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December 13th Update – MCA

COVID Health Digital Resources (MDHHS) – Training resources from CAPLAW and the Partnership – Wayne Metro’s WAP in the news – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

November 30th Update – MCA

MCA welcomes new Director of Training and Member Services – MCA issues RFP for Strategic Planning Facilitator (Dec. 10 deadline) – MCA Donation page to designate a Michigan CAA – D&I Leadership Lab: Racism: A Transformational Dialogue (The Professional Forum) – SDOH: So what’s DATA got to do with it? (MiHIN webinar) – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

November 3rd Update – MCA

EightCAP selects new president – Your nonprofit may qualify for the Employee Retention Tax Credit from Wipfli – November is Homeless Awareness Month – MCA offering online FACSPRO training – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

October 15th Update – MCA

Recovery legislation can create a more equitable future for Michigan (op-ed co-authored by MCA executive director) – NEMCSA’s School Success Partnership highlighted in NCAP’s Center of Excellence – Wayne Metro CAA awarded $1M HUD Healthy Homes and Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration grant – Upcoming webinars – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

August 18th Update – MCA

Access being provided to MCA’s Virtual Summer Conference session recordings & material – 2021 Leadership Lab series from MCA & the Professionals Forum (Sept. 30) – Upcoming webinars – COVID-19 resources – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

July 27th Update – MCA

Full program & featured speakers for MCA’s Virtual Summer Conference (Aug. 8-10) – 2021 Leadership Lab series from MCA & the Professionals Forum (Sept. 30) – Upcoming webinars – Online ceremony for 34 graduates of MCA’s Leadership Development Institute – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

2021 Virtual Summer Conference – MCA

Michigan Community Action’s 2021 summer conference is being held from August 10–12. An opening speaker is scheduled for each day and 18 workshop sessions are being offered over the three day event.

July 14th Update – MCA

Full program & keynote speakers for MCA’s Virtual Summer Conference (Aug. 8-10) – NEUAC seeking LIHEAP stories – 2021 Leadership Lab series from MCA & the Professionals Forum (Sept. 30) – Community Action Board Governance Training (webinar – pick from six dates in August) – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

June 7th Update – MCA

Talking Social Justice with MCA Executive Director (Tedi Talks podcast) – BMAC seeks new CEO – MCA Virtual Summer Conference (Aug. 8-10) – Developing a Logic Model (June 15 webinar) – What America Believes About Homelessness (June 15 webinar) – 2021 Leadership Lab series from MCA & the Professionals Forum (Sept. 30) – Navigator Funding Information (June 9 webinar) – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

May 26th Update – MCA

Community Action Awards presented during MCA’s 2021 Legislative Day – Developing a Logic Model (June 15 webinar) – 2021 Leadership Lab series from MCA & the Professionals Forum (Sept. 30) – TechSoup offering nonprofit savings from Dell, HP & Lenovo – 3 Tips to Bridge Workplace Security & Productivity (May 18 webinar) – HRSA grants to mobilize community outreach workers to expand COVID-19 vaccinations– MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

May 4th Update – MCA

MCA Awards & Legislative Day (May 19) – 2021 Leadership Lab series from MCA & the Professionals Forum – COVID-19: Employers can request free vaccination clinics from Meijer, Walgreens & Rite Aid – 3 Tips to Bridge Workplace Security & Productivity (May 18 webinar)  – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University – and more!

