Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA)
| Address |
1025 Park St Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 |
| Phone | (434) 295-3171 |
| Website | http://www.macaa.org/ |
| Primary Contact | Sarah Hanks |
| Primary Email | shanks@macaa.org |
| Executive Director | Sarah Hanks |
| Primary Focus Area | Hunger/Housing/Poverty |
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Mission Statement
To improve the lives of people with low income by helping them become self-reliant, thereby enhancing the economic vitality and well-being of our community.
Overview
The Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) was founded in 1965 as a result of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Economic Opportunity Act. While it has evolved and changed over the years, MACAA has always been committed to helping alleviate and help find solutions for individuals and families experiencing poverty.
America was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success. Yet, today’s uneven economy has put a good quality of life out of reach for too many families in our region.
As the state- and federal-appointed Community Action Agency for the region, MACAA embodies our nation’s spirit of hope, changes people’s lives, and improves communities. When local leaders partner with MACAA and leverage our collective resources and experiences, we are able to promote sustainable solutions that connect more families to opportunity – and make our community a better place to live for everyone.