by Allie Fiske | Jan 2022 | resources
In this webinar, the federal Office of Community Services (OCS), CAPLAW, and the National Community Action Partnership discuss the critical role that the Community Action network can play in facilitating the Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). With over...
by Allie Fiske | Jan 2022 | resources, rf-featured
LIHWAP: A Primer for the Community Action Network Overview Structure + Administration LIHEAP Comparison Vendor Agreements Client Eligibility Renter Benefits + Emergency Assistance Use of Funds Administrative Costs CSBG Supports for LIHWAP Calculation of Benefits +...
by Allie Fiske | Dec 2021 | resources
A community action agency (CAA) cannot serve its clients without gathering important details about them. Information provided by clients forms the basis for key decisions about program eligibility and the provision of services, and allows the agency to communicate...
by Allie Fiske | Oct 2021 | resources
Community action agency (CAA) boards perform vital governance and oversight functions for their organizations. Nowhere is this more evident than at board meetings, where board members hear reports, deliberate, and make decisions that guide organizational efforts....
by Allie Fiske | Oct 2021 | resources
As we have seen recently, unexpected emergencies can pose governance challenges for organizations, especially with respect to bylaws compliance. During a crisis, CAAs, like many organizations, rely on counsel to help them navigate a number of bylaws provisions...
by Allie Fiske | Sep 2021 | resources
This video investigates the fiduciary duty of care that CAA board members owe to the organization they serve. It identifies the source of the obligation for public and private CAAs and provides examples of how board members can fulfill that obligation. It also...
