ICAA
3435 Liberty Dr, Springfield, IL 62704 | 217-789-0125 , 217-789-0139 fax

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ICAA Mission
The Illinois Community Action Association is a membership organization which serves as the network for Illinois’ not-for-profit corporations and units of government which strive to raise the health, education and economic standards of Illinois’ low income population. The Illinois Community Action Association serves the collective interests of its members by:
  • Aggressively and pro-actively advocating public policies that serve its members and the lowincome population of Illinois.
  • Actively promoting the value of the Association, its member network services and programs to stakeholders and the general public.
  • Building member capacity and effectiveness through training, technical assistance and other value-added services.
  • Providing timely and reliable information on core issues important to members and stakeholders.
  • Educating and informing the membership and general public on issues that impact the lowincome population of Illinois.
  • Building partnerships that advance the community action network and stakeholder interests.
ICAA Vision
By the year 2005, the Illinois Community Action Association will be widely known and recognized as:
  • The leadership organization providing a unifying voice for its members and the low-income population of Illinois.
  • Visible and highly respected by public policy-setting and legislative groups.
  • Responsive to members and stakeholders.
  • Highly influential in areas of advocacy and institutional change.
  • The authority on issues affecting members in Illinois.
  • The clearinghouse for information and perspectives on poverty.
  • A well-directed and professional organization.
  • A highly effective capacity building resource for members and stakeholders.
  • A highly regarded source for training and technological advancement services.
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