April 5th Update – MCA

Announcements inc. COVID Relief Fund helps get running water into homes of rural low-income residents – Managing Conflict in the Workplace webinar (April 20) – COVID-19 Resources inc. PPE to prevent spread of COVID-19 are tax deductible – Technology Resources from TechSoup – DEI Resource: Practice Transformation Resources (Community Action Partnership) – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University

March 23rd Update – MCA

Announcements inc. new executive director for Saginaw Co. CAC – Managing Conflict in the Workplace webinar (April 20) – COVID-19 Resources inc. COVID-19 Vaccine Facts (infographic) – DEI Resources (Community Action Partnership’s Equity Summit, April 19-21) – MCA partnerships with Capella University & Strayer University

March 11th Update – MCA

Announcements – Webinars inc. MCA’s Social & Racial Justice Team webinar series – Grant/Funding Opportunities – DEI Resources (Health Equity, Place and Race with Dr. Georges Benjamin) – MCA partnership with Capella University

February 22th Update – MCA

Announcements – Webinars inc. MCA’s Social & Racial Justice Team webinar series – COVID-19 Resources (MI Interim COVID-19 Strategy Guidelines) – DEI Resources (MI Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccine) – MCA partnership with Capella University

February 8th Update – MCA

Announcements – Webinars inc. MCA’s Social & Racial Justice Team webinar series – COVID-19 Resources – DEI Resources inc. MI COIVD Symptoms app & Vaccine materials for minority audiences – Ideas & activities for Black History Month

January 26th Update – MCA

Announcements – War on Poverty Celebration Training, Berneitha McNair Consulting (Jan. 25-29 daily sessions) – COVID-19 Resources – DEI Resources inc. Brookings Institute looking for partners for effort to find solutions for housing devaluation in Black-majority neighborhoods (up to $1M in prize funds) – 7 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Your Office from Nine to Five

January 12th Update – MCA

Announcements – Generations in the Workplace (Jan. 19 webinar hosted by MCA’s Social and Racial Justice Team) – Apps that Address Food Insecurity (Feb 3 online demo event from TechSoup) – COVID-19 Resources inc. vaccine guidance for employers – National Day of Racial Healing (Jan. 19 – see template for creating Racial Healing and Racial Equity Proclamations) – and more!

December 15th Update – MCA

Announcements inc. MCA encourages its member to apply to serve on MI bi-partisan commission to educate the public on COVID-19 vaccine – MCA’s Social and Racial Justice Team training series (3rd Tues. of each month, Jan-April) – COVID-19 vaccine facts & FAQs – Resources on blocking mobile attacks & social engineering red flags – National Day of Racial Healing (Jan. 19) – and more!

November 30th Update – MCA

Announcements – CAAs in the news – Upcoming events including two free on-demand tech presentations – Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope (MCA book recommendation) – Guidance on interim rule requiring COVID-19 vaccine insurance coverage requirement – Employer payroll tax credits available for COVID-219 relief

November 16th Update – MCA

Announcements inc. post-election wrap-ups – Work from home resources – Upcoming webinars – 2B Inclusive Diversity Leadership Academy – Protecting workers in traditional office settings

November 3rd Update – MCA

Announcements – MI CAAs in the News – 2020 Michigan Cybersecurity Conference (Nov. 12) – Crisis Toolkit to assist people experiencing various sorts of hard times – Microsoft remote work resources – and more!

Driving While Black – Join MCA’s Free Online Documentary Screening

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.

October 19th Update – MCA

MCA mourns the loss of two Michigan Community Action heroes – MCA’s Social and Racial Justice Team holding screening of PBS’ documentary Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America – How to Build Rapport While Wearing a Face Mask from SHRM – and more!

October 5th Update – MCA

MCA Network Census Efforts A Success – FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund – 3 Ways to Motivate Your Team Through an Extended Crisis from the Harvard Business Review – Why we need to end the culture of “Cultural Fit” by Vu Lee, Executive Director of Nonprofit AF – and more!

