Fulfilling the Promise was created by the California/Nevada Community Action Partnership to highlight ARRA stories from Community Action Agencies across California. You can register and then log on to post comments or send emails to share any of the videos. Additional information about Community Action can also be accessed.
There are over 100 stories featured, with various search options such as View All ... View by CAA (choose agency from left-menu list ... Most Viewed ... Most Recent.
Welcome to Fulfilling the Promise
Here are just a few examples from Fulfilling the Promise:
How the Recovery Act is Helping High School Dropouts Get to Work
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
GREENTEAM works – Innovative job training program for former foster youth
At 18, foster youth are termed out of the system with no resources. Now they have a future - after training, they can secure permanent employment in weatherization and home repair. LaSondra Pullum, a young single mother, talks about her new future.
Community Action Partnership of Riverside County
Recovery Funds Launch Foothill Area Jobs Collaborative
Scott Nolan discusses how the program helped him land a job
Foothills Unity Center
Recovery funds make lifelong changes, Merced County CA
Formerly homeless man now employed gives back to community as mentor
Merced County Community Action Agency
Liberty Tattoo gives Richard confidence and chance at a new life
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County