The Impact of the Racial Wealth Divide – MCAP
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.
Social Justice & The War On Poverty – MCAP
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.
June 2020 Newsletter – MCAP
Tool to help build a practical understanding of structural racism – 12 Quick Tips for Helping People Vote – 2020 Census Challenge Response Rate Toolkit – Answering Questions on Race in the Workplace – Strategically investing your stimulus funding – Part One of MCAP’s Racial Equity Webinar Series (open to participation from other states) – and more!
Virtual Summit – Maryland Community Action Partnership
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.
October 2019 Newsletter – MCAP
CAC of Howard County success stories with Crisis Cooling and hazardous electrical situation – 2019 Weatherization Day Toolkit – 2G Messaging Tools – UCAP event involving volunteers building a playground with KaBOOM! – and more!
September 2019 Newsletter – MCAP
CAN partners with Baltimore Co. Sailing Center to provide free summer program for children – Post-Secondary Success for Justice-Involved Individuals (webinar recording and related material from the Aspen Institute) – Excellence in Action reception celebrating UPO staff and the retirement of Dana M. Jones, President and CEO of UPO – and more!
August 2019 Newsletter – MCAP
HSP of Carroll County awarded Governor’s Citation for further developing its Volunteer and Internship Program – Resources for National Weatherization Day (Oct. 30) – The Value of Internal Program Monitoring in Community Action (Sept. 10 webinar) – State LIHEAP Fact Sheets 2019 – New Executive Director’s Institute – UPO’s Strengths-Based Leadership Certificate Program for Family Workers – and more!
July/August 2019 Newsletter – MCAP
CAPLAW’s Tips for CAAs and Head Start in Responding to ICE Inquiries – Prosperity Now’s Health is Wealth Network – 2019 New Executive Director’s Institute – UPO’s Strengths-Based Leadership Certificate Program for Family Workers – RX Racial Healing Workshop with Dr. Gail Christopher – and more!
June/July 2019 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
Bill Introduced to Boost Tax Credits for Working Families – Tools & Articles Available for Engaging Fathers – Strengths-Based Leadership Certificate Program through the United Planning Organization – Transforming Perspectives: The Community Action Poverty Simulation (June 26 webinar)
2019 Human Services Conference – MCAP
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2018 Human Services Conference from May 6-9 in Hunt Valley, MD. More than 40 workshops are being offered grouped in five tracks.
April 2019 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
CAC of Howard County’s Healthy Families, Healthy Children Program – NPTP event for Region 3 certified ROMA professionals (July 11-12) – News & Tools – Upcoming events including 2019 MCAP Human Services Conference (May 6-9) – MCAP network job openings
March 2019 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
Allegany HRDC staff completes online homelessness training – MCAP’s online tracking of state legislative bills – News & Tools – Upcoming events including 2019 MCAP Human Services Conference – MCAP network job openings
February 2019 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
Montgomery County CAA hosts “Nuts and Bolts of Advocacy” workshop – New Prosperity Now Scorecard – News & Tools – Upcoming Events – MCAP network job openings
January 2019 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
2019 MCAP Legislative Day (Feb. 19) and Legislative Priorities – MCAP partnering with Public Service Network to offer members customized media campaign building and distribution – Upcoming events – MCAP network job openings – and more!
December 2018 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
CAA highlights – New 2Gen Housing Brief – CareerAdvance webinar (Dec. 12) – CHN insights on 2018 election and public charge – Bridgespan report on Success of Young People Climbing the Income Ladder in Rural America – Upcoming events – MCAP network job openings – and more!
November 2018 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
CAA highlights – MCAP partnership helps members with discounted media distribution services – Aspen Postsecondary Success for Partners Initiative – Opportunity Zones for low-income communities – NCRC’s analysis of proposed CRA revisions – Upcoming events – MCAP network job openings – and more!
October 2018 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
Washington County CAC’s Costa Rican Treehouse Raffle – CHN asking for input on proposed rules changing U.S, immigration system – Prosperity Now’s Financial Coaching Program Design Guide – Weatherization Day Toolkit from NASCSP – and more!
September 2018 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
Resources from MCAP’s Roundtable on Storytelling – CAA fundraising at M&T Bank Stadium – News & Tools inc. Succession Planning for High-Performing CEOs, The State of Homelessness in America Report Building Blocks Out of Poverty Fact Sheet Use of Technology in Fight Against Opioid Crisis – and more!
July 2018 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
UPO wins Community Action Award for Excellence – SHORE UP! Education Lab featured in 2016 CSBG National Performance Update – Mobility from Poverty podcast – Healthiest Communities (interactive database) – Advancing Advancing Racial Equity Within Nonprofit Organizations (report) – MDRC seeking innovative employment programs for evaluation project – and more!
June 2018 Newsletter – Maryland Community Action Partnership
CAC-HC: Front and center during flood relief efforts – CFE Fund RFP to integrate banking access into programs for high school youth – MCAP board engagement and recruitment roundtable – CAA Highlights – News & Tools
2018 Human Services Conference – MCAP
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2018 Human Services Conference from May 1-3 in Annapolis, MD. More than 40 workshops are being offered.
2017 Human Services Conference – MCAP
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2017 Human Services Conference, Facing the Future – Together, from May 2-4 in Towson, MD.
The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Maryland 2016
The Maryland Community Action Partnership has published the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Maryland 2012 to help Maryland families and individuals make progress toward real economic security. Tables are included with county-specific information for 472 family types
Call for Presenters – Maryland Community Action Partnership
MCAP invites you to submit a proposal to present at our Annual Human Services Conference to be held May 2-4, 2017 in Towson, MD. Deadline to submit proposal: February 24, 2017.
MCAP 2016 Human Services Conference
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2016 Human Services Conference – Partners in Excellence from May 3-5 in Towson, MD.
Save-the-Date & Call for Presenters – 2016 MCAP Human Services Conference
The Maryland Community Action Partnership has issued a Call for Presenters for its 2016 Annual Human Services Conference, which is being held from May 3-5 in Towson, MD. The deadline for proposals is January 31, 2016.
MCAP 2015 Human Services Conference
The Maryland Community Action Partnership is holding its 2015 Human Services Conference – Innovation: Changing with Time – from May 12-14 in Ellicott City, MD.
Call for Presentations – 2015 MCAP Human Services Conference
The Maryland Community Action Partnership’s 2015 Human Services Conference will be held from May 12–14 in Ellicott City, MD. Workshop proposals are now being accepted – submission deadline February 1, 2015.
Assuring School Readiness
Garrett County Community Action Committee works in partnership with the Garrett County Board of Education to support teachers, children and families in achieving school readiness.
Housing and Community Facility Development
Garrett County Community Action Committee has developed extensive affordable housing ventures, as well as community and commercial facilities, to improve the quality of life for County residents. GCCAC is also supporting small local towns in creating and implementing strategies for revitalizing business districts and neighborhoods.
The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Maryland 2012
The Maryland Community Action Partnership has published the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Maryland 2012 to help Maryland families and individuals make progress toward real economic security.