October 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Updated CSBG eligibility guides & new resources for CAA boards from CAPLAW – Upcoming national T/TA webinars – national & regional events – and more!
October 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights inc. ACE childcare center ribbon-cutting & New Opportunities opens hydroponic farm – News Items of Interest – For Your Calendar
Upcoming Online Trainings – MASSCAP Training Center
Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Training and Q&A (Oct. 7) – Setting Professional Boundaries in a Changing Work Environment (Oct. 12) – In-Depth Training on OMB’s Uniform Guidance (2-parts, Oct. 18 & 20) – Employment Law and Personnel Policies Update Training (Oct. 21) – Supporting Job Readiness in the Time of Covid-19 (Nov. 9)
2021 Human Services Conference (virtual) – MCAP
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2021 Human Services Conference from October 12-14. Several keynote speakers are featured and there will be more than 30 workshops. Scholarships are being offered (apply by Oct. 5th).
Upcoming Webinars in October – MASSCAP Training Center
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is offering the following two webinars: Setting Professional Boundaries in a Changing Work Environment (Oct. 12) and Supporting Job Readiness in the Time of Covid-19 (Oct. 27).
September 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Searchable Community Action Showcase from the Partnership – COVID-19 updated resources from CAPLAW & the Partnership– Upcoming national T/TA webinars – National & regional events
September 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights inc. Powerful mural on CRT building to honor women’s leaders – News Items of Interest – CAA Community Events in CT CAAs involved with vaccine clinics & UniteCT bus – National & Regional Events
August 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
NCAP interactive Federal benefits flyer – CSBG CARES resources – Upcoming national T/TA webinars – National & regional events
August 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights inc. CRT’s Tee Off with Women event – News Items of Interest – CAA Community Events – National & Regional Events
July 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Preparing CAA Boards for Emergency Governance & Do’s and Don’ts of Workplace COVID-19 Vaccinations from CAPLAW – Promoting Emergency Broadband Benefits from the Partnership – CSBG CARES resources – Upcoming national T/TA webinars – National & regional events
2020 Annual Report – CAFCA
The Connecticut Association for Community Action Partnership has published its 2020 annual report to highlight the work of Connecticut’s Community Action Agencies.
July 14th Newsletter – MASSCAP
Continuing importance of CAA programs helping to stabilize lives beyond the pandemic – MA FY22 Budget prioritizes needs of the most vulnerable – Making a Difference: VITA program helps woman pay for professional recertification fee – and more!
July 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – CAA Community Events – National & Regional Events
2021 Legislative Update – CAFCA
CAFCA’s summary of bills passed during the 2021 Connecticut General Assembly session under these categories: Housing and Homelessness Support – Increasing Equity – Advancing Economic Opportunity – Additional Initiatives
June 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
ANCRT & Community Action Partnership CARES surveys – CSBG CARES resources – Upcoming national T/TA webinars – national & regional events
June 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
CT energy assistance deadline extended to June 15 – Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest inc. CAM op-ed by CT CAA executive director & CT CAA meets with U.S. Senator and Congressman to promote passage of Pres. Biden’s American Families Plan – National & Regional Events
May 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Lifting the Low-Income Voice: Community Action Agencies Discuss Democratic Selection Procedures in the Pandemic (CAPLAW 5/20 webinar) – CAM Toolkit – Leadership coaching and technical Assistance from peer experts through the Community Action Partnership – Upcoming webinars and national & regional events
May 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
Free VITA tax preparation through CT CAAs – Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest inc. CT legislature appoint commission to study racism as public health crisis & CT State Treasurer’s proposal to invest in children born into poverty – National & Regional Events
April 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Cybersecurity and Data Protection (CAPLAW webinar) – Raising the Low-Income Voice: Case Studies in Democratic Selection Procedures from CAPLAW – Achieving Equitable Outcomes for Families Learning Community Group & Community Action Month Toolkit from the Community Action Partnership – Upcoming webinars and national & regional events
April 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
CT CAAs offering free tax preparation through VITA – Community Action Highlights inc. New Opportunities, Inc. appoints new CEO with James Gatling retiring after 42 years & TEAM, Inc.’s press conference with Cong. Rosa DeLauro and CT. Lt. Governor – News Items of Interest inc. Benefits cliff could be issue with CT’s minimum wage hike – National & Regional Events
Women’s History Month: Interviews with Connecticut’s Community Action Leaders!
