@CalCAPA

#CalCAPA is the association of Community Action Agencies and #CSBG providers whom lead California and its communities to overcome injustice and poverty.

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#CalCAPA Executive Director, David Knight, sounds the alarm in @sfchronicle: The Trump admin’s proposed budget cuts CSBG—vital funding for CA families—based on DEI mentions. $66.5M in CSBG leveraged $1.33B in aid last year alone. 📖 Read the Op-Ed: sfchronicle.com/opinion/open…

I fight poverty in California. Trump wants to cut our funding over a blog post

OPINION: In his 2026 budget proposal, President Trump takes aim at local community organizations and grants that are making a difference in the lives of hard-working Americans, David Knight writes.

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Gas, groceries, healthcare costs – they’re all up. Families are struggling to make ends meet, and Trump continues to double down, cutting funding for critical programs that help make life more affordable. That’s exactly why I stood alongside local leaders in Sacramento today, working together to safeguard funding for childcare, food banks, disaster relief, and more.
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The 2026 CalCAPA Advocacy Day kicked off with some of our attendees and CalCAPA's Assoc. Director of Strategic Operations, Jillian Keegan, meeting with Senate President pro Tempore @MoniqueLimonCA!
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New Politico reporting raises alarms about federal funding delays and impoundment. For Community Action Agencies, CSBG is a lifeline—funding housing support, job training, energy assistance & more. #ProtectCSBG bit.ly/3QixFYz

GOP, Democrats blast Vought for holding back cash: 'You don’t have the authority to impound'

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) told the White House budget director that lawmakers "are not getting any answers" as to why hundreds of millions of dollars isn't flowing to states for anti-poverty...

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CalCAPA's Associate Director of Strategic Operations, Jillian Keegan, testified in support of SB 1240- Office of Nonprofit Empowerment. Thank you to @SenMcNerney for your leadership!
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Good read on what California’s CalAIM’s foundational architecture is up against. Great work recognized from @MCCAA_ #communityaction #SDOH calaimfieldnotes.substack.co…
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of @RepLaMalfa. Throughout his service, he was a consistent voice for California’s rural communities and a committed public servant to the people of the 1st Congressional District.
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His leadership and advocacy left a lasting impact on the region and the issues he championed. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, staff, and constituents during this time of loss.
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Thank you @RepKevinMullin for voting in support of H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025!
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Thank you @RepBarragan for voting in support of H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025!
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Thank you @RepScottPeters for voting in support of H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025!
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Thank you @RepRaulRuizMD for voting in support of H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025!
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Thank you @DorisMatsui for voting in support of H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025!
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Thank you @JayObernolte for voting in support of H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025!
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On December 3rd, H.R. 1355, the WeatherizationEnhancement and Readiness Act of 2025, received unanimous bipartisan support in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. CalCAPA is grateful to our CA representatives that voted in support of H.R. 1355!
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Thank you @CalCAPA for inviting NCAP CEO Denise Harlow to take the podium yesterday and join our #CommunityAction colleagues in California for the CalCAPA Annual Conference. We're proud to work together with you to help hardworking American families achieve economic independence!
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We’re wrapping up #EnergyAwarenessMonth this week by focusing on customer success stories! Hear from Janette, a homeowner who was able to stay in her home thanks to #CommunityAction weatherization services provided by @CEDACookCo. youtube.com/watch?v=XDcFfu_L… @IllinoisCAA
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.@CalCAPA is proud to be a trusted part of California communities. Individuals & families rely on the programs that #communityaction operates, and our doors are open. Yet Fed funds are woven into the foundation & we’re concerned about the local impact if Congress doesn’t reopen
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Thank you to our CA #CommunityAction Champions for supporting the Community Services Block Grant & co-sponsoring H.R. 3131! @MarkDeSaulnier @RepMarkTakano @derektranCA45 @RepZoeLofgren @RepBrownley @RepBarragan @dkmin #CSBG #CommunityActionWorks
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We’re thrilled to join our friends at @CalCAPA for their AI 101 Webinar Series this summer! This free 3-part series explores how Artificial Intelligence can support the work of nonprofits and Community Action Agencies. 📢 🗓️ Next Session: July 30 | 🕑2:00–3:00 PM PT
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I have had some time to think about Trumps mention of my Association in his 2026 budget proposal. Thank you to the @sfchronicle for publishing my opinion in response. #CommunityAction #csbg sfchronicle.com/opinion/open…

I fight poverty in California. Trump wants to cut our funding over a blog post

OPINION: In his 2026 budget proposal, President Trump takes aim at local community organizations and grants that are making a difference in the lives of hard-working Americans, David Knight writes.

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