Helping People, Changing Lives

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is a Community Action Partnership and member of a national network of over 1,000 community action agencies across America.  We are a non-profit community based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged, and those unable to meet their needs through other sources.  The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main program areas:

 

Community Health Services

Clinical Health Services

Supportive Health Services

 

 

While some programs serve a wider area, the main service area is the southern panhandle area of Nebraska. The agencies’ programs impact hundreds of lives daily through their dedicated work.

 

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska’s home office and community health center are located in Gering. The agency holds a 501(C) (3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders, low-income representatives and elected officials.

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COMMUNITY ACTION PROMISE

To provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve and nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska Communities.

 

Directors

Program Directors and Board of Directors

Vision

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

 

Mission

To strengthen people and communities to help themselves and improve lives.

 

Key Beliefs

Integrity - We treat all people with dignity and respect.

 

 

Compassion - We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.

 

Inclusion - We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.

 

Collaboration - We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually-beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.

 

Innovation - We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

 

Goals

Financial Stability

 

 

Service Enhancements

 

Marketing and Public Relations

 

Technology

 

 

Staff Development

 

CAPWN Programs Directors

CAPWN Board of Directors

Executive Director: Margo H

Community Health Services: Sarah O.

Clinical Health Services: Jann R.

Supportive Health Services: Betsy V.

Behavioral Health: Gage S.

 

Through its Board of Directors, Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska has access to a wide range of valuable expertise. It includes representatives from grassroots community members and the Head Start Policy Council which provide a voice in expressing the needs and desires of the communities. In addition, the Board is equally represented by members of the private, public and resident sector, creating a balanced perspective in promoting policies to best serve the needs of low-income communities.

CAPWN Board Members are:

President – Maunete Loeks Van Patten

Vice President – Jeff Metz

Secretary/Treasurer- Matt Elvehjem

David Brostrom

Linda Guzman- Gonzalez

Pete Marez

Randy Miller

Glenn Schleve

Mary Trevino

Becky Mendoza

Nora Robinson

Kim Flaherty