Thank You 2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference
Thank you to everyone who joined us September 15–18 in Niagara Falls.
New York State Community Action Association
Strengthening New York’s Community Action Network
The New York State Community Action Association strengthens the capacity of the Community Action network to address the causes and conditions of poverty.
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Community Action Agencies are local organizations that connect people and families to services, supports, and resources based on community needs.
Thank You for Joining Us
2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference
Resilient by Nature: The Power of Community Action
September 15–18, 2026 · Niagara Falls, New York
Thank you to the Community Action professionals, presenters, partners, sponsors, and exhibitors who joined us in Niagara Falls for four days of connection, professional development, shared learning, and celebration across New York’s Community Action network.
Conference Complete
The 2026 Annual Conference has concluded. Conference information will remain available on the event page for post-conference reference.
Attendee Evaluation
Attendees can complete the conference evaluation in Whova or through the post-conference evaluation link sent by email.
Conference Highlights
Keynotes
Allan Kehler presented Find Your Voice. Find Your Power. and Chelsea Ambrose presented Uncovering Resilience.
Learning & Connection
The conference included concurrent sessions, statewide and national updates, peer connection, and opportunities to strengthen work across the Community Action network.
Community Action
Attendees celebrated Community Action award recipients and the graduation and project work of NYSCAA’s Emerging Leaders Institute participants.
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Community Action in New York
Local agencies. Statewide network. Shared mission.
Community Action Agencies work in communities across New York to address the causes and conditions of poverty. NYSCAA supports this network through training, technical assistance, resources, and opportunities for agencies to learn from one another.
Locally rooted
Agencies respond to the needs of their own communities and connect people to practical supports.
Mission focused
The network works to strengthen families, support economic stability, and improve community outcomes.
Connected statewide
NYSCAA brings agencies together for shared learning, planning, resources, and statewide coordination.
What NYSCAA Provides
Three core areas of support for the network
1
Training and Professional Development
Courses, webinars, conferences, and learning opportunities that help Community Action staff build skills and strengthen programs.
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2
Technical Assistance and Resources
Tools, guidance, data resources, and support designed to help agencies plan, report, improve services, and respond to community needs.
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3
Network Connection
Peer groups, shared learning spaces, statewide convenings, and opportunities for Community Action staff to connect across roles and regions.
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Statewide Network
Community Action reaches every region of New York
NYSCAA was created in 1987 to strengthen New York’s Community Action network. Today, NYSCAA supports local agencies with information, professional development, technical assistance, data tools, and statewide connection.
47 Community Action Agencies in New York
1987 NYSCAA created to support the network
1,000+ Community Action Agencies nationally
1964 Community Action movement established
Poverty in New York
Data and resources to support Community Action work
NYSCAA provides poverty data, reports, and planning tools that help agencies understand local needs, tell the story of Community Action, and support data-informed decision-making.
2025 New York State Poverty Report
Explore statewide poverty data and trends through NYSCAA’s latest Poverty Report.
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NYSCAA Data Hub
Access data tools and Community Needs Assessment resources for planning and reporting.
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Across the Network
Current NYSCAA initiatives
Network Spotlight
Shine the Light
Celebrate Community Action staff and stories from across New York State.
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Shared Learning
NYSCAA Book Club
Join network conversations connected to leadership, service, and Community Action work.
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Stay Engaged
Keep learning and connecting with NYSCAA
Continue Your Professional Development
Explore online courses, webinars, and learning opportunities available through NYSCAA Learn.
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Connect with Your Peers
Stay connected with colleagues across the network through NYSCAA affinity groups and shared learning spaces.
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Membership
Connect with New York’s Community Action Network
NYSCAA membership helps Community Action staff, board members, partners, and supporters stay connected to statewide training, resources, events, and network updates.
Access learning opportunities
Stay informed about trainings, conferences, webinars, and professional development.
Stay connected
Receive updates, resources, and opportunities connected to Community Action work across New York.
Support the mission
Join others working to address the causes and conditions of poverty in New York.
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Funding & Support
Helping Strengthen Community Action in New York
NYSCAA receives funding in part from the New York State Department of State, Division of Community Services.
This support helps NYSCAA provide training, technical assistance, resources, data tools, and statewide connection for New York’s Community Action network.
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Contributions help expand NYSCAA’s ability to share resources, support the network, and strengthen Community Action across New York State.
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