Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County

60 Years Stronger, Together. Our Next Chapter Starts with You.

In 1966, local leaders in Lancaster County founded Community Action Partnership (CAP) on a simple belief: poverty is unacceptable, and everyone deserves the opportunity to shape their future. Today, CAP is one of Lancaster County’s largest anti-poverty organizations, working alongside families at every stage of life, from a baby’s first days to a family’s search for stability.

Who We Are

For 60 years, CAP has helped Lancaster County families build stronger, healthier, more resilient lives. Because poverty is complex and looks different for every family, we offer person-centered support. We measure our results, use data to guide our work, and connect everyone who comes to us with the resources that fit their needs on the path to stability and prosperity.

How You Can Help 

Today, CAP offers programs that make are making a crucial difference for all neighbors across Lancaster County. Some of our programs include:

• Utility assistance to keep families housed and the lights on
• Domestic violence services: safety, counseling, and legal support
• Early education classrooms and an Early Learning Resource Center with child care support and subsidies
• Crispus Attucks Community Center: an anchor for Southeast Lancaster, building community and honoring BIPOC history
• Food access: countywide food distribution to 37 pantries, mobile farmers market, community meals, and the Choice Food Pantry
• WIC: nutrition and breastfeeding support for young parents and infants
• RISE: case management, stability funds, and referrals during crisis
• Home visiting to support parents as their child’s first teacher

As we celebrate 60 years of CAP in Lancaster County, we’re looking ahead to the next 60. There is still work to do, and important work happening right now. Your generosity helps make that future possible.

Here’s how your donation supports CAP this ExtraGive season:

$10 donation | Invest in the Next Generation.

Your $10 supports youth of color at the Crispus Attucks Community Center, creating opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with their community.

$50 donation | Give a Child a Birthday to Remember.

Your $50 covers a birthday cake, presents, and a special celebration for a child living in our domestic violence safe house. 

$250 donation | Nourishing Little Minds. Fueling Big Futures.

Your $250 provides one week of fresh breakfasts and lunches for 10 early learners in our classrooms, giving them the fuel they need for a full day of discovery, play, and learning.

$1000 donation | Helping Neighbors Put Food on the Table.

Your $1,000 helps 60 Lancaster County families access nutritious groceries for two weeks. Through our food distribution network and community pantry partnerships, your gift helps stock pantries, fill grocery bags, and ease food insecurity.

$5000 donation | Creating Space For New Beginnings.

Your $5,000 gift transforms an entire Bridge House apartment into a fully furnished, welcoming home, giving a family the comfort, essentials, and stability they need to rebuild and begin their next chapter with dignity and hope.

Join us this ExtraGive and let's turn compassion into action.