Director's Message

Dear Reader:

As the economy continues its slow path to recovery, CAP Riverside is challenged as never before. However, with challenge comes new opportunities. We are re-examining the way we have done things in the past, and are adapting to the new realities that we must do more with less.

We will focus on the gaps of service that were identified in our Community Needs assessment, in particular access to social services. Many services are limited, or may not exist any more due to budget cuts.

Our focus will be in expanding outreach efforts to those who are not aware of our services and have never participated in CAP Riverside programs. Many of these individuals are the “new poor”, who are not knowledgeable of existing services or how to access them.

Much of our outreach is accomplished through our outstanding network of partners. CAP Riverside has an excellent reputation of developing partnerships to ensure that all communities are served. Our CAP Mobile and our satellite offices allow us to meet needs county-wide and better serve rural and isolated areas.

With guidance and participation by the Community Action Commission, CAP Riverside has begun the process of formulating a new strategic plan. The new realities will dictate the course that CAP Riverside will be following.

Finally, I would like to praise our dedicated staff. These 37 individuals often accomplish more than agencies five times our size or more. They know our community, and know how to leverage our resources. This is the tradition of excellence that we have established within CAP Riverside and will continue.