Lake Community Action Agency

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Forty Third Annual Meeting of the Lake Community Action Agency, Inc., Board of Directors. We also pause to celebrate Forty-Five years of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. It ws this important act that was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson that brought birth to Community Action and many other programs under the era of the Great Society. These past forty-three years for LCAA, and forty-five years for Community Action have been filled with some sun shiny days and yes, with some dark cloudy days. But through it all we have made it to this day and time. This year we have experienced the true meaning of equal opportunity in America as we witnessed the swearing in of the first African American as President of the United States. We are pleased to have you join us as we present our 43rd Annual Report to the community of Lake County. This report reflects many of the accomplishments during the past year. We invite you to visit our programs and become more involved and informed. This year's theme - "Helping To Make A Change - Promoting Economic Security", again speaks to our purpose and mission as a community action agency. We were chartered in February 1966, committed to the very intent of the policy and Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Through the years, Lake Community Action Agency has been there. The activities of the Agency and its staff have been felt by those who needed it most. In spite of all that has been said and done, today, we are still fighting the war. In fact this year we have seen it escalate. In the midst of plenty poverty is still prevalent. We are still fighting the spread of drugs, crime and killings in our schools and neighborhoods, increase of hatred, the spread of AIDS, homelessness due to the recent high foreclosures, teenage pregnancy, high unemployment in all groups, high school dropouts, lack of health care insurance and other problems that plaque the disadvantaged and the poor of this great country in which we live. During the past twelve years, we have focused on building stronger community partnerships to help us accomplish our mission. It has been proven that when we unite together and collaborate with each other and join our limited resources we can achieve greater results. If ther were ever a time for LCAA to unite and join forces with other community action agencies, community based organizations, and community partners it would seem to me that the time is now. This year, we have been awarded supplemental American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funding that brings with it more services, added transparency and reporting requuirements. This represents a tremendous opportunity for Lake Community Action Ageny to show its merit. We must perform as never before. We pledge to continue to build these partnerships and coalitions that will ensure qualtiy services, transparency and greater positive outcomes and results. I solicit the entire governing board, policy council, staff and community of Lake County to join in with me for a partnership that will address the needs of the most vulnerable families in Lake County. Together We Can! Together We Will! We express our sincere gratitude to the corporate sponsors, our scholarship sponsors, and supporters of the 43rd Annual Affair. Your investment in our community's future will have great returns in the future. Thank you for allowing me to serve you for the past 40 years. I accept the challenge to lead this Agency with renewed dedication, enthusiasm and effort into the next year. I strongly believe in the Promise of Community Action. God bless each of you, Lake Community Action Agency and God bless America. Happy Birthday Community Action! James H. Lowe, CCAP Executive Director

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Lake Community Action Agency
501 North Bay Street
Eustis, Florida 32726
Phone: 352-357-5550 ~ Fax: 352-483-2298

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