Ottawa County Community Action Agency Honored with Social Justice Award
Ottawa County is honored to announce that OCCAA (Ottawa County Community Action Agency) was recognized with a Social Justice Award by the City of Holland's Human Relations Commission for its programs that empower residents to gain financial independence. OCCAA provides food security, utility assistance, weatherization services, and emergency home repair. Some programs are federally funded, however others require fundraising events like Walk for Warmth or finding creative grants and partnerships, such as food assistance deliveries to seniors in need by way of Door Dash. To learn more about OCCAA services, visit miOttawa.org/Community/CAA/
Social Justice Awards recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify the virtues of social justice by promoting equal opportunity and equal access for all residents in Housing, Education, Government/Community Relations, Health Services, Youth and Lifetime Achievement.
The complete News Release from the City of Holland is available here.
The award ceremony took place on January 15 at Holland City Hall. View a recording of the event here.
Staff from OCCAA pose with their Social Justice Award. From Left to Right: Aaron Goodell, AnaSue Jaramillo-Colón, Maria Gutierrez, Kerri Mammoser, Jennifer Brozowski, Barb Koning, and Chris Nagy
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