We are the statewide professional association for the 28 human services agencies designated as Community Action Agencies. Our member agencies serve individuals and families in all 83 counties of Michigan who are experiencing poverty and are striving for economic self-sufficiency. Our mission is to help people and change lives and our movement was founded during the Civil Rights era and the Johnson administration’s War on Poverty.  MCA provides educational opportunities, technical assistance and information about best practices to our member agencies.