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Helping People...Changing Lives.

Established in 1965, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) administers more than a dozen programs aimed at meeting children, families and individuals at their point of need, for those who have had difficulty engaging the “American Dream.” Click here (Spanish) to download a one-sheet flyer with brief descriptions of our programs, in English and Spanish.

To find out more about CAPK and how its work touches the lives of over 114,000 of your neighbors, co-workers, family and friends annually please watch our CAPK Agency Video!

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer with CAPK please fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form today!

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The Promise of Community Action:

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

our mission:

Community Action Partnership of Kern will address underlying causes of poverty, alleviate the effects, and promote dignity and self-sufficiency in the communities we serve.

our vision:

We envision communities where all people have equal opportunities to achieve greater self-sufficiency and attain their version of the American Dream. 

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