CAAS seeks candidates for Board

Do you want to help set the direction for Somerville’s anti-poverty agency? The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is seeking candidates for its Board elections, coming up in October.

“CAAS relies on local board members to ensure that our programs are responsive to the daily needs of our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Executive Director David Gibbs. “In order to be a board member you must be a Somerville resident with a commitment to the well-being of Somerville’s low-income persons and households.”

The CAAS Board is responsible for maintaining the mission, values, and financial integrity of the organization. The Board normally meets on the fourth Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM of each month (except for July and December). CAAS actively seeks to increase the racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of its Board. If you are interested in serving, please contact Kate Byrne, President or David Gibbs, Executive Director (617-623-7370 x102 or dgibbs@caasomerville.org) by September 28, 2021.

Board elections will take place between October 5 and October 15, at various locations throughout the City of Somerville (please contact Kate or David for specific locations). All low-income residents of Somerville (up to 175% of the federal poverty level) are eligible to vote in these elections. Newly elected board members will be seated at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 26, 2021.

The mission of the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is to reduce poverty among local families and individuals while working to counteract, and whenever possible eliminate, the societal conditions that cause and perpetuate poverty.