Item Description:
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Recognizing May 2026 as Community Action Month in Hennepin County - offered by Commissioner Greene
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WHEREAS, Community Action creates pathways to prosperity by helping hardworking families achieve economic independence rather than keeping them reliant on government assistance; and
WHEREAS, Community Action is built on innovative, responsive, and efficient programs that are uniquely tailored to meet local needs; and
WHEREAS, Community Action delivers high-impact, cost-effective results that generate a significant return on investment for local communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Action prepares and connects individuals to private-sector jobs to support the local economy; and
WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies are trusted pillars of the community that engage volunteers who donate their time to advance local progress, support working families, and contribute to lasting community success; and
WHEREAS, Community Action programs deliver effective, high-quality assistance that strengthens community resilience and fosters local prosperity; and
WHEREAS, 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County’s founding in 1986.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners proclaim May 2026 as Community Action Month in Hennepin County.
Recommendation from County Administrator: No Recommendation