Helping People. Changing Lives.
Empowering Louisiana Communities Together.
Rooted in Purpose. Driven by Promise.
Our Mission
To ensure the causes and conditions of poverty are effectively addressed and to strengthen, promote, represent, and serve the Community Action Network.
The Promise of Community Action
Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Empowering Louisiana Communities
OFFICERS
Craig Mathews
Craig Mathews
Craig Mathews
President
Thelma French
Craig Mathews
Craig Mathews
Vice President
Dinah Landry
Craig Mathews
Manny Duque
Secretary
Manny Duque
Rev. John Russell
Manny Duque
Treasurer
Almetra Franklin
Rev. John Russell
Rev. John Russell
Parliamentarian
Rev. John Russell
Rev. John Russell
Rev. John Russell
Metro Rep
Carleen Bellard
Carleen Bellard
Carleen Bellard
Urban Rep
Dorothy Oliver
Carleen Bellard
Carleen Bellard
Rural Rep
Carleen Bellard
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Past President
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Dr. Dionne Nichols
At-Large Member
Ali R. Adams
Dr. Dionne Nichols
Ali R. Adams
At-Large Member
National Community Action Partnership
Meetings and Events
June 10, 2026
NCAP Virtual Training for Region VI "Driving Action with Storytelling"
June 10, 2026
NCAP Virtual Training for Region VI "Driving Action with Storytelling"
August 31 - September 1, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Pre-Convention: August 31st – September 1st
August 31 - September 1, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Pre-Convention: August 31st – September 1st
September 2 - 4, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Convention: September 2nd – 4th
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arc
September 2 - 4, 2026
2026 Annual Convention St. Louis, MO Convention: September 2nd – 4th
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arc
August 30 - 31, 2027
2027 Annual Convention Philadelphia, PA Pre-Convention: August 30th – August 31st
August 30 - 31, 2027
2027 Annual Convention Philadelphia, PA Pre-Convention: August 30th – August 31st
September 1 - 3, 2027
2027 Annual Convention Philadelphia, PA Convention: September 1st – September 3rd
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
September 1 - 3, 2027
2027 Annual Convention Philadelphia, PA Convention: September 1st – September 3rd
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
More Events
Support ACAP-LA's Mission
Images of Impact: The Work of ACAP-LA in Photos
Capturing Our Mission: Community Action Day at the Capitol 2026
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ACAP-LA - Hilda Wiltz, Executive Director
PO Box 5058 Lafayette, LA 70502, Physical Address 501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-3272 Ext. 511 (337) 224-5741 (Hilda Wiltz)
Hours
Open today | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm |
Community Action Day at the Capitol
Thank you for your participation in this year's event! If you have any pictures from Community Action Day at the Capitol, please email them to Hilda Wiltz at hilda.wiltz@acapla.org.
We would love to add them to our photo gallery!
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