ACLAMO

What ACLAMO does

ACLAMO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1977 and headquartered in Norristown, Pennsylvania, delivering educational programs, social services, and health and wellness services to Latino and immigrant families across Montgomery County, PA. It operates through three physical locations — Norristown (801 W. Marshall Street), Pottstown (515 Walnut Street), and Lansdale (606 E. Main Street, North Penn Commons) — and reports reaching over 19,000 individuals annually through more than a dozen distinct program lines. Its core product portfolio centers on four pillars: (1) Early Childhood Education via the award-winning ACLAMO Early Learning Center (4-STAR rated, 6.83/7 ECER) serving ~74-75 children; (2) K-12 and youth development through the Mentoring and Career Development Program, ADELANTE high school program, Summer Bridge, Teen Club, and Digital Navigator; (3) Social Services including the first bilingual Housing Resource Center in the region (2021), information & referrals, case management, the first bilingual Senior Community Center, and food distribution (26,200 lbs distributed to 2,299 individuals); and (4) Health Promotion and Wellness Department offerings — First Bonds: Mommy and Me, Community Wellness Hub, vaccination clinics, and benefit acquisition. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is staff-and-volunteer-led, with bilingual/bicultural staff as the operational backbone.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack: individual donations (including the annual 'Reach for the Stars' campaign), corporate and foundation grants (HealthSpark Foundation, Montgomery County Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation $175K award in 2023, Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, Burlington Stores Foundation, Peoples Security Bank, etc.), and corporate sponsorships structured into Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers for events such as the Wellness Back-to-School Fair. Services are provided at no cost to community members, so 'customers' are individual Latino and immigrant constituents across four primary segments (children/youth, adults, seniors, families/caregivers). Go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth, partner referrals, community events, and bilingual advocacy. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; a $5.9M capital raise for Community Center renovation and prior large pass-through distributions (e.g., $15M+ Emergency Rental Assistance program during COVID) indicate material episodic revenue lumpiness on top of an estimated $5M-$10M base operating budget. No external ownership, parent company, or acquisition vehicle is identified; the organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors (Chair: Chad Workman) and led by Executive Director Beatriz Gasiba (appointed November 2025), who succeeded 10-year veteran Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo.

Name

ACLAMO

Legal name

ACLAMO

Website

https://aclamo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACLAMO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 that delivers bilingual education, social services, and health and wellness programs to Latino and immigrant families across three Montgomery County, PA locations, serving over 19,000 individuals annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL) (EDAAACAA), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF), Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL), Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Bilingual community services
• Immigrant family support
• Early childhood education
• Nonprofit social services
• Health wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Norristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: ACLAMO accepts donations from individuals through its website and fundraising campaigns such as the annual 'Reach for the Stars' end-of-year campaign
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: ACLAMO receives grant funding from foundations such as HealthSpark Foundation, Montgomery County Foundation, Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, and corporate sponsors for program support
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial and in-kind support for events and programs, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship tiers for events like the Wellness Back-to-School Fair

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACLAMO provides educational programs (early childhood education, after-school mentoring, high school college-prep, ESL, digital literacy), social services (case management, housing resources, senior services), and health and wellness programs (maternal health, vaccinations, food distribution) to Latino and immigrant families in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. All services are provided at no cost to community members through three physical centers and partner-led community events.

