CAAS Reacts to the FY24 State Budget Veto Overrides

Thank you to our legislators who restored this vital funding to the budget!

Alex BarbatOctober 11, 2023Community Action Agency of Somerville

What does it take to build a successful campaign for affordable housing?

What does it take to build a movement that not only attempts to, but succeeds in, winning funding for affordable housing? Here's a look into the process from our Somerville FY24 City Budget Campaign.

Alex BarbatSeptember 22, 2023Community Action Agency of Somerville

Meet the Board: Q&A with Jordan

We sat down with Jordan Harris, CAAS Board President and Pastor at Connexion, to learn more about how he got involved with anti-poverty advocacy and his experience being on the CAAS Board of Directors!

Alex BarbatSeptember 21, 2023Community Action Agency of Somerville

Gov. Maura Healey's veto of community action funding called 'a slap in the face'

The state's 23 community action agencies pressed for about a decade to secure more dedicated funding from the state, pitching their work as a crucial way to help vulnerable Bay Staters navigate anything from job training to housing insecurity.

Alex BarbatAugust 24, 2023

Announcing the CAAS 2022 Annual Report

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the CAAS 2022 Annual Report! We’re sharing program overviews, reflecting on the work we’ve done together, and sharing stories from the clients we serve.

Alex BarbatJuly 28, 2023Community Action Agency of Somerville

Celebrating Community Action Month with CAAS

May is Community Action Month! This month, we’re celebrating the power that we hold as communities to work together and end poverty.

Alex BarbatMay 31, 2023Community Action Agency of Somerville

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