Community Education Building

What Community Education Building does

Community Education Building (CEB) is a Delaware-based nonprofit organization operating a 280,000-square-foot facility at 1200 North French Street in Wilmington, Delaware, plus a 42,000-square-foot Youth Development Center, that provides cradle-to-career educational support services to more than 1,500 students from early education through college age. CEB runs an integrated wraparound model combining four anchor partner schools (Kuumba Academy Charter School, Great Oaks Charter School Wilmington, High Road School of Delaware, and the University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program), the YMCA of Delaware Early Learning Academy, and a suite of on-site programs including a Student Advocacy System serving 415 students, a school-based health center operated by ChristianaCare, a Library and Learning Commons, a Food Services program that has served 1M+ meals, a Food Market pantry, the CEB Wellness Center, the Family Resource Center, and Workforce Development services.

CEB's business model is donation-driven rather than fee-driven: it relies on individual, foundation, and corporate contributions (including stock gifts and event sponsorships from organizations such as Nemours, Highmark, M&T Bank, and WSFS CARES Foundation), supplemented by small adult meal fees ($3 breakfast, $5 lunch) and facility colocation shared services provided to resident partner schools and nonprofit tenants. Technology is largely commodity — Google Classroom, eBooks, library catalog systems, and a telehealth integration through ChristianaCare's Center for Virtual Health — with no proprietary software, AI, or mobile applications disclosed. In January 2026, CEB's Arc Network division launched DA+, a digital leadership platform for superintendents and district administrators, representing the organization's first venture into a SaaS-style product beyond its single Wilmington campus.

Governance is led by CEO Linda Jennings, with a board chaired by Thère du Pont, and a management team of approximately 39 people across Culinary Services, Finance and Administration, Leadership, Student and Family Services, and Tenant Services. The organization reported outcomes including 582 children prevented from homelessness, $2M+ in scholarships secured for high school graduates, and 100% of high school students graduating with a post-secondary pathway, but it does not disclose revenue, and its operating budget is implied through donor support rather than earned income.

Name

Community Education Building

Legal name

Community Education Building

Website

https://cebde.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Education Building is a Wilmington, Delaware nonprofit that operates a 280,000 sq ft co-location campus delivering cradle-to-career educational, health, and family support services to 1,500+ students across four anchor partner schools, the YMCA, and on-site wraparound programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB), Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

Keywords

• Education support services
• Student advocacy programs
• Family resource services
• Child nutrition services
• Community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CEB is a nonprofit organization that relies on individual, foundation, and corporate donations. Stock donations are accepted with tax advantages for donors. Past fundraising campaigns have included playground construction ($200,000) and technology provision ($11,270 for 100 Chromebooks).
2. Meal Sales: Adult meals are provided at $3.00 for breakfast and $5.00 for lunch. Student meals are provided free of charge through Community Eligibility Provision.
3. Facility Services: CEB provides colocation and shared services to partner schools and tenant organizations, managing building operations, custodial, security, and facility management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Community Education Building (CEB) is a nonprofit organization that operates a 280,000 square foot co-location facility in Wilmington, Delaware, providing integrated wraparound educational, health, and family support services from early education through career. It serves over 1,500 students through partner schools, delivering student advocacy, school-based healthcare, scratch-cooked meals, library services, family resource support, food pantry access, wellness services, and workforce development. CEB also runs the 42,000 square foot Youth Development Center and offers the DA+ digital leadership platform through its Arc Network division for school district administrators.

