COMMUNITY ACTION OF MINNEAPOLIS

Executive Summary

Community Action Agencies reach out to low-income people in their communities, address multiple needs through a comprehensive approach, develop partnerships with other community organizations, involve low-income customers in Agency operations, and administer a full range of coordinated programs designed to have a measurable impact on poverty. Since 1994, Community Action of Minneapolis has been providing a broad range of community service programs to assist economically disadvantaged individuals and communities in the city of Minneapolis.

Vision

Community Action of Minneapolis demonstrates excellence in:

Leadership: Community Action of Minneapolis identifies, interprets and translates the needs of people with limited resources to key decision makers - resulting in greater sensitivity, the elimination of barriers to access and increased opportunities for people with limited resources to experience success in their lives.

Advocacy: Community Action of Minneapolis advocates on behalf of people with limited resources - making systems more responsive, shaping public perception and policy, and restoring hope in the people they serve.

Innovation: Community Action of Minneapolis is recognized as an innovator that uses technology, creative problem solving, and knowledgeable leadership to ensure delivery of quality, caring and culturally sensitive programs and services.

Mission

“Community Action of Minneapolis is dedicated to improving people’s lives.”

Promise

“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.”