National Community Action Month in May was developed by the Community Action Partnership to reinforce Community Action Agencies’ role helping low-income families achieve economic stability. They truly make the Promise of Community Action—to help people and change lives—come alive by hosting events that help put a “face” on the families living in poverty and the dedicated individuals who are helping them escape it. Success stories are honored and personal achievements are recognized. Some governors even proclaim May “Community Action Month” in their states. 

National Community Action Month is also used to call attention to poverty-related problems. As Community Action Agencies are showcasing their programs, they are also giving local residents—many who are unaware of the poverty in their communities—a first-hand look at the struggles low-income families face and how Community Action programs help these families achieve financial security.

To learn more about the National Community Action month in Kentucky, click here.

Kentucky Coalition for Economic Independence is a collaboration of the Kentucky Association for Community Action (KACA), the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association (KDVA) and several other project partners.  A federal grant from the Office of Community Services, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has enabled the coalition to provide free tax preparation sites throughout the state.