2019 marks the 55th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1000 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 United States thrive. This year, ACCORD Corporation, a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 47 years of service helping families throughout Allegany County.
“Each May, during Community Action Month, we reflect on the impact ACCORD Corporation and our network has had on families,” said Lesley Gooch-Christman of ACCORD Corporation. “Last year alone, we served 3,989 individuals in Allegany County, and over 15 million across the country with immediately needed services such as shelter, 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 Gooch-Christman. “Their engagement helps us to be more effective in our approach by determining what local needs are.”
To learn more about services ACCORD Corporation offers, please visit our website at www.accordcorp.org or call us at 585-268-7605.
