People Helping People
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CAPIC is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 winter season for first-time applicants and applicants renewing/recertifying from the previous year. Applications are being mailed now to previous HEAP recipients for recertification.
Beginning November 1st, HEAP/Fuel Assistance will have limited funding for heating emergencies only. HEAP benefits that are NOT emergencies will be otherwise paused until the federal government re-opens and approves new funding for the HEAP/Fuel Assistance Program.
Heating-related emergencies include:
Because this is a federally funded program and the federal government shut-down on October 1, applicants should anticipate experiencing delays in application processing and payments.
First-time and returning applicant households are strongly encouraged to apply online using CAPIC’s online portal here. Returning applicants will need their application number and PIN to access the online portal. The PIN is located on the top of the paper application that was mailed to the address on file.
CAPIC BOARD MEETING
The Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC) Board of Directors will conduct the monthly board meeting Thursday, November 20th, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The meeting will begin at noon and the public is invited to attend.
For questions, please contact CAPIC’s Cary Havey at 617-884-6130, ext. 1142.
April 22, 2025
To our valued clients, partners, and the Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop communities:
In light of recent news regarding federal workforce reductions and the closure of regional offices impacting Head Start and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP – Fuel Assistance), we want to provide reassurance and clarity.
It’s business as usual at CAPIC!
Our Head Start classrooms remain open, our fuel and energy assistance programs are fully operational, and our commitment to serving our community remains as strong as ever. While the federal landscape may be shifting, CAPIC continues to deliver the essential services our communities rely on each and every day.
We understand that headlines can cause uncertainty, especially for families depending on programs like Head Start and HEAP- Fuel Assistance. Please rest assured: 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 CAPIC. Our team is in close communication with our state and national partners, and we are actively monitoring these daily developments to ensure that any changes at the federal level are communicated clearly to our community as we weigh the impact on our programs locally.
Founded in 1967 as part of the War on Poverty, CAPIC has navigated change for almost six decades—and we will continue to do so with transparency, resilience, and a deep commitment to the people we serve.
CAPIC is here for you, and we will continue to advocate, adapt, and deliver on our mission: to identify and address the needs, problems, and concerns of those in poverty and to enable the individually poor to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our office directly.
CAPIC’s FY24 Agency Impact Report is Here!
The Agency Impact Report highlights services and support provided to individuals, families, and households throughout the communities served by CAPIC during FY’24. We thank our partners, donors, and employees for their continued dedication to helping those in need.
CAPIC is excited to share our FY24-26 Community Assessment Report. This report provides a detailed overview of our service areas and the needs within the communities that we serve. We gathered input from a broad range of stakeholders, including CAPIC clients, social service providers, local partners, public officials, faith community representatives, school officials, and community members.
