Community Action Council

Direct services to prevent, reduce, and eliminate poverty are the core offering. Programs support early childhood education, workforce development, emergency assistance, and housing stability for individuals and families. The organization also provides Head Start through The Prep Academy, utility assistance, and support for people pursuing commercial driver's license training. Its work focuses on helping low-income households build skills, access resources, and pursue economic independence. Community Action Council is a private nonprofit serving Lexington-Fayette and several surrounding Kentucky counties. It has worked in the community since 1965 and operates through community action networks at the state and national levels.