Helping People
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Changing Lives
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Helping People • Changing Lives •
October 23rd and 24th, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 CAAP Conference! This year, we are thrilled to bring together Community Action professionals from across Pennsylvania and beyond for a dynamic event focused on advancing our collective mission to combat poverty and uplift communities. Join us as we explore the latest strategies, share successes, and build meaningful connections that drive impactful change.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, network with peers, or learn from experts in the field, the 2024 CAAP Conference is your opportunity to be at the forefront of Community Action. Let's come together to inspire, innovate, and create a brighter future for all.
Where:
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Pre Conference
October 22nd, 2024
Main Conference
October 23rd & 24th, 2024
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For attendees staying on property, please find the link to the CAAP room block below.
The room block rate is $179/per night and the deadline to book is September 20, 2024.
Parking for the venue is paid garage parking.
Keynote Speaker
Leia Belt
Dr. Leia Belt, PhD, is Postdoctoral Scholar in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts' (SSHA), Department of Sociology at the University of California, Merced. She holds a interdisciplinary PhD, specializing in Medical Sociology and Social Epidemiology from the University of Iowa. Her research is dedicated to quantifying the impact of structural inequalities, with interests spanning various domains, including the examination of structural racism within health, technology, and higher education curricula. Her work is characterized by a Du Boisan mixed-methods approach, with a distinctive emphasis on community engagement and the use of unique and interactive visualizations. This approach integrates her interests in art and love for her communities to co-facilitate meaningful change.
Presented by:
Thank you to our Advocate Sponsors:
Registration
Members
$250
Early Bird Pricing
Through September 20th, 2024
$300
Regular Pricing
After September 20th through October 1st
Pre Conference
October 22nd, 2024 (times vary by track)
$65
Pre Conference Executive Leadership, Fiscal Bootcamp, and Weatherization Tracks
$250
Poverty Simulation Facilitator Training
Non-Members
$325
Early Bird Pricing
Through September 20th, 2024
$375
Regular Pricing
After September 20th through October 1st
Pre Conference
October 22nd, 2024 (times vary by track)
$65
Pre Conference Weatherization Track
Professional Headshot Add-on
$50
Available for Conference Attendees on October 23rd ONLY. Must be pre-paid and a registered timeslot chosen, registration is not available day of.
Please note if individuals would like to pay for headshots not covered by their organization you can “modify” your registration and add headshots to be covered by a different form of payment.
Schedule at a Glance
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Sponsor Setup
Registration and Check-in opens aat 11:00 am
Pre Conference Tracks
Executive Leadership- CAAP Annual Meeting 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fiscal Bootcamp 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weatherization Track 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Poverty Simulation Facilitator Training 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
CAAP-Y Hour- Offsite beginning at 6:00 pm Venue information to come!
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Headshots available all day
CAAP Store open all day
Registration and Check-in 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Breakfast Buffet 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Welcome, Opening, Introduce Keynote 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Keynote Speaker Leia Belt 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Secretary Arkoosh 11:00 - 11:20 AM
Break 11:20 - 11:30 AM
Session 1 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch 12:45 - 2:00 PM
Session 2 2:00 - 3:15 PM
Break 3:15 - 3:30 PM
Session 3 3:30 - 4:45 PM
CAAPtivating Excellence Awards 6:00 - 8:15 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Program at 7:15 - 8:15 PM
CAAPy Hour open bar
Photobooth open
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CAAP Store open all day
Registration and Check-in 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Breakfast Buffet 8:00 - 9:00 AM
CAAP General Session 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Break 10:00 - 10:15 AM
Session 4 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 5 12:45 - 2:00 PM
Break 2:00 - 2:15 PM
Closing 2:15 - 3:15 PM
2024 CAAPtivating Excellence Awards
At the CAAPtivating Excellence Awards, we believe in recognizing and celebrating the extraordinary efforts of those who have dedicated themselves to improving our community. These awards cover various categories: education, case management, advocacy, community engagement, support, emerging excellence, and leadership.
Your participation in this nomination process is essential to help us identify the deserving members of the Community Action network who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their work. By nominating individuals and organizations who have made a positive impact, you contribute to recognizing and appreciating their efforts. Please consider nominating your peers for the 2024 CAAPtivating Excellence Awards.
The CAAP Store
Get ready to shop at the CAAP Store during our 2024 CAAP conference! You'll find exclusive apparel and Community Action branded swag available for purchase. Whether you're using CAAP Bucks earned throughout the event or real money, you won’t want to miss out on these unique items. Stock up on your favorite CAAP gear and show off your Community Action pride!
LOOK forward to earning CAAP Bucks at this year’s 2024 Conference that you can cash in at the CAAP store towards amazing #changemaker swag!
One CAAP Buck equals $1 USD at the CAAP Store
can be used at the CAAP Store and basket raffle
will receive CAAP Bucks from speakers, sponsors, and CAAP Staff
CAAP Bucks
Thank you to Our Sponsors
Our Community Action Agencies are making remarkable strides in combating poverty and enhancing the lives of low-income individuals and families across local communities.
Your sponsorship will elevate the crucial efforts of these agencies, enabling them to exchange best practices, stay abreast of trends, and delve into the underlying causes of poverty. With nearly 13 million residents in Pennsylvania, 1.45 million live below the poverty line. Last year, the Community Action Network assisted over one-third of these individuals. By supporting this network, you contribute to meaningful change. Your sponsorship is an investment in transforming communities for the better.
The conference provides a unique platform for the Community Action Network to convene, exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and foster relationships essential to our mission. Your sponsorship will empower us to create enduring impacts in the communities we serve, and we deeply appreciate your support. It Starts with Us- to drive actionable change.