Read CAFCA’s interviews with four CAA executive directors covering favorite women role models, advice for women & girls, biggest challenges faced by women today and more!
DEADLINE EXTENDED: RFP for Continuity of Operations Plan Services – CAFCA
The Connecticut Association for Community Action is soliciting proposals for non-profit Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) services from expert, independent, certified individuals/firms. Proposals due by April 22, 2021.
March 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Employer Operations In a Pandemic & Beyond (CAPLAW webinar, March 17) – Funding the Vision! How Integrating Fiscal, Program and Agency Planning Staff Leads to Success (RPIC I virtual panel discussion) – Upcoming webinars and national & regional events
March 11th Newsletter – MASSCAP
Increased importance of CAA programs helping to stabilize lives during the pandemic – MASSCAP’s FY22 Public Policy Priorities – Making a Difference: MA CAA’s VITA program helps single mother open daycare business – and more!
Using Creativity and Self-Awareness for Effective Team Leadership – MASSCAP Training Center
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding an April 29th online training session on Using Creativity and Self-Awareness for Effective Team Leadership.
March 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
CAFCA COVID PSA – CT CAAs offering energy assistance & free tax preparation (press releases) – Community Action Highlights inc. CAFCA op-ed advocating for $5m for flexible Client Support Fund – News Items of Interest – National & Regional Events
February 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
New CSBG Annual Report Tools from NASCSP – Virtual Dialogue: The Phases of Collective Impact recording from the Community Action Partnership – Upcoming webinars and national & regional events
February 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
CT CAAs Offering Free Tax Preparation Assistance: Over 10,000 people filed at CAAs last year – Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – National & Regional Events
New Trainings from the MTC and Partners – MASSCAP Training Center
Supporting Job Readiness in the Time of COVID-19 (Feb. 11) – Using Creativity and Self-Awareness for Effective Team Leadership (March 24) – Other training & resources from MTC upon request – Upcoming virtual events from the Community Action Partnership plus others on Opioid Overdose Prevention, Workforce Development, and Food Insecurity.
January 2021 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Community Action’s Response to COVID-19 (report from the Community Action Partnership) – Community Action’s Response to COVID-19 (updated video series from CAPLAW) – Upcoming webinars and national & regional events
January 2021 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest inc. Largest Increase in U.S. Poverty Recorded in 2020 (Forbes article) – Community Events – National & Regional Events
December 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Presentations and recordings from the 2020 Fall NECAP Symposium – Complete a short survey to let the Community Action Partnership know how your CAA is responding to the pandemic – Upcoming & past national T&TA opportunities
December 2020 Newsletter – CAFCA
2020 NECAP Fall Virtual Symposium (Dec. 8 & 9) – Community Action Highlights inc. HRA of New Britain’s new executive director & Tribute to CT Community Action leader – News Items of Interest inc. Rethinking the Poverty Measure – Community Events – National & Regional Events
2020 Fall Virtual Symposium – NECAP
The New England Community Action Partnership is holding its Fall Virtual Symposium on December 8-9. Join your colleagues for this interactive, two-day event as we discuss the role of Community Action in the social justice movement, health disparities, crisis planning, and more!
November 2020 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
Annual Statewide Heating Help Awareness Campaign – MASSCAP
View video of the kickoff event. The campaign will include digital advertising on Google and Facebook and billboards highlighting the fact that heating help is here for those in need.
October 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Board Training Videos & Two CAA Case Studies on Leadership During Crisis: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic from CAPLAW – FFY 2018 National and State CSBG Fact Sheets from NASCSP – Upcoming Webinars & National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
October 2020 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – National & Regional Events
September 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Race & Poverty Listening Sessions, Expanded Online Community Assessment Tools & #MyVoiceMatters webinar series from the Community Action Partnership – Updated Section 4 of Tools for Top-Notch CAAs from CAPLAW – Upcoming Webinars & National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
September 2020 Newsletter – MASSCAP
Episode 3 of MASSCAP video series: Service and Recovery in the Time of COVID-19 – CAAs open and ready to serve in Massachusetts – MASSCAP’s FY21 Public Policy Priorities – Highlights of MA CAAs #CommunityActionResponds – and more!
Remote Learning Round-Up and Resources (Sept. 21-30) – MASSCAP Training Center
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!
Remote Learning Round-Up and Resources – MASSCAP Training Center (Sept. 7-18)
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Census & Elections and COVID-19 Impact, Response, Reopening
September 2020 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
Remote Learning Round-Up and Resources – MASSCAP Training Center (Sept.)
