(Atlanta, GA) — August 31st, 2023 — Take a stroll with the newly minted Certified Community Action Professionals as they are recognized by the National Community Action Partnership at its Awards Gala last week in Atlanta. The gala was part of NCAP’s Annual Conference.
The awarded credential recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge and application of the core competencies required to effectively carry out the vision, mission, purpose, and values of the Community Action movement.
Minnesota is home to 24 Community Action Agencies whose mission is to assist and uplift household with low incomes and people living in poverty. Eight Minnesota Community Action representatives received their credential.
Watch awardees walk to receive their certification at minncap.org/post/Newly-Certified-Community-Action-Professionals-Recognized
Honored were Minnesota’s own:
Gail Beckman of Kootasca Community Action; Joseph Burhite of Lakes & Pines Community Action Council; Amanda Busse of Wright County Community Action; Maegan Hernandez of MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership; Jonathan Marchand of United Community Action Partnership; Sierra Mcfaline of Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership; Annie Shapiro of Minnesota Community Action Partnership; Jennifer Soule of MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership; and Marcel Urman of the Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity.
Learn more about how Community Action can help in your community at minncap.org.
