Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the property at 86 Wakefield Street, located adjacent to the historic Gafney Home. This strategic purchase supports CAPSC’s expanding efforts to serve older adults in Strafford County through safe, affordable housing opportunities.

CAPSC — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 — works to reduce barriers to self-sufficiency and improve economic stability for low-income children, families, seniors, and adults through education, advocacy, and community partnerships. The agency offers more than 60 coordinated programs, including housing services, food pantries, fuel and electric assistance, childcare and Head Start, transportation, and homelessness prevention services.

“We are incredibly excited about the opportunity 86 Wakefield Street brings to our senior housing programs,” said Betsey Andrews Parker, CEO of Community Action Partnership of Strafford County. “New Hampshire has one of the fastest-growing senior populations in the country, and we see every day how urgently more affordable housing is needed — especially for our most vulnerable older residents.”

CAPSC currently evaluates the 86 Wakefield Street building and systems to identify improvements that support enhanced senior housing, complementing its work at the adjacent Gafney Home site. The Gafney Home — once a historic assisted living facility — was transformed by CAPSC into affordable senior apartments and continues to serve residents aged 62 and over.

“We look forward to working with community partners and local leaders to build on this legacy and further our mission of safe, affordable housing for seniors throughout the region,” Parker added.

CAPSC’s senior housing priorities reflect a broader mission to help individuals and families throughout Strafford County meet basic needs and achieve long-term stability.

More information can be found at straffordcap.org.

About Community Action Partnership of Strafford County
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is the only nonprofit in the county providing a full suite of coordinated services designed to reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency for children, adults, and seniors. Founded in 1965, CAPSC partners with community, state, and federal organizations to deliver programs that improve economic stability, including housing assistance, weatherization, food security, transportation, and early childhood education.

For more information on CAPSC and its programs, visit straffordcap.org or call (603) 435-2500.