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