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VISION, MISSION, HISTORY
Our Mission
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission helps individuals and families develop the knowledge, opportunities and resources they need to achieve self reliance.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where all members are self-reliant, capable of helping themselves and offering support to their neighbors with any life challenges they may face.
Our Values
- Empathy: We meet every customer with openness and understanding of their situation and challenges.
- Dignity: We respect every human being and believe in their innate strength and will to face their challenges.
- Independence: We help each customer define and achieve their own long-term self-reliance.
- Accountability: We hold ourselves and our customers accountable for life-changing outcomes
You can read our 2012-17 Stategic Plan here.
History
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission was established in 1966 as part of the Johnson Administration's "War on Poverty." While still focusing on the needs of low income families, the agency has evolved significantly in those 40 plus years to become one of Northern Kentucky's preeminent multipurpose human services agencies.
The agency is noted for involvement of its staff in community affairs, sensitivity to the needs of low income families, and providing high quality services for children and families.
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) is the designated Community Action Agency (CAA) for the eight counties of Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton.
National Impact
 | Community Action Agencies are a nationwide network of agencies whose mission is assisting economically disadvantaged persons in allievating the causes and consequences of poverty, and developing a plan to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. |
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