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NYSCAA is a 20 year old association providing services and advocacy that strengthen the ability of its members to improve the quality-of-life for low-income people throughout New York State.

NYSCAA Mission

Community Action Agencies change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other as they move from poverty to self-sufficiency. As the New York State Community Action Association, NYSCAA's mission is to provide services and advocacy that strengthen the ability of its members to improve the quality-of-life for low-income people throughout New York State.

NYSCAA was created in 1987 to provide New York State Community Action Agencies with information, professional development, and technical assistance to enhance the capacity of agencies to serve as effective, responsive community resources.

Additionally, NYSCAA serves the collective interests of its members through:

  • Statewide legislative advocacy
  • Information exchange
  • Capacity-building
  • Peer support
  • Networking
  • Recognition
  • Information Technology Services

New York State has 52 Community Action Agencies, all of which are NYSCAA members.

Offices

NYSCAA offices are located at:

  • 2 Charles Blvd.
  • Guilderland, NY 12084
Staff

NYSCAA has six full time staff.

Staff Information

Board

NYSCAA has a dedicated and involved 21 member Board of Directors made up of Executive Directors and other key staff of New York’s Community Action Agencies. Representatives of the Family Development Association of NYS (FDANYS) and the NYS Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA) also hold board seats in order to strengthen the partnership amongst the three organizations.

Board Members List

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