For nearly 60 years, a national network of Community Action Agencies has been helping American families and community overcome obstacles.
The OURS network of 11 urban Community Action Agencies works every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive.
“Each May, during Community Action Month, we reflect on the impact our network has had on families,” said Executive Director Yvonne Cherell. “The past year has presented many challenges and our agencies have been a genuine lifeline to people in need.”
Community Action Agencies serve 99% of all American counties with life-changing services to help families achieve financial stability. All agencies are locally controlled and represented by the private, public, and low-income sectors of the community.
For more information on the history of Community Action Agencies and ways to celebrate Community Action Month, visit the National Community Action Partnership.
Tell OURS what your agency is doing for Community Action Month by emailing yvonne.cherell@ohiours.com.
