Community Services for Every1

What Community Services for Every1 does

Community Services for Every1 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1989 and headquartered at 180 Oak St., Buffalo, NY, operating across Erie and Niagara Counties in Western New York. The organization serves three distinct populations: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), youth and adults with chronic health conditions and complex mental health concerns, and survivors of domestic violence — reaching over 2,200 individuals annually through a workforce of approximately 1,000 staff. Its service portfolio spans residential housing (including Individualized Residential Alternatives and the 42-unit Lyceum affordable housing complex), day habilitation programs, career development (Jefferson Career Center, Buffalo TIES), domestic violence victim assistance (HOPE of WNY, FAST Fund), and community wellness programs (Easy Eats culinary initiative), delivered through eight-plus physical locations.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is fundamentally human-capital-intensive, relying on credentialed Direct Support Professionals, social workers, and program staff. Back-office technology is limited to standard nonprofit/CRM tooling (e.g., Bloomerang for donations). The core "product" is direct human service delivery funded through a multi-source revenue model combining recurring Medicaid/OPWDD reimbursement for I/DD services (the dominant recurring stream), federal grants (Office on Violence Against Women, OTDA, HUD-related), state grants (Empire State Development, OPWDD, NYS Homes and Community Renewal), private foundation grants (Golisano, Oishei, Mother Cabrini, M&T, National Grid), individual/corporate donations, and rental income from affordable housing units. Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals.

Distribution is sales-led through referrals from healthcare providers, government agencies, schools, and community organizations (Family Justice Center, Roswell Park, local employers), with no direct consumer marketing. Key recent strategic developments include the July 2024 unveiling of The Lyceum (a $500K+ state-funded adaptive reuse project), the $4.5M OTDA award for The Nest supportive housing development in Niagara Falls (geographic expansion), and federal grants totaling over $1.5M for the HOPE of WNY initiative and FAST Fund serving domestic violence survivors with disabilities. The organization holds CQL accreditation and My 25 Health Leadership Excellence Gold recognition.

Name

Community Services for Every1

Legal name

Community Services for Every1, Inc.

Website

https://csevery1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Community Services for Every1 is a Buffalo, NY-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that employs ~1,000 staff to serve 2,200+ individuals annually across Erie and Niagara Counties, providing residential housing, day habilitation, career development, and victim assistance services to people with developmental disabilities, chronic health/mental health conditions, and domestic violence survivors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Human Services for Individuals with Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Wraparound & Community-Based Behavioral Support (ABA-Adjacent) (EDAKAHAO), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Affordable supportive housing
• Domestic violence advocacy
• Habilitation and employment training
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from government sources including Office on Violence Against Women grants ($500,000 FAST Fund, $600,000 Underserved Program, $450,000 HOPE of WNY), NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities grants, and state housing initiatives. I/DD providers are solely funded by Medicaid.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations including Golisano Foundation ($150,000), John R. Oishei Foundation ($99,706), M&T Charitable Foundation ($30,000), Mother Cabrini Health Foundation ($123,000), and National Grid donations ($10,000).
3. Individual and Corporate Donations: Revenue from individual donors through programs like Adopt a Family, and corporate sponsorships (e.g., Bellreng Towing and Automotive).
4. Affordable Housing Rental Income: Revenue from 42-unit affordable housing complex at the Lyceum, with rental subsidies through Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Community Services for Every1 is a nonprofit social services agency that provides person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, youth and adults with chronic health and mental health conditions, and survivors of domestic violence. Core service lines include residential and affordable housing (including the 42-unit Lyceum complex), adult and youth habilitation programs, employment and vocational training, domestic violence advocacy and victim assistance, and community-based programs.

Product overview

Community Services for Every1 is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, youth and adults with chronic health conditions and mental health concerns, and survivors of domestic violence. The organization operates as a multi-service agency with residential housing (including the 42-unit Lyceum apartment complex), day habilitation programs, career development centers (Jefferson Career Center), domestic violence support services (including the HOPE of WNY initiative), and community programs (Easy Eats culinary arts, Buffalo TIES employment program). Services span housing, employment, advocacy, behavioral health, and skill-building, coordinated through multiple Western New York locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOPE of WNY: Helping Others through Protection and Empowerment of Western New York - initiative providing domestic violence support services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in partnership with Family Justice Center of Erie County.
• Buffalo TIES
• FAST Fund
• The Lyceum
• The Nest
• Easy Eats for Every1
• Lyceum Community Empowerment Center

