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Announcements | From the Network |Upcoming Events | Resources | Capella Partnership
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Call for Presenters - MCA 2023 Summer Conference
Is your agency using an innovative approach to providing services, has a success story, area of expertise, or innovation that would benefit other agencies to learn about? Share your knowledge and experiences at the MCA Summer Conference.
RFP Guide
Submit a Proposal
For questions or support submitting your proposal please contact Michelle Stevens at mstevens@micommunityaction.org
Early-Bird Registration is Open
Don't miss the early-bird deals! Register Here
Hotel Registration Link is Live
Space is limited so reserve your hotel room today!
Book Online Here
Interested in Summer Conference Sponsorship?
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
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Keynote Speaker Line-Up
Shamayim 'Mama Shu' Harris will be a keynote speaker at the 2023 MCA Summer Conference. She is an appointed Commissioner to the Michigan Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity and the founder and CEO of Avalon Village in Highland Park. She and her team are building a self-sustaining eco-village in the memory of her sons to transform blight into beauty and uplift her community.
| David Bradley will be joining us as a speaker and will attend Directors Dinner Monday evening. A fundraiser to benefit NCAF will also be held during to conference, more information coming soon! | |
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Funding Opportunity - Nonprofit Relief Fund is now Live!
The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced the launch of the “intent to apply” phase for the relief fund, which is focused on assisting small charitable nonprofit organizations. The website is open and available for nonprofits to fill out the intent to apply form at MINonprofitRelief.org.
Nonprofits do NOT have to be members of MNA to apply for grant funding.
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Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency's Community of Trees Fundraiser.
This past November and December Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency hosted a fundraiser called 'Community of Trees' to support their Walk for Warmth funding.
Local businesses pay $200 for a tree and decorate it, or $300, and staff will decorate it for them. The community then votes for their favorite tree and the winner gets a gift basket. This has helped to raise around $5,000 - $6,000 a year in donations since 2019 when they started this fundraiser. The community loves it, and they end up hosting different Christmas events because of it, in their atrium. Events like pictures with Santa, and a senior dinner dance for Christmas.
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Share Your Walk for Warmth Stories and Pictures!
MCA would like to highlight agencies Walks for Warmth on our social media pages and website. If you would like to be highlighted send pictures and/or stories to Nicole Caroen at ncaroen@micommunityaction.org We can also share information about your upcoming events.
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Registration Now Open- MCA Board Training Series (Public and Private CAAS)
Registration is now open for the second Board Training Series. Participants can register once for the sessions.
Please note that there are sessions specific to just Public and just Private CAA Boards and sessions that both can attend. See the dates below for specifics on the sessions and who should attend.
Session #1A - Only Public Community Action Agencies
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximize the Tripartite Board Structure in Public Community Action Agencies
Session 1B - Only Private Community Action Agencies
Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Back to the Basics in Community Action Governance: Legal Roles and Fiduciary Responsibilities
Training Session #2 - All Agencies
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Helpful Tips for Intentional Governance and Oversight in Community Action: Enhancing Capacity, Effectiveness, and Performance
Training Session #3 - All Agencies
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Teamwork Makes the Board Work
Register Here
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MCA Finance and HR Roundtable - Employee Retention Credit
Join us for a discussion on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) presented by Alex Wilson from Yeo & Yeo.
The presentation will cover:
· General discussion about the ERC and the timelines of what has happened along the process
· Interplay with other grants/sources of funding
· How to claim the credit and certain factors that have to be determined
· General Q&A
Register Here
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Webinar - 2GEN Data Snapshot of Families with Low Incomes
March 2, 2023 - 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Join Ascend at the Aspen Institute for a national briefing on a new, groundbreaking two-generation analysis of families with low incomes across the US. This new comparative analysis of 2011 and 2021 Census data, looking at children and the adults in their lives together, paints a richer portrait of the state of families in 21st-century America and how that data has changed over the last decade.
Register Here
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How Community-Based Organizations Use Data to Advance Equity
Two community-based organizations and the Urban Institute have used data to advance equitable regional development and educational outcomes and spur community change.
Click here for more.
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Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Building Upon Pandemic Progress for Economic Security & Opportunity
The federal policies and programs enacted in 2020, 2021, and 2022 swiftly and dramatically reduced poverty and hardship, narrowed racial disparities and improved long-term outcomes for children and families.
Explore these fact sheets from CLASP to learn more
Children & Families
Working People
Young Adults
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In Case You Missed It: Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Mental Health in the Workplace monthly webinar series features discussions around the importance of investing in mental health to build stronger, more resilient workplaces.
Sean Egan, LEO’s Deputy Director of Labor who leads the state’s workplace mental health initiatives, moderated this event with guest speaker Daniel Schneider, Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Sociology at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. As Co-Director of The Shift Project, his current research focuses on how precarious and unpredictable work schedules affect household economic security and worker and family health and well-being.
In case you missed it, you can view the webinar in full here.
To learn more about the latest webinars and resources, sign up for workplace mental health email updates.
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Michigan Community Action, Capella University
& Strayer University Partnership
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Back to school savings with education built for real life
Ready to go back to school to gain the skills and knowledge you need to reach your career goals with access to education that works with your busy life? Capella University understands this. That’s why our bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certificate programs in human services, behavioral health, business, IT, and leadership & administration leverage what you already know and are grounded in real-world application.
Through our partnership with Capella, you and your immediate family have access to high-quality, online education and tuition savings that make it possible to earn a degree or certificate at a significantly lower cost and at your own pace. Capella offers you:
· Exclusive scholarships, grants, and other savings including a 10% tuition discount.
· 50% off the first FlexPath session if you begin your program by June 2022.
· Two learning formats - FlexPath and GuidedPath - that are flexible, affordable, and supportive.
· A student-centered approach, including support teams to help you be successful and persistent.
Ready to learn more and get started?
Check out this PDF for information on programs offered.
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Save on your degree at Strayer University
Michigan Community Action and Strayer University have partnered to offer eligible employees of their member agencies access to flexible, affordable associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. If you’re thinking of earning a degree, we invite you to take advantage of special offers designed to help you meet your educational goals.
Special offers and scholarships available now
• $5,000 scholarship for new or returning Strayer students to apply toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• 10% tuition discount for the duration of your program*
* Tuition discount upon receipt of documentation of employment and eligibility.
Why Strayer?
At Strayer, you’ll get a modern, online degree that gives you the confidence to change your future. Our programs are built for working adults and our student services coaches offer support at every step. We believe in educational access, academic quality, student success and customer service.
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MCA Officers/Board Members 2021-2023 | |
Lisa Evans
President
Community Action of Allegan County
Morghan Boydston
Urban Officer
Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development
Lisa Bolen
Lower Peninsula Rural Officer
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency
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Michelle LaJoie
Upper Peninsula Officer
Community Action Alger- Marquette
Toby Berry
At-Large Officer
Community Action Agency
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Kerri Duff
Secretary Treasurer
Gogebic Ontonagon CAA
Mary Ann Neopolitan
CAA Governing Board Officer
Monroe County Opportunity Program
Susan Harding
Directors Council Chair
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
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MCA is continuing to observe CDC guidelines encouraging remote work practices and following local public health guidelines. The office remains physically closed to anyone outside of immediate staff. We are accessible by phone and email during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-5PM ET.
Be well and stay safe everyone. .
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