Community Action Network celebrates 59 years of service, 47 in northwest Montana
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KALISPELL — 2023 marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. This year, Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana (CAPNM), a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 47 years helping families throughout Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders counties.
“Each May, during Community Action Month, we reflect on the impact CAPNM and our network has had on families,” said Ms. Tracy Diaz, Executive Director of CAPNM. “Last year alone, we served 7,255 individuals in Northwest Montana, and over 15 million across the country with immediately needed services such as shelter and food, and also long-term solutions like education and job placement.”
Community Action Agencies serve 99% of all American counties with life-changing services to help families achieve financial stability. All agencies are locally controlled and represented by the private, public, and low-income sectors of the community. “We are proud of our communities’ participation in the development and oversight of our programs,” said Diaz. “Their engagement helps us to be more effective in our approach by determining what our 4-county area needs.”
To celebrate the continued success of Community Action and raise awareness throughout the Northwest Montana, CAPNM will be open during Kalispell Downtown Association’s Ladies Night on May 12 from 5-7 p.m. to meet with the public and share its many program offerings.