Product overview

ACLAMO is a community nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of educational programs, social services, and health/wellness programs through its Family Centers. The organization operates a multi-product service portfolio centered around: (1) the award-winning ACLAMO Early Learning Center for early childhood education; (2) Education Programs including Mentoring and Career Development, ADELANTE, Summer Bridge, Teen Club, and Digital Navigator; (3) Social Services including Housing Resource Center and Senior Community Center; and (4) Health Promotion and Wellness Department offering First Bonds-Mommy and Me, Community Wellness Hub, and Food Distribution. Services are provided across three locations in Montgomery County, PA (Norristown, Pottstown, and Lansdale), with a focus on serving Latino and low-income families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACLAMO Early Learning Center Award-winning early childhood education center providing high-quality care and education to young learners from the Latino and immigrant community in Montgomery County. 4-STAR rated with a 6.83/7 ECER score and serves over 74-75 children.
• Mentoring and Career Development Program After-school mentoring program providing academic support, career guidance, and role models to help Latino and immigrant students build self-confidence and achieve their potential.
• ADELANTE Program High school program focused on academic achievement, college preparation, and career exploration, including college campus visits and scholarship support for Latino and immigrant students.
• Summer Bridge Program Educational summer program helping students maintain academic progress during school breaks and transition between grade levels.
• Teen Club After-school program for teenagers providing creative activities, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities for Latino and immigrant youth.
• Digital Navigator Program Program helping community members develop digital literacy skills, including basic computer use, internet navigation, email, and workforce-ready technology skills.
• Housing Resource Center Bilingual housing resource center providing assistance to Latino and immigrant families in accessing affordable housing resources; the first bilingual Housing Resource Center in the region.
• ACLAMO Senior Community Center First bilingual senior center in the region offering a safe and supportive space for seniors with social activities, exercise, entertainment, and nutritious meals.
• First Bonds - Mommy and Me Program Maternal education program supporting new mothers from pregnancy through child's second birthday with healthcare access, child development, health, and nutrition guidance.
• Food Distribution Program Food pantry and distribution services addressing food insecurity in the Latino and immigrant community in Montgomery County, distributing 26,200 pounds of food impacting 2,299 individuals.
• Health Promotion and Wellness Department Department offering health services including benefit acquisition programs, community wellness hubs, maternal education, vaccination clinics, and health prevention initiatives for the Latino and immigrant community.
• Social Services and Case Management Comprehensive social services including information and referrals, case management, and housing resources to support Latino and immigrant families in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 19,000 individuals served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PECO (Exelon Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPECO's Customer Relief Fund assists local customers with heating and cooling bills including electricity and natural gas. ACLAMO participates in program promotion to serve community members.
• SHARE Food ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACLAMO joined SHARE Food Program for Advocacy Day at Pennsylvania Capitol to advocate for food pantry funding. Also attended SHARE's new Lansdale food warehouse opening.
• KeyBankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Month providing financial literacy classes to ACLAMO's ADELANTE high school students covering banking basics, safety tips, and smart financial decisions.
• Main Line HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided nutritional training to ACLAMO's Promotoras de Salud and staff, teaching practical strategies to promote healthy eating habits.
• Villanova UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ACLAMO and Catholic Social Services to conduct free legal citizenship clinic assisting green card holders on their path to U.S. citizenship.
• Catholic Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ACLAMO and Villanova University for citizenship clinic providing legal guidance to green card holders seeking citizenship.
• Ursinus CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with ACLAMO for ESL and Art classes in Pottstown, making enriching classes accessible to community members.
• HIAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided one-on-one immigration intake clinic at ACLAMO events, helping families with immigration concerns access trusted guidance and support.
• Jefferson HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ACLAMO to host mammogram screening event where 15 clients completed their screening for early breast cancer detection.
• Manna on Main StreetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ACLAMO for the opening of the Lansdale center at North Penn Commons, supported by a grant.
• Power Home RemodelingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMi Gente group (Hispanic and Latino Affinity Group) volunteered to help ACLAMO settle into new location and support Food Pantry.
• Victory ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers from Victory Church tackled painting, yard work, and other tasks during Big Day of Service, making a real difference for staff and community.
• StarfinderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hosting summer camp soccer activities for ACLAMO students.
• Merck AlianzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing STEM workshop programming for ACLAMO summer camp.
• Morris ArboretumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2015 for Explorar! Summer Bridge Program helping children explore nature and learning.
• Montco MamasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ACLAMO to host Community Baby Shower celebrating and supporting expecting parents and families.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for First Bonds: Mommy and Me Car Seat Program providing safety equipment for new mothers.
• Toys for TotscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistributed holiday gifts to 294 children from 159 families through ACLAMO, bringing joy and holiday cheer to the community.
• The Bridgespan GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading For Impact: Philadelphia Program providing strategy and leadership development, helping ACLAMO create a performance evaluation system.
• ComcastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with ACLAMO and State Representative Greg Scott to discuss ways to expand access, promote digital equity, and create new opportunities for the community.
• Montgomery County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with Montgomery County for various initiatives including immigrant affairs, public health, and community services. Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo serves as Director of Immigrant Affairs for the county.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CASA: Mid-Atlantic immigrant-services nonprofit with workforce, ESOL, and legal services across Maryland/Virginia. Comparable mission and bilingual service model; partial overlap given multi-state vs. single-county footprint.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS: National Latino civil rights and advocacy organization with affiliate network spanning education, housing, health, and immigration. Larger-scale umbrella peer whose priorities shape funding available to ACLAMO.
• Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Large regional Catholic-affiliated social services provider running immigration legal services, family services, and community programs — already an ACLAMO partner. Comparable in scope but far larger and religiously affiliated.

Direct peers

• HIAS Pennsylvania: Refugee resettlement and immigrant-services arm of HIAS serving the Philadelphia region. Already an ACLAMO partner; closely comparable immigration legal services and refugee resettlement work for similar populations.
• Congreso de Latinos Unidos: Philadelphia-based Latino/immigrant-serving nonprofit providing education, workforce, health, and social services. Closest direct peer given overlapping bilingual, multi-service model and regional Pennsylvania footprint.
• Nationalities Service Center: Philadelphia nonprofit providing legal, social, and education services to immigrants and refugees. Directly comparable immigrant-services mission with case management, ESOL, and senior programming in the same PA region.
• Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians: Philadelphia-based nonprofit serving immigrants with workforce development, ESOL, and small-business support. Directly comparable immigrant-services model with bilingual delivery and employer partnerships in PA.
• Family Services of Montgomery County: Montgomery County-based social services nonprofit providing counseling, senior services, and family support. Directly comparable geographic footprint and multi-service family/aging services model.

Regional players

• Manna on Main Street: Lansdale, PA-based food pantry and community resource provider serving North Penn. Already an ACLAMO partner; comparable community-services model with overlapping food security and family support programs in the same geography.

Others

• Montgomery County Foundation: Regional community foundation funding education, health, and equity programs in Montgomery County. Already an ACLAMO funder; comparable not as a direct service provider but as a regional philanthropic ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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