Community Action Partnership of Orange County

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SCE's new Base Services Charge decreases the cost you pay for each kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity by approximately 10%.

Make sure to enroll in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) financial assistance programs to help lower monthly energy bills when you need it most.

Customers enrolled in CARE or FERA programs qualify for a discounted Base Services Charge. For CARE customers, your Base Services Charge will be approximately $6 per month. For FERA customers, your Base Services Charge will be approximately $12 per month.

Learn more on how to get enrolled at https://www.sce.com/save-money/income-qualified-programs/care-fera

Today, we're sharing our deepest gratitude to our CAP OC community.

As we wrap up Community Action Month, we’re reflecting on the power of community during difficult moments. Following the recent evacuations in Garden Grove that impacted our operations, we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our community, partners, volunteers, and city officials.

Thank you to everyone who checked in, offered assistance, shared resources, and stood beside us as we navigated unexpected challenges. Your compassion and collaboration are a reminder that community action is not just something we celebrate for one month but something we live every day.

We are happy to share that the evacuation order impacting our Monarch facility has been lifted.

Our OC Food Bank team is returning to the facility today, with the remainder of our staff returning tomorrow as we resume normal operations. We kindly ask for your patience as our team works diligently to continue supporting our community during this transition back to the office.

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to the first responders and emergency personnel who responded to this incident and helped ensure a safe return for our team and community.

Together, we remain committed to the safety of our team, our neighbors, and the communities we serve. Thank you for your support as we move through the recovery process and resume normal operations.

Due to the evacuation orders impacting the Garden Grove area, our Monarch Facility will be closed until the order is lifted.

Community Action Partnership of Orange County remains committed to serving our community during this time. While some in-person operations are paused, our team will continue providing support and updates through available remote channels and at our Family Resource Centers.

If you are in need of support from the OC Food Bank, please contact 2-1-1 for assistance and available resources.

We encourage everyone in affected areas to follow guidance from local emergency officials, stay alert, and prioritize safety.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We will continue to share updates as conditions change.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

In recognition of the holiday, our offices will be closed today, May 25, 2026.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

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Looking for savings?

We are proud to be an Authorized Outreach Representative on behalf of SCE and the Energy Savings Assistance Program. The Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program is designed to help you conserve energy and save money. Income-qualified customers may be eligible to receive energy-efficient appliances at no charge or at a minimal charge. If you qualify, SCE will cover the costs of new energy-efficient appliances—including installation.

If you're interested in learning more about the program and whether you're eligible to qualify for energy-efficient appliance upgrades, please call the Energy Savings Assistance Line at (714) 839-6199 ext.6327.

This month, we were proud to welcome the Pacific Life team for their Month of Service in support of our Orange County community! 💙

Across 4 incredible volunteer days, their team showed up with energy, compassion, and a true commitment to service — making a meaningful impact every step of the way.

To further strengthen their partnership, Pacific Life also generously donated $30,000 to CAP OC, helping sustain our operations and expand our efforts to eliminate poverty across Orange County.

Thank you to the entire Pacific Life team for your generosity, dedication, and belief in our mission. Together, we are creating lasting change for local families.

May is CalFresh Awareness Month! 🥕🍓

CalFresh helps individuals and families buy healthy, nutritious food and stretch their grocery budget each month. Many Californians may qualify for benefits and not realize it.

Help spread awareness by sharing information about CalFresh with your community. Together, we can support healthier families and reduce food insecurity across California.

Learn more or apply today:
BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org