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ACAA
Arizona Community Action Association
The Arizona Community Action Association (ACAA) was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1967 in response to a need for a statewide forum to address issues relating to poverty. Through its membership, ACAA has the capability to bring together public officials, low-income persons, representatives of the private sector and human service providers to develop strategies to that address poverty. ACAA was created to:
- Provide a unified voice in the fight against poverty.
- Educate and advocate on behalf of Arizona's low-income population.
- Provide services that improve the lives of people through self sufficiency.
- Serve as an umbrella organization for local community action agencies.
Our Mission
The mission of the ACAA is to promote economic self-sufficiency for low-income people through collaborations which:
- Strengthen, represent and promote Arizona's Community Action Agencies,
- Encourage and enhance interagency cooperation,
- Advocate for the concerns of low-income individuals and families,
- Assure maximum feasible participation of low-income people,
- Develop partnerships with public and private sectors,
- Engage in research and education related to developing solutions to poverty.
For information on becoming a member of Arizona Community Action Association, or to comment on Arizona Self Help, please email .
This project was supported in part by the Department of Economic Security, Community Service Administration, and Hunger Relief Programs.
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