September 21st Update – MCA

MLPP Policy Forum: White Laws, Black Lives, and the Need to See Color (Oct. 5) – Mutual of America grants for Head Start school supplies – MCA Leadership Development Institute & Michigan CCAP Study Group – MCA Bridges Out of Poverty online training (Sept. 23 & 24) – Voter Suppression and the Right to Vote (Livestream from the Othering and Belonging Institute, Sept. 23)

September 4th Update – MCA

Announcements inc. Access to MCA Virtual Summer Conference 2020 sessions – Mutual of America grants for Head Start school supplies – MCA Leadership Development Institute & Michigan CCAP Study Group – MCA covering registration for webinar on Updates to OMB Uniform Guidance (Wipfli) – MCA Bridges Out of Poverty online training (Sept. 23 & 24)

2020 Virtual Summer Conference – MCA

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.

July 20th Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements inc Community Action mourns the passing of John Lewis &.MCA’s Virtual Summer Conference 2020 (July 31 – Aug. 14) – Upcoming Grant – Social and Racial Justice Team being formed by MCA & MI Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity – Webinars/Trainings

July 6th Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements inc. MCA’s Virtual Summer Conference 2020 (July 31 – Aug. 14) – Webinars/Trainings – COVID-19 Resources inc. Quiz on audit areas affected by COVID-19 – Remote Work Resources

June 22nd Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Assessment tool – The Impact of Racism on Health & Well-Being of the Nation – Webinars/Trainings – Grants for Grassroots Groups Addressing Environmental Justice – COVID-19 Resources inc. Reopening Toolkit – Remote Work Resources

June 16th Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements – 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge – Webinars/Trainings – COVID-19 Resources inc. CDC Communications Toolkit for Limited-English-Proficient Populations, Contact tracing text message scams, & Managing stress associated with COVID-19 – and more!

June 8th Weekly Update – MCA

MCA Statement about the Social Justice Roots of Our Movement and Anti-Racism – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources – Webinars/Trainings – Social Security fraud boosted by COVID-19 fears – How to embrace remote work with tried and true strategies – and more!

June 1st Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements inc. MCA Summer Conference Going Virtual – Back to Workplace Readiness webinar series – Market Update webinar from Mutual of America – COVID-19 articles inc. Coping with stress, Workplace readiness for reopening & Tips for working remotely – and more!

May 19th Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements – Webinars/Trainings – COVID-19 information inc. Coronavirus employer Compliance Forms & CDC decision tree for business reopening – Remote work resources

May 11th Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements – Webinars/Trainings – COVID-19 information inc. Back to Business Considerations in Wake of COVID – Remote work resources

May 4th Weekly Update – MCA

Announcements – MI OSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health Grant Program – Webinars/Trainings – COVID-19 information – Remote work resources

April 20th Weekly Update – MCA

MCA’s Greatest Need Fund surpasses $100K with 100% match from DTE Foundation – Other announcements – Webinars/trainings – COVID-19 information – Remote work resources

April 13th Weekly Update – MCA

MCA’s Greatest Need Fund surpasses $50K and continues through April 16th with 100% match from DTE Foundation – Other announcements – Webinars/trainings – COVID-19 information – Remote work resources

April 6th Weekly Update – MCA

MCA’s Greatest Need Fundraiser in partnership with DTE Foundation continues through 4/16: $16,700 raised as of 4/6 – Mutual of America Community Partnership Award Competition – Webinars/Trainings – COVID-19 information – Remote Work Resources – and more!

March 30th Weekly Update – MCA

Highlights from Michigan Community Action’s Weekly Update: MCA’s Greatest Need Fund: Donations matched by DTE Foundation – COVID-19: FFCRA requirements –10 ways to stay social at a distance – What to do right now: Social Media – Remote Work Resources

August 2019 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

2019 MCA Summer Conference Highlights – MCA Leadership Development Institute – MCA CCAP Study Group – Discounts to MCA affiliate staff and family members for Capella University FlexPath Programs – and more!

June 2019 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

MCA/BCAEO Joint Annual Summer Conference (July 22-25) – Boosting the EITC Can Help Fill Workforce Gap, Op-Ed by MCA Executive Director – CAAC’s Dual Affordable Housing/Job Training Project – Wayne Metro CAA receives Congressional shout out – Grant to MCA to promote Complete 2020 Census count – MCA working to broaden impact of its Community Action Awards – Discounted Capella University degree programs for MI CAA staff and family members – and more!

