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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
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CAPSC Receives Diaper Grant
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CAPSC in Washington, D.C.
CAPSC attended the Communities in Action: Building a Better America event held in Washington, D.C.
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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.
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Summer Meals
CAPSC’s Summer Meals Program is on its way!
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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.
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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.
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We have an exciting announcement to share! Community Action Partnership of Strafford County has been working with the Homeless Center of Strafford County to merge our organizations. On May 1st, CAPSC will take over operations of the shelter. The name will remain ‘Home for Now,’ as it is known by the community. We plan to continue the legacy of the Homeless Center of Strafford County and honor their work. The shelter will remain a 24-hour shelter for those who have nowhere else to go. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
Would you like to get involved with Home for Now? We need your help!
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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We are so thankful to our generous partners and supporters for helping us to raise over $55,000 to support our Gift of Warmth Campaign, which raises vital funds to pay for heating or electric bills and fuel for Strafford County families during the cold winter months. Thank you!
CAPSC was honored to attend the Communities in Action: Building a Better America event at the White House. Thanks to historic legislation from the Biden/Harris Administration, CAPSC has strengthened the community and changed lives.
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Need Other Assistance? We're Here to Help!
CAPSC is the sole provider in Strafford County to offer a full suite of programs and services designed to have a measurable impact on the health and welfare of at-risk children, seniors, and people experiencing low incomes.
To learn more about our 60 coordinated programs and the supports they provide.
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The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held on:
Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 8:30 am
The Red Barn at Outlook Farm in South Berwick, ME.
The event will include networking, breakfast, programming, and speakers. The deadline to RSVP is April 26, 2024. If you have any questions about our 2024 Annual Meeting, please email Maddy Shuldman, mshuldman@straffordcap.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Raising Highly
Capable Kids
Join our Family Resource Center in Rochester for an 11-week parenting class. A meal will be provided. Learn different skills to help your child succeed.
Registration Required.
- Thursdays from 5:00- 6:30 PM
- Rochester Family Resource Center
- 10 Cold Spring Manor
- Rochester, NH 03839
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Grieving to Living
Support Group
Our mission is to support people ready to go from Grieving to Living by providing a safe space to share, learn, and grow.
Registration is required.
- Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
- Dover Family Resource Center
- 577 Central Ave, Suite 50
- Dover, NH 03820
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Drop-In Playtime and
Resource Navigation
Bring your toddler to play and socialize with other children and learn about community resources available to you and your family.
Registration Required.
- Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Dover Family Resource Center
- 577 Central Ave, Suite 50
- Dover, NH 03820
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If you are looking for ways to give back this year, please consider getting involved with CAPSC. Our programs rely on community support. Our current In-Kind donation needs are gift cards to local gas stations, grocery stores, Target/Walmart, and local coffee shops, diapers (sizes 2-7), cereal, pop top canned goods, and school supplies. We are also always looking for volunteers! You are the reason why we are able to provide for so many families in need throughout the year. We cannot thank you enough!
CAPSC provides our sponsors and partners the opportunity to create lasting change in our community, as every dollar has a direct impact on the lives of children, families and seniors in Strafford County. In addition, CAPSC is a well-known and well-respected community organization. Your partnership with CAPSC will not only enhance your brand recognition and increase your audience, but also allow you to be part of building a stronger community for all.
CAPSC has many different sponsorship levels available for 2024! Click the button below to check out all of our opportunities!
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.
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.
Board Members Needed!
Join a Committee
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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.
CAPSC is looking for passionate volunteers to serve on our various community-focused committees. Whether your interest lies in early child education, preventing food insecurity, homeless outreach, or fundraising, your expertise and enthusiasm can drive positive change.
We invite you to apply today and become a valued member of a team dedicated to meeting vital community needs.
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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!