Helping People. Changing Lives.
Empowering Louisiana Communities Together.
Rooted in Purpose. Driven by Promise.
Our Mission
To ensure the causes and conditions of poverty are effectively addressed and to strengthen, promote, represent, and serve the Community Action Network.
The Promise of Community Action
Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Empowering Louisiana Communities
OFFICERS
Craig Mathews
Craig Mathews
Craig Mathews
President
Thelma French
Craig Mathews
Craig Mathews
Vice President
Dinah Landry
Craig Mathews
Manny Duque
Secretary
Manny Duque
Rev. John Russell
Manny Duque
Treasurer
Almetra Franklin
Rev. John Russell
Rev. John Russell
Parliamentarian
Rev. John Russell
Rev. John Russell
Rev. John Russell
Metro Rep
Carleen Bellard
Carleen Bellard
Carleen Bellard
Urban Rep
Dorothy Oliver
Carleen Bellard
Carleen Bellard
Rural Rep
Tarek Polite
Carleen Bellard
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Past President
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Dr. Dionne Nichols
At-Large Member
Ali R. Adams
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Ali R. Adams
At-Large Member
Important Email and Other Links
National Community Action Partnership
Meetings and Events
December 11, 2025
Promise Power Up
Event Details
December 11, 2025
Promise Power Up
NCAP invites the entire Community Action Network to a series of 15-minue meetings aimed at connecting members while inspiring hope and the p...
January 28-30, 2026
2026 NCAP Management and Leadership Conference
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World Resort
Event Details
January 28-30, 2026
2026 NCAP Management and Leadership Conference
Early Bird Rates will be available through November 20, 2025. Pre-Conference: January 26-27
Conference: January 28-30
REGISTER HERE
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World Resort
Monday, February 9 - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Annual ACAP-LA Conference "Keeping our Promise"
Event Details
Monday, February 9 - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Annual ACAP-LA Conference "Keeping our Promise"
August 31 - September 1, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Pre-Convention: August 31st – September 1st
August 31 - September 1, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Pre-Convention: August 31st – September 1st
September 2 - 4, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Convention: September 2nd – 4th
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arc
September 2 - 4, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Convention: September 2nd – 4th
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arc
More Events
Images of Impact: The Work of ACAP-LA in Photos
Congratulations to Tarek Polite on his retirement!
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ACAP-LA - Hilda Wiltz, Executive Director
PO Box 5058 Lafayette, LA 70502, Physical Address 501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-3272 Ext. 511 (337) 224-5741 (Hilda Wiltz)
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