CAPP is a community-centered initiative with a practical, people-first mission. While CAPP operates as an outreach of Calvary Chapel Ojai Valley, our programs and most of our projects are intentionally secular in focus and designed to serve individuals and families from all backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life. Our work is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and measurable community impact—not religious affiliation. This approach allows us to partner effectively with a broad range of organizations, including government agencies, nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, foundations, and faith-based groups that share a common desire to strengthen our communities.
Through our five core areas—food security, education and mentorship, neighborhood support, practical assistance, and counseling services—CAPP brings together diverse partners to address real-world challenges in meaningful and sustainable ways. We believe the strongest communities are built when organizations with different perspectives unite around shared human needs. By focusing on service, dignity, and opportunity for all, CAPP creates a welcoming framework where collaboration can thrive and lives can be changed together.
Community Action Partnership Programs (CAPP)
General Partnership Understanding
The Community Action Partnership Programs (CAPP), an outreach of Calvary Chapel Ojai Valley, believes lasting community impact is created through meaningful collaboration. We welcome partnerships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, healthcare providers, government agencies, faith communities, foundations, civic groups, and community leaders who share a commitment to strengthening the lives of individuals and families throughout the Ojai Valley and Ventura.
CAPP operates with a practical, community-centered, and non-discriminatory approach focused on serving people with dignity, compassion, and respect. Our partnerships are built on mutual trust, shared purpose, and a desire to work together for the common good.
Shared Values & Purpose
By partnering with CAPP, participating organizations affirm a shared interest in:
- Supporting the health, stability, and well-being of individuals and families
- Strengthening local communities through collaborative action
- Promoting dignity, respect, compassion, and opportunity for all people
- Encouraging practical solutions to social and economic challenges
- Building positive relationships across diverse sectors and backgrounds
- Maximizing community impact through cooperation and resource-sharing
- Supporting one or more of CAPP’s five core service areas:
- Daily Bread – Food Pantry
- EMT – Education, Mentorship & Training
- Love Your Neighborhood
- Helping Hand
- Abundant Life Counseling
Partnership Expectations
CAPP values partnerships that are cooperative, transparent, and mission-aligned. While each partnership may differ in scope and involvement, we generally seek to:
- Communicate openly and professionally
- Honor commitments and responsibilities
- Maintain mutual respect for organizational independence and diversity
- Collaborate in ways that benefit the broader community
- Share resources, information, and opportunities when appropriate
- Conduct all activities ethically and responsibly
- Foster safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments for those we serve
This general partnership understanding does not create a legal joint venture, financial obligation, or exclusive relationship unless otherwise agreed to in writing by all parties.
Public Recognition & Community Acknowledgement
CAPP deeply values the organizations, businesses, donors, and community partners who help make our work possible. As part of our commitment to celebrating collaboration and encouraging community engagement, partners understand and acknowledge that CAPP may publicly recognize and thank participating organizations and significant donors through various channels, including but not limited to:
- Event sponsorship acknowledgements
- Printed programs, signage, and banners
- Website recognition and partner pages
- Social media posts and digital campaigns
- Press releases and media announcements
- Community newsletters and promotional materials
- Public presentations and speaking engagements
- Display of approved organizational names and logos
CAPP will make reasonable efforts to use approved logos and organizational references appropriately and professionally. Partners may request limitations or preferences regarding public acknowledgement in writing.
Working Together
We believe communities become stronger when organizations with diverse perspectives unite around shared human needs. Through collaboration, generosity, and service, we can create meaningful opportunities, reduce burdens, and bring hope to those who need it most.
We are grateful for every partnership and look forward to working together to make a lasting difference—one neighbor at a time.