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What Is A Community Action Agency?
Community Action Agencies are private non-profit or public
organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to
combat poverty in geographically designated areas. Status as a
Community Action Agency is the result of an explicit designation by
local or state government. A Community Action Agency has a tripartite
board structure that is designated to promote the participation of the
entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty. Community
Action Agencies seek to involve the community, including elected
public officials, private sector representatives, and especially
low-income residents, in assessing local needs and attacking the causes
and conditions of poverty.
Community Action Agencies are private non-profit or public
organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to
combat poverty in geographically designated areas. Status as a
Community Action Agency is the result of an explicit designation by
local or state government. A Community Action Agency has a tripartite
board structure that is designated to promote the participation of the
entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty. Community
Action Agencies seek to involve the community, including elected
public officials, private sector representatives, and especially
low-income residents, in assessing local needs and attacking the causes
and conditions of poverty.
| Clarksville / Montgomery County Community Action Agency (CMC Community Action Agency) (CMCCAA) |