Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., is a countywide agency dedicated to reducing poverty by initating and conducting programs of self-sufficiency.  Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential.

The following is a summary of the agency’s programs:

Neighborhood Centers Program

 The Neighborhood Centers Program is an umbrella program that plays an integral part in the organization’s countywide efforts to reduce poverty and empower individuals to reach their fullest potential.  The Neighborhood Centers are located in the following areas:

 For a list of services provided through the Neighborhood Centers Program, click here.

The Rural Preservation Program

 The Rural Preservation Program was implemented in 1986 to preserve and enhance the housing stock of eligible residents residing in the 12 rural towns and 5 rural villages of Niagara County, New York (excluding the cities of Niagara Falls, Lockport, and North Tonawanda).

For a list of programs offered through the Rural Preservation Program, click here.

Weatherization Assistance Program

 The Weatherization Assistance Program was implemented in 1976 to assist income eligible Niagara County residents with improvements in heating efficiency by producing fuel savings through energy conservation measures.  The energy conservation measures indicated by a comprehensive energy audit fall into four major categories:

 For more information on the Weatherization Assistance Program, click here.

Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara

 The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara was implemented in 1995 to coordinate, assist, and strengthen child care services in Niagara County.  Quality child care is a community resource that supports families, contributes to economic productivity, and nurtures children’s growth.

 For more information on the Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara Program, click here.

Nutrition Outreach Education Program

Nutrition Outreach and Education Program - The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program assists families with the application process for food stamp benefits. For more information on the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program, click here.

Fair Housing Advocacy Program

The Fair Housing Advocacy Program provides resolution in housing discrimination. For more information on the Fair Housing Advocacy Program, click here.

Fundraising

Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., a private non-profit charitable organization is committed to uplifting individuals and families in Niagara County through programs that reduce poverty and empower individuals to become self-sufficient.