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May
08
The White House Recognizes "May 2024" as Community Action Month
Presidential Letter for Community Action Month I am proud to recognize this May as Community Action Month. Every year, over 1,000 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across the country work tirelessly to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty. With support from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), CAAs make a key difference in the lives of millions of Americans providing housing, nutRead More
Apr
30
Governor McMaster Signs Proclamation Declaring May as Community Action Month
Credit Image: South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships (SCACAP) Please click here to view copy of the Proclamation from the South Carolina Governor's Office. On August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act, which created various programs, including Community Action Agencies, as part of his War on Poverty. He knew then, as we know nRead More