ICAA addresses the needs of the low income and disadvantaged citizens of Iowa and provides services that enhance the capacity of the community action network and encourage the professional development of its members.

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Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp Operation: New View Community Action Agency Operation Threshold North Iowa Community Action Organization Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. Mid-Sioux Opportunity Community Action Agency of Siouxland West Central Community Action New Opportunities, Inc. MATURA Action Corporation South Central Iowa Community Action Program Des Moines Community Action Agency Red Rock Area Community Action Program Mid-Iowa Community Action Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Community Action of Eastern Iowa Community Action of Southeast Iowa Southern Iowa Economic Development Association

Last year 1,905 Iowa families reduced their heating costs through weatherization programs, and 14,363 families received financial support for emergency energy assistance (Read More).
"It helped me to realize the amount of money I spend that I don't think about. I am more aware of the amount of money I spend and that it adds up to a lot more than I would have thought if I hadn't taken the class."
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Welcome to Iowa Community Action Association (ICAA)

Thank you for visiting our new website where you'll have access to important information about our programs, services, ARRA results, news & events, photos & videos and more.  Learn about our great partner organizations and member agencies throughout Iowa, and find ways to access programs & services to get involved in your local community.  Please continue to visit the site and look for new features and content posted daily.

The ICAA Training Conference featured Leonard Pitts, Jr. (WATCH THE VIDEO) as the keynote speaker on Monday, June 28th, and Charles McCann, CCAP Emeritus, on Tuesday, June 29, 2010.  The 2010 conference recognized the past 45 years of innovative service and programming within the community action network since the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. This is an exciting time for community action, as we strive to expand services and answer the call of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Senator Charles Grassley (Length: 8 Min.)
Iowa Community Action Association Legislative Event
Des Moines Botanical Center, August 16, 2010


David Bradley (Length: 11 Min.)
Iowa Community Action Association Legislative Event
Des Moines Botanical Center, August 16, 2010

Red Rock Area Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 1
Red Rock Area Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 2
West Central Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 3
West Central Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 4
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Holiday - ICAA Office Closed
Monday, September 6, 2010
Labor Day, Agency Holiday
Monday, September 6, 2010
Executive Committee Call
Monday, September 13, 2010 13:00 PM
Budgeting to Create Savings Financial Literacy Class
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 18:00 PM
CANCELED: Admin Officers: Fiscal Meeting
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 13:00 PM