National Community Action Month in May was developed by the Community Action Partnership to reinforce Community Action Agencies’ role helping low-income families achieve economic stability. They truly make the Promise of Community Action—to help people and change lives—come alive by hosting events that help put a “face” on the families living in poverty and the dedicated individuals who are helping them escape it. Success stories are honored and personal achievements are recognized. Some governors even proclaim May “Community Action Month” in their states.
National Community Action Month is also used to call attention to poverty-related problems. As Community Action Agencies are showcasing their programs, they are also giving local residents—many who are unaware of the poverty in their communities—a first-hand look at the struggles low-income families face and how Community Action programs help these families achieve financial security.
A focal point of making America a better place to live is Rooting Out Poverty: A Campaign by America's Community Action Network, which was launched by the Community Action Partnership in January 2008. Rooting Out Poverty is the bedrock of a national campaign led by Community Action Agencies across the country that seeks to reach, educate, and inform every American about the fact that the current extent of poverty is intolerable and correctable. It is a call for action to promote economic security for all Americans, especially those who are poor, and recommends the following five action themes:
For more information on National Community Action Month and Rooting Out Poverty, visit www.communityactionpartnership.com. You may also download the Rooting Out Poverty Guide, download art for the Root Out Poverty Button or download The Executive Summary.
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