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Wisconsin Community Action Agencies Contribute to Economic Recovery and
Provide Needed Services to Families.
ABOUT CAP SERVICES, INC.
CAP Services, Inc. has been on the front-line of the war on poverty since 1966. CAP, a private, non-profit corporation, offers programs in Marquette, Outagamie, Portage, Waupaca, and Waushara counties. CAP Services is headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin with offices in each of the five counties it serves. Click for data on: Poverty in Central and East-central Wisconsin
Nearly three dozen programs are offered by CAP Services through four departments to help people attain economic and emotional self-sufficiency.
ABOUT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES
Community Action Agencies are the best catalyst for bringing together the public, private and low-income sectors in communities to design and implement local anti-poverty strategies.
When President Lyndon Johnson began the "War on Poverty" in 1964 his goal was to provide the opportunity for every American to enjoy the benefits of the nation’s "Great Society."
As part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, a network of local organizations, known as Community Action Agencies, have pioneered programs which have lifted millions out of the shadow of poverty by "giving a hand, not a handout."
While much has been accomplished, the struggle to provide all citizens with the opportunity to work and the opportunity to live in decency and dignity continues.
Visit WISCAP for additional information on Community Action Agencies in Wisconsin.
CAP Services, Inc. has been on the front-line of the war on poverty since 1966. CAP, a private, non-profit corporation, offers programs in Marquette, Outagamie, Portage, Waupaca, and Waushara counties. CAP Services is headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin with offices in each of the five counties it serves. Click for data on: Poverty in Central and East-central Wisconsin
Nearly three dozen programs are offered by CAP Services through four departments to help people attain economic and emotional self-sufficiency.
ABOUT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES
Community Action Agencies are the best catalyst for bringing together the public, private and low-income sectors in communities to design and implement local anti-poverty strategies.
When President Lyndon Johnson began the "War on Poverty" in 1964 his goal was to provide the opportunity for every American to enjoy the benefits of the nation’s "Great Society."
As part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, a network of local organizations, known as Community Action Agencies, have pioneered programs which have lifted millions out of the shadow of poverty by "giving a hand, not a handout."
While much has been accomplished, the struggle to provide all citizens with the opportunity to work and the opportunity to live in decency and dignity continues.
Visit WISCAP for additional information on Community Action Agencies in Wisconsin.
LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT
All Community Action Agencies have low-income representation on their Board of Directors. Additionally, each agency conducts a triennial needs assessment survey of low-income households, the results of which drive the work plans of those agencies. CAP Services conducted its latest survey in the summer of 2010. Click here for the 2011-2013 priorities set by the Board based on the survey results, and CAP's action plan to address those needs.
CAP Services' engages in a number of community education initiatives on poverty. One of these are poverty simulations, where one can "walk in the shoes" of a low-income person. Click here to read of participants experiences. Another poverty simulation took place at UWSP for the students in their School of Education. Click here to view the video.
