Valley Community Center

What Valley Community Center does

Valley Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at 549 5th Street, Clarkston, WA, in the Lewis-Clark Valley. Its mission is to provide activities and services to the local community and senior population that support physical and mental well-being and enable independent living at home. The center primarily serves adults aged 60 and older in the Lewis-Clark Valley, with secondary offerings for the broader community.

The center operates a coordinated suite of programs delivered from a single physical facility. Core offerings include the Senior Round Table meal program (free for ages 60+, $8.50 otherwise; plus frozen and home-delivered meals), the SAIL fall-prevention fitness program, low-impact exercise and gentle yoga classes, blood pressure checks (in partnership with Lewis-Clark State College nursing students), professional foot care (via LC Valley Foot Care), and social/arts activities such as Duplicate Bridge, karaoke, art and painting, Cards & Game Day, Dorothy's Coffee Hour, Seaport Quilters, and Sons of Norway. A free lending library (Vivian's Lending Library), a Community & Senior Health Fair, and recurring events such as Bingo Bash round out the programming. Facility rentals for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private parties (multi-purpose room, annex, kitchen) provide a supplementary revenue stream.

The business model combines low recurring membership fees ($25/year household or $1,000 lifetime), nominal per-session activity fees ($2–$5), pay-as-you-go room rentals ($35–55/hr), free or subsidized senior meals, and tax-deductible donations and grants from individuals, businesses, and foundations (including Lewis-Clark Healthcare Foundation, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Tri-State Health, Washington Federal Foundation, Avista, and Banner Bank). The center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (President Marvin Entel, Vice President Kimberly Cushman, Treasurer Don Anderson, Secretary Peggy Mata) and is operationally led by Executive Director Heather Estes. Go-to-market is community-led via word-of-mouth, board networks, a monthly newsletter, and the website (valleycntr.org). There is no proprietary technology platform; all services are delivered in person.

Name

Valley Community Center

Legal name

Valley Community Center

Website

https://valleycntr.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Valley Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community and senior center in Clarkston, WA, providing low-cost meals, fitness programs, health services, social activities, and event venue rentals to seniors and residents of the Lewis-Clark Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Senior Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Senior community services
• Community center programs
• Senior meal services
• Fall prevention fitness
• Event room rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Stillwater

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual household membership costs $25/year with option for Lifetime Membership at $1,000. Members receive 20% discount on room rentals, monthly newsletter with menu and activities calendar, and voting rights at annual business meetings.
2. Room Rentals: Multi-purpose room and annex rentals for events including weddings, receptions, corporate parties, dances, reunions, and private parties. Members receive 20% discount on rental rates.
3. Donations and Grants: The 501(c)(3) non-profit accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and grant-making organizations. Donations help subsidize low-cost meals for seniors, fund activities and networking opportunities, provide learning opportunities, and maintain the community center.
4. Activity Fees: Various programs charge nominal session fees including fitness classes ($5/session), bridge ($4.25/session), art and painting ($2/session), karaoke ($3/session). Some services like SAIL program and blood pressure checks are offered free of charge.
5. Meal Program: Low-cost meals offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Meals are FREE for ages 60 plus and $8.50 for non-seniors. Frozen meals and home delivery meals also available. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Valley Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community and senior center that provides a coordinated suite of programs including low-cost and free meals for seniors, fitness classes (SAIL fall prevention, low-impact exercise, gentle yoga), health services (blood pressure checks, foot care), social activities (bridge, karaoke, cards, coffee hour, quilting, Sons of Norway), a lending library, event room rentals, and a household membership program. All services are delivered primarily in-person at its Clarkston, WA facility, with the Senior Round Table meal program also offering frozen and home-delivered meals.

