VACAP Regional Meetings (May 13 and May 19) - Join your fellow community action peers from across the state! Attend the date and location that works best for you and your agency. Agencies with weatherization programs are encouraged to attend the May 18th half-day Weatherization Leadership Pre-Conference Opportunity in Wytheville. Register now!

• Williamsburg (May 13)
• Wytheville (May 19)

Virginia Volunteerism Summit (May 13-15) - Don't miss this unique opportunity to gather with 300+ professionals to map the future of the volunteerism sector. National, state, and local experts will conduct workshops designed to teach skills, facilitate lively discussion, and share information in an interactive format. Register

NCAP's 2026 New Executive Director Institute East (Virtual May 27, Arlington June 23-24) - Are you new to your Executive Director or CEO role in Community Action? The expectations are immediate, and the learning curve is real. The institute is built for that reality. This training includes a virtual pre-session plus a two-day, in-person Institute designed for Community Action EDs/CEOs with less than five years in their role. You'll learn more about Community Action’s model, structure, and funding environment; clarify roles and responsibilities with your board; and get tips on how to strengthen financial oversight and organizational sustainability. This is also a great opportunity to engage with peers and learn from shared experience. Register $

NCAP's 2026 Executive Director/Board Chair Symposium (Arlington, 8:30am-5pm, June 25 and 8:30am-12:30pm, June 26) - A strong partnership between a Community Action Agency’s Executive Director and Board Chair shapes how an organization functions, makes decisions, and delivers results for people and communities. This symposium is designed for leadership pairs to step out of day-to-day demands and focus on how they work together. Over 1.5 days, you will engage in shared learning, planning, and peer exchange to strengthen alignment, clarify roles, and build a more effective working relationship. Register $

Community Action Month Toolkit Is Now Available!

May is Community Action Month and NCAP has just released the 2026 Community Action Month Toolkit. The resources provided are designed to help you raise the visibility of your agency and its work within your community, showcase your successes in connecting families to greater opportunity, and increase awareness about the national impact of our network at large.

This toolkit contains sample tweets and social media graphics, press release and government proclamation templates, fundraising ideas, video production tips, branding tools, and event and activity information. Be sure to check out the calendar for daily themes, activity ideas, and guidance for making the most out of your agency’s Community Action Month celebrations!

For a complete list of upcoming community action training and events, visit https://vacsbg.learnworlds.com/calendar.

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