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2023 Thanksgiving Food Basket Program
Four local non-profits are working together to ensure families have a memorable holiday meal this Thanksgiving. Learn how you can sign up to receive a basket and how to get involved.
Applications Open For Fuel & Electric Assistance
Need help paying your heating or electric bill? Take a look at how CAPSC can help you pay.
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Water Bill Assistance
Need help paying your water bill? Read on to see if you qualify and how to apply now.
Buy A Car for Gift of Warmth
We are partnering with Tri-City Subaru and Tri-City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram during the month of November to help families pay their fuel bills this winter.
CAPSC Needs Board Members
CAPSC is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors.
Become A 2024 Summer Meals Site
Help us expand our summer meals program by becoming a summer meals site!
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CAPSC Classic Golf Tournament
We raised over $50,000 for CAPSC's Early Care and Education Program this year! Take a look at some photos from this year.
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CAPSC Calendar
Check out some of the events we have going on throughout the month.
How You Can Help This Holiday Season
Learn about the different ways you can give back this holiday season. Our programs rely on community support, and we need your help!
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CAPSC Needs Healthcare Providers
CAPSC is looking for Health Advisory Committee Members and clinician volunteers to help children and families in our programs!
CAPSC Career Opportunities
Come join a fun community where you feel good at the end of the day knowing you have made a difference in someone's life.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors that help support us throughout the year!
As we continue our mission to make a positive impact on our community and foster positive change, we are excited to announce an opportunity for you to take a more active role in our endeavors. CAPSC is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors, and we believe that you may be the ideal candidate to help lead our community action initiatives. As a member of the board, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community and driving our mission forward.
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 10th.
To apply or nominate someone, please visit our website and complete the application form.
Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful impact in our community. Note, board meetings are held five times a year (including our Annual Meeting) on the third Wednesday of the month from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Please visit the application to view criteria to become a board member and the calendar of 2024 meetings.
Our Summer Meals Program helps families who receive reduced-priced or free meals throughout the school year to bridge the summer gap by providing healthy and nutritious meals to children throughout the summer. Through this program, CAPSC provides breakfast and lunches at no cost at nearly 20 locations throughout Strafford County. Last summer, we served over 20,000 meals to kids. In 2024, we hope to serve even more meals to help meet the need in the community. The best way for us to expand the program is to expand the number of meal sites with whom we partner. If you’re interested in hosting a site in summer 2024, please reach out to Patty Menard, Food Services Supervisor at pmenard@straffordcap.org .
Do you need help paying your heating or electric bills? Applications for fuel and electric assistance are open now, so apply today! Heating and electricity costs have risen dramatically in recent years and continue to do so. Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) can help you and your loved ones stay warm and live in security. Over $3.5 million dollars in fuel assistance went directly to households in Strafford County during the 2022-2023 winter season. Applying for the Fuel and/or Electric Assistance Program is the first step, and we are here to help.
Water Assistance Program
Need help paying your water bill? If you were enrolled in the NH Fuel Assistance Program either last year (10/1/2022 – 4/30/2023) or in the upcoming year
(10/1/2023 – 4/30/2024) we can help! If eligible, you will receive a ONE-TIME payment from the NH Water Assistance Program.
Extended Hours!
Our Fuel and Electric team is offering extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays for appointments on the following dates: November 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 28th and 30th. The hours are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. All fuel and electric appointments are first come first serve, so sign up now!
Four Strafford County nonprofits – Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, The Salvation Army of Rochester, SHARE Fund, and Grace Community Church Food Pantry – are partnering together to provide holiday meals to local individuals and families in need this Thanksgiving. We are working together to ensure local families have a memorable holiday meal this Thanksgiving. Together, we expect to distribute Thanksgiving dinner essentials to more than 800 Strafford County households this year. To sign up to receive a basket, please click the button below.
Match My Gift
We need your help to make this program a success! Meredith Village Savings Bank has generously agreed to match donations from the community – up to $15,000 – to help address food insecurity in Strafford County during Thanksgiving. Donate today, and your donation will be doubled! Thank you, Meredith Village Savings Bank!
Volunteer
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This program would not be possible without the help of volunteers! We have several opportunities to get involved with this program, from running food drives to setting up for the event to helping out on distribution day. Please sign up to volunteer today!
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In September, CAPSC hosted our 22nd Annual CAPSC Classic Golf Tournament. We raised over $50,000 for CAPSC’s Early Care and Education Program! Thank you to everyone who came out to play and volunteer, to all of our sponsors, and to all those who donated to the event. Your support of this tournament, our largest fundraising event of the year, was a huge success! We look forward to next year!
Take a look at the short video above to learn more about the Tri-City Subaru and Tri-City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gift of Warmth Campaign. This month, CAPSC will be partnering with Tri-City Subaru and Tri-City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to support our Gift of Warmth Campaign, which raises vital funds to pay for heating fuel for Strafford County families during the cold winter months. Throughout the month of November, a portion of the sales from every car sold at either dealership will be donated to CAPSC to support families in need of fuel assistance. Thank you Tri-City Subaru and Tri-City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for selecting CAPSC to support this November!
Would you like to make a donation to give the “Gift of Warmth” to a family this winter? Click the button below to donate.
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Volunteer
Would you like to donate your time and volunteer with CAPSC? We have many options to fit your needs and interests! Whether you are interested in a one-time event, or want to find a recurring volunteer spot, our goal is to try to match our needs with your interests.
Organize a Donation Drive
Would you like to organize a donation drive or coordinate a donation of items for CAPSC? Please visit our website to view our “Top 5 Needs” by program here. Donations are accepted by pre-approval and appointment only during business hours.
Donate Today!
Making a financial contribution to CAPSC is another meaningful way to support CAPSC and our programs. To make a monetary donation, please visit our website. You can make a donation “where needed most” or direct your donation to a specific program at CAPSC.
Health Advisory Committee Members Needed!
The Health Advisory Committee is recruiting healthcare providers to contribute to improving the health of children and families in our programs. The requirements for the committee would be to attend quarterly meetings, review department policy and procedures, and collaborate on health initiatives for early childhood programs. We are happy to work with you to find what works best so please feel free to reach out.
Clinicians Needed!
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CAPSC’s Early Care and Education Program utilizes a “whole family” approach. One key component of our program is preventative mental and physical health care. We are currently seeking healthcare providers willing to donate their time and specialties in order to improve the health and wellness of the children we serve. If you are a pediatrician, dentist, or other type of health care provider, please contact us for more information on how to get involved.
Why Choose CAPSC?
Step into an office of welcoming, friendly faces every morning, where you will be supported and have plenty of opportunities to grow. CAPSC is a mission- driven organization to help reduce barriers to help clients and families improve their economic stability and well-being through education, advocacy, and partnerships. At the end of each day at CAPSC, you will feel fulfilled knowing you are making a difference for so many people in Strafford County. Apply to work at CAPSC today!
From Weatherization to our Family Resource Centers, Senior Transportation, and so much more, CAPSC is always adapting to meet the changing needs of our community!
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