CAAP Poverty Simulation

In this video participants describe CAAP's 2005 Poverty simulation. Community Action clients switch places with public officials, who now must find their way through an often indifferent system to meet their basic needs on very limited resources.

You have the choice below of viewing this video feature in two lengths: a seven-minute introductory version (about 15 MG), or a 24-minute in-depth version (about 49 MG).

Posted March 23, 2006.

Watch the 7-minute version in:

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Watch the 24-minute version in:

Quicktime 7 (H264)  |   Windows Media

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2007 Annual Conference
Growing Great Commuities




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CAAP Legislative Breakfast

Strengthening Rural Families in Pennsylvania
March 17, 2008

CAAP's Legislative Breakfast featured speakers Miriam Shark from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Barry Denk from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.

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Community Action Commission

Grand Opening of Barber Shop and Salon
March 14, 2008

The mayor, local media and members of the South Allison Hill community of Harrisburg gathered at the grand opening of the 'I Am That I Am' barber shop and salon. The barber shop and salon, located at 13th and Derry Street, is part of Mt. Pleasant Plaza.

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Schuylkill Community Action

Community Poverty Symposium
August 9, 2007

Over 75 people gathered in Pottsville to talk poverty. As part of their 2007 Community Assessment plan, CAAP member Schuylkill Community Action (SCA) held a Poverty Forum, bringing together government and elected officials, religious and business leaders, low-income clients and concerned community residents. The symposium was made possible with the help of a grant from Community Banks.

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Westmoreland Human Opportunities

Poverty Simulation
May 23, 2007

CAAP member Westmoreland Human Opportunities (WHO) held a poverty simulation at the end of May. Done in conjunction with Pittsburgh Social Ventures, the hour and half simulation gave middle and upper class participants an idea of what it is like living in poverty while raising a family.

Nearly 50 participants simulated four weeks of living in poverty. They experienced the multiple barriers those living in poverty encounter while trying to provide for their family.

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2007 Legislative Conference
Embracing Change

The 2007 Legislative Conference was held February 6 & 7, 2007. The conference focused on the political and policy changes taking place on a state and federal level and how Community Action Agencies can embrace the change, and see the opportunities through the challenges.

Click here to view full conference schedule and description of presentations and speakers.
Click here to view video coverage of select speakers and special events from the annual conference.

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10th Annual CAAP Self-Sufficiency Awards

For 10 years the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania has been celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of the individuals who are served by our Community Action Agencies. In this video, we present 32 success stories of self-determination and the journey to self-sufficiency.

Click here to view video coverage of the awards ceremony held on October 25, 2006 in Harrisburg, PA.

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2006 Annual Conference
Extraordinary People, Innovative Ideas, Successful Communities

The 2006 Annual Conference was held October 24, 25 & 26, 2006 in Harrisburg, PA. It offered over 30 workshops in five tracks in addition
to eight general sessions.

Click here to view full conference schedule and description of presentations and speakers.
Click here to view video coverage of select speakers and special events from the annual conference.

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2006 Winter Conference on Policy and Legislation

CAAP's 2006 Winter Conference on Policy and Legislation was held on February 7-8, 2006 in Harrisburg, PA. The conference featured a wide variety of speakers, including Cheryl Davis, the newly appointed Director of the PA Dept. of Public Welfare's Bureau of Employment and Training Programs.

To read about the conference, and to view complete video coverage of the conference, click here >>

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Celebrating 40 Years of Community Action

This video was developed for the 40th anniversary of Community Action. The speech was given by President Lyndon B. Johnson on May 22, 1964 during the commencement exercise at the University of Michigan. The "Great Society" address is considered to be among one of President Johnson greatest speeches.