| Solutions for Creating Better Lives! |
The Community Action Alliance is a community based, action oriented organization focused on resolving issues and improving the lives of all residents of Costa Rica. Our focus is in several primary areas: Citizen Security, Economic Development, Environmental, and Education. We accomplish this through identifying clear and credible resources and bringing people together to develop solutions. Be a part of the solution! |
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| Citizen Security |
Economic Development |
Environmental |
Because of the level of concern and importance associated with this issue, for both Expats and Ticos alike, we formed a Citizen Security Committee. They have accomplished some amazing things, including a Town Hall Meeting, Security Summit, Citizen Security Petition on a national level, and Community Policing Workshop.
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Where there is economic development, there are jobs and opportunities. And one of the findings from our Community Policing Workshop was that more economic opportunity would reduce crime in the area. For its first initiative, the Economic Development Committee of the Community Action Alliance has... Read more... |
We are lucky to live in a beautiful country. We all have a responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. The Community Action Alliance is committed to working with members of the community, organizations and government institutions to preserve the beauty and resources of Costa Rica.
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| Fundraising |
Education |
Membership |
For the Community Action Alliance to effectively serve the city of San Ramon, it must have the ability to raise funds for various programs that are essential to the quality development of our community. Needs include an annual benefit to support local education, animals in need, environmental concerns, our orphanage & local arts programs.
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Our most important goal is to help create greater well-being for all of the people of San Ramon and the most important aspect of this goal is San Ramon’s children and their education. The future economic, social and cultural development of San Ramon into a model city is dependant on its future generations’ education.
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Our Membership Committee has three main priorities:
(1) To grow the alliance in both size and impact.
(2) To serve our members by helping them get the maximum value out of their CAA membership
(3) To stay in touch with members to better address their ideas, concerns, & opportunities.
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Cesar Millan: A FUNraiser for Dogland Animal Rescue Center!!!
January Seminar - Click image below for more information
Inaugural Issue of U.S. Embassy's "American Connections"
The U.S. Embassy has just published the first issue of its "American Connections" Newsletter. You can read the current issue here. If you are interested in subscribing to the quarterly newsletter, please enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
Celebración del 168th Aniversario de la Fundación del Poblado de San Ramón
 Click here for the schedule of events and the full-size poster.
Community Action Alliance - Why Should I Join??
Great question! To many there are very few things in life that can be said with any degree of certainty. Here are a few things that we know with certainty:
- We know that we live in a special place and take great pride in feeling like we contribute to making that place special.
- We know the importance of community, volunteerism, and service in the lives of our neighbors and in our own lives.
- We know that many of you relocated to Costa Rica to relax and don’t want to (and will not) be coerced in to doing anything.
- We know that many of you are contributing in your own personal way in the community and don’t feel like you need to be a part of an organization to contribute.
- We know that many of you are very independent and are not “joiners”
- We know that San Ramón is rapidly building a reputation as a city where people come if they want to be active and make a difference in their community.
- We know that local business, government and community members appreciate the work of the Action Alliance.
- We know that in just over two short years the Community Action Alliance has become one of the most effective ex-pat based community groups in Costa Rica.
- We know that we are making a difference.
- We know this would not be possible without people that take joy in working with and helping other people.
Our 2012 Membership pricing (valid though 12/31/11):
- Community Membership (couples count as one membership) – 8,000 colones
- Business Membership (10 or less employees) – 15,000 colones
- Corporate Business Membership (11 or more employees) – 25,000 colones
Effective January 1, 2012 the rates go up to 10,000, 20,000 and 30,000 colones respectively.
Save the Dates
Friday, January
20, 2012 - January Seminar with U.S. Embassy
Friday, February
17, 2012 - "It's Your Money Honey" Expat Financial Seminar: Changes in Taxes, Banking, & Investing
Friday, March
23, 2012 - March Mixer TBA
Mixers are now being held every other month. The alternate months will feature seminars/events on topics of interest to our members.
1st Annual Book Sale Fundraiser a Huge Success
The Gran Venta de Libros, our Development Comittee's first fundraising event, was a huge success, raising a total of $2,235 to be split between our two beneficiaries, the Cruz Roja and DOGLAND Animal Rescue Center. It was fun day for all, including the 50 or so volunteers. Read more and view photos and video here.
Citizen Security: No More “Catch and Release”
We recently received notification from the Secretary General of the Supreme Court of Costa Rica that a Flagranica Court has been approved for San Ramón. A Flagrancia Court is a judicial process that involves holding criminal suspects and having them appear before a judge within days after their detention. In other words, it will help reduce the number of ‘catch and release’ cases. Subsequent to this notification a group of local leaders including Action Alliance representative Cesar Carrillo recently met with the President of the Sala Tercera. The next step in the implementation of the Flagrancia Court is the reconfiguration of the local Fiscal (District Attorney’s Office) and the preparation of a budget to cover the costs associated with the creation of the new court. This is very encouraging news. In truth, the installation of a Flagrancia Court may be the single most tangible step that could be taken to reduce crime in the community. Kudos are due to Martha Zamora Castillo and Jessica Acosta López who took the lead in organizing the effort to get the approval for the court. Special thanks also go out to all those that participated in the peace marches and signed the petition requesting the court. This is community in action!
 Membership Rewards Program
The Action Alliance is pleased to launch our 2011 Membership Rewards Program which offers discounts and promotions from Action Alliance Business Members to all of our members. Alliance Members MUST present their Community Action Alliance Membership Cards to be eligible for the promotions. If you are an active member and do not have a membership card, you can pick one up at the monthly mixer or other official Action Alliance event.
Click here to see the current Membership Rewards Promotions. If you are a Business Member and would like to add a promotion for your business, please send your offer to Mike Styles at mike@styles.com.
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