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Governor Tony Evers Proclaims May 2021 Community Action Month
Community Action Month in Wisconsin 2021 May 6, 2021 View the proclamation here Whereas; one in ten Wisconsinites lives below the federal poverty line, and more than 18,000 kids and youthacross our state experienced homelessness in 2019; and Whereas; community action...
WISCAP Welcomes Passage and Signing of COVID-19 Economic Relief Package
WISCAP Welcomes Passage and Signing of COVID-19 Economic Relief Package December 29, 2020 The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) welcomes the passage of a $900 billion coronavirus stimulus package, signed into law by President Trump on December...
WERA Announcement
WERA For Immediate Release: February 25, 2021 Contact: Kassidy Farrey Communications & Outreach Manger WISCAP (608) 244-4422 Gov. Tony Evers Announces $322 million Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) Program The Wisconsin Community Action Program...
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Feb
Advocacy Day
WISCAP hosts an annual advocacy day at the state capitol each spring to bring attention to issues impacting low-income communities, community action agencies, and stakeholders. Members are encouraged to schedule hill visits with legislators on this day. All CAA Board and Staff are welcome and encouraged to attend.
22 & 23
May
Annual Conference
WISCAP’s Annual Conference brings together Community Action Agency staff, board members, and community partners around essential topics such as food security, affordable housing and homeless services, weatherization, childcare, and economic development. Attendees are able to receive training and program updates from state agencies and subject matter experts. The annual conference is a great fit for program-level staff and managers to stay on top of trends and changes, while establishing strong relationships with peers across the state.
9 & 10
October
Poverty Matters
As Wisconsin’s only statewide conference, the Poverty Matters Conference serves as a regional platform to raise awareness on issues impacting low-income families. For over 40 years, this conference has served as a major convening of state and federal agencies, community action agencies, individuals, and stakeholders dedicated to identifying common sense solutions and approaches to address and eliminate poverty.
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