HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-076RESOLUTION NO. 16-076
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2016 AS
"COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Community Action Agencies (CAAs) were first created when the Economic Opportunity Act of
1964 was signed into law as part of President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty.
2. For fifty-two years, CAAs have assisted low-income residents to set goals and move
themselves toward self-sufficiency by identifying options, overcoming barriers to success, and
accessing health, education and employment opportunities.
3. Community Action Agencies have made an essential contribution to individuals and families
by providing innovative and cost effective programs. There are fifteen private non-profit
and thirteen public CAAs in Florida, including the Treasure Coast Community Action Agency
which was established in 1997.
4. Those with limited income continue to need opportunities to improve their lives and their
living conditions, thus ensuring that all citizens are able to live in dignity. St. Lucie County is
committed to the Bridges Out of Poverty model and collaborates to provide concrete tools
and strategies for the community to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty.
5. The US Census reports that St. Lucie County has 17.6% of its residents living below the poverty
threshold and the United Way ALICE report shows that 47% of the residents live on survival
budgets.
6. The Treasure Coast Community Action Agency is dedicated to changing lives and combating
poverty, embodying a spirt of hope that makes Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties a
better place to live, work and play.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2016 as the "COMMUNITY ACTION
AGENCY MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board commends those that support others striving to become self-sufficient for their
dedication to providing the knowledge and resources to offer a hand -up rather than a
handout.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 2016.
ATTEST:
T/
DEPUTY CLERK