CAC is a PUBLIC agency serving the citizens of Knoxville and Knox County especially seniors, low to moderate income families, the unemployed and underemployed, persons with disabilities, and other individuals with special need for services. Our motto is: “Helping People. Changing Lives." To do that, CAC utilizes caring staff and volunteers to deliver efficient services to help people achieve self-sufficiency and independent living through intervention, education and empowerment.

We serve people of all ages from infants through Early Head Start to the elderly through the Office on Aging. We meet needs for food, shelter, transportation, education, advocacy, training, case management and provide opportunities to give back through volunteerism.

We proudly join with local, state, federal and private sector partners and individuals to improve living conditions and benefit the entire community. CAC is governed by a diverse group of people who represent the people served by CAC programs, local government and the community at large.

The Promise of Community Action
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope,
improves communities and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and
we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

CAC Community Action Plan 2006
CAC Annual Service Accomplishments, FY07
Office on Aging Annual Report
Workforce Connections Annual Report
Community Action Ethics
National Network of Community Action Agencies
Community Action Month: What does Community Action Mean to Me?