Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) is proud to have been selected as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes of the 29th Senate District.
CAPSBC is one of more than one hundred nonprofits honored by their state senators and assembly members for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve. A celebratory luncheon was hosted on May 21, "California Nonprofits Day", by the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) at the Capitol.
This year, CAPSBC proudly celebrates 60 years of service, championing economic empowerment and stability for low-income individuals and families. Since its founding in 1965 as San Bernardino County’s designated Community Action Agency, CAPSBC has remained committed to combating poverty through direct assistance, education, and sustainable solutions. The agency’s core programs include Family Development, Energy, Education and Environmental Services, and the Food Bank which provided vital support to more than 230,000 households in 2024 totaling over $36.6 million in services provided to San Bernardino County residents.
“CAPSBC is deeply honored to receive the Non-Profit of the Year award, a recognition made possible through the thoughtful selection by Senator Gomez-Reyes,” said Patricia Nickols-Butler, President & CEO. “For 60 years, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to serving the community, illuminating pathways of hope, support, and empowerment for those in need. This award not only reaffirms our mission but also highlights the support and trust placed in us by leaders who champion positive change. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Senator Gomez-Reyes and all who have contributed to our journey—we remain dedicated to creating lasting impact."
“We are grateful for the work of CAPSBC and want to extend our congratulations for this well deserved recognition,” said Geoff Green, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits), the sponsor for this initiative. “Nonprofits provide critical services, advocate for our most vulnerable neighbors, and enrich the lives of all Californians. From the childcare program to the soccer team, from the art class to the health clinic, and from the community organizer to the animal shelter, nonprofits make our communities stronger”.
“Nonprofits are not just innovators and problem-solvers, but also a major economic force within the state,” said Green. According to “Causes Count,” a 2019 report commissioned by CalNonprofits, the nonprofit sector is the 4th largest industry in the state, employing more than 1.2 million people. Each year, California nonprofits generate more than $273 billion in revenue and bring in $40 billion in revenue from outside of California. The unpaid labor contributed by volunteers at nonprofits is equivalent to 330,000 full-time jobs every year.