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Announcements | Upcoming Events | Resources | Capella/Strayer University Partnership
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MCA Hybrid Summer Conference Early Bird Registration is OPEN!
“Who Should Attend?” Front Line Staff, Program Managers, Executive Directors, State CSBG Office Staff, CAA Board Members, Anti-Poverty Advocates and CAA Partners*.
Conference workshops will include, but are not limited to, the following topic areas:
• Marketing/Communications
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• HR/Finance
• Leadership/Governance
• Technology/Operations
• Innovations/Community Development
The conference schedule will also include opportunities for networking and peer learning experiences; come to learn and be inspired! Pass this opportunity on to all your staff!
If you need assistance with your MemberClicks account, please email Nicole at NCaroen@MiCommunityAction.org
As a reminder, please remember to reserve your hotel rooms. For detailed descriptions of the accommodations at Boyne Mountain, click here. The cut-off date for group rate reservations ends June 24, 2022.
Refund & Cancelation Policy
Registration will close Friday July 1, 2022, and there will be no monetary refunds offered after that date. As a courtesy, you may transfer like registrations to someone within your organization. The deadline for on-site transfer requests is July 8, 2022. If an on-site attendee is not able to attend after this date, their registration will automatically be changed to a virtual-only attendee.
By registering for this conference you are agreeing you have read and abide by this Code of Conduct.
*A member is considered as an employee, board member, volunteer etc. for one of our 28 Community Action Agencies.
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April 11, 2022 - ED Only Directors Council Meeting
1:00 PM ET
April 20, 2022 - Legislative Committee Meeting
9:30 AM ET
April 20, 2022 - Building Leadership Skills in Yourself and Others Session One Workshop
10:00 AM ET
May 4, 2022 - Building Leadership Skills in Yourself and Others Session Two Workshop
10:00 AM ET
May 16, 2022 - Finance Committee Meeting
10:30 AM ET
May 16, 2022 - Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 PM ET
May 16, 2022 - Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 PM ET
May 19, 2022 - Legislative Day
at the Capitol Awards
1:00 PM ET
For a full list of events,
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Register Now for These Upcoming Workshops |
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Webinar
On Tuesday, April 5th at 1 PM ET, join the Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) and the National Council of Nonprofits for a webinar highlighting updates to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, guidance on how to navigate the new process, and an opportunity to ask questions about accessing debt relief.
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Renewable Energy & Indigenous Communities
This webinar to be held April 7,2022, at 4:00 PM EST, is part of the University of Pennsylvania Energy Week @ Penn and is sponsored by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies. Indigenous communities have been harmed by fossil fuel extraction. The transition to clean energy could represent a new era. However, demand for renewable energy may bring new issues around land for developments and minerals for the supply chain. This panel will review how indigenous groups worldwide perceive the growth of renewable energy, how to minimize new threats, and how to foster a just transition for indigenous communities.
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Report: How Did the Community Action Network Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit American communities in early 2020, the nation’s Network of over 1,000 local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) sprang into action. CAAs adapted existing services, implemented new ones and – almost overnight – shifted their entire organizational operations. How did they do this? This report from NCAP answers this question based on input from Nationally Certified Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) Professionals (NCRPs). Learn more in the full report, summary report, or report key points.
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A ‘Godsend’: How Temporary Investment in the Child Tax Credit and Child Care Impacted Michigan Families.
In order to learn about the impact of the American Rescue Plan’s short-term investments in the CTC and childcare, the Center for the Study of Social Policy conducted interviews with low-and moderate-income families of color, childcare providers, and stakeholders in Michigan between September and December 2021.
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Employee Retention: Best Practices & 7 Key Steps for 2022
Although retaining your talent has always been an important investment of time and resources, the unprecedented external conditions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have only amplified the challenges of retaining talent and highlighted the need to look at retention with a critical eye. This newly released guide from Nonprofit Resource Hub covers recommended steps for building a well-developed retention strategy. |
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New Content Added - MCA’s Learning Management System
- Earned Income Tax Credit Advocacy Resources
- Self-Care for Leaders – Workshop Recording
- Building Cross-Sector Partnerships – Workshop Recording
You will need to sign into your MemberClicks account in order to view these. If you need assistance with logging in, please email Nicole.
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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 |
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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 Williamson
Vice President
Community Action
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
Judge Gregory Pittman
CAA Governing Board Officer
Muskegon-Oceana Community Action Partnership
Mary Ann Neopolitan
CAA Governing Board Officer
Monroe County Opportunity Program
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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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