2019 Legislative Day – Michigan Community Action

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.

April 2019 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Allegan County CAA housing project – MCA’s training for front-line staff – CEDAM seeking Americorps hosts – Discounted Capella University degree programs for MI CAA staff and family members – and more!

January 2019 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

MCA hosting War on Poverty seminar with David Bradley – OLHSA makes Community Mini-Grant Awards – WCMU’s Warm Hearts, Warm Homes hits match target for heating assistance – MCA webinar recordings available for staff and board trainings – Discounted Capella University degree programs for MI CAA staff and family members

October 2018 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

National Weatherization Day (Oct. 30) – MCA’s 2018-19 CCAP studay group – New CAA directors in Michigan – MCA discounted degree programs with Capella University for MI CAA staff and family members – MCA receives $6M MEAP grant from MI Public Service Commission.

June 2018 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Innovative GOCAA senior meals program – CCAP certification hones agencies’ competitive edge – New CAA directors in Michigan – MCA partnership with Capella University for MI CAA staff and family members – and more!

May 2018 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

MCA Annual Awards presented at state capitol – MI Governor issues Community Action Month proclamation – “$2 a Day” author to speak at MCA Summer Conference – Public-private partnership for CAAM affordable senior housing project – MCA partners with Capella University for MI CAA staff/family member discounts

April 2018 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

NCAF conference highlights – NWCAA energy solar partnership reduces electric bills by as much as 70 percent – Michigan state legislation to increase WAP funding through LIHEAP – 2018 MCA Summer Conference – and more!

March 2018 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

SMCAA Home Empowerment Program for housing rehab – Volunteers helping with MEAP – March is busy advocacy month for MI CAAs – Reduced tuition/grant money for CAA employees through MCA partnership with Capella University – CAA programs help address needs of veterans

February 2018 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

MMCAA Home Empowerment Program – Day at the Capital events: Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm (Dec. 12) – Michigan Community Action (May 3) – Reduced tuition/grant money for CAA employees through MCA partnership with Capella University – $10M from Consumers Energy for help with energy bills – and more!

January 2018 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

CAASCM lead abatement program – Training of skilled trades students by building affordable housing – Tips on effectively using social media – MCA features poverty statistics by congressional district – and more!

December 2017 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Abandoned orphanage converted to affordable housing – Senior Companions celebrates 34 years of service – MCA outlines “Agenda for a Preferred Future” plus subject matter tracks for 2018 summer conference – Affordable new housing inspires neighborhood improvements – Warm Hearts, Warm Homes raises funds for families – Investing in early childhood ed to enable higher workforce participation, earnings and reduced crime.

September 2017 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Michigan families rally to support federal housing programs – Ottawa community gardens bring people together to feed families – Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide from the Southern Poverty Law Center – 2016 MCA Annual Report.

July 2017 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

MCA Summer conference features “Invisible People” activist – Latin American seniors create community through meals – Communication Planning webinar recap – MCA leader named to national energy board – Did You Know?

May 2017 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

NEMCSA School Success Program – MCA to coordinate Affordable Small Dollar Loan Program – Profile of MCA’s lobbyist – Allegan County CAA Hearts and Hands Celebration – Grant to MMCAA for preschool outdoor learning environment – and more!

April 2017 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

BWCA Hoophouse Program promotes healthy communities – NCAF Conference insights – Good Elevator Speech: Community Action means H.E.L.P. – Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan awards new Head Start grants – and more!

March 2017 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Wal-Mart supports MCOP food programs with large donation – Mid Michigan CAA celebrates 50-year milestone – Recap: “Making Sense of the Unknown” webinar – Rep. Huizenga joins LIHEAP members, Walk for Warmth – Did you know?

