In early March, David Hardenbergh received the Robert M. Coard Advocacy Award during the National Community Action Foundation’s (NCAF*) 2013 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Robert Coard was the Executive Director of the Boston Community Action Agency for over 40 years. He was a critical member of the NCAF Board for 30 years.
David received the award in recognition of his outstanding achievements in advocacy.

*NCAF is a private, non -profit organization which serves as an advocate for low-income programs. Founded in 1981, NCAF members are Community Action Agencies (CAA), like RurAL CAP. NCAF works closely with Members of Congress, Federal and State agencies, and a variety of public interest groups to maintain adequate funding for CAA programs and to shape future policy directions.