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Community Action Partnership of Utah

Association for Utah's Community Action Agencies
Eradicating poverty by increasing economic mobility

Established as a beacon of hope and support, the Community Action Partnership of Utah (CAP Utah) has been dedicated to eradicating poverty in the state since its founding in 1994. As the statewide association for Utah's Community Action Agencies, our mission is to lead, strengthen, and support these agencies, ensuring they have the resources and backing to effectively serve low-income families and

individuals across Utah. Our Role: CAP Utah plays a pivotal role in the fight against poverty. While we don't often offer direct services to individuals, we empower the agencies that do. By providing them with training, resources, and advocacy, we ensure they can effectively assist those in need. Agencies We Support:
➡️ Utah Community Action
➡️ Uintah Basin Association of Governments
➡️ Community Action Services and Food Bank
➡️ Five County Association of Governments
➡️ Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
➡️ Bear River Association of Governments
➡️ Six County Association of Governments
➡️ Open Doors
➡️ Ogden-Weber Community Action

Together, with our partner agencies, we strive to increase economic mobility, uplift communities, and ensure every Utahn has the opportunity to lead a prosperous life. See if you qualify for free or discounted internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program: https://bit.ly/3SccCpo

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Volunteer: https://bit.ly/470MjH2

06/21/2026

To the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures showing up every day for the families they love-Happy Father's Day. 💙

If you're a father in Utah facing challenges-whether it's finding stable housing, affording childcare, accessing job training, or putting food on the table-Community Action Agencies are here. We see you. We support you. And we believe in your ability to build a better future for your family.

You don't have to do this alone. If you need support, visit caputah.org to find resources and connect with your local Community Action Agency.

06/12/2026

Imagine your entire city living in poverty.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey, 286,600 Utahns are living in poverty. Swipe to put that number in perspective.

These aren't just statistics, they're real people facing impossible choices between rent and groceries, medication and utilities, childcare and employment.

Community Action Agencies across Utah work alongside these families every day by building real pathways to stability and independence.

Want to help? Volunteer, donate, or spread the word. Visit caputah.org to find your local agency and get involved.

06/11/2026

As temperatures rise, keeping cool doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are practical, low-cost ways to beat the heat this summer.

Need help with cooling or emergency assistance? Contact your local Community Action Agency at caputah.org.

06/08/2026

When school ends, hunger doesn't take a break.

Many families depend on free school meals during the year. Summer can mean food insecurity for kids, but it doesn't have to.

The Kids Cafe Summer Meal Program runs June 1 through August 7, providing FREE meals to all youth ages 18 and under at sites across Utah. No application. No income requirements. Just nutritious meals for kids who need them.

Open sites welcome all youth in the community. Rural areas have once-a-week meal kits you can take home. Many school districts also offer their own summer meal programs.

Every child deserves to eat, summer or not.

Find a free meal site near you at utahfoodbank.org. Limited hours and days-check the schedule before you go!

06/05/2026

experiencing poverty is actually really expensive? There's financial burdens are real, but poverty also costs time and opportunities.

It's a fact that doesn't get talked about enough: the systems meant to help people escape poverty often cost them more money, more time, and more opportunity.

Poverty isn't just about not having enough money. It's about systems that make it nearly impossible to get ahead.

Community Action Agencies work to break these barriers through job training, childcare support, housing assistance, and case management.

If you're caught in this cycle, visit caputah.org to find your local Community Action Agency.

05/26/2026

In Davis and Morgan Counties, is doing something powerful: they're meeting families exactly where they are, whether that's facing an eviction, needing a few hours of respite childcare, or working toward long-term financial independence.

What makes Open Doors unique is their comprehensive approach. A family might start by getting emergency food support, connect with a case manager who helps them prevent eviction, enroll their child in Imagination Station for weekly childcare, and eventually join the Circles program to build lasting stability. It's all under one roof, designed to work together.

