Read our NEW 2023 Annual Report



Learn more about the impact of Community Action across MA

DID YOU KNOW? THE NETWORK...

• served 630,000 people - 93% of whom had employment income or income from other sources and 42% were under 100% of FPL
• provided early education and care to +14,000 including 8,203 in Head Start and Early Head Start
• provided 16,000 with free tax prep bringing $26M back into our communities
• provided 152,000 with heating assistance and +37,000 in energy efficiency improvements
• provided for emergency needs - food to +81,000, clothing to +12,000 and transportation to +9,400
• and so much more...

• Did you know that Community Action in a nationwide network of +1000 agencies?
• Did you know that Community Action was founded in 1964 during the war on poverty as part of the Economic Opportunity Act?

Together we celebrate 60 years of fighting poverty, creating opportunity and opening the doors to economic mobility and prosperity.

Scenes from our May 2 Celebration

JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Thank you to all our participants including Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Representative Marjorie Decker, Secretary, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Edward M. Augustus, and featured speaker Elzie "LZ" Granderson, OpEd Columnist, LA Times, ABC News Contributor, Life Out loud w/LZ Granderson podcast.

Learn more about the event and key takeaways

Need help or know someone who does? Find your Agency or contact us at info@masscap.org

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Our Mission

To strengthen, unify, and advocate with the Community Action Statewide Network to advance economic, racial, and social justice and to create communities where everyone thrives.

Our Vision

All MA residents will prosper and thrive through equitable opportunity and resources to meet their basic needs, enjoy economic mobility, and build strong and inclusive communities.

The Community Action Network is strong and effective, known for its valuable work and excellent service delivery, and is an advocate and leading voice in the fight to end poverty and inequality.

Core Values

Equity • Inclusivity • Collaboration

Find your Agency

There are 23 Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts serving virtually every city and town in the state.  To locate the agency in your area and learn more about the programs they offer, click here.

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