Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County

What Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County does

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County (CAPDC), legally Dutchess County Community Action Agency, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community action agency headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York, serving low-income residents of Dutchess County. The organization delivers wraparound social services through four Family Resource Center locations spanning the county (Central Poughkeepsie, Southern Wappingers Falls, Eastern Dover Plains, and Northern Red Hook). Its core service portfolio includes food pantry distribution using a Client Choice Model, SNAP/HEAP benefits application assistance, prescription cost assistance, health insurance enrollment, household budgeting education, Family Development Case Management, and partnerships for Social Security Mobile Benefits Counseling. Distinct employment-empowerment sub-brands — Dress for Success Dutchess County (for women) and Suited to Succeed (for men) — provide professional attire and career support, while the Weatherization Assistance Program delivers energy-efficiency home improvements funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and NYS Homes & Community Renewal. Free tax preparation is delivered through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and Hudson Valley CASH Coalition partnership, and the Eastern Dutchess Thrift Shoppe generates auxiliary retail revenue.

CAPDC's business model is that of a federally-designated Community Action Agency: services are provided free of charge to income-eligible clients, and operating revenue is assembled from federal grants (U.S. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program), New York State grants (NYS Department of State CSBG, NYS Homes & Community Renewal, NYSERDA), Dutchess County government funding (DCFS, Office for the Aging), foundation grants (United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, Miles of Hope, Premier Cares Foundation, Foundation for Community Health, Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley), and individual donations processed via the organization's website. The go-to-market motion is community-led: clients reach CAPDC through community outreach, partner referrals (healthcare providers, schools, county agencies), word-of-mouth, and bilingual outreach, with intake supported by an Enginuity-powered online application portal. CAPDC employs 11–50 staff (approximately 17 named on the public roster) under CEO Dr. Linda Haas Manley, with the board comprising community representatives including public, private, and low-income sector designees as required for Community Action Agencies. The organization holds no proprietary technology platform, no patents, and operates with no parent company, subsidiary, or equity ownership.

Name

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County

Legal name

Dutchess County Community Action Agency, Inc.

Website

https://dutchesscap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community action agency providing free wraparound social services — food, energy assistance, employment clothing, tax preparation, and case management — to low-income residents of Dutchess County, NY through four physical locations and government/foundation funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Poverty assistance programs
• Food pantry services
• Weatherization assistance
• Free tax preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Poughkeepsie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: The organization receives funding from government sources including U.S. Department of Energy (Weatherization Assistance Program), NYS Department of State Office of Community Services (Community Services Block Grant), NYS Homes & Community Renewal, and Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services to operate social service programs.
2. Foundation and Nonprofit Grants: Funding received from foundations and nonprofit organizations including United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region, Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, Miles of Hope, Premier Cares Foundation, and Foundation for Community Health.
3. Individual Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations from individuals to support programs and services for families in need. The website provides online donation functionality with options for one-time or recurring payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency that delivers free, wraparound social services to income-eligible residents of Dutchess County, NY. Core offerings include food pantry distribution, SNAP/HEAP application assistance, the Weatherization Assistance Program, Dress for Success and Suited to Succeed employment clothing programs, free AARP Tax-Aide income tax preparation, health insurance enrollment, prescription assistance, household budgeting education, family development case management, and senior meal/transportation services. Funding comes from federal/state grants, foundation grants, and individual donations; no fees are charged to clients.

Product overview

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County operates as a social services nonprofit offering a coordinated portfolio of programs addressing poverty and self-sufficiency. The organization provides direct assistance programs (Food Pantry, SNAP/HEAP, Prescription Assistance, Health Insurance enrollment, Household Budgeting), employment support (Dress for Success, Suited to Succeed, Career Center), energy conservation (Weatherization Assistance Program), and free tax preparation (AARP Tax-Aide). Services are delivered through four regional Family Resource Centers in Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Dover Plains, and Red Hook, with some programs (Dress for Success) operating as distinct sub-brands with their own identity and funding sources. The organization partners with county, state, and nonprofit entities to deliver wraparound services to low-income Dutchess County residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dress for Success Dutchess County: A program that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, career acquisition and job retention skills training.
• Suited to Succeed
• Weatherization Assistance Program
• AARP Tax-Aide & Hudson Valley CASH Coalition

