Community Action Plan

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The Community Needs Assessment Survey is Open! Please see below for more details.


Every two years, the County of San Diego's Community Action Partnership (CAP) develops a Community Action Plan.

The Plan aims to improve CAP's services and address the priority needs of San Diego’s low-income community members. The results from a Community Needs Assessment inform the Plan.


The Community Needs Assessment involves the following:

  1. a survey to gather anonymous feedback from community members

  2. in-person meetings where community members can share their experiences and ideas for solutions

  3. a report to share the data gathered from the survey and in-person meetings


Through the anonymous responses, the Survey will help CAP understand:

  • the conditions that affect low-income community members

  • the resources needed to address the unmet needs of the most vulnerable residents

  • what current services are helpful and what need improvement

  • the barriers to services and any gaps in services

  • ideas for future programs and services


How to Get Involved

  • Complete the survey (link below!)

  • Join an in-person meeting

  • Ask questions

  • Review the information on this page


The Assessment results will guide the Plan, which will direct the resources where low-income residents need them most.

While the County uses the Plan to guide CAP programs, the data in the Plan and report may be helpful for others working in low-income communities.

If you have any questions, please contact CAP by email at HHSA.Communities@sdcounty.ca.gov or by phone at (619) 338-2799.


The Community Needs Assessment Survey is Open! Please see below for more details.


Every two years, the County of San Diego's Community Action Partnership (CAP) develops a Community Action Plan.

The Plan aims to improve CAP's services and address the priority needs of San Diego’s low-income community members. The results from a Community Needs Assessment inform the Plan.


The Community Needs Assessment involves the following:

  1. a survey to gather anonymous feedback from community members

  2. in-person meetings where community members can share their experiences and ideas for solutions

  3. a report to share the data gathered from the survey and in-person meetings


Through the anonymous responses, the Survey will help CAP understand:

  • the conditions that affect low-income community members

  • the resources needed to address the unmet needs of the most vulnerable residents

  • what current services are helpful and what need improvement

  • the barriers to services and any gaps in services

  • ideas for future programs and services


How to Get Involved

  • Complete the survey (link below!)

  • Join an in-person meeting

  • Ask questions

  • Review the information on this page


The Assessment results will guide the Plan, which will direct the resources where low-income residents need them most.

While the County uses the Plan to guide CAP programs, the data in the Plan and report may be helpful for others working in low-income communities.

If you have any questions, please contact CAP by email at HHSA.Communities@sdcounty.ca.gov or by phone at (619) 338-2799.


  • Join us for an in-person community meeting close to you!  

    Between July 31 through August 14, meetings will be held across the county. Check back soon for details on dates, times and locations.

    Attend a meeting to: 

    • Share your ideas  

    • Voice concerns 

    • Learn from your neighbors 

    • Ask questions 

    • Join for an opportunity to receive a $50 grocery store gift card. 

    Let us know if you will be joining us and request language and accessibility services below.  

    Disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate participation in this virtual meeting, language interpretation, including American Sign Language, and written materials in languages and formats are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 72 hours before the event date through this form or email HHSA.Communities@sdcounty.ca.gov.  



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