Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency Report

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The Grand Jury recommends ATCAA identify a means to replace the truck used for food bank pick up, delivery and distribution, through funding sources such as grants, loans, budgeting for replacement, and/or donations and community fund-raising efforts. (F1) Commendation The Grand Jury initially decided to investigate ATCAA out of a desire to learn more about the agency. Most of us had only a limited understanding of the services ATCAA provides to the com- 17 munity of Tuolumne County. During the investigation we learned of the compelling history of Com- munity Action Agencies, and were subsequently deeply impressed by the professionalism, innova- tion and creativity, and dedication to our community demonstrated by ATCAA. People from all walks of life, often with successful careers in the private sector, have come to direct the agency and are managing the programs and services with the highest degree of integrity and compassion for the clients of Tuolumne County. There is an open atmosphere of cooperation with the entire Motherlode area, including non-agency programs in both Calaveras and Mariposa counties. The programs and services discussed in this report represent only a partial accounting of the diverse and comprehensive work that ATCAA does in the community, and the Grand Jury commends ATCAA for a job well done.