About QCAP
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP) is a leading private nonprofit organization in the Greater Quincy area dedicated to reducing poverty and helping low-income people achieve self-sufficiency. QCAP was incorporated in 1965 and is one of 24 Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts. QCAP serves approximately 23,000 unduplicated people annually. Our service area includes Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Milton, Hull and surrounding Norfolk County and South Shore Communities.
QCAP delivers multiple services that are designed to support people in crisis, as well as provide low-income households with a path for reaching economic self-sufficiency. QCAP's programs are focused on:
- Preserving existing and creating new affordable housing options
- Improving the energy efficiency of low-income households
- Preparing young children for success in school and beyond
- Providing parents with quality early education and care options so they can work or pursue education and training
- Helping adults improve their education and job skills so they can get good jobs that pay a living wage
- Supporting households in crisis and working with them to stabilize their living situation
- Helping adults manage their money and save towards an asset such as a home, education or small business
- Helping low income people increase their incomes and move towards financial self-sufficiency.
Recent News:
State Rep. Tobin Hears from Quincy Residents
3/09/2010
About Their Needs in Challenging Times State Representative Stephen Tobin (D-Quincy) visited QCAP on Tuesday March 2nd to meet with clients and hear about their needs and concerns. Tobin met with five QCAP clients, QCAP’s Executive Director, Beth Ann Strollo, and staff for a round table discussion. Clients shared their individual
Spacious One-Bedroom Apartments Available!
2/25/2010
Available Immediately! QCAP has two spacious, one-bedroom units available to rent. Rent is $750-$925/month with heat included. First and last month rent is required. Eligibility limits apply. Full property management services. MBTA accessible. No Pets. Click here to learn more. Download and print QCAP's Housing Application.
Get the new year started off right! Free financial education workshops available at QCAP.
2/17/2010
Choose your financial destination! Goals provide direction as you travel toward your financial destination. Without goals to point you in the right direction, you may find your route leading nowhere. In this program you learn how to explore personal financial values, establish financial goals, prioritize the goals, how to use your tax refund
Earned Income Tax Credit -- Are You Eligible? Learn More About It!
1/14/2010
If you are working, you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when you file your 2009 federal and state tax returns. For more information, watch an introductory video with Lt. Governor Tim Murray at www.mass.gov/. Go to the QCAP Spotlight section on the home page if you want to learn more about our free