From the Desk of Ronald Tatum, CEO
Standing Together for Our Neighbors in Need
Across our communities in Racine and Kenosha, families are struggling in ways we have not seen in years. Calls for help are increasing. Parents are choosing between food and rent. Seniors are stretching medication longer than they should. And as disruptions continue to impact the SNAP program, more households are turning to organizations like ours for answers, support, and hope.
At Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA), we want our neighbors to know: you are not alone. We have taken a leadership role in coordinating the community response to the SNAP crisis—serving as a true resource hub, not just for those we directly serve, but for anyone in need of guidance, connection, or support. When someone calls our office, we don’t pass them along—we stay on the line. We walk with them until we find the right resource, the right partner, the right help.
But this challenge is bigger than any single agency. It requires unity, compassion, and collaboration across our entire nonprofit and civic landscape. To my fellow nonprofit leaders, faith-based partners, community organizations, and neighbors: now is the time to stand together. RKCAA is ready to work alongside you—to share resources, coordinate efforts, and ensure that every family in crisis finds a path forward.
This is not just about SNAP. It’s about human dignity. It’s about ensuring that no child goes hungry, no senior is forgotten, and no family falls through the cracks because the system failed them. Together, we can rise to meet this moment—stronger, more united, and more determined than ever to lift our communities up.
Let’s move forward together.
Because when we stand as one, we truly make change possible.
With gratitude and resolve,
Ronald Tatum
Chief Executive Officer
Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA)
Helping People. Changing Lives.
Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency, Inc. (RKCAA) has successfully operated anti-poverty programming in Racine County since 1967 and in Kenosha County since 1978 under the guidance of a Board of Directors comprised of representatives from government, the private sector and the income eligible community.
Announcement of New RKCAA CEO
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency, Inc.
(RKCAA), I am happy to announce that Ronald Tatum has been named as RKCAA’s new
Chief Executive officer, effective Monday, July 7, 2025.
Ronald (Ron) is a non-profit executive and community champion with over two decades of
experience driving transformative outcomes for underserved populations. With degrees in
Business Management and Organizational Leadership, he combines practical business
acumen with mission-driven leadership. Ron’s academic foundation reinforces his ability
to lead complex organizations, manage strategic growth, and cultivate strong cultures of
accountability and service. Ron’s career spans both public and private sectors, including
work in workforce development, youth leadership, education, and non-profit consulting.
His ability to bridge communities, inspire teams, and navigate complex systems has
earned him the trust of policymakers, funders, and residents alike.
Ron is also a recognized voice in statewide networks and has strong relationships with
statewide leaders, contributing to efforts that advance racial equity, non-profit innovation,
and interagency collaboration.
When he is not leading initiatives or mentoring leaders, Ron can be found investing in local
partnerships, supporting education initiatives, or spending time with his family.
RKCAA’s Board and staff welcome Ron Tatum to RKCAA and are eager to begin the agency’s
next chapter!
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