COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF HENNEPIN

Client services: the organization provides a variety of programs and services to help income-eligible hennepin county households meet their basic needs and lift themselves out of poverty. Housing stability and related services include financial wellness counseling and education, homebuyer counseling and education, rental counseling and education, and emergency rental assistance.related stability services provided by the organization include employment services, family assets for independence in minnesota program, free income tax preparation, health insurance application assistance, water utility assistance, and vehicle repair assistance to eligible households.

Planning & development: the department works with individuals, groups, and organizations in hennepin county to understand the needs of community members with lower incomes and ensure they are aware of the assistance options available to them. A community needs assessment is conducted at least every three years which forms the basis of the organization's three-year strategic plan. The department also develops internal capacity, maximizes resources, and develops partnerships to better serve the low-income community.