Here at the North Carolina Community Action Association, we are very proud of the fact that the lives of hundreds of thousands of low income and disadvantaged citizens in our state have been improved through Community Action programs over the past three and one-half decades.

Everyone can participate in Community Action for it is the combined endeavor of all interested citizens to raise the standard of living for the people in their community. A major goal Community Action strives for is Community Change. Our aim is to broaden economical and social horizons for individuals and communities with the community working with us to provide opportunities people might take advantage of. Our emphasis is on that segment of the population referred to as disadvantaged, unemployed, underemployed, those who lack the necessary education or job skills, those who suffer mental or physical handicaps and those who are disenfranchised due to age.

It is the job of Community Action Agencies to assist low-income citizens in overcoming obstacles on the road to self-sufficiency. Community action is the only human service organization whose mission incorporates community change as part of its scope of work. This process benefits the whole of society and in the end makes better living conditions for all citizens of the community.

NCCAA seeks to serve as an advocate for the poor in North Carolina at all levels of government insuring their participation in the decision making process as well. We are involved with the U.S. Congress, the N.C. General Assembly and serve on various committees that impact state and community conditions. We strongly encourage you to seek out the Community Action Agency in your area by Helping People. Changing Lives.

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