Nevada Facts:

11.3% of families are in poverty
There are 290,197 people living in poverty
1 out of every 10 people ages 18 and older live in poverty
98,784 children under age 18 live in poverty
A minimum wage job pays $13,920 a year
4 out of 10 students live in families poor enough to qualify for free or reduced-price school meals
12.2% of families with related children under age 18 are in poverty
12.3% of families with related children under age 5 are in poverty

What is the NCAA?

For more than 40 years, Nevada's Community Action Agencies have worked as federally-designated organizations designed to implement programs and activities to eliminate poverty and improve our Nevada communities.

This anti-poverty work is done in collaboration with a variety of partners, representing local, state and federal governments, as well as community and advocacy groups, policymakers and low income leaders. The Nevada Community Action Association (NCAA) supports the mission of these agencies through advocacy, training, awareness, technical assistance, and resource development.