2023 marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. Since 1981, CFCAA has been in service helping families throughout Alachua, Levy, & Marion counties.
Thank you for taking this journey with CFCAA! We hope you learned about the “Community Action” network, programs, and local impact.
Please visit our Facebook Page to learn more about Community Action Month and our local impact!
AMAZING GIVE
(April 2023)
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your donations during the Amazing Give.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
(March 2023)
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
(February 2023)
KING CELEBRATION – GAINESVILLE, FL
(January 2023)
OFFICES CLOSED – WINTER HOLIDAYS
(December 2022)
VETERANS DAY – Staff Recognition
(November 2022)
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
(October 2022)
ANNUAL MEETING & PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS LUNCHEON
(October 2022)
Thanks for supporting our 2022 Annual Meeting & Partner of the Year Awards on Thursday, October 27th.
Please visit our Facebook Page to learn more about the event and our community impact!
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CFCAA 40th Anniversary (March 24, 2021)
Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc., incorporated in 1981, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is the sole provider of CSBG, LIHEAP and WAP funds in Alachua, Marion and Levy counties.
Forty years later, CFCAA remains proud of our work in reducing poverty, being a voice for those without a voice, and advocating for self-sufficiency.
VIRTUAL Partner of the Year Awards & Annual Meeting (October 29, 2020)
Please join us on Thursday, October 29, 2020 for our VIRTUAL Partner of the Year Awards & Annual Meeting
Thanks for supporting our VIRTUAL Partner of the Year Awards & Annual Meeting on October 29, 2020. Please visit our Facebook Pageto learn more about the event and our community impact!
In light of COVID-19 and these unprecedented times, our local Community Action Month activities will focus on helping clients apply for much needed services using our FastTrack Online Application. On May 4, 2020, we launched the new online application for electric, rental and educational assistance.
2019 Community Action Month promoted Community Action Agencies and raised awareness of Community Action Month. Did you see our County Proclamations and Huggy Heart Day Coloring Pages? #HelpingPeople #ChangingLives #CommunityActionWorks #WeR1000Strong #CommunityActionImpact
CFCAA’s WAP Day 2018 was very positive and productive. We spoke with many prospective WAP clients and distributed over 20 WAP applications. #HelpingPeople #ChangingLives #WAPWorks #WeatherizationDay
Thanks for supporting our Annual Partner of the Year Awards Luncheon on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Check out the 2018 Partner Luncheon Program Booklet to learn more about the event and visit our Facebook Page for more pictures!
2017 Partner of the Year Awards Luncheon Sponsors (June 2017) Thank you to the amazing sponsors who helped fund the CFCAA’s Annual Awards Luncheon this year!
Gainesville Sun Article – “Community Action Agency has programs and services to help reduce poverty” (June 2017) In conjunction with National Community Action Month, which was observed in May, the Central Florida Community Action Agency will host its annual Community Partners of the Year Awards Luncheon and raise awareness of programs, services and the impact to the community. Check out the Article!
$1,000 Platinum (Name of sponsor displayed at luncheon, recognition during luncheon and on CFCAA website, Full page ad in program booklet, listed as Platinum sponsor on luncheon program and six tickets to the luncheon)
$750 Diamond (Name of sponsor displayed at luncheon, recognition during luncheon and on CFCAA website, half page ad in program booklet, listed as Diamond sponsor on luncheon program and four tickets to the luncheon)
$500 Gold (Name of sponsor displayed at luncheon, recognition during luncheon and on CFCAA website, listed as a Gold sponsor on luncheon program, quarter page ad in program booklet, three tickets to luncheon)
$250 Bronze (Name of sponsor displayed at luncheon, recognition during luncheon and on CFCAA website, listed as Bronze sponsor on luncheon program, one ticket to luncheon)
For tickets and more information about making an investment, please contact Tiffany McKenzie, [email protected], 352-378-5892 ext. 202. Thanks in advance for your support! {AD DEADLINE – Friday, JUNE 2, 2017}
2017 Partner of the Year Luncheon Fundraiser Announcement (May 2017) CFCAA is happy to announce the 2017 Partner Of The Year Awards Luncheon {THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017} ~SILENT AUCTION 11:00 A.M. ~ LUNCHEON 11:30 A.M. ~ ☑ INDIVIDUAL TICKET $25 ☑ SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
All proceeds support CFCAA’s self-sufficiency, energy assistance, and home weatherization programs in Alachua, Levy and Marion Counties. “Changing lives and improving communities” is integral to the work of CFCAA.
For more information, contact Tiffany McKenzie at 352-378-5892 ext. 202 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out the 2017 Luncheon Flyer to learn more about the event.
Annual Report (March 2017) We are pleased to share our 2014/2015 Annual Report which highlights our programs, client success, and outcomes. We invite you to explore the report and welcome your comments and feedback by emailing [email protected]. Our 2015/2016 Annual Report will be released in October 2017.
Gainesville Sun Article – R.I.S.E. to self-sufficiency in Community Action program (February 2017) The Raising and Imcproving Self-sufficiency Expectations, or R.I.S.E., Program may be the way to move towards economic stability and self-sufficiency. Check out the Article!
2016 Luncheon Sponsors (July 2016) Thank you to the amazing Sponsors who helped fund the CFCAA’s Annual Awards Luncheon this year!
2016 Luncheon Fundraiser (June 2016) CFCAA is happy to announce the success of another annual Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony. Check out the 2016 Luncheon Program Booklet to learn more about the event.
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