YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) – The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Community Services Action Board’s (CSAB) for the Representative of Community-Based Organizations seat.

Established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, the Community Services Action Board serves as the region’s Community Action Agency. Its mission is to combat poverty by promoting the health, safety, stability and self-sufficiency of low-income residents throughout Yolo County.

The Community Services Action Board is advisory to the board of supervisors by convening monthly meetings to evaluate local progress towards combating poverty, conducting a biannual Community Needs Assessment to identify critical gaps in services, and overseeing programs funded by the Community Services Block Grant.

As part of this oversight, the Community Services Action Board reviews project outcomes, identifies successes and service gaps, and makes recommendations to the Yolo County Executive Commission on homelessness. Board members also serve as advocates for Yolo County residents living in poverty.

The Community Services Action Board meets in person on the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at various Yolo County locations.

Those interested in serving can complete an online application at YoloCounty.gov, navigate to the “Government” tab and select “Advisory Bodies.”

For more information, visit YoloCounty.gov/CommunityServicesActionBoard or contact Kerrie Covert at [email protected].