…been noted as among the most effective anti-poverty tools available. 21 of 23 Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts offer free tax preparation conducted by more than 430 IRS trained volunteers…
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…ad hoc committee structure joined by a series of Communities of Practice that provide regular opportunities for planners, financial officers, human resource directors, communications and development personnel, financial empowerment program…
Forum Looks at Impact of Public Programs on Poverty in Lawrence
…Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley along with The Boston Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Eastern Bank, Essex County Community Foundation,…
Public Programs Cut Child Poverty by More than Half, According to New Report on Poverty in Massachusetts
…Worcester Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Eastern Bank, Essex County Community Foundation, Lowell Community Foundation, United Way of Pioneer Valley, and Worcester Community Action Council. Download full release….
Public Programs Cut Child Poverty by More than Half, According to Recent Report on Poverty in Massachusetts. Forum Looks at Impact of Public Programs on Poverty on the South Coast
…Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Eastern Bank, Essex County Community Foundation, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, and Worcester Community Action…
Trump’s budget would hit Massachusetts programs
…Action. The Massachusetts Association for Community Action, or MassCAP, is the statewide organization of the 23 community action agencies operating in Massachusetts. The agencies collectively serve 600,000 residents, providing programs…
Pittsfield: VITA program offers free tax preparation
As reported by The Berkshire Eagle: Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity and Berkshire Community Action Council, with support from Berkshire United Way, will offer free filing of 2016 federal and…
Community Action Agencies Open and Here to Help
…the programs that we run are even more important now to help stabilize lives. Critical program and services include: Free Tax Preparation: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites provide free…
Launch of Statewide Fuel Assistance Campaign
Click here for Press Release On October 27, 2017, the Massachusetts Association of Community Action (MASSCAP), along with several community action agencies, launched a statewide awareness campaign on fuel assistance…