Community Action and Accountability
For almost 20 years, The Action has provided in-depth coverage of Arkansas’s Community Action Agencies at work across the state. Issues from past years can be found archived below; more recent issues can also be read online at Issuu.com. • ACAAA’s monthly “e-Action” newsletter is also archived: To access previous issues of the “e-Action,” visit here.
May 2017
2017 Annual Conference
This year’s Conference theme is The 1970’s — join us for a groovy meeting overview of workshops, presenters, and award nominees!
May 2016
2016 Annual Conference
A closer look at ACAAA’s “Dr. Seuss-themed” annual training conference for 2016
November 2015
“What Is Community Action?” issue
An introduction to all the various parts that make up the big machine of Community Action in Arkansas—and just what, exactly, it is that we do! / Plus, a closer look at ACAAA’s role
May 2015
Pre-2015 Annual Conference issue
Guest speakers Sister Simone Campbell, David Bradley, U.S. Congressman Steve Womack & more / Award nominees & workshop previews.
February 2015
Special “Housing” issue
A detailed examination of the wide spectrum of programs whereby Community Action provides housing assistance in Arkansas / ACAAA welcomes new Executive Director Rebecca Reynolds
October 2014
Special “Food” issue
A comprehensive overview of all the various ways the state’s agencies help to fight against hunger in Arkansas / ACAAA Executive Director Rose Adams announces retirement
June 2014
Post-2014 Annual Conference issue
Guest speakers Mark Shriver, Lisbeth Schorr, and David Bradley / CAPPY & Action Award winners / ACAAA Communications Director Bill Green announces retirement