications, Advocacy & Strategy on National Issues, Strategies for ROMA in the Region, Board Best Practices, Effective Fundraising Strategies, Learning Plans for CAAs and more!
The Region II RPIC Finance, Human Resources & Leadership Conference will be held from September 18-19 in Binghamton, NY. Fourteen workshops are being offered along with three keynote speakers.
The Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies 2019 annual conference is being held from Sept. 10-13 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Conference highlights include new executive administrator orientation, keynote speakers, 17 workshop sessions, and 2019 SEACAA Awards.
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding an August 15th workshop on No Wrong Door: Service Integration 101.
The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies’ 2019 Annual Summer Conference is being held from July 24-26. More than twenty workshops are being offered through five educational tracks.
MCA’s 2019 Summer Conference will be held from July 23-25. More than 70 workshop sessions are being offered through ten tracks.
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding a July 23rd workshop on Setting Professional Boundaries and Practicing Self Care with Customers and Colleagues in the Social Services Workplace.
The Minnesota Community Action Partnership’s 2019 Training Conference will be held from July 22-25. More than 90 workshops are being offered focusing on eight tracks. Links to handout material are included for many sessions.
2019 Colorado Community Action Conference from July 16-18. The Mobility from Poverty framework will be referenced throughout the conference. A series of sessions are also included on Community Action Transformation and Equity & Inclusiveness.
The 2019 Kansas Conference on Poverty is being held from July 17-18. Thirty workshop sessions are being offered.
ICAA’s 2019 Training Conference will be held from July 17-18. More than 20 workshops are being offered. A Food Drive Contest is also being held and Community Action: Together We Can t-shirts are available to purchase.
The Georgia Community Action Association’s 2019 Annual Training & Technical Assistance Conference will be held from July 16–19. An Awards Banquet is included and more than 30 workshops are being offered along with a Town Hall on Advocacy and Community Engagement.
The Association of Nationally Certified ROMA Trainers is working to establish the baselines of ROMA implementation using a checklist they call a ROMA Audit. Barbara Mooney shares experiences from NCRPs across the country who have been using the ROMA Audit tool, and what changes (outcomes) they have identified because of ROMA at their agency.
MASSCAP’s Coaching Tools and Practices for Case Managers and Counselors: PART 2 is being offered on June 14. This session will spend additional time on practicing vital coaching techniques by engaging in practical hands-on coaching activities.
The Virginia Community Action Partnership’s 2019 Workshop Conference is being held from June 10–13. Workshops, Peer Group Discussions and Roundtables are included. VA DHCD will be conducting Weatherization meetings and workshops.
Community Action Kentucky’s 2019 Annual Conference is being held from June 4–6. Four set of workshop sessions are being offered including Head Start and IT tracks.
The New York State Community Action Association and the New York State Weatherization Directors Association are holding their 2019 Professional Development Conference on June 5 & 6. Two keynote speakers and sixteen breakout sessions are on the agenda.
The Missouri Community Action Network’s 2019 Annual Conference is being held from May 21–23. An awards luncheon is included and more than 25 workshop sessions are being offered.
The Community Action Association of Alabama is holding its Community Action Month Celebration Conference from May 14-17. Conference events include a Town Hall on Alabama Counts 20/20 Census and Community Action Day at the Birmingham Civil Rights District. More than twenty workshop sessions are also being offered.
The North Carolina Community Action Association’s 2019 Annual Conference is being held from May 14-17. Along with sixteen workshops and speakers, special events include ROMA Deep Dive for Certified Trainers and Implementers, NCCAA Awards Luncheon, special screening of NCCAA’s reentry documentary and the 2019 NCCAA Board Summit.
The Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association is holding its Annual Conference from May 15-17. Pre-conference training is included and conference workshops are being offered in four groupings: Agency Leadership – Family Services – Financial Management & Human Resources – Organizational Culture. ACAAA awards will also be presented.
The Florida Association for Community Action’s 2019 Annual Training Conference is being held from May 14-17. Pre-conference training is being offered plus more than thirty conference workshop sessions and award presentations.
The California Community Action Partnership Association is holding its 2019 Legislative Breakfast & Conference in Sacramento, CA from May 13-15.
The Northern New England Community Action conference is being held from May 14-17. Twenty-four workshop sessions are on the agenda.
The Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies is holding its 2019 Annual Learning Conference from May 6-8. Featuring 16 workshops grouped in six tracks. ICAA’s Families of Distinction Banquet and an Awards Luncheon are also part of the conference.
The Texas Association of Community Action Agencies is holding its 2019 Annual Conference from May 8-10 in Austin, Texas. Nineteen workshops are being offered through five tracks.
