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Get the latest updates, news, and insights from Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC).

  • Our Website Got a Glow-Up

    Our Website Got a Glow-Up

    You gave us feedback—we listened. After months of evaluation, including gathering feedback from 180 clients, and redesign work, we’re thrilled to share our new and improved website with you! The site officially launched on February 4 with it a fresh, modern design. Improvements include easier navigation, translation options in 9 languages other than English, enhanced…

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  • Transforming Lives, One Kitchen at a Time

    Transforming Lives, One Kitchen at a Time

    Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) and Renewal Experts Construction are excited to reveal the results of our Kitchen Remodel Giveaway for one deserving family. This project brought awareness to the struggles people with low income face every day through one family’s story. It was more than a renovation—it was a symbol of hope,…

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  • Building Financial Wellness: A Path to Prosperity

    Building Financial Wellness: A Path to Prosperity

    Our final installment for Poverty Awareness Month focuses on Financial Wellness as a tool for economic stability and future prosperity. Financial wellness involves managing daily expenses, preparing for financial emergencies, and planning for the future. It’s difficult to balance it all, but the ability to implement smart financial strategies can reduce stress and help people…

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  • Ensuring Utility Stability for Households with Low Income

    Ensuring Utility Stability for Households with Low Income

    Our next installment for Poverty Awareness Month centers the importance of utility stability. Access to consistent and affordable utilities—such as electricity, heating, and water—is essential for maintaining health, safety, and overall well-being. For families with low income, utility stability is not just a matter of convenience but a critical necessity. Through programs like those offered…

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  • The Critical Role of Housing Stability for Families with Low Income

    The Critical Role of Housing Stability for Families with Low Income

    Our first blog post for Poverty Awareness Month provides a brief summary of the importance of housing stability. Housing stability is a foundational aspect of life that impacts health, education, and economic well-being. For people with low income, stable housing can make the difference between thriving and struggling. Learn how CAP-HC plays an indispensable role…

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  • 2024 Year in Review

    2024 Year in Review

    We’ve accomplished so much together in 2024! Thanks to our board, staff, volunteers, and generous funders and supporters, as of November 30, we’ve supported more than 20,700 clients as they pave their path from poverty to prosperity. Here are some highlights of the work this year.

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  • 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update: Fall 2024

    2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update: Fall 2024

    We’re half way through the timeframe for our 2023-2025 Strategic Plan and have made a lot of progress since our last update. We’d like to share some of our key successes and challenges with our stakeholders. Learn about progress in each of our focus areas in this blog post.

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  • 2023 Annual Report

    2023 Annual Report

    We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Report with you. The report summarizes our initiatives and highlights our positive impact in the community during the 2023 calendar year. One such highlight is that we served more than 48,900 children and adults in 2023!

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