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Get the latest updates, news, and insights from Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC).
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Advocacy in Action: How CAP-HC Is Working for Change in 2026
Read Now: Advocacy in Action: How CAP-HC Is Working for Change in 2026CAP-HC pursues lasting, positive change for people with low incomes through our advocacy work. Using an advocacy-through-education approach, we expand policymakers’ awareness of community needs and the root causes of poverty. Our advocacy work builds momentum for legislation and systemic change that creates greater opportunity for everyone.
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Why Utility Stability Matters and How CAP-HC’s Programs Help
Read Now: Why Utility Stability Matters and How CAP-HC’s Programs HelpUtility stability is essential for health, safety, and economic well-being, especially for families with limited income. This blog post summarizes how Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County’s Energy Assistance and Energy-Related Repair programs help people with low incomes reduce energy burdens, avoid shut-offs, and improve long-term home energy systems.
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2025 Year in Review
Read Now: 2025 Year in ReviewAs we close out the year, Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) is reflecting on the positive impact we’ve made in our community. With support from generous funders and donors like you—along with our clients, staff, board members, volunteers, and partners—we made measurable progress toward advancing economic security and creating opportunity. Read on for…
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2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update: Fall 2025
Read Now: 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update: Fall 2025As we near the conclusion of Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County’s (CAP-HC’s) 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, we’d like to share highlights of staff and board efforts from April to October 2025. We’re committed to building on our successes and learning from our challenges as we undergo work on our next three-year strategic plan.
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Keeping the Lights on and Hope Alive
Read Now: Keeping the Lights on and Hope AliveAs temperatures drop, so does a sense of security for many families struggling to afford heat and electricity. For Rosa, CAP-HC’s Energy Assistance Program was more than help with a bill—it was an opportunity to take charge of her finances and build toward a brighter future.
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2024 Annual Report: A Year of Growth and Positive Impact
Read Now: 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Growth and Positive ImpactThe numbers are in—and they tell a powerful story. In 2024, Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) assisted more than 45,000 children and adults across Hennepin County. We introduced new programs, expanded services, and strengthened partnerships—all rooted in our vision of Hennepin County without poverty.
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Opening Doors: Helping People Become Homeowners
Read Now: Opening Doors: Helping People Become HomeownersIt’s the last week of National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the importance of homeownership in building strong families and communities. For many Hennepin County residents with low income, owning a home can feel out of reach—but CAP-HC’s Homebuyer Services are helping to change that.
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Stories of Service: CAP-HC’s Solar Program Brightens Lives
Read Now: Stories of Service: CAP-HC’s Solar Program Brightens LivesThis Community Action Month, we’re celebrating the meaningful impact of our programs through the voices of our dedicated staff. Leon, from our CAP-HC team, shares why he believes in our Solar Program, powered by our partnership with All Energy Solar: “It helps people lower their high energy costs and do something great for the environment.”