Their housing programs help families stay housed or transition from homelessness to stability with declining rental assistance so families aren't just getting a hand-out, they're building toward independence. And their family support programs, available to ALL families regardless of income, recognize that every parent needs support sometimes.

From VITA free tax prep to crisis nursery care to street outreach for those experiencing homelessness, Open Doors is creating pathways to stability across northern Utah.

At CAP Utah, we're proud to support Open Doors and the critical work they do for Davis and Morgan County families.

📍 To learn more about Open Doors and the resources they offer, visit opendoorsutah.org or click the link in our bio.

05/22/2026

If you’re going through a tough time right now, we want you to know: your current situation doesn’t define your future.

Maybe you’re behind on rent. Maybe you’re choosing between groceries and utilities. Maybe you’re working full-time but it’s still not enough. Whatever you’re facing, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

Community Action Agencies don’t just help with today’s crisis—we help you build a path forward. A parent might start by getting emergency food assistance, then enroll their child in Head Start, access job training, or connect with financial coaching. Step by step, barrier by barrier, we work alongside you to create long-term stability.

You deserve support, not judgment. Resources, not roadblocks.

If you’re facing challenges with housing, food, childcare, employment, or utilities, visit caputah.org to find your local agency.

05/19/2026

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and support the older adults in our communities.

While many seniors live with stability and security, others face difficult financial pressures. Nearly 1 in 2 older adults in America is at risk for malnutrition, and for some participants in senior nutrition programs, a single meal provides 50% or more of their daily food intake.

Many older Utahns live on fixed incomes and face tough choices between paying for medication, groceries, utilities, or rent. Senior poverty isn't always visible, but it's real—and we can all play a role in supporting our older neighbors.

Here's how you can help:
🤝 Check in regularly on older neighbors or family members
🚗 Offer transportation to appointments, the grocery store, or the senior center
🍽️ Support senior nutrition programs like Meals on Wheels or your local senior center through donations or volunteering
💡 Help navigate benefits (like HEAT utility assistance, SNAP, or housing support)
🎁 Donate to programs serving older adults in your community

Community Action Agencies across Utah work alongside Area Agencies on Aging to provide senior nutrition programs, utility assistance, housing stabilization, and connections to resources that help older adults maintain their independence and dignity.

To learn more about aging services in your area or how you can get involved, visit caputah.org.

05/14/2026

May is National Head Start Awareness Month!

Head Start has been breaking the cycle of poverty for 61 years by giving young children the strong educational foundation they need to thrive, all while supporting their parents' ability to pursue employment and career growth.

Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education, health services, nutrition support, and parent involvement programs that set children up for success in school and beyond. When families have access to quality early education, everyone benefits.

Here in Utah, two of our Community Action Agencies provide Head Start services:
🌟 : serving families in Salt Lake County
🌟 : serving families in Weber, Morgan, and Box Elder Counties

Because of Community Action Agencies' ability to address family stability, career potential of parents, and early childhood education all under one roof, Head Start children have the absolute best chance of achieving their full potential.

Is your family eligible for Head Start? Visit caputah.org to learn more and connect with these programs.

05/12/2026

Please help us welcome Jordan Pruhs to the CAP Utah team! 👋

Jordan joins us as our new Administrative Assistant, bringing a passion for social impact work and a background that perfectly blends business and social change.

A Cache Valley native, Jordan earned her degree in Entrepreneurial Management from BYU with minors in Sociology and Women's Studies. While working at BYU's Ballard Center for Social Impact, she discovered her calling: combining business skills with meaningful work around food insecurity, homelessness, DEI, and women's health education.

After a stint in public engagement (where she learned more about roadway construction than she ever expected!), Jordan realized she missed being closer to the social impact work she's passionate about and that's what brought her to CAP Utah.

When she's not at work, you'll find Jordan reading, sewing, baking, or planning her next trip to New York to catch a Broadway show.

We're thrilled to have Jordan on the team and back in the social impact space where she belongs. Welcome, Jordan!

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PO Box 496
Layton, UT
84041

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+18014333025

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http://www.caputah.org/

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