About
Date: June 21-23, 2023
Conference Location: St. Charles Convention Center | One Convention Center Plz | St Charles, MO 63303
Conference Hotel Location: Embassy Suites | Two Convention Center Blvd | St Charles, MO 63303
Missouri CAN is excited to announce the 2023 Annual Conference from June 21-23, 2023 in St. Charles, Missouri! The Annual Conference is a place for Missouri’s Community Action Network to gather, learn, and connect with national experts.
This year’s conference focuses on taking care of ourselves, our communities, and our agencies. We invite all of those within Community Action Agencies to join us. We have tailored training content for Boards and Policy Councils, Leadership teams, program directors, direct staff, and Head Start staff.
We are excited to see you in St. Charles!
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Register
The registration fee $475 per person and allows access to all conference sessions, general sessions, and meals for attendees.
*Please register before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 2nd.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Embassy Suites at a special group rate of $169 per night. Click here to book your accommodations now. The deadline to book under our special group rate is Wednesday, May 24.
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Schedule
WEDNESDAY | JUNE 21
9:00 AM – Registration
11:30 AM – Opening Luncheon
2:30 PM – Break/Visit with Exhibitors
3:00 PM – Workshop Block I
4:30 PM – Break/Visit with Exhibitors
5:30 PM – Dinner and Entertainment Evening
THURSDAY | JUNE 22
9:00 AM – Keynote Speaker: Vu Le
10:30 AM – Workshop Block II
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Workshop Block III
2:30 PM – Break/Visit with Exhibitors
3:00 PM – Workshop Block IV
4:45 PM – Networking Reception
FRIDAY | JUNE 23
9:00 AM – Workshop Block V
10:30 AM – General Session
11:30 AM – Conference Closing
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Keynote Speaker | Vu Le
Vu Le (“voo lay”) writes the blog NonprofitAF.com. He is the former executive director of RVC, a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice by supporting leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color, and fostering collaboration between diverse communities. Vu is a founding board member of Community-Centric Fundraising. He has degrees in Psychology and Social Work. Vu has two kids, ages ten and seven, and watches way too much television when not causing trouble.
Workshops
Missouri CAN has booked a host of sessions designed to give you the professional and personal tools to succeed in your Community Action career. Check out the schedule below and start planning your conference experience.
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at our event? It takes a lot of support from partners like you to achieve our mission of advocating for low-income Missourians and create a Missouri where all people and communities thrive. To learn more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, download the sponsor and exhibitor packet:
Exhibitors may sign up to participate in the event through a registration link.
If you are interested in supporting Missouri CAN’s Annual Conference, please reach out to Megan Bania at mbania@communityaction.org.
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2023 Conference Sponsors
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Federal Funds: This project/program is funded at 31% at $50,000 with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.
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Contact Us
Missouri Community Action Network is the statewide association for the state’s Community Action Agencies. We advocate for those in poverty, educate the public about its effects, and help Community Action staff grow in their careers. Community Action provides localized services to assist low-income families in achieving a life of financial independence.
Join us at the Missouri CAN 2023 Annual Conference in St. Charles Convention Center from June 21 – 23. Have questions? Contact us at 573-634-2969 or email Megan Bania at mbania@communityaction.org.
Missouri Community Action Network
3337 Emerald Lane | Jefferson City, MO 65109 | www.communityaction.org | info@communityaction.org