Community Action Association of Pennsylvania

🚨 Still time to submit! 🚨 The 2025 CAAP DEI Summit is fast approaching, and we’re on the lookout for inspiring session proposals that address this year’s theme: Navigating Intersections: Exploring DEI and Social Determinants for Impactful Change. Whether you’re passionate about fostering equity in the workplace or driving change through community engagement, we want to hear from you! Share your expertise and help us equip Community Action leaders with actionable tools for lasting impact. 📅 Deadline: January 31, 2025 📍 Summit: May 13-14, 2025 | Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid) Submit your proposal now! Let’s make this year’s Summit unforgettable. 🔗https://ow.ly/xnWl50UpBYN #DEISummit2025 #CommunityAction #Leadership #SocialDeterminants #Diversity

🌟 Happy New Year from CAAP! 🎉 As we step into 2025, let’s carry the spirit of Community Action forward — building connections, empowering communities, and creating meaningful change. 💪✨ Together, we can make this year one of growth, equity, and opportunity for everyone. Here’s to a year filled with hope, impact, and unity! 🫶 What are your goals for the new year? Share them below! 👇 #HappyNewYear #CommunityAction #2025Goals #TogetherWeMakeADifference

✨ Closing out 2024 by honoring an incredible leader! ✨ Congratulations to Jennifer Wintermyer, our 2024 Anti-Poverty Advocate of the Year! 🏆 Your unwavering dedication, vision, and tireless efforts have made a profound impact on the fight against poverty in Pennsylvania. Thank you for inspiring us all to continue this critical work. "Jennifer Wintermyer, CEO of Tri County Community Action, is a transformative force in Central Pennsylvania. Her innovative and compassionate leadership has made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals and families in the region. Under Jennifer’s leadership since 2015, Tri County Community Action has implemented groundbreaking programs and initiatives designed to tackle the systemic issues that contribute to poverty." Here's to celebrating your achievements and looking forward to the change we will make together in 2025! 💪 #AntiPovertyAdvocate #CommunityAction #Leadership #StrongerTogether #CAAP

🍽️✨ Transforming Access to Food in Fayette County! ✨🍽️ Fayette County Community Action Agency (FCCAA) is making waves with innovative programs that uplift Fayette County's most vulnerable residents. Their Fayette County Food Bank distributes over 2 million pounds of food annually through 50+ pantries. In May 2024, FCCAA launched a game-changing Shop-Thru experience, modeled like a grocery store! 🛒 Participants select their own foods, get recipes, and enjoy on-site cooking demos through the Nutrition Education Program. Fresh produce, perishables, and essential items are available daily. Currently, 250 households benefit from the Shop-Thru each month, with numbers expected to double in 2025. FCCAA CEO Kim Hawk shares, “Any time we have the ability to lift up our participants, we embrace that opportunity.” 🌟 This holiday season, the Shop-Thru is hosted Hope for the Holidays — an exclusive event providing 50 families with holiday meals and unwrapped gifts to brighten the season. 🎁❤️ Learn more about FCCAA’s transformative work and their commitment to community well-being at https://fccaa.org/ #CommunityAction #FayetteCounty #FoodAccess #HopeForTheHolidays #ShopThru

🎁✨ CAAPy Holidays: The Season of Giving! ✨🎁 The holidays are a time for warmth, connection, and giving back. This season, let’s remember the power of Community Action in supporting and uplifting those around us. From volunteering at local shelters to donating essential items or simply spreading kindness — every action makes a difference. At CAAP, we’re proud to support the incredible work of our member agencies who are making the holidays brighter for families across the state. Together, we can continue to build stronger, more resilient communities! 💙 Let’s make this holiday season a time of compassion, empowerment, and meaningful change. 💙

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce CAAP’s 2025 DEI Summit is happening May 13-14 at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg, PA! This year’s theme: “Navigating Intersections: Exploring DEI and Social Determinants for Impactful Change.” 🌐✨ Join us as we dive into the vital work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Social Determinants of Health. Let’s connect, learn, and create change together! Stay tuned for more details! 📆 #DEISummit2024 #CommunityAction #DEI #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #SaveTheDate

Way to go Marissa! ✨ Marissa Saylor was honored as a recipient of the CAAP Emerging Excellence Award at this year's CAAPtivating Excellence Awards Ceremony 🏆👏 This award honors individuals who exemplify excellence, creativity, and initiative in their field. Recipients serve as role models and demonstrate leadership that positively impacts their community, improving quality of life for others. They are committed to fostering diversity and addressing disparities through their actions and dedication. About Marissa: Marissa is an Office Manager at Tableland Services, Inc. "Marissa's leadership is defined not just by her ability to coordinate and mobilize existing programs but by her continuous drive to innovate. She consistently thinks outside the box, finding new ways to make our services more efficient, more accessible, and more impactful. Her solutions are always agile, meeting the needs of a high-demand service area while adapting to the ever-changing landscape of community needs. Marissa's emerging leadership has already begun to take our organization to a transformative level within the community. Her forward-thinking approach ensures that our agency remains a vital resource for residents, no matter the challenges they face."

“What is your WHY?” 🌟 In Episode 05 of the ThinkingCAAP Podcast, guest Heather Holloway challenges us to reflect: Why do you work at a Community Action Agency? What drives your passion for serving your community? 💭 Share your “why” in the comments below! 👇✨ Then, tune in to discover how authentic storytelling and connecting with your purpose can strengthen your impact. 🎧 Listen now: 💠 Spotify: https://ow.ly/CHt650Uo1n5 💠 Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/QWms50Uo1n4 Or watch on: 💠 YouTube: https://ow.ly/9S8K50Uo1mX #ThinkingCAAP #CommunityAction #Podcast #Storytelling #FindYourWhy #NonprofitLeadership

🎉 Celebrating 60 Years of Impact! 🎉 On November 20, 2024, Community Action Lehigh Valley hosted their 2024 Annual Meeting and marked six decades of dedicated service and community transformation! 🌟 Over 350 guests gathered to reflect on their incredible journey, with a special video message from David Bradley, CEO of the National Community Action Foundation. This year’s event spotlighted neighborhood revitalization programs like Community Action Development Allentown, Community Action Development Bethlehem, and Slate Belt Rising — all working to boost youth engagement, economic success, and community pride. 🏘️✨ "Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference. In community, we find unity." 📸 Check out the full recap and photos here: https://ow.ly/nSHF50Us8MI #CommunityAction #60YearsOfService #TogetherWeMakeADifference #NeighborhoodRevitalization

  PA Navigate Resources Are Here! We’ve launched a dedicated resource page on our website to support you in exploring all things PA Navigate. Whether you're looking for detailed info, helpful guides, or want to connect with our team, this page has it all!   Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dfZm2rFD #PANavigate #CommunityAction #ResourcesForChange #EmpowerYourCommunity