Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of the member agencies to achieve their missions by providing visible leadership in building community and partnerships through advocacy, information, and systems change. The governing board consists of one person designated from each member agency, which is typically the executive director. Funds are raised through private foundations, corporate donors and private donations. Lobbying and legislative advocacy activities are funded by the Community Workers Fund, consisting of donations from agency employees, volunteers and board members. The MCAA legislative platform is decided each year by the membership.
Members receive updates and are involved in the legislative process.
The broad Community Acton network is made up of a number of Community Action Program staff associations, including the MN Head Start Association, MN Weatherization Advisory Group, Energy Assistance Coordinators, and the Senior Nutrition Directors. We also work with many other private organizations and foundations in Minnesota, regionally, and nationally. Provide a mechanism for community members, private and public sector organizations to invest in their community. Have the best experience, expertise, resources, and history of success to help people move toward self-sufficiency. Invest community resources with the expectation that consumers and funders will receive a return on their investment.