The Rhode Island Community Action Association is a trade association for a statewide network of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) who, for over fifty years, have been the safety net for economically disadvantaged and working individuals and families. Independently and collectively the CAA Agencies are working to eliminate the causes and effects of poverty and to open doors to self-sufficiency and better lives for more than 185,000 Individuals and 90,000 Households.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rhode Island Community Action Association is to serve Rhode Island’s network of Community Action Agencies through training, and technical assistance, public education, capacity building, and for the development of public policy to address the impact of poverty in Rhode Island.
Vision Statement
We envision Rhode Island Community Action Association as a strong unified network of effective community action agencies, guided by excellence and integrity in the promotion of social and economic justice in the state of Rhode Island.