Products and services

• Family Development Case Management Program A strength-based case management program providing income-eligible individuals and families with tools and support to set and achieve self-sufficiency goals in employment, education, housing, and financial stability. Delivered free of charge through CAPDC's Family Resource Centers.
• Food Pantry Services Emergency food distribution using a Client Choice Model at four locations (Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Dover Plains, and Red Hook). Provides three days of food per household member, accessible once every 30 days by appointment.
• SNAP and HEAP Application Assistance Application assistance for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for heating and cooling costs, including income eligibility screening and submission support.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Free energy efficiency improvements for income-eligible homeowners and renters, including insulation, air sealing, heating system tune-ups, duct sealing, caulking, weather stripping, refrigerator replacement, and CFL installation. Administered through NYS WAP and U.S. Department of Energy funding; average household savings of $372+ per year on energy costs.
• Dress for Success Dutchess County Employment empowerment program providing interview-appropriate professional attire, career center services, SIS Boot Camp workshops, and BOSS Club networking group for disadvantaged women transitioning into the workforce. Operated as a local affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide.
• Suited to Succeed Free men's business attire program providing professional clothing to men with job interviews, career fairs, or new employment needs.
• AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation Free income tax preparation service using IRS-certified volunteers to assist low-to-moderate-income individuals file federal and state returns, including Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) assistance. Delivered through the Hudson Valley CASH Coalition partnership.
• Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Enrollment assistance for health insurance through partnerships with NYS Marketplace navigators, MVP Health Care, Fidelis Care, and United Health Group representatives available at multiple site locations.
• Prescription Assistance Prescription cost assistance programs including Needs Meds Prescription Discount Card, Mastroianni Fund, One Time Prescription Assistance, and Foundation for Community Health monthly assistance for eligible individuals.
• Household Budgeting Education Financial literacy education covering money styles assessment, household budget development, fixed and variable expenses, needs versus wants analysis, and savings planning.
• Social Security Mobile Benefits Counseling Mobile benefits counseling for Social Security Disability applications delivered by Taconic Resources for Independence at CAPDC offices.
• Office for the Aging Beacon Friendship Center Partnership Partnership with Dutchess County Office for the Aging providing transportation to Friendship Centers and home-delivered meals for seniors, including congregate dining, activities, and nutrition services in the Beacon area.
• Eastern Dutchess Thrift Shoppe Thrift store providing donated clothing and household items at reduced prices, located at the Eastern Dutchess Community Action site in Dover Plains (transitioning to a new space within the same building).

Quantifiable outcome

• Average energy cost savings of $372 or more per year for weatherized households
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AARP Foundation Tax-Aide ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide free tax preparation services to low-income individuals. CAPDC serves as a tax site host, with IRS-certified volunteers preparing returns at multiple locations throughout Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam Counties.
• Hudson Valley CASH CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of organizations providing free tax preparation services across the Hudson Valley region. CAPDC participates as a member along with United Way, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, and other nonprofits.
• Dress for Success WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational nonprofit providing brand standards, support, and program frameworks. Dress for Success Dutchess County is a local affiliate implementing the mission locally.
• Taconic Resources for IndependencesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Mobile Benefits Counseling for Social Security Disability at CAPDC offices. Alex Hiraldo, Mobile Benefits Counselor, conducts sessions at Community Action offices to assist clients with disability benefits applications.
• Regional Food Bank of the Hudson ValleysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for food pantry operations, providing food supplies and resources to CAPDC food pantries serving Dutchess County residents.
• Miles of Hope Breast Cancer FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides information and referrals for breast cancer patients regarding Medical Gap Care Fund and support services for Hudson Valley residents affected by breast cancer.
• NYS Weatherization Directors AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association providing training, resources, and coordination for weatherization programs across New York State.
• Dutchess County Office for the AgingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency partnered for the Beacon Friendship Center Transportation program and Beacon Meals program, with CAPDC providing transportation and meal delivery services to seniors.
• NYSCAA (New York State Community Action Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association representing Community Action agencies in New York, providing advocacy, resources, and coordination.
• National Community Action FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing advocacy and support for Community Action agencies.
• National Association for State Community Services ProgramssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association supporting state Community Services Programs with training, technical assistance, and policy guidance.
• NYS State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState energy research and development authority supporting energy efficiency programs and initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ulster County Community Action Committee: A fellow county-designated Community Action Agency in the Hudson Valley providing comparable wraparound anti-poverty services (food, energy, weatherization, case management) to low-income residents. Operates as a direct functional peer under the same NYSCAA umbrella.
• Westchester Community Action Council (WestCAP): County-designated CAA serving Westchester County with a similar mix of food, energy assistance, weatherization, and case management programs. Closely comparable structure and funding model.
• Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster: Faith-based nonprofit serving low-income residents across the Hudson Valley with food pantries, case management, and emergency assistance. Comparable target population and service mix in overlapping geography.
• Hudson Valley Community Action Partnership (formerly HVCA): Multi-county CAA serving parts of the Hudson Valley with the same mix of federal anti-poverty programs and CAA-designated funding streams. Closest functional peer in service model.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region: Regional funder and convening nonprofit that both funds CAPDC and operates its own programs. Comparable mission, broader regional scope, and direct overlap in county service area.
• Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley: Major regional food distributor and anti-hunger organization that supplies CAPDC food pantries. Operates a parallel food-security mission at larger regional scale.
• Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services: County-government counterpart administering TANF, SNAP, and HEAP eligibility. Partners closely with CAPDC for referrals and funding; comparable service scope on the government side.
• Dress for Success Worldwide: International parent organization of CAPDC's Dress for Success Dutchess County affiliate. Comparable mission on women's workforce entry, with shared brand standards and referral pathways.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of the Hudson Valley: Workforce-development nonprofit providing employment clothing, job training, and placement. Comparable employment-readiness mission that partially overlaps with Suited to Succeed and Dress for Success.

Others

• NYS Weatherization Directors Association: State-level trade association coordinating Weatherization Assistance Program providers across New York. Peer at the network level rather than direct service competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCP8O9P0QmAXpR5SJ5EgGsBQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/DutchessCountyCommunityActionPartnership
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/communityactionpartnership/recent-activity/shares
• Xx.com/dccap

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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