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Fuel & Electric Assistance |
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Need help paying for your heat or electric bill this winter? CAPSC can help!
The Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) is a federally funded program that provides qualified households with assistance in paying their heating bills during the winter heating season. FAP can also help households during a heating emergency by securing an emergency delivery of fuel, delaying a shut-off notice, or referring clients to another source of assistance. Fuel Assistance benefits range depending on household income and energy costs.
Fuel season starts November 1st and ends on April 30th.
Applications for fuel and electric assistance are currently available. You can print out your application and mail it in or request that an application be mailed to you. We are also taking application appointments over the phone, or doing interviews in person.
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If you have any questions, please email
Lisa Garcia, Fuel and Electric Assistance
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NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program |
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Are You Having Trouble Paying Your Rent? |
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CAPSC can help with rent and utility payments through the New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program. NHERAP is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance for New Hampshire renters who cannot pay their rent or utilities.
If you are having trouble paying your rent or utilities, please don't hesitate to apply! Whether or not you think you may qualify, we will be able to help you navigate what options are available.
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For more information, please email Abigail Galloway-
Burke, Economic Stability & Case Management
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Holiday Food Baskets - Save the Date! |
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The holiday season is around the corner, and CAPSC is here to help!
Do you (or someone you know) need help providing a holiday meal for your family this holiday season? CAPSC has a long tradition of providing holiday baskets to neighbors in our community and we are excited that we will be doing it again this year!
We will begin accepting on-line applications in mid-October, and you will be able to sign up for distributions in both November and December at that time. Baskets include turkeys & all of the fixings – everything you need to make your holiday season memorable and bright!
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Food Pantry Hours & Locations |
Our pantries are open! Our food pantry is intended to serve anyone in Strafford County seeking food. No appointments or applications are necessary. Please come into the Dover Food Pantry or come find the mobile market outside of our Rochester location!
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Dover Food Pantry
Bradley Commons
577 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
Monday- Friday
9:00AM to 4:30PM
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Rochester Mobile Market
10 Cold Spring Manor
Rochester, NH 03839
Tuesday
12:00PM to 4:00PM
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- Bottled Water
- Propel
- Granola Bars
- Canned Goods (preferably with a pop-top lid)
- Shelf-Stable Milk (not powdered)
- Cereal
- Fruit Cups
- Fresh Produce
- Eggs
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To make a donation to our Food Pantry,
please contact Sophie Aikman, Development
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Thank you Dover High School, Spaulding High School,
and our entire community!
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As summer winds down and our Summer Meals Program comes to an end, all of us at CAPSC would like to say thank you to all of the towns, volunteers and community members that helped make this program a success again this year.
Without the use of the Dover High School and Spaulding High School cafeterias we would not have been able to prepare and serve the thousands of meals (for FREE) in 29 locations in Strafford County to children ages 0-18.
This was truly a community effort, and we are so grateful to have been a part of making sure that so many children were able to receive the healthy breakfast and lunch they needed to grow and thrive this summer!
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Early Childhood Education Program |
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Register Now for our Early Childhood Education Program
Registration for the 2022-2023 Early Childhood Education Program Year is still open! CAPSC provides quality early education and family services for prenatal moms and children ages 0-5.
Being potty trained is not required!
Locations available in Dover, Farmington, Rochester, and Somersworth.
No cost options available to qualifying families!
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The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for eligible households by increasing the energy efficiency of homes while ensuring health and safety.
The weatherization process begins with a home energy audit and includes inspecting and testing of the home and its appliances to determine if weatherization improvements could help save money on electric and fuel expenses.
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Priority Assistance goes to:
- Seniors
- Residents with a documented disability
- Households with children under 6
- Households with high fuel use
- Households receiving fuel assistance for an extended period
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Sample Weatherization measures include:
- Insulation
- Furnace repair or replacement
- Window and door repair or replacement
- Low-flow faucets and shower heads
- Water heater improvements
- Air sealing
- Weatherstripping
- Pipe insulation
- Refrigerator replacement
- LED lighting conversion
- Mechanical ventilation
- Smoke/CO detectors replacement with 10-year battery life
- Other health and safety measures
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To learn if you qualify for the program, please contact
Bob Arnold, Housing Development and Revitalization
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All of our events listed below are open to families and individuals who are either already involved with the Family Resource Center, or who are looking to become involved! |
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Toddler
Play Group
Fridays at 10:00am from
Sept. 30th to November 19th
Restoration Church
370 White Mountain Hwy. Milton, NH 03851
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PASTA
(Parenting A Second Time Around)
Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am. October 4th to November 23rd
Dover Family Resource
Center
577 Central Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
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Family
Fun Night
October 13th from 5:30-7:00pm
Rochester Community Center
150 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
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To register for these events, please
email the Family Resource Center at
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Why Family Wellness Home Visiting?
Our Family Wellness Program is designed to enable families to access the services they need and want in their home communities. These prevention services empower parents and give families an opportunity to learn and grow.
