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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

ACAP-LA Community Action Agencies

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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

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 LINKS

Register for Annual ACAP ConferenceANCRTCAPLAWNCAPNASCSPOCSLA WORKFORCELOUISIANA HOUSING CORP

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Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association - ACAAACommunity Action Partnerships - UPCOMING DATESNCAF 2026 Washington Conference & Fly-In Day

National Community Action Partnership

NCAP

Meetings and Events

March 17-20, 2026

NCAF Annual Conference Washington, DC

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March 17-20, 2026

NCAF Annual Conference Washington, DC

https://web.cvent.com/event/312038bc-9c67-403a-9219-aa024f0730a3/summary

April 21-24, 2026

OACAA Annual Conference Durant, OK

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April 21-24, 2026

OACAA Annual Conference Durant, OK

https://whova.com/portal/registration/fpPk3JWLfxfgx3oMWEw6/

April 27-30, 2026

TACAA Annual Conference Frisco, TX

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April 27-30, 2026

TACAA Annual Conference Frisco, TX

https://www.tacaa.org/2026-tacaa-conference

May 12-13, 2026

ACAAA Annual Conference Jonesboro, AR

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May 12-13, 2026

ACAAA Annual Conference Jonesboro, AR

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/51st-annual-acaaa-spring-conference

June 10, 2026

NCAP Virtual Training for Region VI "Driving Action with Storytelling"

June 10, 2026

NCAP Virtual Training for Region VI "Driving Action with Storytelling"

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