On Thursday, May 9, Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County's (CAP-HC's) executive director, Dr. Hightower, attended the Minneapolis City Council Meeting where he was presented with a City of Minneapolis Proclamation. The resolution recognizes May as Community Action Month in Minneapolis and read:
Recognizing May as Community Action Month in the City of Minneapolis
- Whereas Community Action has made essential contributions across this nation for 60 years, inspiring a spirit of hope, creating opportunities for millions of people to be a part of the American Dream, and improving communities; and
- Whereas Community Action remains committed to a nation that creates opportunities for all people to thrive, builds strong, resilient communities, and ensures a more equitable society; and
- Whereas Community Action is a robust state and local force connecting people to life-changing services and creating pathways to prosperity in 99% of all American counties; and
- Whereas Community Action builds and promotes economic stability as an essential aspect of enabling and enhancing stronger communities and stable homes; and
- Whereas Community Action strategies and innovative solutions evolve as the needs of individuals, families, and communities in cities, suburbs, and rural areas change; and
- Whereas Community Action is experienced in advancing opportunities by coordinating federal, state, local, and private resources to achieve results for people and communities; and
- Whereas Community Action insists on community participation and involvement ensuring that all sectors of the community have a voice and will be heard; and
Whereas Community Action is recognizing 60 years of innovation, impact, and providing proven results for Americans;
—NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED—
That the Mayor and City Council do hereby recognize May as Community Action Month in recognition of the hard work and dedication of all community action agencies, including Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County.
Passed this the Ninth Day of May 2024
In accepting the proclamation, Dr. Hightower acknowledged the CAP-HC board, staff, and the 27,000 plus households the organization served in 2023.
Photo: From left to right, Councilmember Koski, Dr. Hightower, Councilmember Vetaw.
