May is Community Action Month

National Community Action Month is designed to raise awareness of Community Action and its impact locally and nationally. Community Action Agencies have outstanding relationships with individuals, families and communities. We spotlight the causes of poverty in our communities and strive to help each individual find the solution that is unique to their situation. Community Action serves about 98 percent of the nation's cities and more than 38 million Americans benefit from the services that Community Actions provide.

This year during National Community Action Month, Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency (GMCAA) and other Community Actions across the country will celebrate their history of partnering with other organizations to address poverty related issues in their communities.

When The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 20, 1964, it was central to Johnson's Great Society campaign and the War on Poverty. Community Action Agencies were then established to create and maintain a variety of programs beneficial to the economicly disadvataged. CAA’s soon discovered that developing partnerships with other community based orgainizations have been a key componant to continue helping the economicly disadvantaged, and this remains true to this day.

Gallia Meigs Community Action has partnered with a multitude of diverse agencies in Gallia and Meigs counties that provide services to low/middle income residents. GMCAA has also partered with state and federal agencies that provide funding to our area. Since January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 GMCAA has served over 2000 residents in Gallia and Meigs counties through the various programs that are offered.

GMCAA is commited to keeping the War on Poverty alive in our counties by adhereing to the Promise of Community Action, which is:

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Are you are interested in learning more about our programs, becoming a GMCAA partner agency or a volunteer? Call us at 740-367-7341 or 740-992-6620.