CAPSC Blog

Collaboration for Affordable Housing: Elm Grove Companies and CAPSC Join Forces

For individuals and families struggling to find safe, affordable homes, partnerships like the one between Elm Grove Companies and the Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) are making a difference in Rochester, New Hampshire.
December 19, 2024/by Daneka Soudak
Home for Now

Home For Now Shelter Restores Routine for Families at Risk

Q+A with Home For Now Manager, Nichole Lazarz.
November 5, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

Navigating Early Care and Education in 2024

A deeper look at the shifting challenges with Early Childhood Programs, and their solutions.
October 28, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Erica

Meet Erica, a dedicated volunteer at CAPSC!
October 1, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

Meet our Interns for 2024: Andy

In this post, we have a talk with Andy, one of our summer interns, and learn about his experiences working with CAPSC.
August 13, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

Meet our Interns for 2024: Spencer

In this post, we have a talk with Spencer, a two-time intern, and learn about his experiences working with CAPSC.
July 25, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

Meet our Interns for 2024: Maggie

In this post, we have a talk with Maggie, one of our summer interns, and learn about her experiences working with CAPSC.
July 25, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

Meet our 2024 Summer Interns: Ella

In this post, we have a talk with Ella, one of our summer interns, and learn about her experiences working with CAPSC.
July 24, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

Video: Cindy J is our 2024 Mission Award Winner

Meet our 2024 Mission Award Winner! Congratulations to Cindy!
July 1, 2024/by Daneka Soudak
2024 Champion Award Winner - AD Plumbing

Video: A-D Archambault is Our 2024 Champion Award Winner

Meet our 2024 Champion Award Winner! Congratulations to A-D Archambault!
June 18, 2024/by Daneka Soudak
Dover Chevy

Dover Honda and Dover Chevy Sponsor a New Look for the Senior Transportation Bus

May's Sponsor Spotlight goes to Dover Honda and Chevy
May 18, 2024/by Daneka Soudak
Betsey Andrews Parker and the original residents of Covered Bridge Manor.

Time to Celebrate! Covered Bridge Senior Housing Turns 20

Covered Bridge Manor has provided housing for seniors since 2004. We celebrated their 20th anniversary!
March 29, 2024/by Daneka Soudak
Diapered baby Photo by Minnie Zhou on Unsplash

CAPNH Receives Grant for Diaper Distribution Pilot Program

Learn about our new pilot program to distribute free diapers to families in need.
March 21, 2024/by Daneka Soudak

… And To All a Good Meal!

Dec. 16 was the day of our Holiday Baskets drive-up event! Check out pictures and hear from our volunteers.
December 26, 2023/by Daneka Soudak

A CAP Recap: 2023 Reflections and Accomplishments

Get a bird's-eye view of what CAPSC accomplished in 2023. We are so proud!
December 20, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Heating and Fuel

The 2023 Fuel Assistance Online Application: Step-by-Step

Need help applying for fuel assistance? This post offers step-by-step instructions to get you on your way to lower energy bills this winter.
September 26, 2023/by Daneka Soudak

Our Covered Bridge Seniors are “Whist”-fully Thinking!

Helen, Libby, Carol and June are weekly card sharks at Covered Bridge Manor.
August 30, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Christine McCluskey

Welcome to Our Newest CAPSC Board Members

We are proud to introduce the newest members of the CAPSC Board of Directors. Learn who they are and how their backgrounds will help contribute to CAPSC's mission.
August 29, 2023/by Daneka Soudak

Summer Meals 2023 ends August 18 (and it’s almost time for school to start!)

Our Summer Meals program wraps up on August 18th, and we are so happy with the success of this year's program so far! 
August 11, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Spencer

Meet our 2023 Summer Interns: Spencer

In this post, we have a talk with Spencer, one of our summer interns, and learn about his experiences working with CAPSC.
July 28, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
james

Meet our 2023 Summer Interns: James

In this post, we have a talk with James, one of our summer interns, and learn about his experiences working with CAPSC.
July 28, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Eli

Meet our 2023 Summer Interns: Eli

Read an interview with Eli, one of our 2023 summer interns, and what he learned from his experiences at CAPSC.
July 28, 2023/by Daneka Soudak

Meet our 2023 Summer Interns: Kayla

In this post, we have a talk with Kayla, one of our summer interns, and learn about her experiences working with CAPSC.
July 28, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
2023 CAPSC Mission Award Winner Denise Day

Video: 2023 Mission Award Winner Denise Day

June 22, 2023/by Aladdin Developer

Video: COAST is Our 2023 Champion Award Winner

CAPSC is successful because of the people and partnerships that allow us to serve and empower Strafford County residents. Read more... (Reading time: 4 minutes)
June 22, 2023/by Aladdin Developer

Scenes and Celebrations from Our 57th Annual Meeting

June 14, 2023/by Aladdin Developer

CAPSC Families, Then and Now: Christine

May 12, 2023/by Daneka Soudak

2022: Our Impact

May 12, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Interview with Terry Jarvis, Board Chair

Chat with the CAPSC Board: Interview with Board Chair Terry Jarvis

May 1, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Time is running out to apply for fuel assistance this season

Time is running out to apply for fuel assistance this season

April 20, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
CAPSC partners with Hope on Haven Hill to support recovery housing

Video: CAPSC partners with Hope on Haven Hill to support recovery housing

April 11, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Annual CAPSC Mission, Champion award winners to be announced soon

Annual CAPSC Mission, Champion award winners to be announced soon

April 5, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Surprise 90th and 83rd birthday celebration at Covered Bridge Manor

Video: Surprise 90th and 83rd birthday celebration at Covered Bridge Manor

March 21, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Heating and Fuel

The Faces of CAPSC: Ray

March 6, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Interview with Bob Arnold, Housing Development and Revitalization Director

Interview with Bob Arnold, Housing Development and Revitalization Director

February 22, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
The Faces of CAPSC: Lindsey

The Faces of CAPSC: Lindsey

February 8, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Five ways to lower your electricity bill

Five ways to lower your electricity bill

January 17, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
Interview with Kathy, a Food Pantry Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight: An Interview with Kathy

January 5, 2023/by Daneka Soudak
CAPSC housing team honored with leadership award

CAPSC Housing Team Honored with Leadership Award

December 2, 2022/by Daneka Soudak

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