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Census & Elections and COVID-19 Impact, Response, Reopening
August 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Building Readiness: Reopening Our Doors FAQ from CAPLAW – #MyVoiceMatters webinar series & HCCT Messaging Toolkit from the Community Action Partnership – Upcoming National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
August 5th Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
Remote Learning Round-Up and Resources – MASSCAP Training Center (July 20-31)
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Equity and Anti-Racism, COVID-19 & 2020 Census
July 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
COVID-19 Community Assessment Update Template and #MyVoiceMatters Webinar Series from the Community Action Partnership – Upcoming National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
July 6th Remote Learning Update – MASSCAP Training Center
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, a number of webinars plus resources on Equity and Anti-Racism, COVID-19 & Data and 2020 Census
July 1st Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
June 22nd Weekly Remote Learning Update – MASSCAP Training Center
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.
June 10th Newsletter – MASSCAP
Episode 1 of MASSCAP video series: Service and Recovery in the Time of COVID-19 – CAAs open and ready to serve in Massachusetts – MASSCAP’s FY21 Public Policy Priorities – Highlights of MA CAA addressing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic – and more!
June 15th Weekly Remote Learning Update – MASSCAP Training Center
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.
June 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Community Action Academy eCourse for Fiscal Staff – Customizable CAA Commercial for TV Broadcast & Social Media – #MyVoiceMatters Webinar Series from the Community Action Partnership – Upcoming National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
June 8th Weekly Remote Learning Update – MASSCAP Training Center
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, these updates include online opportunities through MASSCAP and upcoming opportunities from organizations outside of Massachusetts and more!
June 3rd Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights inc. op-ed by CAFCA’s executive director – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
May 18th Weekly Remote Learning Update – MASSCAP Training Center
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, these updates include online opportunities through MASSCAP and upcoming opportunities from organizations outside of Massachusetts.
May 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Policies in Practice webinar series from CAPLAW – Upcoming ROMA certification and recertification processes – Upcoming National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
May 6th Newsletter – CAFCA
New Name for ABCD, Inc. – Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
May 4th Weekly Remote Learning Update – MASSCAP Training Center
From the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, these updates include online opportunities through MASSCAP and upcoming opportunities from organizations outside of Massachusetts.
April 28th Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action is Open During COVID-19 – CAAs serving residents during COVID-19 – Connecticut’s COVID-19 resources
April 13th Newsletter – Special Edition: COVID-19 Resources – CAFCA
Connecticut Resources – National Tools & Resources – Upcoming Webinars & Calls
April 2020 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Policies in Practice webinar series from CAPLAW – Upcoming ROMA certification and recertification process – COVID-19 T/TA & Resources – Upcoming National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
April 7th Newsletter – MASSCAP
MASSCAP video: #CommunityActionWorks – CAAs open and ready to serve in Massachusetts – Highlights of CAA efforts in MA during the COVID-19 pandemic – and more!
April 2020 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
March 25th Newsletter – MASSCAP
MASSCAP’s message on CAAs responding to the COVID-19 pandemic – MASSCAP’s State Budget Priorities – WCAC fuel assistance success story
March 2020 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
February 2020 Newsletter – CAFCA
NECAP 2020 Presidential Forum – Community Action Highlights – News Items of Interest – Community Events – National & Regional Events
February 11th Newsletter – MASSCAP
Honoring our Champions – MASSCAP’s READYGO Initiative: Readying Educators And Developing Young Children for Great Outcomes – Public Programs Reduce Poverty (MASSCAP data) – MASSCAP’s State Funding Priorities
2019 Annual Report – CAFCA
The Connecticut Association for Community Action Partnership has published its 2019 annual report to highlight the work of Connecticut’s Community Action Agencies.
December 23rd Newsletter – MASSCAP
Updated MASSCAP report: Obstacles on the Road to Opportunity: Finding a Way Forward for the Children and Families of Massachusetts – Statewide kickoff of the VITA program and Earned Income Tax Assistance Awareness Day (Jan. 31) – Public Policy Briefing at the Massachusetts State House (Feb. 5)
December 2019 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – Items of Interest – Community Events – 2020 NECAP Presidential Forum
December 3rd Newsletter – MASSCAP
Massachusetts Community Action Facts – MASSCAP’s four broad public policy goals – Summary of MASSCAP’s latest forum on poverty and opportunity held in conjunction with two CAAs – MASSCAP’s Comprehensive Job Readiness Curriculum Guide
2020 Presidential Forum – NECAP
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.
