Community Action
SAVES THE PEOPLE
And ADVOCACY STILL WORKS
Poverty in America
Community Service Block Grants
The CSBG program provides States and Indian Tribes with funds to lessen poverty in communities. The funds provide a range of services and activities to assist the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderly. Grant amounts are determined by a formula based on each State's and Indian Tribe’s poverty population. Grantees receiving funds under the CSBG program are required to provide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health.
Benefitting A Targeted Population
Beneficiaries are low-income individuals that may be unemployed or receiving public assistance, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), at-risk youth, custodial and non-custodial parents, residents of public housing, persons with disabilities, persons who are homeless, and individuals transitioning from incarceration into the community. Individuals can find out about local service providers at http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ocs/csbg/documents/8c.html.
ISSUES
THERE IS A GREATER GAP BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR THAN EVER BEFORE. THIS GAP IS PRODUCING A
WARFARE BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC CLASSES AND FROM THAT, PROTESTS, PROTESTS, EVERYWHERE!
Many Issues, More Advocates
The Occupy Wall Street Protest
The Issues Are Complex
DREAMING FOR JUST LAWS
Makes You Think of A Riot
Crowds Increasing
IT’S ABOUT JOBS!!!
Whether it’s Unions seeking justice, or People fighting job cuts, People need
Jobs!!!
EQUALITY EVERYWHERE
BANK FEES RISING
Groups Fighting “OBAMA-CARE”
ALL AGES UNITE!
Rich Vs. Poor?
THINGS WILL WORSEN FOR SOME
POVERTY RALLIES IN OTHER PLACES
Local Advocates High Energy Costs
REDUCED CSBG, ENERGY ASSISTANCE / LIHEAP, WEATHERIZATION BUDGETS MEAN……
Citizens with low wages, fixed income, part-time wages, unemployment insurance, and even no income, people will experience Evictions, Hunger Disconnections without the
help of Community Action
We Have To Help Those Without Voices
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Discuss, Plan, Act
CALL PRESS CONFERENCES
SPEAK UP FOR THE POWERLESS
Our Voices are Still Needed
PEOPLE WILL STILL NEED HELP
Whether It’s Food, Heat or Utility Assistance
SO, WHAT MUST YOU DO?
• Write Letters to Your Elected Officials
• Become a person of influence• City, County, State, National Forums
Representing your Community, Race, to solve problems and add your voice. This is Advocacy
• Get Your Family, Church, and Neighbors Involved. There’s No One Like YOU!
• Become A Volunteer & Teacher For Youth
THE PROMISE OF COMMUNITY ACTION
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.
The War On Poverty Is Still Being Fought
FACAA is One of Over 1,000 Such Agencies Across America
THANK YOUOn
Behalf of the PEOPLE!
The Board Of Directors of FACAA
Solutions……. That Teach Poverty-Free Living
Helping Youth Improve Their Lives
Your Help is Needed
Get Involved in a Local Charity. If You are a citizen of Fulton County, Atlanta, GA: FACAA is seeking Organizational Partnerships ◊ Volunteers ◊ Board Members ◊ Contributions