2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference — Resilient by Nature: The Power of Community Action

Niagara Falls · September 16–18, 2026

Thank you,
Community
Action.

You brought the experience, the ideas, and the commitment. Thank you for sharing them with us in Niagara Falls.

We hope you’re taking home new connections, useful ideas, and renewed energy for the communities you serve. Thank you for being part of the 2026 NYSCAA Annual Conference.

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Resilient by Nature

The strength of
our network?
The people in it.

To our attendees, thank you for bringing your questions and perspectives. To our speakers and presenters, thank you for sharing your expertise. To our sponsors, exhibitors, and partners, thank you for supporting this gathering and the work of Community Action.

With appreciation to the NYSCAA team, Board of Directors, and venue staff who helped bring it all together.

Learn together

Ideas become useful when we share them.

Stay connected

The network is strongest when people make room for one another.

Carry it forward

Connection is part of the work, long after the room clears.

Our 2026 keynote speakers

Resilience starts with people.

Thank you, Allan and Chelsea, for sharing your perspectives on resilience, well-being, and the people behind the mission.

Allan Kehler, 2026 NYSCAA keynote speaker

Allan Kehler

Keynote

Find Your Voice. Find Your Power.

Mental health, resilience, and workplace wellness.

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Chelsea Ambrose, LCSW, 2026 NYSCAA keynote speaker

Chelsea Ambrose, LCSW

Keynote

Uncovering Resilience

Leadership, organizational culture, and mission-centered resilience.

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Help shape what comes next

What should we carry into 2027?

Tell us what was useful, what could be improved, and what you would like to see next year. Your feedback helps guide future conference planning.

Complete the 2026 evaluation

Keep the learning going.

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With our appreciation

Thank you for investing in our network.

Our 2026 sponsors and exhibitors helped make this gathering possible. Thank you for supporting professional development, sharing resources, and connecting with New York’s Community Action network.

Save the date

Let’s come together again.

September 21–24, 2027

Save the date for the 2027 Conference. Location and additional details will be announced soon.

2027 NYSCAA Annual Conference

With gratitude,
Your NYSCAA team

Questions about the conference?

Contact Alexis Rivera