Opportunity Council

Name

Opportunity Council

Legal name

Opportunity Council

Website

https://oppco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services nonprofit
• Housing assistance programs
• Early childhood education
• Energy assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Opportunity Council receives federal and state funding including grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, and Washington State government programs to administer social services.
2. Individual Donations: The organization receives charitable donations from individuals through campaigns like the Extend-A-Hand program with the Bellingham Herald, which generated over $29,000 last year.
3. Program Revenue: Revenue from various programs and services including child care resources, rental assistance administration, and energy assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Opportunity Council is a private non-profit Community Action Agency that provides wraparound social services to homeless and low-income individuals and families. Services include rental assistance, housing (including permanent supportive housing), food and nutrition programs, energy/utility assistance, weatherization and home repair, early childhood education (Head Start, preschool), child care resources, employment services, and veteran support. Programs are delivered through multiple community resource centers across Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties in Washington State.

Product overview

Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action agency offering a portfolio of interconnected social service programs across Island, San Juan, and Whatcom Counties in Washington State. The organization operates multiple Community Resource Centers (Whatcom, Island County, East Whatcom Regional Resource Center) as the primary access points for services. Its programs span basic needs assistance including food (Maple Alley Inn), housing (rental assistance, 22 North permanent supportive housing), energy/weatherization, early childhood education (Preschool & Head Start, Child Care Resources), employment services, and veterans services. The Building Performance Center provides weatherization industry training, while the Community Energy Challenge delivers energy efficiency programs. The organization also runs the Whatcom Homeless Service Center for coordinated housing entry. Key programs work together through referral systems at resource centers, enabling families to access multiple support services from a single access point.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maple Alley Inn: Community meal program providing free hot meals to community members in need, operating Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Whatcom Community Resource Center
• Island County Resource Center
• 22 North
• Dorothy Place
• Cedar Commons
• Camas Flats
• Laurel Forest
• Building Performance Center

Products and services

• Whatcom Community Resource Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $29,000 distributed to families through Extend-A-Hand in one year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Peace HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 5th Annual East Whatcom Health Fair, providing healthcare services to rural communities.
• Arcora FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of East Whatcom Health Fair.
• Puget Sound Energy (PSE)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of East Whatcom Health Fair; energy assistance program partner providing bill discounts and arrearage relief.
• Northwest Regional CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of East Whatcom Health Fair, supporting human services in the region.
• Caz ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of East Whatcom Health Fair.
• Baldwin GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of East Whatcom Health Fair.
• I've Got A Guy Tree ServiceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of East Whatcom Health Fair.
• Foothills Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Separate 501c3 operating from Building 2 at East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, distributing food Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• AmeriCorps VISTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps VISTA members serve with Opportunity Council to build capacity and support community programs. The partnership brings volunteers who commit to a year of service to help fight poverty.
• Childcare Aware of Northwest WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides child care information and resources to families in Northwest Washington, including Skagit and Snohomish counties.
• Whatcom Asset Building CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on financial stability and asset building for Whatcom County residents.
• SEAS (Single Entry Access to Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated entry system for housing and services in Whatcom County, simplifying access for individuals and families.
• Community Energy ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreating green jobs in the community through increasing energy efficiency in homes and small businesses throughout Whatcom County.
• Bellingham HeraldflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Extend-A-Hand charity partnership where Herald readers donate to help families and neighbors in crisis. Herald covers all administrative costs so 100% of donations go to services.
• Unity Care NWflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner in Extend-A-Hand charity, using donations to fill prescriptions and provide health assistance to community members.
• Whatcom County Health and Community ServicesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in operating the Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter, providing funding and oversight for emergency winter shelter services.
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided space for the Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter at 925 N. Forest Street location.
• Bay Baby ProducecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer-supported child care pilot project partner providing $75,000 ARPA funding and reserving 10+ child care slots for workforce families.
• Skagit County Population Health TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the Powerful Partnerships event where Opportunity Council's C-RECC team shared about child care solutions.
• Skagit Valley CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation for the Powerful Partnerships community event.
• Ideal OptioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering peer counseling services at 22 North and Dorothy Place housing programs.
• Puget Sound Energy (PSE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Performance Center partners with PSE on electric vehicle initiatives expanding services to low-income households through PSE's EV programs.
• WorkSource of Island CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment resource partner for veterans services in Island County.
• Island County Veterans ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government veterans services office coordinating benefits and assistance.
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Oak Harbor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay shelter and night shelter pick-up services for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• YWCA of Bellingham: Regional YWCA serving Whatcom County with domestic violence services, housing (Dorothy Place operates in partnership with them), and women's empowerment programs. Direct geographic overlap and some program overlap, particularly around domestic violence housing.
• Cocoon House: Snohomish County nonprofit providing housing and services for homeless youth and young adults. Comparable in mission (ending homelessness) but focused on a narrower population (youth ages 12-24) than Opportunity Council's broader family scope.
• Bellingham Food Bank: Whatcom County food bank operating community food distribution. Adjacent to Opportunity Council's Maple Alley Inn meal program and Foothills Food Bank, with overlapping service area and client base but specialized focus on food distribution.
• Northwest Youth Services: Whatcom and Skagit County nonprofit providing street outreach, housing, and case management for youth experiencing homelessness. Geographic overlap with Opportunity Council and shared homeless services ecosystem, though narrower age focus.

Direct peers

• Pioneer Human Services: Washington-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and employment services with a similar mix of federal contracts and program revenue. Operates affordable housing and workforce development programs comparable to Opportunity Council's veterans and employment services.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Faith-based nonprofit providing housing, homeless services, refugee assistance, and case management across Western Washington including Whatcom County. Operates some of the same programs (rental assistance, refugee resettlement, senior services) in overlapping geographies.
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest: Regional nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, refugee, and senior services across the Pacific Northwest. Already an Opportunity Council partner (provides space for Severe Weather Shelter), making it both a peer and a collaborator in the same service ecosystem.
• Snohomish County Community Action Coalition: Community Action Agency serving Snohomish County with similar wraparound services including housing, energy assistance (LIHEAP), Head Start, and employment training. Same federal funding streams and regulatory framework as Opportunity Council.
• Kitsap Community Resources: Washington State Community Action Agency providing wraparound anti-poverty services (housing, food, energy, child care, employment) across Kitsap County. Directly comparable operating model, funder mix, and program portfolio to Opportunity Council in a different county.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County: Local Habitat affiliate providing affordable homeownership and home repair services in Whatcom County. Comparable geographic focus and some overlap with OC's weatherization and home repair program, but distinct homeownership (vs. rental) model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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