Merger of Two Minnesota CAAs

Merger of Two Minnesota CAAs

This case study presents an example of the combination of a CAA experiencing financial difficulties with a larger and healthier CAA. The case study is based on CAPLAW’s interview with Dr. Leah Pigatti, executive director of Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership...
Merger of Two Minnesota CAAs

Merger Between a Nonprofit and a Public CAA

This case study presents an example of a merger between a nonprofit CAA and a public CAA. The case study is based on CAPLAW’s interview with Michael Thorsteinson, executive director of Three Rivers Community Action in Minnesota, as well as a review of Three Rivers...
Merger of Two Minnesota CAAs

Minnesota CSBG Office Encourages CAA Mergers

This case study explores what state CSBG offices can do to facilitate merger explorations among Community Action Agencies in their respective states. The case study is based on CAPLAW’s interview with several staff members at the Minnesota Office of Economic...
Minnesota Community Action Merger Laws

Minnesota Community Action Merger Laws

This sample law contains provisions of Minnesota’s Community Action statute and regulations that address CAA mergers. Minnesota’s Community Action statute contains a section enacted in 2014 addressing the problem of two CAAs merging and the resulting merged CAA...
Changing Needs and Expectations for CFOs in Community Action

Federal Grant Rules Relating to Legal Costs

Because Community Action Agencies (CAAs) face numerous and varied legal issues every day, developing productive relationships with attorneys is essential to the success of any CAA. An attorney is better equipped to facilitate this relationship and provide a CAA with...