In order to highlight problems of poverty, growing economic inequality, and the need to bring millions of struggling families and individuals into the middle class, the Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency Inc. will host Community Action Day as part of National Community Action Month. National Community Action Month, held annually in May, highlights Community Action Agency’s work helping millions of families and individuals escape poverty and achieve economic stability each year.

The SRCAA will hold a Community Action Day event on Friday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Salisbury community. The event will be held at 1300 W. Bank St. and will include free food, games and special activities forchildren and adults. In addition, local partners will offer services provided by their agencies. Each year, Community Action Agencies help  20 million Americans achieve and maintain financial stability through programs such as Head Start, weatherization, job training and placement, financial education, housing, energy assistance and transportation.

SRCAA is a regional non-profit organization that has provided services to the community for 50 years. The services provided by the agency include early childhood education (Head Start), career education, training and job placement, family services to support self-sufficiency and a weatherization program to make homes energy efficient.