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For more information, or to enroll, please
email the Family Wellness Program at
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Take a Ride with Senior Transportation! |
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How to Schedule your Ride:
Please call TripLink at (603) 834-6010, by 11:00am the business day before you would like to ride.
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Community Action Partnership of Strafford County has over 60 coordinated programs and services to serve you, our community! This newsletter features only a handful of our programs and services. To learn more about all of CAPSC's programs, please click the link below to read our 2022 Program Guide. This guide will give you an in depth look into each program that CAPSC offers. |
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If you would like copies of the Program Guide to have at your
place of business or in the community, please email Tristram Patoine,
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CAPSC can change people’s lives. You, our donors, are the heart of our organization and our most important partner in the fight against poverty. It is your investment in CAPSC that makes it possible for us to provide for those experiencing food insecurity, tackle homelessness, educate our children, heat and weatherize homes, provide transportation for seniors, and so much more.
Please consider making a donation today!
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2022 CAPSC Golf Tournament |
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Monday, September 19th
Shotgun Start is at 9:00am
at the Cochecho Country Club
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The 21st Annual CAPSC Classic Golf Tournament is right around the corner!
We are close to selling out, reserve your spot today at the link below.
All proceeds from this event benefit CAPSC’s Early Childhood Program across Strafford County.
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Host a Donation Drive this Holiday Season!
For more information on our most up-to-date list of needs and to find out more about how to run a donation drive for CAPSC, please contact Sophie Aikman, Development Manager, at saikman@straffordcap.org.
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We could not do our work without support from our amazing volunteers. Whether you are an individual, small group, large group, or company looking for ways to give back, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit your needs and interests!
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Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Holiday Basket Distribution
- Food Pantry
- Early Childhood Education
- Site Upkeep
- Skilled Volunteer Opportunities
- Customized Opportunities
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Holiday Food Basket Distribution, 2021 |
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Serve with Liberty Volunteers, May 2022 |
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Volunteer Thank You from the
Farmington Children's Center
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If you are interested in volunteering with CAPSC,
please email Sophie Aikman, Development
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Did you know that when you shop on Amazon you can support CAPSC at the same time? For every eligible purchase you make through AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% to CAPSC - no fees, no extra cost! Same products, same prices, same services! All you have to do is sign up for the program.
Just follow the link below and click on the "Start Shopping" button.
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Join Our Team!
In addition to a $500 Sign-On Bonus, CAPSC offers several benefits including:
• 403(b)
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Earned time-off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Vision care coverage
• Work/Life resources
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays a year
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Current Openings
See our current openings listed below. For more information or to apply, click the button below.
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Intake Specialist
Weatherization Coordinator
Weatherization Manager
Energy Services Case Manager
Mental Health Consultant
Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator
Housing Navigator
Health Services Coordinator
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Director of Human Resources
Housing Program Assistant
Early Head Start Co-Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Classroom Aide
Assistant Early Childhood Educator
(multiple locations and openings)
EHS Home Visitor
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Head Start Lead Teacher (multiple locations and openings)
Early Childhood Classroom Aide
(multiple locations and openings)
Parent Educator
Head Cook
Cook
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We are looking for full and part-time, qualified and compassionate Early Childhood Educators for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms!
Position Details:
Location
Dover, Farmington, Somersworth, and Rochester
Compensation & Benefits
- $19.00 per hour*
- $500 Sign-On Bonus
- CAPSC will help pay for ECE credits
*Dependent on skills and experience
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, click below to apply.
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Community Resources and Events |
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Election Dates for New Hampshire
- Primary Elections: Tuesday, September 13th
- General Elections: Tuesday, November 8th
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Important Information
Click the button below to be redirected to the Secretary of State website where you can:
- View your voter file in the state records.
- Find your polling place.
- Find your town clerk's information.
- View the list of all clerks and polling places.
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Hot Meals & Food Resources |
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Hot Meals and Soup Kitchens
Below is a list of local resources where you or someone you know can get hot meals. Click on the name of each location to be redirected to their website for more information.
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- Open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- 5 Hale Street, Dover, NH
- Open on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:30am-4:30pm.
- 10 Olde Farm Lane, Rochester, NH
- Open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.
- 25 Sawmill Hill Road, Berwick, ME
- Open on Wednesday's from 4:00pm-5:30pm.
- United Methodist Church, 37 School Street, Berwick, ME
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CAPSC relies on generous partners in the community to continue
working towards our mission!
Thank you, Kennebunk Savings Bank,
for being a valued sponsor and partner
of CAPSC and the entire community!
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Thank You to All of Our Generous Sponsors! |
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If you or your business would like to sponsor CAPSC or learn
more about corporate sponsorship, please contact Melissa Spil,
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From Weatherization to our Family Resource Centers, Senior Transportation, and so much more, CAPSC is always adapting to meet the changing needs of our community!
We hope that you will utilize our website and social media sites to stay in the loop with all that is going on at the agency!
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Community Action Partnership of Strafford County
577 Central Ave, Suite 10
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 435-2500
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