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Announcing New Leadership: Home For Now
CAPSC and the Homeless Center of Strafford County are merging. CAPSC will take over operations as of May 1st.
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CAPSC's Year in Review
Take a look back at some of CAPSC's wonderful accomplishments of 2023.
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Gift of Warmth Success
CAPSC Receives Diaper Grant
CAPSC in Washington, D.C.
CAPSC attended the Communities in Action: Building a Better America event held in Washington, D.C.
Fuel Assistance Deadline Approaching
The Fuel Assistance Application deadline is approaching. We strongly encourage all families in need to apply, even if you don’t think you qualify.
Summer Meals
CAPSC’s Summer Meals Program is on its way!
CAPSC's 58th Annual Meeting
Save the date for the 58th Annual Meeting!
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CAPSC Calendar
Check out some of the events we have going on throughout the month.
How You Can Help Support CAPSC
Learn about the different ways you can give back to CAPSC. Our programs rely on community support, and we need your help!
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Become a 2024 Sponsor
Learn about the different ways you can help support our programs through a sponsorship!
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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.
Make a Donation
To ensure the shelter is fully staffed and operational, we need your support! Please consider making a donation to Home for Now, a program of Community Action Partnership of Strafford County. Your gift will help us enhance our capacity, so that we can serve all those in our community in need of shelter. Please note that your donation will be restricted specifically to Home for Now programs and operations.
Apply for a Job!
To maximize the shelter’s occupancy, we must hire several staff positions. We are hiring a Shelter Manager, Homeless Resource Advocate, and Shelter Support Staff. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please visit straffordcap.org/careers. Please share these opportunities widely within the community!
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This year, CAPSC focused on collaboration and adapting in a post-pandemic world. With the end of some COVID-19 support programs, our agency focused on reaching out in our community and working with other organizations to build up Strafford County and provide support to our community members.
Some of our major accomplishments are the continued growth of the Family Resource Center, increased attention to our new website, and the work our housing program has done by establishing more relationships with land lords, and keeping more than 900 families housed.
Thank you for an amazing 2023, and looking forward to 2024!
The New Hampshire Community Action Partnership (NHCAP) was awarded a pilot demonstration grant to expand existing diaper distribution services through the robust network of anti-poverty services that the Office of Community Services (OCS) already provides through the Community Services Block Grant. Only seven states across the country received a grant in the third cohort.
The goal of the Diaper Distribution Grant helps to ensure families have the resources to meet their diaper needs. This program will allow families to learn about diaper education and will provide enough diapers to keep their children healthy. This program will be open to families in New Hampshire; the enrollment will vary by location and diaper availability.
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The Fuel Assistance Application deadline is approaching. Applications are taken through our Client Services Office in Dover, by appointment, online, or by mail. We strongly encourage all families in need to apply, even if you don’t
think you qualify.
CAPSC’s Summer Meals Program helps kids in Strafford County eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch when school is not in session. In 2023, we served over 20,000 meals to children in Strafford County!
Keep an eye on our website for updated 2024 Summer Meals sites.
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Volunteers Needed
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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.
Donate Diapers
We are in desperate need of diapers, sizes 2 to 7. We not only go through over 800 diapers each week through our Early Care and Education Programs, but we also need diapers to distribute through our new Diaper Distribution grant! Please email us to coordinate your donation.
Donate Today!
Making a financial contribution to CAPSC is another meaningful way to support CAPSC and our programs. You can make a donation “where needed most” or direct your donation to a specific program at CAPSC.
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Adopt-A-Classroom
The Adopt-a-Classroom Sponsorship provides a full year of classroom supplies to an infant or preschool classroom in our Early Care and Education Program. As a sponsor, your company logo is proudly placed outside the classroom you support. In addition, you can make an even deeper impact by volunteering and participating in activities with your classroom.
Annual Meeting
Every year, CAPSC convenes community members, partners, and leaders to join us for a celebration of CAPSC’s accomplishments over the last year and the accomplishments we have made together as a community. We would not be able to host this event without support from generous sponsors.
Summer Meals
When school lets out for the summer, CAPSC helps to bridge the gap for families by providing breakfast and lunches, at no cost, at nearly 20 meal distribution sites in Strafford County. Please consider a sponsorship to our Summer Meals Program, which would help to ensure that no child goes hungry this summer.
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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. Our mission is to 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!
