The Massachusetts Association for Community Action has published a Resource Guide on Establishing Effective Workforce Development Programs to help Community Action Agencies and others in their efforts to assist individuals in moving toward self-sufficiency.

The Joint Coalition on Health is a group of committed individuals and organizations working collaboratively as catalysts for change and advocates for the underserved to improve the health and well-being of everyone in North Central Massachusetts.

Springfield Partners for Community Action uses the Appreciative Inquiry Process for strategic planning that builds upon an organization’s underlying strengths and values to create a vision for the future building on what worked best in the past.

Springfield Partners for Community Action established the Home Furnishings Program to help homeless families make the transition into permanent housing.

Springfield Partners for Community Action sponsors KIDS DAY as a day of entertainment, educational information and fun experiences for preschool and school-aged children and their families.  Proceeds from the event support the Champions of Character and Springfield Partners' Scholarship Programs.

Springfield Partners for Community Action developed the Telephone Reassurance Program to help seniors and homebound/isolated adults maintain independent living.

Tri-City Community Action Program, Inc. promotes the involvement of low-income residents through community organizing focusing on housing and immigrant issues.

The Tri-City Community Action Program has provided leadership in regional efforts to promote Equitable Development that involves reducing social and economic disparities among individuals, social groups, neighborhoods, and local jurisdictions within a metropolitan area.

The Tri-City Community Action Program developed the Pro Bono Legal Project to provide free legal information, advice, and representation for low-income community residents.

The Valley Opportunity Council’s Educational Opportunity Center provides families and individuals the educational tools necessary to succeed.

The Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. developed and continues to host the Worcester Community Connections Coalition to build neighborhood-based networks that support leadership development and parent advocacy in community planning activities and efforts to coordinate services.