History of CAPP
What is Community Action?
The Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO)
Community Action Agencies like CAPNEMO have been working for decades to meet local needs, support families, and strengthen communities. Designed to be flexible and locally driven, Community Action is rooted in the belief that communities know best how to serve their own residents.
Rather than taking a one size fits all approach, Community Action empowers agencies to build programs tailored to the people they serve, ensuring that services are effective, relevant, and impactful. This model places decision making in the hands of local leaders and encourages strong partnerships across the public, private, and community sectors.
Community Action programs have evolved over time to include a wide range of services such as early childhood education, job readiness, housing support, energy assistance, nutrition programs, and more. These services are not just safety nets, they are building blocks that help hard working individuals and families improve their own lives and contribute to the well being of their communities.
CAPNEMO serves Adair, Knox, Schuyler, Scotland, and Clark counties, providing essential programs and resources that promote stability and opportunity. From affordable housing and energy programs to food access and family support, CAPNEMO remains committed to helping people thrive and to responding to the unique needs of our region.
Today, CAPNEMO continues to serve its original purpose - helping aspirational families become self-sufficient.