Our Mission

To promote the capacity, competency, responsibility, opportunity, power and self-sufficiency of people experiencing economic and related problems or disadvantages.

To create an environment in the community that values and supports shared responsibility, cooperative problem solving and social, cultural and economic diversity.

The Promise of Community Action

Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Employee/Volunteer Policies

News & Special Events

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program ended as of February 28, 2013.

Free Life Skills Classes

The free Life Skills classes are being offered in two locations. One in Payette and the other is at one of our locations in Caldwell.  Check out our schedule for a location near you.
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Volunteers Needed!

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Head Start

WICAP is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Head Start School Year. Click on the applications link to find the center nearest you. 

If you would like to have someone contact you fill out an information queuestionnaire and some one will contact you.
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History of WICAP

The basic concept of Community Action, as begun by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, was to assist the poor. This was the premise upon which Western Idaho Community Action Program (WICAP) was established in 1965 and still operates. It was comprised of three counties in the beginning – Gem, Valley, and Boise, with the main office in Emmett.
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