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 Here’s just a sampling of how Community Action representatives from across the U.S. feel about Virtual CAP and how the website is being used by local CAA’s, State CAP Associations, and State CSBG Offices. Arkansas“Wonderful web site!! Thank you.”
California“Virtual CAP’s high quality program information and best practices, combined with user-friendly technology, enables the user to effortlessly explore the website’s tools and services.”
Darlene Bigler, Executive Director - Community Action Southwest“As a community action agency executive director, I utilize Virtual CAP on a regular basis for new program ideas, resources, and tools. I regularly refer my program staff to Virtual CAP for program development resources. The information available is always up-to-date, fresh, and provides contact information for follow-up and networking. I believe Virtual CAP to be the most efficient and cost-effective technical assistance source available to the community action network.”
Florida“Great resource - relevant info for moving our program forward! Like the design, easy to navigate. Plan to visit here often!”
Fred Drew, Former Executive Director - Community Action Partnership of Kern (CA)“I have come to know this resource over the past couple of years and find it to be very valuable for me
as an Executive Director to browse various plans,
projects and ideas. Even more importantly, my grant
writers use the information on Virtual CAP on an
almost daily basis. It is better than just ’best
practices’ as it has so much ‘connectivity’ that simply
cannot be found anywhere else for the community
action professional needing information.”
Georgia“I’m just really excited about the wealth of information that will save time and cut down on re-inventing the wheel.”
Idaho“Financial literacy websites were great, so were the sites on assessment and collaboration.”
“Very helpful tool – should make my job a little easier by having reference tools for new projects or strengthening programs.”
Indiana“Being new to the agency, it seems like a great resource website. Very helpful.”
Iowa“I think this is a great idea to be able to learn, share and network ideas and programs.”
“It was easy to get around in the site. Thanks!”
Kansas“Great job! Very informative, and easy to locate information!”
Michigan“Phenomenal tool for organizational development and service delivery!”
Minnesota“I feel this is a good sharing tool, where we can all learn what may, or may not, work in our area. Great website.”
“This site is great! It's nice to have a "best practices" and "new idea" lab right at your fingertip!”
Missouri“I find the site very interesting. I’ve saved the site in favorites and will give it more time on Saturday. Yes, I said Saturday!”
“I thought the site was great. I received several ideas to help improve an existing program.”
Nebraska“As the community action network continues to seek new ideas, concepts, and best practices it is important for them to have this information easily captured and used. Virtual CAP provides a venue that is easy for staff to access and use. It allows for agencies to move into the ease of technology and knowledge sharing that will benefit their staff and services.”
New Mexico“In thinking through the usefulness of the Virtual CAP, I realized that the benefit of the website is very comparable to attending an excellent conference where I meet creative leaders implementing innovative strategies – but to have everything on the web site with a knowledgeable guide only a phone call away is great beyond measure. As the word about Virtual CAP grows, I am confident that it will become an ever increasing source of inspiration and resource to CAPs across the country.”
“This on-line information sharing tool is a vital link to best practices, innovative programs and solutions, and important information and materials that help our agency’s efforts to help people get out of poverty and pursue their goals for a better life…Virtual CAP is a resource that has helped us clarify our own transformational thinking as we have been able to reflect on the logic models, outcomes, and innovative programs and approaches others are using. This vital resource is important for agencies across the country and employees of all experience levels.”
New York“Congratulations and good job to those who worked to create this site. It's going to be a great resource for the non-profit sector.”
“Keep adding to the program forms – they are great!”
“Looks great. I really love the program descriptions. It gave me some great ideas.”
“The site is well organized, important reference material and has many useful links. This site will be an excellent tool for our agency as an information resource for affordable housing and other family asset building initiatives.”
On-Line Survey Comment“I have gone on the site to look for very specific things. It has worked well for me at those times. It is easy to navigate and user friendly.”
“I like the fact that we get lots of info in short bites, so if we are interested we can follow up on it. I don't have time to read or research everything out there, so this keeps me up to date. THANKS!”
“I often use Virtual CAP when developing new programs and grant proposals for ideas and resources - it's a wonderful resource.”
“I would encourage others to use this site as much as possible for all areas of interest pertaining to Community Action.”
“Much of the material (programs, job descriptions, forms, etc) is very helpful to our association and to our member agencies. Thank you very much!”
“My Program Director and I find the Virtual CAP to be an excellent resource and use it almost religiously as our first inquiry source when needing info.”
“The idea of Virtual CAP is brilliant!”
“We have just begun to research the materials on Virtual CAP but are certain that there are some best practices that we will want to replicate in our agency. Thanks for providing this resource!”
Oregon“What a wonderful site! This is a great place to read/learn what other CAP agencies are doing as well as gather insight/ideas for our own! Thanks for all your hard work in putting this together!”
Pennsylvania“Great website! Wonderful resource and easy to navigate.”
“Peer information or “knowledge transfer” is an extremely valuable way of spreading and evolving concepts, best practices and different approaches. The press of business has reduced the opportunities for agencies to travel to see interesting projects or just chat in general about solutions to problems. Virtual CAP uses technology to provide a cost effective substitute for on site travel. The site is easy to navigate and provides valuable resources. We look forward to the continuation and expansion of the site.”
State CAP Association“As a true Community Action Network, Virtual CAP has and continues to serve as a keystone in agency sharing at all levels. Our Association passes on information and links from Virtual CAP in our own E-newsletters published bi-weekly to over 200 agencies…; knowing the information and links provided are well researched and effective as to our readers obtaining the desired information.”
