Agency Background

Since 1980, the Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP) has successfully helped people in Yamhill County who are living in poverty to positively change their lives. Last year, YCAP provided 280,000 units of service to people who qualified either by income or by being a member of a designated special needs population. Community need continues to rise, especially for emergency food assistance. YCAP operates five different programs including the regional food bank, public transit and dial-a-ride, weatherization/energy assistance, transitional housing, and youth outreach. Each of these programs is critical to the health and well-being of many of our low-income citizens; and as such to the community as a whole.

YCAP services are available to all low-income residents of Yamhill County. However, the fee-based Yamco Transit program is available to all area residents in need of public transportation. The YCAP staff consists of 13 FTE, 4 PTE, 4 temporary staff, and 25 bus drivers, supported by a cadre of community volunteers. The strong, active and diverse 12-member Board of Directors includes representation from the Latino and Native American communities, as well as low-income clients. Community collaboration is a key part of agency success. YCAP partners with at least 30 community programs to most effectively meet community need.