Oklahoma Community Action Agencies 2019 Directory The Promise of Community Action 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. Rebecca Reynolds Michael E. Jones President Executive Director
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[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies 605 Centennial Blvd. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 949-1495 - Fax: (405) 509-2712 okacaa.org 2 About Community Action Community Action Agencies are local nonprofits working to improve the lives of low-income residents through increased self-sufficiency and community participation. Community Action Agencies serve all 77 counties in Oklahoma. Community Action Agencies were established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Local tripartite boards control Community Action Agencies. Boards are composed of one-third low-income residents, one-third elected officials and one-third local businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith-based or community groups. Local tripartite boards allow Community Action Agencies to determine the most effective programs based on the specific needs of communities in their service areas. Community Action Agencies identify specific needs in their localities through community needs assessments. Community Action Agencies receiving Head Start grants must have board members who are parents of children enrolled in Head Start, or with expertise in finance, early childhood education, or the law.