January 2017 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

NMCAA collaboration with Habitat helps change lives – Skilled trades positions meet food assistance requirement – Day at the Capitol opportunity to meet legislators – MCA 2017 legislative priorities – Did you know?

August 2016 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Highlights from MCA’s Summer Conference – MCA article on proposed changes to Child Nutrition Act – College scholarships offered to CAA staff – WAP’s 40th anniversary – MCA transitions to new membership management software.

2016 MCA Summer Conference

Michigan Community Action’s 2016 Summer Conference will be held from July 19–21 in Port Huron, MI. More than 40 workshop sessions are being offered.

July 2016 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Washtenaw OCED working with Zero: 2016 nationwide program to reduce veteran and chronic homelessness to “functional zero” – MMCAA’s Outdoor “classrooms” enhance childhood development programs – MCA Summer Conference (July 19-21) – and more!

June 2016 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

CAAs bring balance to families – CAAs asked to join effort in creating healthy homes – Michigan Energy Assistance Program update – CAAs offer help to nursing mothers – Community Action employee celebrates 50 years of service – and more!

May 2016 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

MCA Volunteer Awards and Client Recognition Ceremony at State Capitol – NMCAA programs promote family savings – Home heating fuel delivered ahead of next winter – Turkish delegation visits Kalamazoo – MCA donation campaign for Flint residents – Upcoming webinars

April 2016 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Project Impact helps homeless youths – Meeting with Public Officials (MCA webinar recording) – MCA Issue Brief: Asset Building – MCA Day at the State Capitol and CA Awards – MCA donation campaign to help Flint residents.

March 2016 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

AMCAB LIHTC and Historic Tax Credit project – NMCAA receives Michigan energy coalition award – Wayne Metro helps pay low-income water bills – NMCAA distributes more than $0.5 million in energy assistance – MCA Community Action Awards Program – Governor’s Economic and Education Summit – MCA Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning Training

February 2016 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

TEACH scholarship – MLTC Speaker: Leaders need community connection, understanding – Energy Efficiency and Michigan Community Action – Governor’s Economic and Education Summit – MCA staff member to offer ROMA training

November 2015 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Weatherization Day at Capitol, GCCARD brings logistics to Flint water crisis, David Bradley’s one-day seminar on the History of Community Action and the War on Poverty, Wayne Metro Named “Top Workplace” by Detroit Free Press, Executive Profile, and Michigan Energy Assistance Program finds only 10 percent repeat recipients from prior year.

2014 CHN Census Data Summary Reports – MCA and WSCAP

The Coalition on Human Needs has issued a series of poverty reports based on the American Community Survey published last month by the Census Bureau. Reports have been released in 12 additional states and are pending three others. Social Media Toolkits are provided with published reports. Tools are provided to share the data and take action over social media.

October 2015 Newsletter – Michigan Community Action

Benefits of investing in human needs programs (MCA Executive Director’s Message, Uses of texting to communicate with clients (part of Executive Profile), Energy Waste Reduction Programs Paying Off for Consumers, MCA Weatherization Day at the Capitol (Oct. 29), and “Secure Parents and Successful Kids: A Two-Generation Approach to Tackling Poverty” (public policy forum).

MCA 2015 Summer Conference

Michigan Community Action’s 2015 Summer Conference will be held from July 28–30, 2015 in Bellaire, MI.

Cass River Enterprises

The Human Development Commission established Cass River Enterprises to generate revenue for the agency while addressing needs of the general public, as well as enhancing the local economy and improving the lives of area residents.

Home Injury Control Program for Older Adults

The Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency established the Home Injury Control Program for Older Adults to help the elderly and disabled adults avoid preventable injuries by maintaining a comfortable and safe living environment.

Soup and Salad Program

The Michigan 4C Association sponsored the Soup and Salad Program to provide children with opportunities to learn more about gardening and healthy eating habits.