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The Mission of the Community Action Partnership of Lake County is to reduce the causes and effects of poverty,
promote self-sufficiency of families and individuals with low incomes, and improve the standard of living in the Lake County service area.

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Community Action Partnership of Lake County (CAPOLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency serving residents of Lake County, Illinois, for more than 50 years. We help low-income families reach self-sufficiency through emergency assistance for families in crisis needing immediate aid, case management, prevention services, and scholarships. Our organization also helps families by providing access to preschools, veteran housing, and other opportunities. We serve more than 24,000 people a year.

CAPOLC is one of 1,100 agencies across the United States established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight America's War on Poverty. As part of a national network, the agencies work to strengthen, promote, and represent the voice of more than 30 million people who are living in poverty. Learn More About Us »

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(224) 412-8945

Address
2424 Washington Street
Waukegan, IL 60085

Service Area
Lake County, IL

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