Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association - ACAAA

06/12/2026

Today, ACAAA Executive Director Tomekia Moore had the opportunity to visit with Senator Tom Cotton's office to discuss the importance of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and its impact on communities across Arkansas.

The conversation centered on how CSBG serves as a critical resource in helping local Community Action Agencies address the root causes of poverty while strengthening pathways to economic mobility, family stability, and community resilience. Through the Community Action Network, CSBG funding helps empower local communities by supporting programs and services that respond directly to the unique needs of Arkansas families.

With Community Action agencies serving all 75 counties across our state, it is important that policymakers understand both the challenges facing Arkansas families and the opportunities that exist when communities are equipped with the resources to lead local solutions.

We appreciate the opportunity to share the story of Community Action, highlight the impact of CSBG investments, and continue building relationships that support stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities throughout Arkansas.

06/11/2026

Congratulations, BRAD - Black River Area Development Corporation!

BRAD is ahead of CLASS - Top 20 in CLASS in the state of Arkansas!

06/10/2026

🌐 Advancing Digital Opportunity Across Arkansas

Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association (ACAAA) is proud to share an update on our engagement as a member of the inaugural Connectivity Policy Corps Cohort, led by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance.

As conversations across the nation increasingly focus on AI and the future of workforce, we recognize that meaningful participation in these opportunities begins with addressing foundational challenges. Before we can fully engage in AI-driven innovation, we must first ensure that Arkansans have access to the essential building blocks of digital opportunity: Accessibility, Affordability, and Digital Skills.

For many families and communities, the digital divide remains a barrier to employment, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and economic mobility. That is why this work is so important—not just for today, but for Arkansas' long-term competitiveness and prosperity.

As part of our participation in the Connectivity Policy Corps, we are phasing our work across several strategic priorities:

✅ Aligning digital opportunity efforts with the Arkansas Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Initiative, ensuring that technology access and digital skills become key components of economic mobility and family well-being.

✅ Advocating for the strategic deployment of available broadband and digital opportunity resources across Arkansas communities served by the Community Action Network and our many partners and stakeholders.

✅ Working to develop and finalize a statewide engagement plan that compliments the efforts of the Arkansas State Broadband Office, helping ensure local voices and community-based organizations are part of the conversation.

Community Action has always been about creating pathways of opportunity. In today's world, digital connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is essential infrastructure for success. We are excited to help shape policies and partnerships that expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and ensure that every Arkansan has the tools needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy.

Together, we are building a more connected and more prosperous Arkansas for all.

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06/10/2026

Come out and join us!

📢📢‼️‼️ATTENTION‼️‼️📢📢

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will be hosting Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association Monday, June 15th, 2026 @ PCCUA from 5:00pm-7:30pm for a local forum surrounding Arkansas Pathways to Self-Sufficiency. This initatve is to collaborate across the state of Arkansas with local communities in order to bring insight and opportunities to gather resources together to better improve local communities. All Arkansans deserve access to resources that will better improve the lives of individuals, families and businesses, as well as promote economic development, better infrastructure and a more pleasant community to live, work and play!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE!

1. LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS
2. POLITICIANS
3. CITY AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
4. HEALTHCARE WORKERS
5. EVERYDAY ORDINARY FAMILIES
6. ANYONE PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY AND TAKING ACTION TO IMPROVE THEIR SURROUNDINGS!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Mark you calendar Rison friends!🍅🥕🥬🍆🥔🍓🍏

06/09/2026

CDCAA is now accepting Summer LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program applications for households who qualify. Contact us for more information.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Classes may be out for the summer, but it's never too early to sign your child up for CSO's Head Start program. CSO teachers help children ages 3 to 5 learn through engagement with the world around them.

CSO also operates a year-round Early Head Start program for children 6 weeks through 3 years old.

Learn more about CSO's Head Start program via link in the comments.

06/09/2026