November 2019 Newsletter – CAFCA
Community Action Highlights – Items of Interest – Community Events – 2020 NECAP Presidential Forum
Everyone is a Leader: A New Model for Identifying Your Leadership Skills
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.
No Wrong Door: Service Integration 101 – MASSCAP Training Center
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding an October 24th training session on No Wrong Door: Service Integration 101.
October 2019 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Fed. Registrar Notice for the CSBG Annual Report (60-day comment period & Oct. 17 OCS webinar) – CAPLAW’s free video training series for CAA Boards & opportunity to join the video series focus group – Upcoming National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
Community Assessment and Strategic Planning Videos – MASSCAP Training Center
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.
October 2019 Newsletter – CAFCA
More than over 100 CAA staff members complete Community Health Worker training – Community Action Highlights – Items of Interest – Community Events
Supporting Programs and Communities Through Effective Advocacy and Persuasion – MASSCAP Training Center
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding a September 19th training session on Supporting Programs and Communities Through Effective Advocacy and Persuasion.
September 2019 Newsletter – CAFCA
CAFCA at the Community Action Partnership’s 2019 Annual Convention – Community Action Highlights – Items of Interest – Community Events
August 2019 Newsletter – Region I RPIC
Region 1 ROMA Community of Practice (CoP) webinar – CAPLAW executive director transition – Upcoming National T/TA Opportunities – National and Regional Events
2018 Annual Report – MASSCAP
The Massachusetts Association for Community Action has published its 2018 annual report: Finding the Way Forward Together.
August 21st Newsletter – MASSCAP
Massachusetts Community Action Facts – 2018 MASSCAP Annual Report – MASSCAP’s top priorities were included the FY20 state budget – Sampling of MA CAA community initiatives – MASSCAP’s Comprehensive Job Readiness Curriculum Guide
No Wrong Door: Service Integration 101 – MASSCAP Training Center
Massachusetts Association for Community Action is holding an August 15th workshop on No Wrong Door: Service Integration 101.
August 2019 Newsletter – CAFCA
CT CAAs Accepting Energy Assistance Applications – Community Action Highlights – Items of Interest – Community Events
Setting Professional Boundaries and Practicing Self Care – MASSCAP Training Center
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.
July 2019 Newsletter – Connecticut Association for Community Action
CAFCA Announces Next Executive Director – Community Action Highlights – Items of Interest – Community Events
June 28th Newsletter – MASSCAP
Income Inequality in MA – MA state legislative items on Bridging the Wage Gap…Strengthening Families through Affordable & Accessible Early Education and Care…Creating a Foundation for Economic Opportunity – MASSCAP FY20 Public Policy Priorities – EHS success story – MASSCAP’s Comprehensive Job Readiness Curriculum Guide
ROMA Professionals in the Field Webinar – Region I RPIC
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.
June 3rd Newsletter – MASSCAP
MA Facts – MA state legislative items on Bridging the Wage Gap…Strengthening Families through Affordable & Accessible Early Education and Care…Creating a Foundation for Economic Opportunity – MASSCAP FY20 Public Policy Priorities – EHS success story
Coaching Tools and Practices for Case Managers and Counselors – MASSCAP
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.
May 14th Newsletter – MASSCAP
Special Edition: Fight Poverty by Supporting VITA sites
May 2019 Newsletter – Connecticut Association for Community Action
Community Action Highlights – Items of Interest – Community Events
2019 Conference – NNECAP
The Northern New England Community Action conference is being held from May 14-17. Twenty-four workshop sessions are on the agenda.
May 2nd Newsletter – MASSCAP
MA Poverty Facts – The EITC and CTC have kept 150,000 people out of poverty in MA by helping them to bridge the wage gap – MASSCAP advocating for an increase in state funding for VITA by $800,000 = $10,000 for each of the 80 VITA sites
Connecting Agency Programs to ROMA – Region I ROMA CoP
The Region I ROMA CoP spring session will be held on May 2 in Nashua, NH.
April 18th Newsletter – MASSCAP
Massachusetts poverty facts and webinar recording – MASSCAP FY20 public policy priorities on Bridging the Wage Gap, Strengthening Families through Affordable & Accessible Early Education and Care and Creating a Foundation for Economic Opportunity – VITA & EITC success story – MA Supplemental Fuel Assistance allocation
Customer Service with Conversational Intake – MASSCAP Training Center
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.