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Minnesota’s Community Action Agencies created or retained 668 jobs with ARRA funds through June 30, 2010. In addition, CAAs utilized ARRA funds to create or retain another 714 jobs in their communities.
The following Information is included in the report:
• ARRA Stimulus Funding of Minnesota Community Action
• Job Creation and Retention
• Community, Family, and Individual Level Impacts
- Weatherization Case Study
• Best Practices Resulting from ARRA Investments
- Increased Partnerships
- Improved Coordination of Services
- Increased Benefits Enrollment Activities
• ARRA Funding Sparks New and Expanded Partnerships
• Efforts to Sustain ARRA-Funded Impacts
- Seeking new sources of funding
- Incorporating activities into existing budgets
- Working with community partners in new ways
- Developing social enterprise ventures
- Expanding volunteer base
• Preparing to "Ramp Down"