Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc.

RurAL CAP offers programs and services in early childhood education, energy & environment, health, housing, weatherization, and youth and elders. These programs and services run the spectrum from rural AmeriCorps national service volunteer opportunities, "sweat equity" construction and interest-free home loans for low to moderate-income first time homebuyers, permanent housing and support services for those experiencing chronic homelessness, to school readiness, socio-emotional development, and parenting practice services for families and their children.

RurAL CAP, founded in 1965, is a private, statewide, nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans. Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors representing every region of the state, RurAL CAP is one of the largest and most diversified nonprofit organizations in Alaska. In fiscal year 2013, RurAL CAP employed 950 Alaskans in 79 communities statewide and expended more than $41 million in conjunction with its for-profit subsidiary, Rural Energy Enterprises.

The mission at RurAL CAP is "to empower low-income Alaskans through advocacy, education, affordable housing and direct services that respect our unique values and cultures." Using the vision of Health People, Sustainable Communities, and Vibrant Cultures as a guide, RurAL CAP - and its staff and beneficiaries - recognize the unique values and way of life of both rural and urban Alaskans. Activities are planning with input from and respect for the people they serve. In Anchorage, some of the city's most vulnerable indivudals and families receive child care and housing to support them on the path to self-sufficiency. In rural communities, we follow the belief that communities have the right to maintain their cultural heritage and close relationship to the land while protecting economic and human potential.

We welcome you to join us in our journey!