For Immediate Release:
May 01, 2008

Media Contact:
David Allison
dalliso@miamidade.gov
786-469-4682



Maimi-Dade Community Action Agency celebrates National Community Action Month

As part of National Community Action Month, Miami-Dade Community Action Agency will host a series of events and activities to promote its programs and services.

 


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
Created in 1965 as a result of Equal Opportunity legislation. Miami-Dade's Community Action Agency (CAA) is the largest CAA in the southeastern United States, and boasts a nationally recognized Head Start program as well as a number of other notable programs which includes its programs for the elderly and computer-training program.  During the month of May, CAA's across the United States celebrate their accomplishments and continued commitment to fighting the war on poverty.  The theme of this year's celebration is "Sowing the seeds of Change", reflecting on how CAA's continue to improve communities by assisting low-income individuals  and families to become self sufficient.

During the month of May, the Community Action Agency will be holding a series of events and activities to increase awareness about the programs and services they have available to help make a difference in improving the quality of life of Miami-Dade County's poor. Among the events being held will include Community Open House Activities at our Community Enrichment Centers:

Neighborhood Center

Address

Date

Time

Contact Number

Perrine Community Enrichment Center

17801 Homestead Avenue, Miami Fl. 33157

Wednesday, May 21st

10:00AM-3:00PM

305-254-5804

Goulds Community Enrichment Center

21300 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami Fl. 33170

Wednesday, May 21st

10:00AM-3:00PM

305-233-2121

Pine Island After-school Program

26862 SW 128th Avenue, Miami Fl. 33032

Wednesday, May 21st

3:00-600PM

305-257-0923

Liberty City Community Enrichment Center

6100 NW 7th Avenue, Miami Fl. 33055

Thursday, May 22nd

10:00AM - 3:00PM

305-756-2830

Accion Community Enrichment Center

858 West Flagler Street, Miami Fl. 33130

Thursday, May 22nd

10:00AM - 3:00PM

305-547-4892

South Beach Community Enrichment Center

833 Sixth Street, Miami Beach Fl. 33139

Thursday, May 22nd

10:00AM - 3:00PM

305-672-1705


CAA is also partnering with the Community Action Agency Foundation to hold a community resource fair on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at the Joseph Caleb Center located at 2200 NW 54th Street in Miami from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The annual event brings together service providers in the areas of healthcare, community organizations, colleges and training programs, as well as federal state and county services in one location to provide better access in low-income communities.

The community resource fair and Community Open House activities are a part of events aimed at increasing community awareness about poverty programs in our community as well as highlight programs and services available through the Community Action network.


 
Who: Miami-Dade Community Action Agency (CAA)

What:National Community Action Month Events and Activities
May 01 - 30, 2008

When: May 01, 2008

Where:Various locations


 

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