CAP Agency--School Supply Drive

The CAP Agency is a private, non-profit organization serving children, families, and older adults in Scott, Carver, and Dakota counties. The agency is part of a national community action association focused on reducing poverty through Case Management, an integrated service approach that addresses strengths and barriers and creates a plan for increased self-reliance. Organized in 1965, the CAP Agency’s various programs “fill the gap” by providing assistance not available elsewhere. The agency provides services to approximately 32,000 residents in the tri-county area annually.
Every year, the CAP Agency organizes a School Supply Drive. School supplies are collected to fill backpacks for area school children who are unable to purchase their own supplies. Last year, backpacks were distributed to over 1,800 students. This drive is held in August each year. Items needed are colored pencils, pencils, blue, black and red ink pens, pencil cases, markers, crayons, pocket folders, erasers, glue sticks or bottles, scissors, rulers, loose leaf paper and spiral notebooks.
The CAP Agency provides many additional programs and services.