Amplifying Community Action: Ep. 11 of the ‘No Wrong Door’ Podcast
When we talk about the social safety net, we often focus on the siloed programs and benefits designed to cover basic human needs. But behind those programs are community action agencies that have spent decades doing the heavy lifting of building local partnerships, managing deep-rooted community trust, and helping families survive incredibly complex systems.
In Episode 11 of No Wrong Door, host Amy Gordona sits down with Beck Moore, CEO of the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP). Drawing from his own lived experience with homelessness and his current professional leadership, Beck highlights how Community Action Agencies act as the ultimate cross-sector “ball joint”—pivoting between state government, local non-profits, and healthcare networks via PA Navigate to build an integrated, dignified system of care. Watch the full conversation here.