CASI Blog

Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) is offering four workshops this summer on leadership and management topics. The aim is to help strengthen the community through personal and professional skills that will last a lifetime.
What does $3.3 billion in federal funding really mean for families in Southern Indiana? For some, it means warmth in the winter. For others, it means access to a doctor when it matters most. On May 12th, CASI hosted a public panel highlighting the importance of federal funding to nonprofits and the community in Southern Indiana. 
May is National Community Action Month—a time to celebrate the transformative work of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across the country. For over 60 years, these agencies have been on the front lines in the fight against poverty, offering holistic and community-centered solutions that uplift families and strengthen neighborhoods.
I am an alumna of Clark County Head Start. My name is Pamela Cooper Clark. I grew up in the Claysburg community in the 60’s.