MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION

As the state association of Michigan’s 28 federally-designated Community Action Agencies, Michigan Community Action seeks to promote the work our member agencies in assisting low-income residents and communities become more economically self-sufficient and stable. We do this primarily by providing training and professional development, legislative advocacy at the state and federal level, technology transfer, collaboration with allied organizations, network-wide grant management, and opportunities for peer-to-peer information sharing.
Our mission is to strengthen and inspire Community Action Agencies to champion solutions to poverty and to promote economic opportunity. Our vision is economic opportunity and stability for all.

Michigan Community Action is currently following a strategic plan that was developed in 2015 and further refined in 2018 by member agencies and other key constituents/stakeholders. The plan emphasizes communications, advocacy, and participation in state and federal networks that focus on improving the economic outlook for low-income families and individuals.

Michigan Community Action has both internal and external resources to accomplish our mission and work toward our vision. Our internal resources include a dedicated staff of eight professionals and we are overseen by a board of directors comprised of member agency leaders. We have a number of standing committees that include representatives of member agencies to ensure we are meeting the needs of our network. We use our website and social media accounts to share our message and accomplishments.

MCA has successfully provided the member agencies with the promotion and advocacy they ask of us, as well as contributed to our member agencies’ growth and development through training and information sharing. We will continue to refine and improve out outreach efforts inside and outside our network.