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CAA advances social & econ mobility through services, partnerships, & advocacy using an equity lens.

On August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B Johnson signed into law, Senate Bill 2642, better known as the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, declaring “unconditional war on poverty.” Title II of that law, provided for urban and rural communities to mobilize their resources to combat poverty through Community Action Programs (CAP’s). The most important provision of the Economic Opportunity Act was the requirement that Community Action Programs be developed, conducted, and administered with the maximum participation of the residents of the area. The Community Action Agencies (CAA's) were established the following year. Since that time, the Montgomery County CAA and its Board have been charged with the organization of low-income communities, the development of leaders within low-income communities, and the development of systems to increase their self-sufficiency, self-esteem and gain more control over their own lives.

10/26/2026

A warm welcome to the Community Advocacy Institute class of 2027! Our Board members and CAI volunteers were excited to meet the newest cohort of the CAI at their orientation session this weekend. The session included information about the program, opportunities for the participants to get to know each other, and a panel discussion with four of our amazing CAI graduates. We are looking forward to another great year of the program! Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD

10/19/2026

CAA Executive Director Shantá Johnson, Navigation Manager Monica Rivera- Goldberg, and Program Manager Leah Goldfine were excited to participate in the MD Community Action Partnership (MCAP) retreat last week. The retreat brought together staff from Community Action Agencies across the state and included helpful training sessions, opportunities for collaboration, and site visits at two Community Action Council (CAC) of Howard County programs. A big thank you to MCAP and the CAC for a fantastic retreat! Maryland Community Action Partnership

10/13/2026

The Community Action Board is proud to support Council Bill 46-26, which would establish a County Child Tax Credit Supplement. Alongside numerous supporters from the CASH Campaign of MD, CASA, and other organizations, Board Vice Chair Timothy Robinson spoke today at a press conference and at the public hearing in support of this bill. If enacted, Bill 43-26 would provide an additional $500 supplement to families who are eligible for the Maryland CTC. Montgomery County would then become one of only a small number of local jurisdictions with its own CTC. Thank you to Councilmember Stewart for hosting today’s press conference and, alongside Councilmember Evans, introducing this important bill. The CASH Campaign of Maryland

10/08/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community? Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is now recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers support the program as tax preparers, quality reviewers, intake screeners, appointment schedulers, and interpreters. Register today and join us on Nov. 4th at 11 am or 6 pm for a virtual information session.
¿Buscas una forma significativa de retribuir a la comunidad? Nuestro programa de Asistencia Voluntaria en la Preparación de Impuestos (VITA) está reclutando voluntarios para la próxima temporada de impuestos. Los voluntarios apoyan el programa como preparadores de impuestos, revisores de calidad, encargados de admisión, programadores de citas e intérpretes. Regístrate hoy y acompáñanos el 4 de noviembre a las 11 a m o a las 6 pm para una sesión informativa virtual.
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10/06/2026

Our VITA program was honored to be named a Financial Wellness Champion of the Year by the City of Gaithersburg! We continue to have a fantastic partnership with the City, offering VITA services at the Casey Community Center every tax season and partnering with the City’s Financial Empowerment Center. Thank you to the City of Gaithersburg for this wonderful award! City of Gaithersburg Government

10/05/2026

Happening today, October 5th, at 1 PM: Board of Elections Virtual Information Session in English and Spanish. Learn about serving as a poll worker, voter registration, and volunteer opportunities for youth. Register to receive the Zoom link: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/fCmw5jHvTTSyM4ReghhC_g #/registration

10/02/2026

Congratulations to the 18 graduates of Community Action’s very first Navigation Academy! Led by Navigation Program Manager Monica Rivera-Goldberg and Navigator Trica Young, the Academy teaches participants about critical services and programs available to County residents with modest incomes. Participants receive guidance on how to help community members apply for these services and also learn about key topics such as advocacy and data collection. Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD

09/22/2026

Happening TOMORROW, September 23rd: Voter Registration Event at the TESS Community Action Center! Between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., bilingual (English and Spanish) staff from the Board of Elections will be on-site to help residents register to vote, provide information about serving as an election judge or youth volunteer, and answer questions about the upcoming election. Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD

09/16/2026

Thank you to Community Action Board member Denise Fredericks, who testified on behalf of the CAB in support of County Council Bill 38-26: Discriminatory Housing Practices and Early Lease Termination – Amendments. This bill would prohibit discrimination based on immigration and citizenship status in housing and would allow for early termination of a lease due to hardship caused by deportation or detainment. The CAB is proud to stand in solidarity with immigrants in our community and continues to advocate for policies that provide more protections for our neighbors. Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD

07/23/2026

Thanks to our amazing Staff Appreciation Committee, we had a fun World Cup-themed staff meeting this week, complete with flag decorations and soccer-themed notes of gratitude. It was a great opportunity to get to know each other and share some of the teams we were rooting for during the tournament. A big thank you to our colleagues for putting this all together.

Address

1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD
20852

Telephone

+12407771697

Website

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/communityaction

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