Community Action Network celebrates 59 years of service, 58 years in Lawrence County This year, 2023, we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Community Action Network, an organization that was established to help American families and communities overcome poverty. Over 1000 agencies across the country work every day to create opportunities and improve [...]
ILCAO 2022 Action Awards and Employee Appreciation Day The Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization (ILCAO) recently held its annual Action Awards at Camp Landing in Ashland, Ky. The awards recognize ILCAO staff for their hard work and dedication to the organization and our community. This year's ACTION Award winners are: The "Action [...]
Change begins with ACTION We are the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization, and we exist to measurably improve the quality of life of ALL Lawrence County residents. OUR VALUES Our mission is to measurably improve the well-being of our community by providing opportunities for those in need. [...]
Rural homelessness is often overlooked Rural homelessness is often overlooked in discussions about how to curb homelessness. In dense urban areas where there are shelters, both in terms of homeless shelters and covered areas on the street where homeless can sleep, homelessness is an issue that urban residents see on a daily basis. [...]
What is a Community Action Organization? A Community Action Organization (CAO) is a nonprofit organization serving a particular geographical territory within the United States. These organizations were established in 1964 by the federal government with the aim of combating poverty at a local level. An agency is designated as a Community Action Organization after [...]
