State Senate Adopts Robbins' "Community Action Month" Resolution

Harrisburg – Today, the State Senate unanimously approved a measure -- Senate Resolution 83 -- sponsored by Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) designating May as Community Action Month in Pennsylvania.

First begun over 40 years ago, community action agencies are private non-profit or public organizations that combat poverty in local communities. Today, there are 43 Community Action Agencies in Pennsylvania serving all 67 counties, including the Community Action Partnership of Mercer Co., Inc., headed by Mr. Ron Errett. Also in the 50th Senatorial District are chapters in Butler and Lawrence Counties; while Crawford County is served through Venango County's chapter.

Through locally designed programs, community action addresses a multitude of the most pressing needs facing families, including providing food assistance, emergency and affordable housing, home weatherization, literacy and education, job training and placement, transportation, day care, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and personal and family development.

"The truth is, community action agencies change lives by helping people help themselves," said Sen. Robbins. "This is a great approach and one that provides the real meaning of "compassion." It's an approach worthy of applause. I thank Community Action for its selfless work across the Commonwealth."

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