Products and services

• Adult Services Person-centered programs that empower adults with developmental disabilities to live the most independent lives possible through skill-building and support services.
• Children and Youth Services Programs that meet the developmental and family-support needs of children, youth, and their caregivers.
• Residential Housing Options Housing designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) and supervised apartments.
• Affordable Housing Affordable, quality independent rental apartments available to community members, anchored by the 42-unit Lyceum complex.
• Domestic Violence & Victims Assistance Program Comprehensive support for survivors of domestic violence, including safety planning, transitional housing, advocacy, and case management.
• HOPE of WNY Initiative in collaboration with the Family Justice Center of Erie County providing domestic violence support services specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including advocacy, training, and outreach.
• Day Habilitation Structured day programming services for adults with developmental disabilities focused on skill development and community engagement.
• Habilitative Services Day programming, job readiness training, job placement, respite, and in-home supports for individuals with disabilities at the 2180 Genesee location.
• Self-Advocate Group Peer support and self-advocacy program empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to speak up for their rights and needs.
• The Lyceum / Apartments at the Lyceum A 42-unit affordable housing complex in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore district with 12 units for domestic violence survivors, 5 ADA accessible units, 2 units for audio/visual impairments, plus a 7,600 sq ft community/commercial space including a Pre-Vocational Hub, teaching kitchen, and community garden. Adaptive reuse of the former St. John Kanty Lyceum School and New York State's first completed Clean Energy Initiative project.
• Buffalo TIES (Togetherness, Inclusion & Empowerment Strategies) Program expanding community-based employment and volunteer opportunities for young adults with disabilities, helping participants acquire employability and socialization skills.
• Jefferson Career Center Career exploration center at 1485 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, providing job readiness training, career exploration, hands-on learning suites, and respite services.
• Easy Eats for Every1 Culinary arts program offering cooking classes, healthy meal kit delivery services (Heat and Eat, Prepped Just Prepare, and From Scratch), culinary camps for teens ages 10-18, and afterschool programs for teens ages 13-19 at the Jefferson Career Center.
• Adopt a Family Program Annual holiday program connecting generous donors with families experiencing hardship, providing holiday gifts and essential household items.
• FAST Fund (Flexible Aid for Survivors in Transition) Program providing immediate, individualized financial assistance to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with focus on supporting survivors with disabilities in Erie and Niagara counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 2,200+ individuals annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Family Justice Center of Erie County (FJC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2024HOPE of WNY (Helping Others through Protection and Empowerment of Western New York) initiative - collaboration to provide comprehensive support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who experience domestic violence. Establishes dedicated advocacy team, preventative education, and outreach efforts.
• Open BuffalomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024Partnership for Race, Power, and Privilege (RPP) anti-racism training program. More than a dozen Community Services workers attended training sessions.
• Edgemere Development, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2022Real estate development partner for Apartments at the Lyceum project. Edgemere is focused on affordable and mixed-income housing development. Community Services is owner, developer, property manager, and support service agency.
• The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc. (TSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019Partnership for hospitality training courses teaching certified curriculum through American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI). Students receive Guest Services Gold certification.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NYSARC: New York Statewide chapter organization coordinating I/DD service providers across the state — CSEvery1's I/DD programs operate under the same OPWDD-funded framework that NYSARC represents.
• Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Large regional nonprofit offering a broad portfolio of social services (housing, DV, behavioral health, refugee services) — overlaps with several CSEvery1 programs but at greater scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• People Inc. Western New York-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — the closest direct peer to CSEvery1's core I/DD programs in the same geography.
• Heritage Centers: Buffalo-area nonprofit offering I/DD services including residential, day habilitation, and clinical supports. Directly comparable operating model, population served, and OPWDD funding base.
• The Arc Erie County New York: Local chapter of The Arc serving people with developmental disabilities in Erie County with residential, day, and family support services — overlapping service portfolio and geographic footprint.
• Child & Family Services of Erie County: Buffalo-based nonprofit providing counseling, domestic violence, residential, and youth services — overlapping domestic violence, children/youth, and family support programming in the same market.
• Compass House: Erie County nonprofit supporting runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth through shelter and counseling — comparable youth-services and emergency-support mission in the same region.
• Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County: Buffalo-based social services agency offering counseling, case management, and support programs across vulnerable populations — comparable multi-service nonprofit model in Western New York.
• Northwest Buffalo Community Center: Buffalo nonprofit delivering community-based social, educational, and family support services — comparable community-center operating model serving vulnerable residents in the same region.

Regional players

• Hillside Family of Agencies: Rochester-based nonprofit providing youth, family, and disability services across Upstate New York — comparable service mix but operating in a different region (Finger Lakes) rather than WNY.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbrpXktrHSDHQxNThnJFHzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/communityserviceswny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-services-for-every1
• Instagraminstagram.com/communityservicesforevery1
• Xx.com/commserviceswny

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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