East End Community

What East End Community does

East End Community Services is a Dayton, Ohio-based nonprofit (founded 1997) that delivers a two-generational, whole-family service model to children, youth, and families in East Dayton. Its work is organized around three pillars: Health and Wellbeing (Camp Mariposa for children affected by family addiction, the SAMHSA-modeled Stop The Drama anger management program, the Strengthening Families Program, and OMHAS-certified Peers 4 Change recovery support), Education and Youth (Miracle Makers for grades K-6, Youth Champions for middle and high school students, and the GANE nutrition program), and Pathways to Economic Mobility (career exploration using YouScience and a Whole Family Hub that hosts partner office hours for workforce connections). Auxiliary services include a food pantry, crisis helpline referrals, and community events such as Family Friday, Parent Cafés, the Intergenerational Café, and the Miracle Makers Summer Camp. All programs are delivered free of charge to participants.

The organization is a member of the WestCare Foundation network, operating as WestCare Ohio, and is supported by an extensive local partner ecosystem that includes Dayton Public Schools, Dayton Children's Hospital, Sinclair Community College, University of Dayton, the Montgomery County ADAMHS Board, Montgomery County Public Health, the AES Ohio Foundation, The Dayton Foundation, and Caresource. Operations are run from a recently expanded and renovated campus on Xenia Avenue (ribbon cutting April 24, 2025), with additional program sites on Glenarm Avenue and co-located at community locations including Southeast Library, Twin Tower Senior Apartments, and Cleveland Elementary. The organization employs 11-50 staff and is led by Regional Vice President and Executive Director Nichole Smith.

The business model is a nonprofit, grant- and donation-funded operating structure with no fees charged to program participants. Revenue streams include individual and corporate donations, foundation grants (including the AES Ohio Foundation Power Grant), and government funding from Montgomery County ADAMHS, Montgomery County Public Health, OMHAS, and SAMHSA. The organization is currently seeking $3 million in capital to develop the Elevate East Youth Center. The technology footprint is a standard website-based service delivery and donor/volunteer engagement platform, with no disclosed AI, API, or proprietary software product.

Name

East End Community

Legal name

East End Community Services

Website

https://east-end.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East End Community Services is a Dayton, Ohio nonprofit founded in 1997 that delivers free, two-generational health, education, and workforce programs to East Dayton families and children, operating as part of the WestCare Ohio network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Youth education programs
• Family support services
• Workforce development programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations supporting community programs and services
2. Foundation Grants: Power Grant from AES Ohio Foundation supporting Whole Family Services Hub renovation
3. Government Funding: Funding from Montgomery County ADAMHS Board, Montgomery County Public Health, OMHAS, and SAMHSA for health and wellbeing programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East End Community Services delivers free community-based programs across three pillars — Health & Wellbeing (Camp Mariposa, Strengthening Families Program, Stop The Drama, Peers 4 Change), Education & Youth (Miracle Makers, Youth Champions, GANE), and Pathways to Economic Mobility (Youth Champions career exploration, Whole Family Hub workforce connections). All programs are offered free of charge to East Dayton families and individuals, funded through donations, foundation grants, and government funding, and delivered through a two-generational, whole-family approach.

