Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. Joined: December 19, 2012
ABOUT THE CAA:
The Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. ("Agency") is an anti-poverty agency that seeks to improve conditions of low-income households. Using a variety of strategies, the Agency is a catalyst for change with individuals and communities. The Agency employs a variety of approaches including community economic development, human service delivery, planning/advocacy, micro enterprise and housing to improve conditions and create economic opportunities.
Background:
The Agency has operated a wide variety of programs and services since 1967, when it was formed. Subsequently it was incorporated as a private, non-profit, charitable corporation under the laws of the State of California. The Agency is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of local leaders in the private, public, and low-income sectors.
Present:
The Agency has a dedicated workforce with a sustainable budget from multiple public and private sources. Agency programs operate through several units: Energy & Environmental Services, Food & Nutrition Services, North State Food Bank and the Esplanade House. Each unit operates various projects and programs that enable low-income families and persons to improve their lives. A community assessment is conducted periodically to ensure that use of resources addresses priority issues.
Our Mission:
CAA serves as a catalyst to reduce poverty and it symptoms through:
Providing quality services • Empowering individuals • Developing resources • Collaborating with others • Advocating on behalf of the economically and socially disadvantaged • Improving the conditions in which people live, learn and work
Our Vision:
We envision communities whose members feel secure and are self-sufficient.