The Anoka County Community Action Program Inc

The Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP) is a non-profit agency located in Blaine, Minnesota. Founded in 1965, ACCAP has grown to employ 84 individuals and generates annual revenue of $50 million. The organization is governed by a volunteer board comprised of representatives from the public sector, private sector, and the low-income community. ACCAP provides a wide range of programs and services aimed at assisting disadvantaged individuals in Anoka County, Minnesota. These services include educational opportunities, information and referral, and direct assistance programs such as Head Start, Affordable Housing, and Child Care Resource & Referral. All of these initiatives work towards helping residents achieve self-sufficiency. In addition to its direct service programs, ACCAP is dedicated to raising awareness and improving attitudes towards low-income and disadvantaged individuals within the broader community. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteer opportunities across various program areas. ACCAP is funded through a combination of sources including contracts with the federal government, the State of Minnesota, local municipalities, foundations, the United Way, program fees, and private donations.