Programs

Notary Services

 Community Action provides on-site Public Notary of documents to the low-income residents of Riverside County at discounted rates.

Disaster Preparedness

CAP Riverside is doing its part to make sure that Riverside County, and in particular its vulnerable populations (elderly, disabled, homeless, and families with young children) are prepared for disaster when it strikes.

Tax Preparation

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides FREE tax preparation that helps filers access the tax credits & refunds they are entitled to.

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dispute resolution

Mediation is conflict resolution assisted by a neutral third party achieved through active listening, understanding, exploration of options and compromise. Mediation is a win-win alternative to small claims court.

Savings Match

 Saving for Success is a matched savings incentive program for low-income residents of Riverside County. Participants must have earned income from a job or self-employment to be eligible for the program.
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lingafelter non-profit development fund

Lingafelter Program Development Fund that provides small grants to grassroots organizations to help them with start up costs, such as, helping them obtain their incorporation and 501c(3) status.

Education and development 

 Community Action offers free and low-cost community training and technical assistance. Community Action Academy provides low cost and free workshops in core development areas.

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Planning

The Planning Division is dedicated to meeting the following four objectives in its daily activities: Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Evaluation and Monitoring of sub-contractors, Research and Development

utility assistance

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County (CAP Riverside) administers the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides utility payment assistance and weatherization services to low income customers in Riverside County.

weatherization

A certified Energy Inspector will visit you for a thorough inspection to assess the needs of your home. The Inspector will then design, within the program's constraints, a customized set of conservation measures. CAP will make the needed improvements, at no cost to you.

youth

The Project L.E.A.D. trains mentors/tutors to assist middle school students. The Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a workplace-mentoring program that matches high school juniors and seniors with small businesses throughout the county.

V.E.E.P.

The Veterans Employment & Education Program (V.E.E.P.) provides classroom training and work experience to low-income veterans transitioning from military to civilian life with the goal of permanent employment.