VACAP Meeting With Senator Webb's Office

VACAP is very pleased to report that it has a meeting scheduled with Senator Jim Webb's office at Russell Senate Office Building, Room 144, Washington DC on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 12:00 noon. Executive Directors of VACAP member agencies who are planning to be in Washington DC for the NCAF meeting next week are requested to inform VACAP by e-mail if they plan to attend the meeting with Senator Webb's Office. Senator Webb's office has requested a list of VACAP members who will be attending.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 4:26 PM - Categories: Member News

New York Times Article - "Counting the Homeless to Help End Their Plight"

Many local communities have developed plans to reduce or end homelessness. This is an interesting article from the NY Times, focusing on the activities of New Haven CT.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 4:34 PM - Categories: Press Releases

Annie E. Casey Foundation - New Documentary DVD

Pursuit of the Dream: Cars & Jobs in America, produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, explains the importance of affordable, reliable transportation for building the economic success of low-income families.

Featuring the stories of three real-life families who struggled with the common pitfalls that low-wage workers often face when purchasing a car, the documentary shows how they overcame these obstacles and provides tips to avoid them. The documentary is provided in both English and Spanish, and a printed discussion guide is enclosed in each DVD package.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 4:33 PM - Categories: Member News

National Community Action Foundation Challenge

The National Community Action Foundation (NCAF) has issued a challenge to those who are advocates of the community services block grant. The questions asked in this challenge deserve to be answered by Community Action Agencies, and discussion of “investments”, “long term value” and “return” are the kind of language elected leaders will respond to. If you are going to the NCAF Legislative Conference in Washington DC next week, answers to these questions will help in meetings with Congressional representatives. The answers are equally important in VACAP meetings with state and local officials as well.

> Read NCAF Challenge

Posted by VACAP Archives at 4:44 PM - Categories: Member News

CFSI Grant Opportunity

NCAF will be holding its 2008 Legislative Conference At the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington DC from March 4-7, 2008. The Conference will feature a pre-conference workshop on Tuesday, March 4 hosted by David Bradley.

For conference details, please vist the NCAF website at www.ncaf.org or call NCAF at 202.842.2092.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 4:48 PM - Categories: Member News

NCAF 2008 Annual Legislative Conference

NCAF will be holding its 2008 Legislative Conference At the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington DC from March 4-7, 2008. The Conference will feature a pre-conference workshop on Tuesday, March 4 hosted by David Bradley.

For conference details, please vist the NCAF website at www.ncaf.org or call NCAF at 202.842.2092.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 4:45 PM - Categories: Member News

General Mills Accepting Applications for Hometown Helper Grant Program

Hamburger Helper, a General Mills company, has announced the call for entries to the 2008 "My Hometown Helper" grant program, a nationwide initiative designed to lend a "helping hand" to local groups making a difference in their community.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 4:51 PM - Categories: Member News