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Declaring May Community Action Month - offered by Commissioners Goettel, Greene and Edelson
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WHEREAS, Community Action has made essential contributions across this nation for over 60 years, inspiring a spirit of hope, creating opportunities for millions of people to be a part of the American Dream, and improving communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Action remains committed to a nation that creates opportunities for all people to thrive, builds strong, resilient communities, and ensures a more equitable society; and
WHEREAS, Community Action is a robust state and local force connecting people to life-changing services and creating pathways to prosperity in 99% of all American counties; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) was established in 1986 and serves the residents of Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, CAP-HC is part of a national network of over 1000 organizations committed to poverty reduction through an array of community-centered programs and services; and
WHEREAS, Community Action builds and promotes economic stability as an essential aspect of enabling and enhancing stronger communities and stable homes; and
WHEREAS, Community Action strategies and innovative solutions evolve as the needs of individuals, families, and communities in cities, suburbs, and rural areas change; and
WHEREAS, Community Action is experienced in advancing opportunities by coordinating federal state, local and private resources to achieve results for people and communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Action insists on community participation and involvement ensuring that all sectors of the community have a voice and will be heard; therefore
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners proclaim May 2025, as Community Action Month, with special recognition of the invaluable role that Community Action Partnership - Hennepin County plays in serving our local communities.
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval