Agency Profile

In nearly every neighborhood in this country you are likely to see the fingerprint of a Community Action Agency.  Upon declaration of the “War on Poverty,” which resulted from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson created what has grown to over 1,000 of these Community Action Agencies across the nation – together Helping People, Changing Lives.

Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, formerly SCPEO, has been partnering with low income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability; to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice for the past thirty-five years and has a rich history and strong allies here in Sonoma County.

In an effort to increase the visibility of this national movement the network of Community Action Agencies are all changing our names to Community Action Partnership.  Our Board decided this past year to be part of the movement by changing our name to Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County.  

Now more than ever, it is imperative that we let our friends, partners, the public and elected officials know the hope and opportunity we offer to the “working poor” in this the 4^th least affordable county in the country.

America needs to know that the over 125,000 employees are working across the nation help people and change lives at a rate of 10 million every year!

By identifying with the larger network, we believe that the message of Community Action and the needs of those living in poverty cannot continue to be overlooked by the media, the general public and especially our representative government.

Our Mission & Diversity Statements

Mission Statement:
The purpose of Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County is to partner with low income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability, to build community, and to
advocate for social and economic justice.

We, as Board members, employees, and volunteers accomplish this purpose by building relationships with clients and communities, embracing diversity, advocating for change in public policy, partnering with other organizations, and ensuring the participation of low income persons in the development and implementation of programs and projects.

Diversity Statement:
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County recognizes the richness that our differences bring to our community. Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County expects employees to be accepting of differences. Further, Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County seeks to foster and celebrate diversity in our clients, our employees and our community. Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County seeks to institutionalize diversity and create an environment of welcome and appreciation for all clients and employees.

Our Community Grievance Procedure

Click here to see our Community (non-staff) Grievance Procedure. 

For information regarding how we are working to be HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) compliant please see our HIPAA page.  

Meet our Board of Directors

Meet our Staff

View our Organizational Chart

All pictures are of actual clients and staff not clip art.  Please make a request prior to using in any other format. 

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