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2019 Human Services Conference from May 6-9 in Hunt Valley, MD. More than 40 workshops are being offered grouped in five tracks.
The Tennessee Association of Community Action’s Annual Training Conference will be held from April 29 – May 1 in Knoxville, TN. The conference includes three Spotlight Speakers and nineteen workshops.
The West Virginia Community Action Partnership’s 2019 Education Conference is being held from April 29 – May 1. An all-day Opioid Crisis Symposium will be followed by two days of workshops grouped under four tracks: Family – Community – Agency – Weatherization. And WVCAP Awards will be presented in three categories.
MCA’s Day at the Capitol is being held on May 2nd. The agenda includes Client and Volunteer Award presentations, meetings with state legislators and a lunch buffet with state legislators and staff.
The Region I ROMA CoP spring session will be held on May 2 in Nashua, NH.
MASSCAP training event being held on April 29. This session will help direct service staff develop skills and practice techniques to provide excellent, compassionate customer service.
The conference is being held from April 23–25 in Spokane, WA. The event will include two keynotes, two full-day plenary sessions and 32 workshops in four tracks: Data Driven Innovation for CAPs – New Era CAP Leadership – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – ACEs & Trauma Informed Care for CAP Professionals.
OACAA has partnered with OSU John Glenn College of Public Affairs to bring our members this training series suitable for aspiring, emerging, and experienced leaders in the Community Action Network. This series includes five full-day workshops spread out over five months.
The Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies is holding its 2019 Spring Conference from March 27–29 in Oklahoma City. More than twenty-five workshop sessions are being offered.
The New York State Community Action Association is holding its 13th Annual Symposium on Poverty & Economic Security on March 27 & 28 in Latham, NY. The agenda features three keynote speakers, a panel discussion and six breakout sessions.
Doing HR – The Right Way! is a full-day of training scheduled for March 6 in Birmingham and March 7 in Montgomery.
Community Action Kentucky invites you to submit a proposal to present at our Annual Conference to be held June 5-6 in Louisville, Kentucky. Submission deadline is March 8, 2019.
The MASSCAP Training Center’s Leadership Development Institute was created to establish an internal structure for the development and retention of leaders within the Community Action network and across the human services field.
MASSCAP’s 2019 Art of Coaching training series builds upon the Coaching Tools and Practices course provided in 2018. Asking Empowering Questions – A Powerful Coaching Tool is the topic on January 17th.
The South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships continues its series of monthly webinars in partnership with Jean Block, National Expert Fundraiser and Author. Upcoming topics Open Session – You Decide the Topic! (Nov. 13) and Year-End Analytics (Dec. 11).
The 2018 Southern New England Community Action conference will be held from October 22-23. Eighteen workshops will be offered through five tracks: Management & Organizational Leadership, Social Determinants of Health, Performance Management, Board Governance & Leadership, and Poverty Trends & Advocacy.
The Community Action Association of Region VI conference is being held from October 10-12 in North Little Rock, AR. Seventeen workshops are being offered, along with a special pre-conference advocacy session led by NCAF’s David Bradley.
The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association’s 2018 Poverty Matters! Conference is being held from September 27–28 in partnership with SDC’s annual Poverty Summit. Twenty-nine workshops are being offered.
The Region II RPIC Finance, Human Resources & Leadership Conference will be held from September 27-28 in Binghamton, NY. Twelve workshops are being offered plus a Strategic Plan Listening Session for NYSCAA.
Community Action Partnership of New Jersey and New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Community Services Office, together with our local partner – Burlington Community Action Program, invite you to a one day conference focused on risk: REASSESSING our performance as a Community Action Network – INITIATING effective and bold solutions – To SHARE KNOWLEDGE and impact poverty. Join us as we work together to build a stronger network.
Join Missourians to End Poverty and difference-makers from across the state on September 20th for a day of community-centered dialogue at the 2018 Missouri Poverty Summit! Keynote Speakers: Rev. Liz Theoharis, The Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice and Dr. Jason Purnell, Associate Professor, Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. The Missouri Community Action Network is a platinum sponsor of the Summit.
The Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies 2018 annual conference is being held from Sept. 18-21 in Orlando, FL. Conference highlights include a SEACAA’s Poverty Symposium , Jimmie Samuel Day of Service, new executive administrator orientation, keynote speakers, 17 workshop sessions, and 2018 SEACAA Awards.
The Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies is holding its 2018 Annual Conference in Oklahoma City from September 19–21. More than twenty-five workshops and a Service Awards Banquet are being offered.