Who We Are

Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) was established in 1965 to respond to poverty in Central Virginia. As a community-integrated nonprofit, we have enabled thousands of people to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. Our programs provide essential services to children, teens, and adults in our communities. We serve the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa.

We are one of 28 local area community action agencies (CAA) in the Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP). CAAs are local organizations with the mission of reducing poverty through locally-designed and delivered programs and services that are targeted to the specific needs of the community. They exist in almost every county and city in the United States. They are governed by a tripartite Board that represents the low-income community, local elected officials, and private and public community stakeholders. CAAs receive funding and authority from the federal Community Services Block Grant.

As a CAA, we believe in 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.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower families as they navigate pathways to prosperity by educating, inspiring, and advocating for those in need.

Vision Statement

We envision a prosperous community where all can thrive.