Community Action Network Celebrates 58 Years Of Service, 18 In Klamath And Lake Counties -05/05/22

Klamath Falls, Or: 2022 marks the 58th 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 US thrive. This year, Klamath and Lake Community Action Services, a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 18 years helping families throughout Klamath and Lake Counties.

“Each May, during Community Action Month, we reflect on the impact Klamath and Lake Community Action Services and our network has had on families,” said Christina Zamora of Klamath and Lake Community Action Services “Last year alone, we served 3,737 community members in Klamath and Lake Counties and over 15 million across the country with immediately needed services such as emergency shelter and energy assistance, and also long-term solutions like parent education and our Representative Payee services.” 

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 Zamora, “Their engagement helps us to be more effective in our approach by determining what Klamath and Lake Counties need and developing local solutions.”