Michigan Community Action is a member service network dedicated to reducing poverty in Michigan by supporting Community Action Agencies in their quest to change the lives of low-income Michiganders. We invite you to learn more about Community Action, the causes we’re fighting for, and the progress we're making.
Summer Conference Schedule and Session Descriptions Available
The 2019 Annual Community Action Conference offers tremendous learning opportunities for Community Action Agencies staff and board members! Please see the planned schedule and session descriptions. **The schedule is a draft as of 6/17/2019 and there is a possibility some classes may change.
Michigan Community Action Opposes Directive No. 14 to Change the Way Official Poverty Measure is Calculated
The calculation of the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) sets guidelines for people to qualify for help with life-saving programs like food assistance, housing, health care and transportation services. The Trump Administration has proposed a change to the calculation of the OPM that would exclude more Michigan families from benefits they need to live modestly and safely in our communities. Please see our statement on Directive No. 14.
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Summer Conference 2019: Putting the Promise into Action
Michigan Community Action (MCA) and the Bureau of Community Action & Economic Opportunity (BCAEO) will hold our joint annual Summer Conference from July 23-25 (Tuesday-Thursday), 2019, at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, MI.
MCA Offering Bridges Out of Poverty Training in SE Michigan on June 25th
MCA has arranged to have a one-day Bridges Out of Poverty training for the staff and boards of member agencies on June 25 at Wayne County Community College District’s Downriver Campus, located at 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180.
MCA Offering Bridges Out of Poverty Training in SE Michigan on June 25th
MCA has arranged to have a one-day Bridges Out of Poverty training for the staff and boards of member agencies on June 25 at Wayne County Community College District’s Downriver Campus, located at 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180. The training will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The training will take place in EPAC 1 which is the first conference room on the first floor. . Lunch will be on your own from 12:00-1:00; there are many restaurants within a mile of the location.
The Bridges Out of Poverty workshop is a comprehensive approach to understanding poverty and how it impacts the lives of low-income families. Bridges Out of Poverty uses the lens of economic class and provides concrete tools and strategies for a community to alleviate poverty. Participants will review poverty research, examine a theory of change, and analyze poverty through the prism of the hidden rules of class, resources, family structure, and language. Throughout the workshop, participants will receive specific strategies for improving outcomes, but the focus of the workshop is to provide a broad overview of concepts. This training assists employers, community organizations, social service agencies, and individuals gain insight and strategies.
The session will be conducted by Sarah Kile, a certified Bridges Out of Poverty instructor. The session is free, but participants will need to purchase the accompanying textbook for $30. This registration is full, but if you would like to be placed on a waiting list please email Nicole at [email protected]
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MCA is a proud member of America’s Poverty Fighting Network, the Community Action Partnership
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