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  • Why Utility Stability Matters and How CAP-HC’s Programs Help

    Why Utility Stability Matters and How CAP-HC’s Programs Help

    Utility 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

    2025 Year in Review

    As 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

    2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update: Fall 2025

    As 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

    Keeping the Lights on and Hope Alive

    As 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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