Community Action Partnership of Lake County

Community Action Partnership of Lake County is a nonprofit organization based in Waukegan, Illinois, with 39 employees. Since 1964, the organization has been dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. As one of 1,100 agencies established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, CAPOLC works to combat poverty in Lake County and nationwide. CAPOLC provides a wide range of services designed to address the root causes of poverty. These include Lake County Head Start, which offers early childhood development programs, and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides financial assistance for energy costs. Additionally, they offer youth and family services such as case management, emergency assistance, and post-secondary scholarships. CAPOLC also administers Home Weatherization, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and Affordable Housing programs for families and veterans. What sets CAPOLC apart is its unique structure. It utilizes federal dollars locally to deliver specialized programming within communities, creating a coordinated effort to combat poverty and foster self-sufficiency. The organization's mission is to reduce poverty's impact, promote self-sufficiency among low-income individuals and families, and enhance the overall standard of living in Lake County. To learn more about CAPOLC's programs and services, visit their website at caplakecounty.org.