Community Action Partnership of Riverside County
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Helping People. Changing Lives. Ending poverty in Riverside County. Some of CAP’s core values include:
1. Education is the surest pathway out of poverty
2.
The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is a member of a national network of over 1100 agencies across the US, in the Carribbean and the Pacific trust territories which were established under the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson for the purpose of eradicating poverty by removing barriers and enabling the poor in the pursuit of economic security. The local model is a public entity which was designated an anti-poverty agency in July, 1979 to serve the 12 percent low income residents of the total county population of 2.2 million. CAP, Riverside is governed by the Board of Supervisors and administered by a tripartite Community Action Commission comprised primaries and alternates of 1/3 low income sector, 1/3 public sector and 1/3 private sector representation. Having cautioned the Board of Supervisors against building another large county bureaucracy and maintaining a small catalytic agency, CAP, Riverside relies on partners, volunteers and in-kind services to augment it’s 42 member staff and to serve the vast county which runs 250 miles from the Orange County to the Arizona border. In 2003, the Board of Supervisors adopted a vision of ending poverty in Riverside County and CAP was awarded the prestigious national “Award for Excellence” in 2005. Access--No one should be disadvantaged by where they live
3. Cooperate, support community organizations and share the wealth
4. Enable the poor to speak to power in their own behalf
Our Mission:
The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County, with the community, strives to eliminate poverty by facilitating opportunities towards self-sufficiency through education, wealth building, advocacy, and community organizing. Our Vision:
To end poverty in Riverside County. Our Promise:
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.
10/05/2026
As the temperatures rise in Riverside County, we urge residents to take simple precautions to protect their health.
Prevention tips include:
• Drink plenty of water (even if you don't feel thirsty).
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Avoid strenuous activity outdoors, take breaks and stay in the shade.
• Never leave children or pets inside a parked car, even for a short time.
• Check on elderly neighbors, children and pets.
Symptoms of heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, include confusion, loss of consciousness, hot and dry skin (though sweating may still occur in some cases) and seizures. While considered less severe than heat stroke, heat exhaustion can present with headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, thirst, heavy sweating and irritability. Both require prompt medical attention.
Air-conditioned cool centers hosted by Community Action Partnership of Riverside County are available throughout Riverside County for those needing relief from the heat. Libraries, community centers and malls are also options for anyone needing a quick cool down. Find a list of Riverside County cool center locations at https://capriverside.org/cool-centers.
For more tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat, visit https://emd.rivco.gov/heat-cold
10/05/2026
Attention Riverside County residents! If you need help paying your electric or gas bill, you may qualify for assistance. You can attend a utility assistance clinic or schedule an appointment at http://capriverside.itfrontdesk.com or call 951‑848‑7607 for support.
Upcoming utility assistance clinics:
Oct. 6, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 13, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 14, 10am-1pm: 6730 Streeter Ave, Riverside (For Goldware Senior Residents)
Oct. 20, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 20, 9am-12pm: 3003 Orange St, Ste 110, Riverside (For Silvercrest Senior Residents)
Oct. 21, 9am-2pm: 99 E Ramsey St, Banning
Oct. 26, 9am-3pm: 41002 County Center Dr, Temecula
Oct. 27, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 30, 9am-4pm: 81735 Highway 111, Ste B, Indio
In order to be evaluated for the program, you will need to bring the following documents with you.
-Current Electric Bill (all pages)
-Current Gas/Propane Bill (all pages)
-SSA/SSI Award Letter (2026) or Current Month Bank Statement
-Current Month Pension or VA Disability Letter
-Current Month Notice of Action or Verification of Benefits
-Last 4 Weeks of Household Income (pay stubs)
-U.S. Birth Certificate, Passport, or Resident Card (Applicant Only)
-Social Security Card (Applicant Only)
-ID or Driver License (Applicant Only)
For questions, please email us at [email protected]. For more information about the utility assistance program, please visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program.
10/01/2026
📢 Attention Riverside County residents! Need help paying your electric or gas bill? You may qualify for assistance. Join us on October 30, 9am–4pm at 81735 Highway 111, Suite B, Indio, CA 92201.
Please bring photocopies of the following to get started. Current electric bill (all pages), current gas or propane bill (all pages), SSA/SSI Award letter 2026 or current bank statement, current pension/VA Disability Letter, Current Notice of Action or Passport to Services, Last four weeks of income for the household (pay stubs), US Birth Certificate/Passport/Resident Card, Social Security Card, ID/Drivers License.
For more information about the utility assistance program, visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program or call 951-955-4900.
The City of Indio - Government
10/01/2026
📢 Attention Riverside County residents! Need help paying your electric or gas bill? You may qualify for assistance. Join us on October 21, 9am–2pm at 99 E. Ramsey Street, Banning, CA 92220.
Please bring photocopies of the following to get started. Current electric bill (all pages), current gas or propane bill (all pages), SSA/SSI Award letter 2026 or current bank statement, current pension/VA Disability Letter, Current Notice of Action or Passport to Services, Last four weeks of income for the household (pay stubs), US Birth Certificate/Passport/Resident Card, Social Security Card, ID/Drivers License.
For more information about the utility assistance program, visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program or call 951-955-4900.
City of Banning
09/25/2026
We’re here to help! Meet with our LIHEAP Utility Assistance team at our Temecula office every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, 9am–3pm.
41002 County Center Dr., Suite B, Temecula, CA 92591.
Required documents:
Current Electric Bill (all pages)
Current Gas/Propane Bill (all pages)
SSA/SSI Award Letter (2026) or Current Month Bank Statement
Current Month Pension or VA Disability Letter
Current Month Notice of Action or Verification of Benefits
Last 4 Weeks of Household Income (pay stubs)
U.S. Birth Certificate, Passport, or Resident Card (Applicant Only)
Social Security Card (Applicant Only)
ID or Driver License (Applicant Only)
For questions, please email us at [email protected].
For more information about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, please visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program.
09/10/2026
As the temperatures rise in Riverside County, we urge residents to take simple precautions to protect their health.
Prevention tips include:
• Drink plenty of water (even if you don't feel thirsty).
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Avoid strenuous activity outdoors, take breaks and stay in the shade.
• Never leave children or pets inside a parked car, even for a short time.
• Use a buddy system and check in with them regularly if you are outdoors for an extended period of time.
• Check on elderly neighbors, children and pets.
Symptoms of heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, include confusion, loss of consciousness, hot and dry skin (though sweating may still occur in some cases) and seizures. While considered less severe than heat stroke, heat exhaustion can present with headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, thirst, heavy sweating and irritability. Both require prompt medical attention.
Air-conditioned cool centers hosted by Community Action Partnership of Riverside County are available throughout Riverside County for those needing relief from the heat. Libraries, community centers and malls are also options for anyone needing a quick cool down. Find a list of Riverside County Cool Center locations at https://capriverside.org/cool-centers .
For more tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat, visit https://rivcoready.org/heat-cold .
08/31/2026
1 in 3 LIHEAP households are home to a person with a disability.
August is Month. Take action, protect home energy.
Learn more: https://neuac.org/liheap-action-toolkit/
08/30/2026
1 in 5 renters report keeping their home at unhealthy temperature to reduce energy costs. August is Month. Take action, protect home energy. Learn more: Learn more: https://neuac.org/liheap-action-toolkit/
08/29/2026
Nearly 50% of households with children younger than 18 report energy insecurity. August is Month. Take action, protect home energy. Learn more: Learn more: https://neuac.org/liheap-action-toolkit/
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Riverside, CA
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