Community Action Agency of Butte County

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Community Action Agency of Butte County We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those struggling with poverty thrive in society

At Butte County CAA our mission is to serve as a catalyst to reduce poverty and its symptoms through:
- Providing quality services
- Developing resources
- Collaborating with others
- Advocating on behalf of the economically & socially disadvantaged
- Empowering individuals
- Improving the conditions in which people live, learn and work

We envision communities whose members feel secure and are self-sufficient. We have a federal mandate to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty by whatever means necessary in our community. Currently we do this by:
- Helping people on fixed incomes weatherize their homes so they can spend less on PG&E
- Managing the North State Food Bank, providing lower cost food options for fixed income families.
- Providing transitional housing to those who might otherwise end up homeless
- Providing affordable housing options to low income families

Butte County is rich in natural beauty, recreation, education and small industry, but is economically depressed. The poverty rate in Butte County from 2009-2013 was 20.4% with a much higher rate in Oroville (38.6%) than Chico (25.9%) or Paradise (15.4%). While incomes have improved for many, a large and growing percentage of the population has not experienced income gains sufficient to escape poverty. Unemployment is typically higher than the State average, which was 15.9% in the same time period. Since 1967, Butte County CAA has been serving the needs of the region in alignment with the charter of the National Community Action Agencies overarching goal. The stated goal of all Community Action Agencies in the United States is defined as follows: To alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty by whatever means necessary in your community. Through the years Butte County CAA has provided a number of programs and activities that meet this overall goal. Currently the programs we offer are as following core programs:
- Energy and Environmental Services
- Food and Nutrition
- Transitional Housing (Esplanade House)
- Affordable Housing
- Community Development

In 2026, NASCSP is proud to celebrate 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and its impact on househol...
10/25/2026

In 2026, NASCSP is proud to celebrate 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and its impact on households, communities, jobs, small businesses, and energy savings nationwide!

The Weatherization program is the nation's largest whole-home energy efficiency program helping families lower energy bills and improve home comfort.

Call 530-712-2600 option 1 to learn about how you can benefit from our Energy Services weatherization program!

November Drive-Thru Distribution Schedule is Here! 🍎🥕📦Need a little extra food for your household this month? Join us at...
10/23/2026

November Drive-Thru Distribution Schedule is Here! 🍎🥕📦

Need a little extra food for your household this month? Join us at one, two, or all three of our November drive-thru food distributions! Each distribution provides a box of nutritious food to help support you and your family.

Check out the November schedule for dates and locations, and be sure to share with friends, family, and neighbors who may benefit. We look forward to serving our community! ❤️

Did you know our DOE weatherization program can possibly replace non energy efficient washers and dryers?! Visit butteca...
10/22/2026

Did you know our DOE weatherization program can possibly replace non energy efficient washers and dryers?!

Visit buttecaa.com or call 530-712-2600 option 1 to learn more!

Don't forget to attend tomorrow night's open mic night at Madison Bear Garden put on by SOTA productions benefiting the ...
10/21/2026

Don't forget to attend tomorrow night's open mic night at Madison Bear Garden put on by SOTA productions benefiting the North State Food Bank!

You'll have a chance to enter a giveaway to win mic headphones🙌 Thank you for your support!

Last month, we had a wonderful group of volunteers from PG&E come by the Esplanade House. They repainted our steps so th...
10/20/2026

Last month, we had a wonderful group of volunteers from PG&E come by the Esplanade House. They repainted our steps so that they can be safer for everyone! They did an amazing job, had amazing attitudes, and it helped us immensely. Thank you, Pacific Gas and Electric Company !

10/19/2026

$76 a month for food.

That’s the reality one 83-year-old Chico woman recently faced after her CalFresh benefits dropped.

Her story is personal, but unfortunately, it isn’t unique.

When you give to the North State Food Bank, you’re helping local food pantries provide food to neighbors throughout our community when they need it most. More than that, you’re letting someone know they don’t have to face a difficult season alone.

Help us fill the gap. Donate today at https://givebutter.com/caabutte.

SOTA Productions has generously chosen our North State Food Bank to benefit from an open mic night they are putting on n...
10/17/2026

SOTA Productions has generously chosen our North State Food Bank to benefit from an open mic night they are putting on next week! We invite you to come by, enjoy the talent, and enter the giveaway for a mic and headphones in support of our food bank!

Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Development and Marketing, Jennifer Haney! Jennifer brings decades of ex...
10/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Development and Marketing, Jennifer Haney!

Jennifer brings decades of experience in marketing, fundraising, grants, and strategic communications to her role as Director of Development and Marketing at CAA. Her career spans market research, manufacturing, finance, and nonprofit organizations, where she has led initiatives focused on growth, relationship-building, and continuous improvement. A graduate of California State University, Chico, she also worked in higher education supporting university advancement, leadership programs, and continuous school improvement through data-driven initiatives.

Jennifer is energized by connecting people, resources, and opportunities to strengthen communities and support local families. A fifth-generation Northern Californian, she can often be found exploring local trails, tending her garden, browsing bookstores, or enjoying a good movie with family and friends.

We are so excited for the expertise she will bring to the team here at CAA!

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181 E Shasta Avenue
Chico, CA
95973

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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