Founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1985 as the Cascade AIDS Project, CAP is the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington. CAP has grown considerably since its beginning, from a two person staff to over 75, from a budget of $100,000 to over $10 million. CAP operates multiple programs from its main service site with the support of over 600 volunteers.