Product overview

The Community Education Building (CEB) operates as a holistic educational ecosystem rather than a single software product. It provides an integrated suite of wraparound services for students and families including: the Student Advocacy System (SAS) for individualized student support, Library & Learning Commons, School-Based Health Center (partnered with ChristianaCare), Student Meals Program, Family Resource Center, Food Market, CEB Wellness Center, Workforce Development services, and the Youth Development Center (YDC). Additionally, through its division Arc Network, CEB offers DA+, a digital leadership platform for school district leaders. The organization serves over 1,500 students across partner schools (Kuumba Academy, Great Oaks Charter School, High Road School of Delaware) and the University of Delaware's Associate in Arts Program, providing educational, health, and family support services from a single co-location facility in Wilmington, Delaware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Advocacy System (SAS) An equitable, individualized student program that supports the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, physical and academic growth of each student through dedicated advocates who help set goals and develop individualized action plans.
• Library and Learning Commons Library services providing catalog access, Google Classroom integration, eBooks, and tools for video editing and app creation for students.
• School-Based Health Center A health center operated by ChristianaCare providing comprehensive medical and behavioral health care and health education for students at Kuumba Academy Charter School.
• Student Meals Program Provides free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to students with over 70% scratch-cooked meals, offering both cold and hot options.
• Family Resource Center Offers free programs and services including a choice Food Market, career and financial support, life coaching, emergency and health service referrals, housing assistance, and community education opportunities.
• Food Market A choice food pantry available to all CEB Families completely free, offering meats, fresh produce, bread, canned goods, breakfast foods, juices, milk, condiments, pasta, paper products, cleaning products, feminine products, and detergent.
• CEB Wellness Center Offers access to medical, mental, and behavioral preventative and acute care services for students and families, including School Nursing Hub, Mental and Behavioral Health services, and telehealth services in partnership with ChristianaCare.
• Workforce Development Provides tools, strategies, and support to help parents create connections and access experts to accelerate progress towards individual career goals.
• Youth Development Center (YDC) A 42,000-square-foot facility bringing together smart classrooms, black box theater/performance arts space, full gymnasium, fitness room, youth lounge, and the YMCA's Early Learning Academy to support learning, creativity, wellness, and community programming.
• DA+ A next-generation digital leadership platform for superintendents and senior district administrators that provides year-round access to peer expertise, curated resources, and practical frameworks to help district leaders navigate challenges including school closures, cybersecurity incidents, and AI policy development. Offered through CEB's Arc Network division.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of High School students graduated with a post-secondary pathway
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Kuumba Academy Charter SchoolcoreOthersK-8 charter school partner within the CEB ecosystem. Mission focuses on innovative learning environment focused on the whole child with parents as primary educators.
• Great Oaks Charter School WilmingtoncoreOthersGrades 7-12 college-preparatory charter school with youth mentoring model and diverse after-school enrichment programs.
• High Road School of DelawarecoreOthersSpecial education program providing intensive, structured, individualized support for students to strengthen academic, social, and job skills.
• University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program (AAP)coreOthersTwo-year degree program offering UD courses at CEB campus. Students complete core courses then transfer to Newark campus. Free for SEED Scholarship eligible students.
• Delaware Guidance ServicescoreOthersLargest provider of outpatient behavioral health services to children and families in Delaware. Provides mental health services within CEB ecosystem.
• ChristianaCarecoreTechnology or IntegrationOperates school-based health center at CEB for Kuumba Academy. Also provides Virtual Health Community Site with telehealth services two days a week.
• STRIVEsupportingOthersDedicated to spreading character-driven leadership through social and emotional learning curriculum.
• Delaware Institute for Arts in Education (DiAE)supportingOthersDelivers arts-integrated, multicultural experiences to students of all ages.
• Network ConnectsupportingOthersPromotes youth and family development through programs including Community Well-being Ambassadors, Dual School, Future Culture Creators, and Wilmington Street Team.
• Delaware Health Empowerment Coalition (DHEC)supportingOthersFounded 2022, dedicated to eliminating health disparities through education, empowerment, and value-based care combining primary care, behavioral health, and social care navigation.
• YMCA of DelawarecoreOthersAnchor resident partner at Youth Development Center. YMCA Early Learning Academy at YDC offers high-quality early education for up to 100 children from infancy through pre-K.
• Walnut Street YMCAsupportingOthersProvides access to off-site gymnasium for CEB community through partnership.
• Elwyn DelawareminorOthersOutdoor play area on property leased from Elwyn Delaware, located one block away from CEB.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harlem Children's Zone: Harlem Children's Zone operates a cradle-to-career service pipeline for children and families in Central Harlem, combining charter schools, social services, health programs, and community building under one umbrella - directly analogous to CEB's integrated Wilmington model.
• StriveTogether: StriveTogether is a national cradle-to-career network supporting place-based partnerships that align education, community, and family services around student outcomes - a model CEB embodies at the single-city level in Wilmington.
• Communities In Schools: Communities In Schools embeds coordinators inside K-12 schools to deliver integrated wraparound supports (basic needs, mental health, family engagement) - directly comparable to CEB's Student Advocacy System and on-site health and family services.
• Cristo Rey Network: Cristo Rey operates a national network of Catholic college-prep schools serving low-income students with work-study integrated models, sharing CEB's mission of education equity through wraparound supports.
• Say Yes to Education: Say Yes to Education provides comprehensive supports including scholarships, tutoring, and family services to help underserved students graduate college - directly comparable to CEB's cradle-to-career pipeline and scholarship outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs operate community-based youth development facilities offering after-school programming, meals, and family supports across a national footprint - overlapping heavily with CEB's Youth Development Center and community programming mission at much greater scale.
• KIPP Foundation: KIPP is a national charter school network with Kuumba Academy (a CEB partner school) operating in its network; both pursue education equity for underserved students and use co-located supports to drive college-ready outcomes.
• United Way: United Way funds and coordinates community-based education, health, and family stability programs in local markets - sharing CEB's wraparound-services philosophy and local-funder relationships, though operating at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Big Picture Learning: Big Picture Learning designs personalized, interest-based learning models in partnership with schools and community organizations - a comparable student-centered, partnership-driven approach with overlapping mission and partner-school structure.

Regional players

• Horizons National: Horizons National runs summer and year-round academic enrichment programs for underserved K-8 students in partnership with independent schools and community organizations - sharing CEB's place-based enrichment and equity mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cebofde
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityEducationBuilding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-education-building

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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