Mohawk valley community action agency, INC. (mvcaa) has been moving families out of poverty since 1966. Mvcaa empowers people toward positive self-sufficiency by taking a PRO-active approach to emerging trends and responding with quality, accessible services. Mcvaa is a recognized leader in the community for "helping people help themselves," mvcaa employs over 300 people and serves 10,000 people annually, mvcaa is an active member of the new YORK state community action association, community action partnership and national community action foundation.