The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP), founded in 1965, is a private, statewide, nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans.

Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, we represent every region of the state as one of the largest and most diverse nonprofit organizations in Alaska.

We value input from and have respect for all people. We believe that Alaskans have the right to maintain their cultural heritage and close relationship to the land while protecting their economic and human potential.

RurAL CAP serves prenatal women, children, and families through early childhood education. We promote socio-emotional development, healthy practices, cultural richness, and school readiness. Our programs include the Child Development Center, Head Start, Early Head Start, and Parents as Teachers (PAT).

RurAL CAP’s housing programs address the physical, mental, and financial needs of individuals and families. Our services fall under Homeless, Housing, & Shelter Services; Homeownership; and Home Improvement.

Through community-driven programming and services, RurAL CAP finds solutions for locally identified needs via youth development, community wellness, and healing. While operating as a provider of related training and technical assistance, we provide National Service, Wellness, and Training and Technical Assistance programs throughout the state.

Target Circle Partnership

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance…

Hooper Bay Domestic Violence Shelter Opens

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

The Native Village of Hooper Bay and Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) will host a grand opening of Bay Haven, a domestic violence and sexual assault (DVSA) shelter, in Hooper Bay on June 19.

Strength at Safe Harbor Muldoon

June 30, 2020

By Emi Bartholomew
In 2014, the Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP) bought Safe Harbor Muldoon, a housing facility, in order to support families currently experiencing or facing imminent homelessness with everything from housing to child care and employment assistance.

Youth Development through Kayak Building

June 30, 2020July 1, 2020

By Emi Bartholomew
During late January, world-renowned Greenlandic kayaker and builder Maligiaq Padilla worked alongside Kokhanok children, teachers, and parents carving locally sourced wood.

RurAL CAP program puts elders in the classroom

January 17, 2020July 1, 2020

By Ariane Aramburo
ANCHORAGE (KTUU) Most everyone at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School knows who you’re talking about when you say “Grandma Rosemary.”
Elder mentor, “Grandma” Rosemary working with a student at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School.