Hanna Community Center

What Hanna Community Center does

Hanna Community Center, Inc. is a 501(c)-style non-profit multi-service agency headquartered at 2000 Elmwood Ave Suite A, Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1923 as the Lincoln Center (a recreational center for Lafayette's Black youth occupying the Lincoln School), the organization has served under-resourced and underserved community members, African Americans, and other minority groups in Tippecanoe County for over a century. Its mission focuses on preserving the culture, heritage, and history of these communities while fostering inclusive spaces for connection and dialogue.

The center operates a portfolio of core programs: free youth services (after-school and summer camp with Purdue-based STEM education, homework support, dance, music, and character development delivered through partnerships with Purdue University organizations such as the Black Data Processing Associates, the Purdue Biochemistry Club, Women in Engineering, and the Black Cultural Center); senior programs (senior-friendly wellness center with exercise equipment, health education on diabetes, heart health, and nutrition, plus social activities, day trips, bingo, and musical programs, in partnership with IU Health and local businesses); community events including Juneteenth celebrations; and a community-resource hub covering food assistance (Food Finders Food Bank), financial education (PFCU's Hanna Money Matters), and hygiene product collection (Free The Girls). Facility rentals (lounge $40/hr, multipurpose rooms $50-$70/hr, full center $100/hr) and a $20/year senior wellness membership (free for those 60+) provide modest earned income, while bus rentals add a secondary transactional stream.

Hanna's business model is donation- and grant-driven, with revenue mechanics spanning individual and corporate donations, grants (the organization operates a dedicated Grants Manager role), facility rentals, senior memberships, and bus rentals. The go-to-market motion is community-led: outreach runs through social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals anchored by 1000+ community partners and 30+ active relationships. Distribution is exclusively single-site physical operations in Lafayette, Indiana, with no mobile-app, no API surface, and no proprietary technology platform beyond its Wix-hosted marketing and booking website (now available in a Spanish-language version). Governance is provided by a Board of Directors headed by President Scotty Teal (since summer 2024), Treasurer Rocky Young, and Secretary Dr. Anne Marie Edwards, with Executive Director Kajen Monroe leading daily operations.

Name

Hanna Community Center

Legal name

Hanna Community Center, Inc.

Website

https://hannacntr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hanna Community Center is a Lafayette, Indiana non-profit (founded 1923) that delivers free youth STEM and enrichment programs, senior wellness activities, and community-resource services to under-resourced African American and minority populations in Tippecanoe County through partnerships with Purdue University and IU Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Youth enrichment programs
• Senior wellness activities
• Facility rental services
• Minority health coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The center relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and grants. Donations can be made as monthly or one-time commitments and help provide scholarships and financial aid to youth and seniors in need.
2. Room and Facility Rentals: The center generates revenue through hourly room rentals of its lounge room ($40/hr), multipurpose room with kitchen ($70/hr), multipurpose room without kitchen ($50/hr), or entire center ($100/hr). A $25 cancellation fee applies.
3. Senior Wellness Center Membership: The senior wellness center is available for $20 per year membership. Free membership is provided for those 60 and older, including all outings and social events.
4. Bus Rentals: The center offers bus rentals for its 15-passenger buses as an additional revenue stream.
5. Grants: The center receives grant funding from local businesses, organizations, and government entities to support operations and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hanna Community Center operates as a multi-service non-profit organization providing free youth programs (after-school, summer camp, STEM education, homework support, dance, and music), senior wellness and social programs, room and facility rentals, and community events to under-resourced and underserved residents of Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It also serves as the Minority Health Coalition for Tippecanoe County, partnering with IU Health to deliver free health screenings, and generates supplementary revenue through hourly room rentals, senior wellness center memberships, and bus rentals.

