Community Action Empowers individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty through education, advocacy, prevention and services to meet basic human needs.  We offer hope and assistance with respect and understanding

Back-to-School Fair, 
Tax Preparation,  
Family Institute, 
First Tee, 
Latino Family Development, Homeless Prevention, 
Safe Kids Shawnee Co., 
Elderly Services. 
Project Attention


Apartments, Weatherization,  Winterization, Emergency Repair Program (ERP), Kansas Accessibility Modification Program (KAMP)


Head Start 


Child and Adult Food Care  


Fiscal Services, 
Human Resources, Planning, 
Program 
Development, Support, Scholarships, 


Community Action Inc. Mission and Vision; Values, Code of Ethics, Locations, Directions, Forms, Fees, Volunteer Opportunity, Board of Directors, FAQ's
Cap-Lines Magazine
 2008  Annual Report (PDF file),  
Program Income Guidelines,
Brochures, 

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 Values

A.       Collaboration: We seek partnerships that create benefits for individuals and families.

B.      Commitment: We live The Promise of Community Action, Inc.

C.      Diversity: Community Action, Inc. mirrors the diversity of our communities. Our governing bodies include low-income people, local public officials and business and community groups.

D.      Integrity: We are committed to the highest level of ethical conduct in all that we do.

E.      Helpfulness: We want to say “yes.” If we can’t help, we’ll find someone who can.

F.      Professionalism: We are committed to providing quality products and effective solutions and to maintaining essential knowledge and technical expertise.

G.      Respect: We view all people as individuals who are due courtesy, fairness and our respect. We treat people the way we want to be treated.

H.      Stewardship: We respect our fiduciary responsibilities for the resources entrusted to us.

                  
Community Action Mission Summary

To alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty through the promotion of public policy that helps those in poverty to move to greater self-reliance and by providing services and resources that meet basic human needs, promote self-reliance and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.   

The Promise of Community Action:

Community Action changes people's lives, the sprit of hope, improves communities and America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.