City of Oakland California

Community Action Partnership was established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight America's War on Poverty. Alameda County - Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) is part of broad national and state networks of nearly 1,100 agencies, both non-profit private and public organizations, that extend across the United States—all working to eliminate poverty on a local and national level. CAP involves local citizens in its effort to address specific barriers to achieving self-sufficiency.

AC-OCAP is committed to reducing poverty by providing services and programs targeted to low-income individuals and families. AC-OCAP has been funding programs and projects in the low- income community since 1971.     

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Bank on Oakland
Bank on Oakland works to make banking more accessible to Oakland residents who currently have no checking or saving accounts. Without access to banking services, people are forced to rely on high-cost check cashers and paying hundred of dollars in fees each year just to cash their checks and pay bills.

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 In honor of Communitiy Action Month, AC-OCAP is helping people & changing lives as they sponsor a partner agency, the City of Oakland Hunger Program along with the Emergency Food Providers Advisory Committee's (EFPAC) May 17, 2013 Food Giveaway. Check here for the nearest district location nearest you.

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  8th Annual  Walk to End Poverty   

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2012-2013 AC-OCAP Grantees

The goal of Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) is to maximize the impact CSBG funding throughout the City of Oakland and Alameda County (excluding the City of Berkeley) by supporting anti-poverty program and services that lift low-income individuals and families out of a life of poverty.   

 
Oakland Families Building Wealth IDA Program 
City of Oakland’s Helping Working Families Initiative is proud to announce the launch of its new Oakland’s Families Building Wealth Pilot IDA Program. For every $2,000 you save, AC-OCAP will match with up-to $4,000.
 

ARRA Programs
Using CSBG American Recovery and Re-investment Act 2009 (ARRA) funds, AC-OCAP is expanding its existing training, education, and employment opportunities with its currently funded agencies by piloting an intensive training and transitional employment program designed to create between 120-150 employment opportunities for Oakland’s hard to serve low-income residents.

It's Tax Season!

Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit available to you, depending on your family size and income. In Alameda County, you can get FREE tax preparation services a site within your community until April 15.

ENGLISH FLYER, SPANISH FLYER, and CHINESE FLYER      

• AC-OCAP Resources
• Energy Assistance
• Grantees
• Alameda County Community Food Bank 1-800-870-3663 (Emergency Food/CalFresh Program)  
• Need help finding a job?
• Need medical coverage? Call 1-800-698-1118    

• Current CSBG Grantees
• ARRA Grantees
• IDA Partners