Product overview

Hanna Community Center operates as a multi-service non-profit organization offering a unified portfolio of community programs and facility services. The core offerings consist of Youth Programs (after-school and summer camp with STEM education, homework support, and enrichment activities), Senior Programs (wellness, social activities, and health education with free membership for those 60+), Room/Facility Rentals (hourly rental of lounge, multipurpose, and full center spaces), and Community Events (cultural celebrations and educational workshops). Additional support services include community resource referrals and wellness center access. All youth programs are provided free of charge to parents, while senior programs offer free membership with optional $20/year wellness center access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Programs After-school and summer camp programs offering free Purdue-based STEM education, homework support, dance, music, and enrichment activities for children at no cost to parents. Designed for youth from under-resourced and underserved backgrounds in Greater Lafayette.
• Senior Programs Wellness and social programs for community seniors including senior-friendly exercise equipment, health education on diabetes, heart health and nutrition, card playing, bingo, day trips, musical programs, and guest speaker sessions on senior safety and Medicare.
• Room and Facility Rentals Hourly rental of lounge rooms ($40/hour), multipurpose rooms with kitchen access ($70/hour), multipurpose rooms without kitchen access ($50/hour), and the entire center ($100/hour), with a $25 cancellation fee and 9pm/10pm curfews on weekday/weekend events.
• Community Events Community-centered events including social gatherings, educational workshops, Juneteenth celebrations, and cultural enrichment activities designed to strengthen community bonds.
• Senior Wellness Center Membership Senior-friendly wellness center with gym equipment available for $20 per year membership; free membership is offered to those 60 and older and includes all outings and social events.
• Community Resources Resource referrals and partnerships including food assistance (Food Finders Food Bank), financial education (PFCU Hanna Money Matters), hygiene product donations (Free The Girls), nursing home abuse awareness, Meals on Wheels enrollment, and gardening education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free youth programs including Purdue-based STEM education, eliminating cost barriers for under-resourced families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough community partnerships, Hanna offers free Purdue-based STEM programs for youth including coding workshops with Purdue's Black Data Processing Associates and science activities with the Purdue Biochemistry Club. Purdue Women in Engineering conducts design programs, and the Black Cultural Center's Director serves on Hanna's board.
• IU HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the Minority Health Coalition for Tippecanoe County, Hanna partners with IU Health to provide free health services and resources to the community. Local families access valuable health information and seniors receive free health screenings to maintain healthy, active lifestyles.
• Minority Health Coalition for Tippecanoe CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanna serves as the Minority Health Coalition for Tippecanoe County, partnering with healthcare providers to address minority health disparities and provide community health resources.
• STEP UPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Power Through Choices program, providing a safe environment for youth to discuss boundaries, communication, and healthy decisions in relationships.
• WFYI and WBAAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with WFYI and WBAA for an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of The Inquisitor celebrating Barbara Jordan, providing free community educational and cultural programming.
• Grow Local LafayetteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanna's youth program includes a community garden developed in partnership with Grow Local Lafayette, teaching kids about planting and environmental stewardship.
• PFCU (Purdue Federal Credit Union)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPFCU and Hanna developed an online financial education platform for children and youth to learn budgeting, saving, and investing skills through the Hanna Money Matters program.
• Food Finders Food Bank Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Finders helps connect community members with food assistance programs including SNAP, Medicaid, and other support services.
• Free The GirlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanna is an official donation drop-off point for Free The Girls, collecting new or gently used bras to help women who have been trafficking survivors reintegrate into their communities.
• Local Businesses and Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanna partners with local businesses throughout Tippecanoe County for sponsorships, guest speakers on senior safety and Medicare, and support for community events. Over 1000 community partners and 30+ active partnerships support the center's mission.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Lafayette: Regional YMCA operating community recreation, youth programs, and senior wellness in the same Tippecanoe County market as Hanna. Both are membership-and-program-based community organizations serving families, youth, and seniors through a physical facility.
• Food Finders Food Bank: Tippecanoe County-based nonprofit addressing food insecurity, listed as a formal Hanna partner for SNAP/Medicaid referral services. Comparable as a same-geography social services nonprofit delivering basic needs support to under-resourced residents.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana: Youth-mentorship nonprofit offering after-school and character-development programming for at-risk children in Indiana. Directly comparable to Hanna's youth programs (mentorship, homework support, STEM, dance, music) on mission, beneficiary population, and program model.
• Lafayette Urban Ministry: Lafayette nonprofit providing social services, emergency assistance, and homelessness programs to at-risk residents, with Rev. Kevin Bowers previously serving on its board. Comparable as a same-geography community-support nonprofit with overlapping board and donor networks.
• Unity Healing Center (formerly Indiana Minority Health Coalition): Indiana minority-health coalition comparable to Hanna's role as the Minority Health Coalition for Tippecanoe County, focusing on health-disparity reduction for communities of color through partnerships and screenings.
• Salvation Army Lafayette Corps: Faith-based nonprofit operating in the same Tippecanoe County catchment with social services, youth programs, and senior assistance. Comparable as a multi-service community nonprofit addressing basic needs and family support.

Broad incumbents

• Tippecanoe County Public Library: Public library system serving the same Lafayette/Tippecanoe County catchment with free community programming including youth enrichment, senior services, and cultural events. Comparable as a free, publicly-funded community anchor offering social and educational services.
• Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department: Municipal recreation provider in Lafayette offering youth and senior programming, facility rentals, and community events at city facilities. Comparable as a same-geography public-sector provider of community programming and recreational services.

Regional players

• The Caring Center (Lafayette): Lafayette-based multi-service nonprofit addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and poverty. Comparable as a local social services organization focused on under-resourced populations within the same Tippecanoe County geography.

Emerging players

• Indiana Parenting Institute / Indiana Youth Institute: Indiana statewide nonprofit focused on youth development, mentoring, and out-of-school programming; comparable to Hanna's youth-development mission and STEM/character-building offerings at state level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HannaCenter.IN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hanna-community-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/hannacenter.in

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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