Iowa Community Action Association advocates for policies and services that benefit those striving for economic security.

Des Moines, IA
Joined April 2010
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Every kid deserves to grow up healthy, safe, and free from poverty. That’s why we’re calling on all presidential candidates to address the issues affecting children and families. We’re caucusing for kids! ✅#IACaucus4Kids
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Running for president? You should have a plan for how you will address: ✅children’s health ✅child care and early education ✅children’s safety and wellbeing ✅family economic security ✅equal opportunity for all #IACaucus4Kids
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NEW POLL: 80% of Iowa voters believe “improving the health, education, and wellbeing of children” is a high priority for the next president to address. #IACaucus4Kids
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We’re releasing the results of our Iowa voter poll! ✅ Tune in to the tweet storm on Wednesday, 5/29 at 2pm CT to find out what issues matter most to Iowa voters. #IACaucus4Kids #IACaucus
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Community Action Agencies help families save around 123 million dollars a year through our #weatherization and #energy services. #WeatherizationWednesday #CommunityActionWorks #WeR1000Strong #CommunityAction
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"In my vision of America, everyone is necessary, and everyone has the opportunity to participate." -Sargent Shriver #TBT #CommunityAction #ThrowbackThursday #WeR1000Strong #CommunityActionMonth
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We are excited to announce a new @SesameCommunity initiative to support foster children, foster parents, & providers who serve foster families. With the help of Karli, a Muppet in foster care, these resources aim to reassure children & help them feel safe. m.sesame.org/2Ekiw1g
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The mission of the Partnership is to ensure the causes and conditions of poverty are effectively addressed and to strengthen, promote, represent, and serve the #CommunityAction Network. What's your mission? #MissionMonday #CommunityActionWorks #WeR1000Strong
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If you are concerned about #poverty and #economic #opportunity, we recommend reading the National Community Action Partnership's statement about the proposed changes to the official poverty measure. communityactionpartnership.c… @CAPartnership
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Today, FEMA announced residents of Louisa county are now eligible for federal Individual Assistance, which provides aid to eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses. Read the full release at: governor.iowa.gov/2019/05/lo… or go to: floods2019.iowa.gov
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"There are no problems we cannot solve together, and very few that we can solve by ourselves." -Lyndon B. Johnson #CommunityActionMonth #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #CommunityActionWorks #WeR1000Strong
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#CommunityAction Agencies work closely with nurses who offer health and wellness programs to low-income seniors, the disabled, children and families. On #NationalNursesDay, we honor nurses for their important work in helping others! #WeR1000Strong #CommunityActionWorks
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Have you seen our new #CAPCON19 landing page? Check it out — you can register, submit a workshop proposal, join our Annual Convention e-mail list, and view all of the Pre-Convention Trainings and General Sessions scheduled to this point. communityactionpartnership.c… #CommunityAction
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Gov. Reynolds has extended her emergency proclamation for counties impacted by flooding. This allows state resources to continue assisting impacted communities & extends the deadline for impacted individuals to apply for assistance. For more info go to floods2019.iowa.gov/default.…
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➡️ Hunger can have many faces, including that of an older adult. Fortunately, solutions are available for addressing senior hunger, including SNAP. Get the facts on why #SNAPMatters for seniors: bit.ly/2IbW0dF #SeniorHungerAwarenessMonth
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As a potential April blizzard builds in the Midwest, we are reminded of the critical role of #WAP and #LIHEAP in reducing the energy burden of vulnerable families and increasing the resiliency of our communities! #WeatherizationWorks #LIHEAPAction google.com/amp/s/amp.axios.c…
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Happening now: From Resistance to Renewal: Building An Economy Based on Belonging with Manuel Pastor. Livestream the Othering & Belonging Conference here: youtube.com/user/haasinstitu… @haasinstitute #OBConf2019 #OtheringandBelonging
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Tune in TODAY (4/9) at 4:00 ET/3:00 CT/2:00 MT/1:00 PT, for a #webinar that will cover board development and engagement for Public #CommunityAction Agencies. Register: bit.ly/2Up6Ggb
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