Contact Information
935 E Lincoln Rd
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
P: 208-522-5391
T: 1-800-632-4813
F: 208-522-5453
935 E Lincoln Rd
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
P: 208-522-5391
T: 1-800-632-4813
F: 208-522-5453
EICAP Milestones
2023
- Senior Services adds a Self-Directed Respite Program
2022
- Temporarily runs Rental Assistance Program provided by Idaho Housing and Finance Association “IHFA”
- EICAP transfers Haven & Community Center to Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
2020
- Transitioned Property Management of Affordable Housing Portfolio to Syringa Property Management
- Three Headstart centers expanded duration into the summer months to provide additional learning opportunities to children entering Kindergarten after COVID stay-at-home orders were lifted.
2019
- Expanded Duration of two Headstart classrooms (Driggs & West)
2017
- Blackfoot and Salmon Head Start Centers expand duration to 6 hours a day, 4 days a week, year round
2015
- Awarded and began the Early Head Start Program in Bonneville and Bingham Counties.
- Awarded the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce’s “Non-Profit Business of Distinction”.
2014
- Weatherization added Fall River Electric & Idaho Power Utility Grants
2013
- Acquired 1st Street Apartments
2012
- EICAP earned and was presented the National Community Action Partnership’s “Award for Excellence in Community Action”.
- Weatherization is awarded the Affordable Housing Program Grant “AHP” grant
- Started Senior Medicare Patrol program
2011
- Central office, the Weatherization Department and the West Head Start Center were all moved into one central location at the newly remodeled facility located at Lincoln Road.
2010
- Constructed and opened Lakeview Family Housing and Acquired Market Lake Properties in Roberts
- Haven Community Center opened thanks to a generous donation from J. Robb & Rose Brady
2008
- 40 Years of Building Stronger Communities
- $6.7 Million in Support and Revenues
2007
- Access to Recovery (ATR) becomes part of the Haven Shelter’s suite of services.
2006
- 100th Mutual Self-Help Housing Home built
2005
- EISSA becomes Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
2004
- Volunteer Ombudsman Program
- Opened Rexburg Head Start Center
2003
- Acquired Camas Street Apartments in Blackfoot.
2000
- Started Mobile Home Safety Program
- Head Start expanded to Lemhi and Madison Counties
1998
- Completed first group of Mutual Self-Help Housing homes in Rigby, Idaho.
- Started VISTA Volunteers Program
1997
- E.I.S.S.A. is designated the Head Start grantee to serve Bingham, Bonneville and Teton Counties.
1996
- Established Twin Pines Manor
1995
- Established Adult Protection Services program
1994
- Implemented Caregiver’s Support Group
- Completed first “multi-family” housing project Aspen Park Apartments.
1993
- Acquired the Haven Motel to be operated as a shelter for homeless families.
- Started Respite Care Program
- Started Senior Information and Outreach Program
1992
- Salmon Community Outreach office opened
1990
- EISSA Weatherization is awarded “Best Program in State”
- Community Services Division established
1989
- Housing Preservation Grant
- Started Senior Outreach Program
- Established Upper Valley Food Bank Clearinghouse
1982
Started Ombudsman Program
1981
- Started providing Home Maker Services
- Established Teton View Senior Housing
1980
- EISSA receives Community Action Agency Designation
1979
- Completed Lost River Senior Housing, Phase II, in Arco
1978
- Established Riverside Senior Housing
1977
- Established South Fremont Senior Housing
1976
- Established a Weatherization Program
- Weatherization Program provides assistance to victims of the Teton Dam Flood.
1975
- In 1975, completed its first housing project, Lost Rivers I, in Arco.
1968
- Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency established
- $25,000 Grant to Provide Meals to Seniors
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program