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Missouri Valley Community Action Agency Partners with Mike Keith Insurance to Kick Off Fundraising Effort

Summary: Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) launched its first annual fund campaign with a $1,500.00 lead gift from Mike Keith Insurance, of Clinton, MO. MVCAA is a local anti-poverty agency whose continued success depends on the good will of community donors. Mike Keith Insurance hopes its gift will jump start the agency’s first fund drive.

Marshall, MO December 18, 2006 – Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) launched its first annual fund campaign with a $1,500.00 lead gift from Mike Keith Insurance, of Clinton, MO. A 10 year partner with MVCAA, Mike Keith Insurance offers auto, home, business, life, and health insurance through its offices in Warrensburg, Higginsville, Odessa, Clinton, Belton, and Butler.

Headquartered in Marshall, MO, and serving seven local counties, MVCAA is a non-profit agency whose mission is to engage communities and focus resources to end poverty. To help ensure the success of their first fund drive, MVCAA’s Executive Director, Ann Graff, made several personal requests for lead gifts. “I decided to approach Mike Keith to help us kick off our first annual fund campaign,” said Graff, “because he believes in our mission and has a long history of giving back to the community.”

Keith hopes to make his contribution to MVCAA part of a multi-year pledge. “I believe in their cause, and I know they do good work,” said Keith about MVCAA. “It’s all about building relationships. They really care about the people they help, and in that way our organizations are alike.”

MVCAA’s first annual fund drive also included a mass mailing to past donors and individuals they hope will become supporters. MVCAA’s Director of Fund Development, Michael Bachop, solicited the support of 1,400 key individuals in the community to help raise funds to cover operating costs. “I’m hopeful we’ll get a nice response from the community,” said Bachop. “It’s vital that our innovative, effective services remain available to the thousands of individuals and families who need them. But we can’t do it alone; we need the help of the community.”

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Michael Bachop or visit www.mvcaa.net.

Founded in 1965, Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is one of 19 Community Action Agencies in Missouri. Its purpose is to combat poverty and promote self-sufficiency among the 32,000 low and moderate income residents in its service area, which includes Ray, Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette, Saline, Johnson, and Pettis Counties.

MVCAA is a private, nonprofit, 501(c) (3) charitable organization. A local Board of Directors oversees the agency.

Corporate offices were originally established in Carrollton, MO, and later relocated to Corder, MO. In 1985 MVCAA purchased property in Marshall, Missouri, the site of its current headquarters.

To make a tax deductible gift, or for more information:

Contact: Michael Bachop, Director of Fund Development

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency, 1415 S. Odell, Marshall, MO 65340

Office: 660-886-7476 ext. 831

Email: bachopm@mvcaa.net

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Summary: Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) received confirmation on Friday, December 15th that is has been approved by Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) for funding for Rental Production property in Marshall Missouri.

Marshall, MO December 15, 2006 – MHDC has acknowledged MVCAA as a leader in is field and awarded it with funding for two major projects in Marshall Missouri. MVCAA was awarded 1.2 million which will be used to construct Sunshine Estates. Sunshine Estates includes four new rental homes to be constructed at Benton and Summit Streets, and two duplex homes on Atchison Avenue. Each home will include three bedrooms and two baths.

MVCAA also received approval of 1.5 million for renovation of Santa Fee Estates which will be renamed Mallory Place. MVCAA is working with Fulson Housing Group and will act as General Managing Partner for those apartments.

MVCAA is well known for its active role in development of workforce housing. “The construction and renovation of these properties will provide additional affordable housing for working families,” according to Ann Graff, MVCAA Executive Director. “We are excited for the opportunity to partner with the city, and provide good housing alternatives for people working and living in Saline County.”

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Bruce Greer or visit www.mvcaa.net.

Founded in 1965, Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is one of 19 Community Action Agencies in Missouri. Its purpose is to combat poverty and promote self-sufficiency among the 32,000 low and moderate income residents in its service area, which includes Ray, Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette, Saline, Johnson, and Pettis Counties.

MVCAA is a private, nonprofit, 501(c) (3) charitable organization. A local 12 member Board of Directors oversees the agency.

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