Product overview

East End Community Services operates as a two-generational, whole-family nonprofit organization offering three interconnected service pillars: Health & Wellbeing (including Camp Mariposa, Strengthening Families Program, Stop The Drama, and Peers 4 Change), Education & Youth (including Miracle Makers, Youth Champions, and GANE), and Pathways to Economic Mobility (including the Youth Champions Career Exploration and Whole Family Hub Workforce Connections). These programs are designed to serve both parents and children simultaneously, with additional services including a food pantry, crisis helpline referrals, and community events such as Family Friday, Intergenerational Café, Parent Cafés, and Miracle Makers Summer Camp. The organization is part of the WestCare Ohio family and is affiliated with the WestCare Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Mariposa A program empowering children and teens ages 9-17 who have been impacted by a family member's addiction through prevention education, positive activities, and mentoring to build resilience and life skills. Offered free of charge to East Dayton families.
• Strengthening Families Program An evidence-based training program that enhances parenting, strengthens family bonds, and reduces risky behaviors through interactive sessions on communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. Offered free of charge to families.
• Stop The Drama (Anger Management) A 12-session, in-person anger management program for adults and older teens based on SAMHSA's evidence-based model using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Offered free of charge.
• Peers 4 Change A recovery support program led by Ohio Certified Peer Supporters providing outreach, crisis response, and follow-up services to individuals in shelters, food pantries, courts, and jails.
• Miracle Makers A program designed to close the academic achievement gap and foster positive social and emotional development in children ages 5-11 (Kindergarten through 6th grade) through supportive guidance and engaging activities. Includes the Miracle Makers Summer Camp. Offered free of charge.
• Youth Champions A program supporting middle and high school students with math skills strengthening, on-time graduation with post-graduation plans, YouScience career exploration, and community connection among school families.
• GANE (Gardening and Nutrition Education Program) A program inspiring youth to explore healthy eating through hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons, empowering students to build lifelong healthy habits.
• Family Friday A free family engagement series designed to strengthen families through play, reading, song, dance, and community connection opportunities, held at Southeast Library.
• Intergenerational Café A collaborative program bringing multiple generations together for conversation and learning at Twin Tower Senior Apartments, in collaboration with Riverscape Career Tech.
• Parent Cafés Community events in partnership with Dayton Public Schools focused on strengthening protective factors and reducing risks from isolation and stress through peer-to-peer learning.
• Whole Family Hub / Workforce Connections A model hosting community partner office hours on site, creating direct access points for families to connect with workforce resources, training opportunities, and employment supports through partners including Sinclair Community College, Goodwill-Easterseals, Learn to Earn Dayton, and Caresource.
• Food Pantry Services A small food pantry providing critical food assistance to families in the East Dayton community, sustained by community donations and serving approximately 250 households/individuals per year.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Referrals Referrals and support connections to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offering 24/7 support for mental health, suicide, and substance use-related problems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ribbon cutting completed April 24, 2025 for newly expanded campus serving as Whole Family Services Hub
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• WestCare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997East End Community Services is a member of the WestCare Family, operating as WestCare Ohio. WestCare provides organizational infrastructure, support, and the 'Uplifting the Human Spirit' mission framework.
• Dayton Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Youth Champions program, Parent Cafes, and school-based family engagement initiatives. Joint hosting of Parent Café community events.
• Dayton Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in the East Dayton ecosystem, supporting whole-family health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Montgomery County Public HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting health and wellbeing initiatives and community health programs.
• Sinclair Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting workforce development and career pathways for community members.
• University of DaytonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner supporting community initiatives and programs.
• CaresourcemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting access to health services for families.
• Goodwill-EastersealsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner supporting employment services and training.
• Learn to Earn DaytonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development initiative partner supporting economic mobility programs.
• Miami Valley MealsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security partner supporting nutrition programs for families.
• Miami Valley Child Development CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild development partner supporting early childhood services.
• Access to ExcessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting access to resources for community members.
• Heatwave PoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner that provided food donations to the East End food pantry before Thanksgiving, demonstrating community support.
• Tau Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSorority chapter that consistently supports the food pantry with intentional generosity.
• The Foodbank, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpected 2026 partnership to host twice-monthly food distributions at East End facilities.
• Riverscape Career TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer technical education partner collaborating on Intergenerational Café series.
• Twin Tower Senior ApartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior housing partner hosting Intergenerational Café events bringing six generations together.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley: Dayton-based nonprofit delivering workforce development, family services, and community programs — directly comparable operating model and partially overlapping partner ecosystem (Learn to Earn Dayton, workforce training).
• Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley: Faith-based nonprofit offering family counseling, food assistance, refugee services, and parenting programs in Dayton — directly comparable in the family-and-social-services category and similar funding mix of donations, grants, and government contracts.
• St. Vincent de Paul Dayton: Provides food pantries, family support, and emergency assistance in the Dayton region; comparable as a community-embedded nonprofit addressing food insecurity and family hardship with similar volunteer- and donation-driven model.
• The Foodbank, Inc. Regional food bank and a documented 2026 partner of East End for twice-monthly distributions; comparable mission in food security with similar reliance on community donations and partnerships.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton: Youth development nonprofit serving Dayton-area children with after-school, academic, and mentoring programs — directly comparable to Miracle Makers and Youth Champions offerings.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley: Youth mentoring nonprofit with overlapping target population (children ages 5–17) and similar evidence-based mentoring programming to Camp Mariposa and Youth Champions.
• YWCA Dayton: Provides family services, domestic violence support, youth programs, and economic empowerment in Dayton — comparable mission and overlapping service pillars around family stability and self-sufficiency.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Greater Dayton: Regional funder and convenor of social services across the Miami Valley, including East End itself; comparable in coordinating family-support programming and serving overlapping beneficiary populations in Dayton.
• WestCare Foundation: National nonprofit parent organization under which East End operates; comparable as a broad social services provider with overlapping program categories (behavioral health, youth, family services).

Regional players

• Learn to Earn Dayton: Dayton-region workforce intermediary coordinating cradle-to-career pathways; a documented EECS partner with directly overlapping focus on workforce connections and economic mobility programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eastendcommunityservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westcarefoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastendcommunityservices
• Xx.com/eastenddayton

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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