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Welcome to the Albany Community Action Partnership web site! As our agency grows and changes, we will continue to update albanycap.org to reflect these changes. Please come back often to check our progress. Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) is the federally-designated Community Action Agency for the County of Albany, NY. Read about our Agency Mission and our Vision and Guiding Principles. ACAP is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to our agency of your time, money, or services, please visit our Donations area, or contact our Administrative Office. WHAT'S HAPPENING • Call to learn about about our exciting Certified Nurse Assistant Training. Students are currently being recruited from the Capital Region who meet income qualifications and are seeking a meaningful full-time career in the health care industry. • Congratulations to ACAP Board President, Joseph Brennan, winner of the 2009 Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Award for Board Service. • Home Heating Assistance Program (HEAP) season has arrived!. Check out the newest income guidelines HERE and get your APPLICATION in early... winter is quickly approaching! Applications will be accepted by staff at ACAP locations only. Mailed applications are not acceptable. • New York State Community Action Association (NYSCAA) works to provide services and advocacy that strengthen the ability of Community Action Agency's, such as ACAP, to improve the quality of life for low-income people throughout New York State. To enhance efforts, NYSCAA has put together the first-ever New York State 2009 Community Action Impact Report showing the progress New York's Community Action Network has made in addressing poverty in our state this past year. Through this report you will learn the impact of Commuity Action and the positive results we have had on families and communities in New York State. • ACAP's Career Pathways Program offers FREE career training and guidance in 6 targeted career paths. The program takes about 6-8 weeks to complete and includes one full year of job retention services. Orientations are held every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 333 Sheridan Avenue in Albany, 2nd floor Conference Room at 10 a.m. We give you the path... you chose the destination! • The 2010 Census will begin soon. Your participation is important. The information you provide helps ACAP and other community organizations maintain their program funding.
To apply for one or all of ACAP's programs/services Click Here Our list of programs for Albany County includes: Child Care at our Early Learning Center Weatherization Assistance Program Children's Center at Family Court CareerLinks: Creating Opportunities that Last Access to Home Watervliet Home Improvement Program Family Development Credentialing Program ACAP also offers networking, information and referrals to other agencies and organizations. If you would like to access any of our services, simply use our web site menu on the left to locate information, or feel free to e-mail us or use our online contact form. Please provide a current phone number or address and we will contact you as soon as possible. Our Board of Directors is made up of local community representatives of the private business and low-income sector, and members of local government or their appointees. If you are interested in employment opportunities within the Agency, we have several positions available within our programs for dedicated people.
Some Important ACAP Facts to Remember ACAP provides free home energy analysis and conservation services ACAP operates 17 NYS licensed Head Start and child care facilities, serving over 800 children annually. ACAP connects over
8000 customers annually with community services that inspire
independence and change. ACAP provides safe, free child
care when parents have business at family court. ACAP provides professional, free tax preparation assistance to low and moderate income people. ACAP provides career development and assesssments and professional attire for women. What Makes ACAP Different? ACAP provides centralized and comprehensive support services
to local people in need ACAP unites all community support systems (governmental,
nonprofit and corporate) to benefit each customer ACAP consistently reports a measurable impact on poverty
in the local community ACAP involves the community and our customers in the agency's operations
and corporate direction ACAP provides living wage employment with comprehensive benefits and
career growth opportunities to a staff of over 150.
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