Community Action Partnership Of Riverside County

What Community Action Partnership Of Riverside County does

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County (CAP Riverside) is a public government agency operating as a Division of the County of Riverside's Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS), designated as Riverside County's official anti-poverty agency since 1979 under the federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 framework. The agency administers a portfolio of anti-poverty programs funded primarily through federal LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program), CSBG (Community Services Block Grant), and the City of Riverside SHARE program. Core service lines include: Utility Assistance (bill payment support to prevent disconnection), Weatherization (free energy-efficiency home upgrades), Cool Centers (air-conditioned drop-in sites during extreme heat, operated June through October), Dispute Resolution/Community Mediation, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), the Lingafelter Development Fund (nonprofit seed grants), and Youth Opportunity Centers (workforce development for ages 16-24 in partnership with Riverside County Workforce Development).

The primary beneficiaries are Riverside County residents with household income at or below 60% of California state median income, plus vulnerable populations (seniors, families with children) and community members in need of mediation services. Services are delivered at no charge through nine walk-in service centers distributed across Riverside County's geographic diversity — including desert communities (Mecca, Blythe, Desert Hot Springs) and valley areas (Riverside, Hemet, Temecula, Jurupa Valley, Perris) — supplemented by a phone call center (951-955-4900), an online application portal (caliheapapply.com), and mail/email intake channels. The agency is governed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors with advisory oversight from a tripartite Community Action Commission representing public sector, private sector, and low-income community members.

The business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. Funding flows from federal allocations (LIHEAP, CSBG) through the California Department of Community Services and Development, the City of Riverside SHARE program with Riverside Public Utilities, and broader partnerships with Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company. There is no pricing model because services are provided free of charge to eligible households. CAP Riverside is a member of the national network of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies and maintains 100% compliance with the 50 nationally established CSBG Organizational Standards. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Community Action Partnership Of Riverside County

Legal name

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County

Website

https://capriverside.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is a public government agency, designated as Riverside County's official anti-poverty agency since 1979, that administers free utility assistance (LIHEAP/SHARE), weatherization, community mediation, cool centers, VITA tax preparation, nonprofit seed funding, and youth workforce services for income-eligible residents across nine service locations in Riverside County, California.

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Product category

Social Services / Anti-Poverty Programs

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Community Housing Services (62422), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

Keywords

• Utility bill assistance
• Low-income energy programs
• Home weatherization services
• Community mediation services
• Anti-poverty social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal LIHEAP Funding: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federal funding for utility bill assistance and weatherization services to eligible low-income households in Riverside County.
2. City of Riverside SHARE Program: Sharing Households Assist Riverside's Energy (SHARE) provides utility bill assistance funded by the City of Riverside to low-income City of Riverside residents.
3. Community Services Block Grant (CSBG): Federal CSBG funding supports CAP Riverside's anti-poverty programs and operations as part of the national Community Action Agency network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is a government anti-poverty agency that provides free utility bill assistance, home weatherization, community mediation, cool centers, free tax preparation, and nonprofit seed funding to income-eligible residents of Riverside County. Programs are delivered through walk-in service centers, scheduled appointments, phone intake, and an online application portal, all at no cost to qualifying households.

Product overview

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is a single-agency nonprofit social services organization that offers a portfolio of anti-poverty programs. The main service offerings include: Utility Assistance (LIHEAP and SHARE programs for energy bill assistance), Cool Centers (air-conditioned drop-in sites for heat relief), Weatherization (free energy efficiency home upgrades), Dispute Resolution/Community Mediation (conflict resolution services), VITA tax preparation, and the Lingafelter Development Fund (nonprofit seed grants). The organization also provides governance through the Community Action Commission tripartite board. These programs are funded through federal LIHEAP, CSBG grants, and City of Riverside SHARE funding, and are administered through Riverside County's Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions.

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Products and services

• Utility Assistance Program (LIHEAP / SHARE)
• Cool Centers
• Dispute Resolution / Community Mediation Provides alternative dispute resolution services through certified mediators to help Riverside County residents resolve landlord/tenant, merchant/consumer, neighbor/neighbor, debt consolidation, and small business disputes without litigation.
• Weatherization Program Provides free energy efficiency upgrades to income-eligible households funded by LIHEAP to reduce long-term energy bills while improving the health, safety, and comfort of occupants.
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Free federal and state tax preparation services for income-eligible individuals and families at multiple locations throughout Riverside County, provided by trained volunteer preparers.
• Lingafelter Development Fund (Nonprofit Seed Funds) Provides small grants to grassroots organizations in Riverside County to help cover startup costs, including incorporation and obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
• Youth Opportunity Centers Supports young people ages 16-24 with paid work experience, educational support, job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, tutoring, and internship programs through Riverside County Workforce Development.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• National Community Action PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization providing resources, advocacy, and support for the network of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies including CAP Riverside.
• California Community Action Partnership AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association providing training, advocacy, and resources for California Community Action Agencies.
• California Department of Community Services and DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated administering agency for LIHEAP and CSBG funding in California. Provides annual monitoring and compliance oversight.
• Riverside Public UtilitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Riverside utility provider partnering on SHARE program for City of Riverside residents.
• Southern California EdisonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor utility provider partnering on LIHEAP energy assistance programs for low-income customers.
• Southern California Gas CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural gas utility provider partnering on LIHEAP energy assistance programs.
• County of RiversidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent government entity. CAP Riverside is a Division of the County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions.
• Riverside County Workforce DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency within HWS providing youth opportunity centers, career coaching, and workforce development services.
• Housing Authority of the County of RiversidemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency within HWS providing affordable housing services to low-income residents.
• 211 (Community Connect)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity information and referral service connecting residents to CAP programs and services.
• Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside CountiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial services organization providing referrals and collaborative services for low-income populations.
• Inland Counties Legal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid provider supporting low-income residents with legal matters related to housing and utilities.
• American Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergency services organization collaborating on disaster response and community support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: Larger, established social services funder/convener with a much broader portfolio covering community impact, 211 referral services, and emergency assistance across geographies; overlaps in anti-poverty mission but is not a county-administered CAA.

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National membership association representing the 1,000+ Community Action Agency network, of which CAP Riverside is a member. Provides advocacy, training, and program resources to peers like CAP Riverside.
• California Community Action Partnership Association (CALCAPA): State-level trade association providing training, advocacy, and resources to California Community Action Agencies including CAP Riverside. Acts as an ecosystem convener rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• Community Action Partnership of Kern County: Central Valley CAA delivering the same federal anti-poverty portfolio including LIHEAP utility assistance and weatherization to income-eligible households.
• Community Action Partnership of Ventura County: Ventura County's CAA operating the same national network programs, including energy assistance and community self-sufficiency initiatives, for low-income residents.
• Orange County Community Action Partnership: Orange County's Community Action Agency operating under the same CSBG/LIHEAP framework for low-income households, providing directly comparable utility, weatherization, and self-sufficiency services.
• Imperial County Community Action Council: Imperial County's CAA serving a similarly rural/desert low-income population with utility assistance, weatherization, and CSBG-funded programs.
• Community Action Partnership of Los Angeles County (CCAL): Los Angeles County's CAA delivering the same federal anti-poverty programs (LIHEAP, CSBG, weatherization) to low-income residents across a much larger urban service area.
• Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County: Adjacent county's Community Action Partnership providing the same LIHEAP, CSBG, weatherization, and anti-poverty programs under identical federal/state frameworks to neighboring Inland Empire residents.

Emerging players

• Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties: Regional faith-based social services organization that partners with CAP Riverside and offers overlapping emergency assistance, food, and housing support to low-income residents across the same Inland Empire geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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