“As the Executive Director of the statewide CAA association…, I regularly receive inquiries from CAAs and network leaders for specific information and examples of best practices and resources that will help agencies learn and improve upon their service capacities. Virtual CAP has become a regular source of reference and referral for me and the organizations I work with. In fact, it is not uncommon for me to hear from a local CAA director that they have already visited Virtual CAP website, which is an indicator of the site’s growing popularity and use.”
“I have even suggested that new staff just spend half a day seeing what is there [on Virtual CAP] so that they are immediately oriented to the breadth of the work that Community Action does, and so that they will remember to use this valuable resource when they have questions.”
“I have watched the evolution of Virtual CAP over the past several years. I recall the early days as it sought to assemble quality information from model best practices from throughout the states. It has become an essential resource in this day and age when there is limited funding support for training and technical assistance for Community Action Agencies across the country.”
“Our statewide association…has benefited greatly from this resource, and we look forward to its continued availability for our members. In our efforts to stay on the cutting edge of anti-poverty efforts in our state, we appreciate the website’s clearinghouse of best practice programs and tools in the field of economic empowerment.”
“Virtual CAP’s content tells the community action story of what makes us so unique in our efforts to lead individuals to self-sufficiency.”
“[Our association’s] staff refers to the site on a regular basis for several reasons: it is an incredibly useful and efficient way to find out what is happening on a national basis; the information gleaned always leads to new sources of contact and information; and the information is completely relevant for the work in which we are all engaged.”
State CSBG Office“As a presenter at the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) annual orientation for new state CSBG administrators and staff, I often tout Virtual CAP’s website as a primary resource where they can find in-depth information on innovative programs and projects developed by Community Action Agencies around the country. As new administrators, attendees are often at a loss of where to find not just best practices, but information on what exists to help them in their efforts to assist their CAA’s. Virtual CAP is a wonderful source for that.”
“One of the resources I share with new directors is the Virtual CAP website, because of the tremendous amount of information available about programs and best practices, whether it be about services for clients, composition and development of boards, or suggestions and training for management and staff, that comes from a community action network perspective.”
“Since its inception, Virtual CAP has served as an outstanding source of information and materials that help enhance the efforts of community action agencies, state associations, and State CSBG office to promote self-sufficiency among low-income individuals and families. As the CSBG administrator [in our state], we use Virtual CAP as a resource when conducting orientation for grantee boards and staff.”
“What a great site to use! Wonderful and real time savings when you don’t have to [re]invent the wheel.”
Utah“I think this is a great idea! The section regarding innovative programs is wonderful! I am excited to see more agencies participate.”
Virginia“Great job! This is the best such site I’ve seen. Very helpful!”
“I like the concept of Virtual CAP. Kind of like the yellow pages where you let your fingers do the walking, now you can let your mouse do the clicking. I like the fact that you have easy access to other programs, and that this site provides one stop shopping.”
Virtual CAP Workshop Comment“Absolutely a magnificent presentation! I find it to be an invaluable resource.”
“An excellent resource for CAA and documentation of innovative programs that can be duplicated.”
“Being a relatively new CAA, this will help us greatly. Could you send out a mass email to all State agencies to get this web site to local agencies?”
“Being new at this, it is very enlightening.”
“Excellent material and info, exciting information – “finally” working tool I can use.”
“Great presentation! I enjoyed the statistics, evidenced-based data, and your interest in “doing more” with “next steps.” I am young with Community Action but experienced in social action/welfare and you gave me HOPE today!”
“Great website. Every CAP should be using it.”
“I am thrilled to know we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. A lot of work has been done by our peers.”
“I can’t wait to get to use it.”
“I can’t wait to introduce it to my staff.”
“I love the whole idea.”
“I think this site will be very beneficial to our agency.”
“I will definitely recommend to others and use parts that are helpful – probably one of the most informative seminars I have attended to-date.”
“It is awesome – very, very informative and tremendously helpful. I think it is not only helpful to employees of CAPs, but also to outside financial contractors of those agencies.”
“I’m excited to begin using this great resource. I’ll be sharing with my agency!”
“I’ve subscribed to the Virtual CAP News Feed and it is now on My Favorites for easy access. The Virtual Cap website is a treasure trove of information and guidance. From a new CAP perspective, this is wonderful!”
“The site is user-friendly with “expanded knowledge” links embedded in text.”
“This is my first time ever hearing about Virtual CAP and I find it to be very informative and useful. I plan to immediately start using it as soon as I get back to my office.”
“This is terrific! I have been in CAP for 30 years – most impressive resources. I will bring this back – BIG TIME!”
“This will be a great resource for me in planning programs.”
“Very thorough – exciting – overwhelming!”
“Wish I had known about it 2 years ago - outstanding resources on strategic planning and community needs assessments.”
Washington State“Just got here, but it looks very cool. I’m glad to have all the “best practices” examples. Already spotted a project in Oregon that might be a good model for a rather ambitious family development program we’re looking at. Thanks!”
“Startlingly useful (CAA Assessment and Technical Assistance Strategies).”
West Virginia“I am so impressed and can’t wait to contribute and also learn from others.”
“Wonderful web-site. Will be used a lot. Will recommend it to all agencies in WV.”
Wisconsin“I had not realized that there was a web site out there like this until now. This is truly an amazing web site. Congratulations to YOU for a job well done!”
“…having model programs featured on the website is impressive to potential funding sources because it is peer recognition of best practices.”
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