The effects of the pandemic continue to compound the needs of the people we serve as well as many families seeking help for the first time.
The programs we run and services we provide are even more important now to help stabilize lives.
The 23 Community Action Agencies here in Massachusetts are doing everything possible to continue to help people while taking the necessary measures to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Community Action Staff are creative and innovative in the ways they are finding to continue programs and in identifying new ways to help their communities.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE ACROSS MA: CORRECTION
Community Action Agencies across the state are adapting and finding the best ways to serve their clients and communities.
On Cape Ann, Action Inc. is raising money for their Cape Ann Emergency Relief Fundto help hourly workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis. They have already raised almost 90% of their goal.
In Boston, Action for Boston Community Development Head Start Staff prepare and provide food to families to ensure nutritious meals.
In Fall River, Citizens for Citizens is making access to services easy and making sure people know how to contact them. Check out the news story.
Heating Help is still Available! Agencies are taking applications over the phone. Visit heatinghelpma.org for more information about fuel assistance and the agency serving your area.
Free Tax Prep is available at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Find your Community Action VITA site at masscap.org/freetaxprep and call now.
We urge you to support the FY21 priorities so that together we can move forward on the road to opportunity. Visit our
Public Policy Priorities webpage.
Get Everyone Counted:
Census 2020! Federal funding is at stake!
Health care, education, and emergency planning all depend on getting an accurate census count.
COMMUNITY ACTION IN MA
Our Mission
To strengthen and connect the statewide network of Community Action Agencies and collectively advocate for an end to poverty.
Our Vision
All MA residents will be able to meet their basic needs, access economic opportunities, build strong communities and move toward prosperity...
Find your Agency
There are 23 Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts serving virtually every city and town in the state. To locate the agency in your area and learn more about the programs they offer, click here.
NOTE:
Community Action Agencies are observing the advice and directives of the Governor. Dedicated CAA staff are working remotely, stand ready to help, and continue to support people in need with services such as fuel assistance and food pantries. Please check your local CAA's website or call for information about how to access services.
