KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
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Mission Statement
We strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty.
About This Cause
The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) assists people in Kennebec, Somerset, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties. It is a private, nonprofit organization, with an annual budget of 32.9 million and 350 employees. KVCAP is headquartered in Waterville, with offices in Augusta and Skowhegan. Since 1965, KVCAP has worked to eliminate poverty and build stronger communities by helping over hundreds of thousands of people improve their financial stability. KVCAP Impact - We work to raise awareness of the challenges of living in poverty and we create solutions that improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities. With support we provide: ▪ A community safety net Food for the hungry Supports for the elderly An enriching place for local teens Energy, weatherization, and other home repair services Affordable housing options and home foreclosure prevention Child abuse and neglect prevention ▪ Skill building opportunities Financial empowerment Employment skills and support Home ownership education and assistance ▪ Solutions for transportation problems Rides to medical appointments Kennebec & Somerset Public Transit System ▪ Early childhood education and parent support Prevention of child abuse and neglect Early/Head Start and full-day childcare Parent empowerment through home visiting and education ▪ Supports that enhance health & wellness and strengthen communities Assistance navigating area resources through case management Education to policy makers about community needs and solutions