…model for other counties going forward. Beth Francis, president and CEO of the Essex County Community Foundation, explained they are one of many charitable organizations supporting such efforts. “These community…
As written in Press Release, Essex County Community Foundation: Gail Souther is the first person you’ll meet when you walk through the doors at Community Action, Inc., located at 3…
Earned Income Tax Awareness Day Today the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) along with South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC) were joined by Representative Kathleen LaNatra (12th Plymouth), Senators…
…lines of addressing poverty — administering federal programs, federal community services and community development grants, and state funds. CAAs are economic engines in cities and towns across Massachusetts, providing communities…
…the needs of our community members,” Moore said. Chan said the approval of the legislation would improve the ability of community action agencies to respond to needs in a changing…
…addressing poverty — administering federal programs, federal community services and community development grants, and state funds. CAAs are economic engines in cities and towns across Massachusetts, providing communities with an…
…unexpected ways. As completely unexpected as this pandemic and its compounding effects are, we are not surprised at all at how we are all pulling together and adjusting. You may…
…The report, commissioned by Massachusetts Association for Community Action, points to several barriers behind the state’s stubborn poverty rate and highlights great geographic disparities in wealth across Massachusetts and the…
…and Social Justice. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, click here. References: Report Ma. Assn. for Community Action Dec. 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit…