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Community Action Agency Of Delaware County
Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. has been serving Delaware County’s economically disadvantaged residents for over 34 years. Delaware County Council established CAADC in 1979 to fight the “renewed war on poverty” and designated it the County’s anti-poverty agency. CAADC is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. CAADC provides a wide variety of social services along the continuum of care leading to self-sufficiency including: case management, emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance, home ownership, affordable rental housing, community revitalization, utility assistance, fuel assistance, weatherization, lead-abatement program, employment and training programs, food assistance, Individual Development Accounts, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites, life skills training, budget counseling, information and referral, transportation assistance, donations warehouse, childcare, youth programs, veteran programs and senior programs.
Purpose
The purpose of Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. is to support individuals and families in Delaware County by helping them move toward stability, independence, and economic self-sufficiency. The agency does this by providing and connecting residents to services such as housing support, workforce development, energy conservation, social services, and community development programs.
Vision
CAADC’s vision is to create a stronger Delaware County where individuals and families have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to achieve stability, independence, and long-term economic self-sufficiency.
Mission
The Mission of the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc., and its affiliate corporations and partnerships is to assist residents in moving toward economic self-sufficiency and to strengthen the community through innovative programs in housing, workforce development, energy conservation, social services, and community and economic development.
Additional Culture Details
Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. is committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in respect, professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and service. As an agency dedicated to supporting individuals and families throughout Delaware County, employees are expected to uphold the organization's mission through compassionate service, ethical conduct, teamwork, and a commitment to helping residents move toward stability and self-sufficiency.
CAADC values a work environment where employees communicate respectfully, support one another, embrace diversity, and remain focused on providing high-quality services to the community. Staff are encouraged to demonstrate integrity, dedication, teamwork, and excellence in their daily work while contributing to a positive and productive workplace.
CAADC values a work environment where employees communicate respectfully, support one another, embrace diversity, and remain focused on providing high-quality services to the community. Staff are encouraged to demonstrate integrity, dedication, teamwork, and excellence in their daily work while contributing to a positive and productive workplace.
Values
- Values
- Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. values compassion, respect, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and service. These values guide how we support our clients, work with community partners, and interact with one another as employees.
We are committed to treating every individual with dignity and respect, promoting equity and inclusion, and providing services that help residents move toward stability and economic self-sufficiency. Our organization values teamwork, professionalism, and a shared commitment to strengthening the Delaware County community.
At CAADC, what matters most is serving others with compassion, acting with integrity, supporting one another, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.