Programs, Projects, & Initiatives
Supporting Our Community with Programs That Make a Difference
At Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO), we’re committed to helping individuals and families thrive.
Our programs and initiatives focus on housing, employment, youth development, family support, and community connections, all designed to make a positive impact.
Whether you're looking for resources or ways to get involved, there’s something here for everyone. Explore the page to learn more about how we’re working together to strengthen our community.
Housing & Homelessness Assistance
Support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or seeking affordable living options.
NeighborHUB
Provides showers, laundry, food, employment, and housing assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Community Housing Assistance
Helps secure affordable, safe, and accessible housing for those in need.
Housing Case Management
Empowers individuals and families facing housing insecurity to achieve stability.
Cape Girardeau Area Community Housing and Development Corporation
A CPSEMO branch addressing housing stability within the community.
Liberty Apartments
Provides 40 units of affordable housing in South Cape.
Lindenwood Senior Apartments
Offers 67 units of affordable senior housing.
Aging and Housing Committees of CPSEMO
Serve seniors and address their housing needs.
Employment & Job Training
Resources for individuals seeking employment, job training, or overcoming barriers to work.
YouthBuild
Offers job training, education, and community projects for individuals aged 16-24.
STEP/SkillUP
Offers SNAP recipients training for rapid employment to reduce reliance on public assistance.
JailHouse Cafe
Helps offenders reintegrate, gain service industry skills, and stabilize.
Empowering Dads to Gain Employment (EDGE)
Addresses challenges faced by non-custodial parents, including child support and employment barriers.
AmeriCorps VISTA
A federal initiative deploying VISTAs within CPSEMO, offering stipends and educational rewards to support community programs.
LEAP
LEAP supports reentry with training, life skills, and resources, empowering participants toward employment and success.
Parenting & Family Support
Programs designed to assist fathers, young parents, and families in developing parenting skills and accessing resources.
EDD (Every Day Dads)
Supports low-income, non-custodial fathers with workshops and mentoring.
MMP (Missouri Mentoring Partnership)
Helps young parents prevent unplanned pregnancies and improve parenting skills.
THRIVE
Promotes community awareness through the use of the 40 Developmental Assets.
Parenthood Can Wait / Future Leaders
Enhances economic mobility and parenting skills for young parents.
Food Assistance & Nutrition
Food security programs to help individuals and families access nutritious food.
NeighborHUB
Provides showers, laundry, food, employment, and housing assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness.
LFPA (Local Food Production Assistance)
Promotes local food production, supports growers, and distributes nutritious food.
Senior Food Boxes
Delivers essential staples monthly to low-income seniors.
Youth Services & Development
Programs that provide mentorship, leadership opportunities, and housing support for youth.
YouthBuild
Offers job training, education, and community projects for individuals aged 16-24.
MMP (Missouri Mentoring Partnership)
Helps young parents prevent unplanned pregnancies and improve parenting skills.
THRIVE
Promotes community awareness through the use of the 40 Developmental Assets.
Community Development & Engagement
Initiatives aimed at strengthening communities through research, volunteerism, and nonprofit capacity building.
CPSEMO Community Research and Development Departments
Strategically assesses community needs to drive impactful solutions.
AmeriCorps VISTA
A federal initiative deploying VISTAs within CPSEMO, offering stipends and educational rewards to support community programs.
Cape Girardeau Area Community Housing and Development Corporation
A CPSEMO branch addressing housing stability within the community.