Product overview

Valley Community Center operates as a single-location community and senior center offering a coordinated suite of programs and services. The core offerings include meal services (Senior Round Table with low-cost and free meals for seniors), health services (blood pressure checks, foot care), fitness programs (SAIL fall prevention, yoga), social activities (bridge, karaoke, cards & games, coffee hour), arts programs (art & painting, quilting), and facility rentals. The center also provides a lending library, cultural groups (Sons of Norway), and membership program. All services are coordinated through the physical center location in Clarkston, WA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Annual Household Membership Annual household membership at $25/year providing 20% discount on room rentals, a monthly newsletter with menu and activities calendar, informative articles, word puzzles, and voting rights at the annual business meeting.
• Lifetime Membership Lifetime membership option for $1,000 one-time payment providing all standard household membership benefits, including 20% discount on room rentals and monthly newsletter.
• Senior Round Table Meal Program Low-cost meal program offering meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Meals are FREE for ages 60+, $8.50 for non-seniors. Frozen meals and home delivery meals are also available for seniors who cannot visit in person.
• Room Rental (Multi-purpose Room, Annex, Kitchen) Event space rental for weddings, receptions, auctions, corporate parties, dances, reunions, retirement parties, holiday events, birthday parties, and other private parties. Multi-purpose room ($55 first hour / $45 each additional hour), Annex ($45 first hour / $35 each additional hour), and Kitchen ($45 first hour / $25 each additional hour, 2-hour minimum). Members receive 20% discount.
• SAIL Program – Fit & Fall Prevention Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), an evidence-based strength, balance, and fitness program for adults 65 and older designed to reduce fall risk. Offered free of charge.
• Fitness Class – Low-Impact Exercise & Gentle Yoga Low-impact exercise and gentle yoga classes taught by Skip and Francisca Wood and Pam Wieters, focusing on gentle stretching and breathing exercises. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 am at the Annex. $5/session.
• Blood Pressure Checks Free blood pressure monitoring service provided by Lewis-Clark State College nursing students on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.
• Foot Care Professional foot care services for older adults provided by LC Valley Foot Care, including free neuropathy testing. Available by appointment on Mondays (10:30 am-12:30 pm), 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
• Duplicate Bridge Duplicate bridge game open to beginners and experienced players. Points are awarded to American Bridge League members. $4.25/session on Wednesdays, 12:30 to 4 pm.
• Cards & Game Day Weekly card and board game session held every Thursday afternoon for seniors.
• Dorothy's Coffee Hour Social gathering named after Dorothy Ford for community members to meet and socialize over coffee. Held Monday through Friday mornings.
• Karaoke Sessions Bi-monthly karaoke sessions held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 6:30-9 pm, hosted by Michael Paprska. $3/session.
• Art & Painting Art and painting group where participants develop and share artistic skills with others, held Mondays 12 to 4 pm. $2/session donation; bring your own supplies.
• Seaport Quilters Quilting guild formed in 1982 to preserve the art of quilt making, meets monthly on the 4th Monday of each month from 6-9 pm with guest artists, classes, and community charitable activities. $20 annual dues.
• Sons of Norway (Local Group Meetings) Area Sons of Norway group holds monthly meetings and potlucks at the center on third Saturdays of specified months, plus an annual Scandinavian Breakfast in March.
• Vivian's Lending Library Free lending library with paper-backed books and puzzles available in the dining room, named after long-time board member Vivian Forner.
• Janitorial Service (with Room Rental) Janitorial service available with room rentals at $20.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum.
• Prior Day Set-up (with Room Rental) Prior-day event setup available at $35 per hour to support event preparation.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lewis-Clark State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLewis-Clark State College nursing students provide blood pressure checks at the Community Center each Tuesday from 11AM-12:30PM. This partnership provides nursing students with community service opportunities while delivering valuable health monitoring services to seniors at the center.
• LC Valley Foot CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLC Valley Foot Care provides foot care services at the center on Mondays (10:30am-12:30pm), specific Tuesdays (2nd & 4th), and Thursdays. Appointments can be made by calling Aaron at 253-218-7091. This partnership brings professional foot care to seniors who need it.
• American Bridge LeagueminorOthersThe Duplicate Bridge program at the center awards points to members of the American Bridge League. Bridge players can earn league points through their participation in center activities.
• Seaport Quilters GuildminorOthersSeaport Quilters, formed in 1982, meets monthly at the Valley Community Center. The guild preserves the art of quilt making and participates in community charitable activities.
• Sons of Norway - Local GroupminorOthersArea Sons of Norway group holds monthly meetings and potlucks at the center on third Saturdays of specified months, plus an annual Scandinavian Breakfast in March.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network that delivers congregate and home-delivered meals to seniors. Directly comparable to Valley Community Center's Senior Round Table meal program, which provides on-site and home-delivered meals to the 60+ population.
• YMCA of the USA: Membership-based nonprofit providing recreational, fitness, and community programs. Comparable to Valley Community Center's annual/lifetime membership model and its fitness, yoga, and social programming for community members.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit operating community centers that deliver youth programs, memberships, and donor-supported services. Comparable as a community-center nonprofit model with membership and donor-funded programming.
• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit focused on improving the health and economic security of older adults. Comparable as a senior-focused service and advocacy organization, though operating at a national scale rather than as a single community center.
• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit serving older adults with programs addressing isolation, nutrition, and community connection. Comparable in mission and target demographic, but operating nationally rather than as a single local center.
• USAging (formerly National Association of Area Agencies on Aging): National network of Area Agencies on Aging that coordinate community-based services for older adults. Comparable as an aggregator of senior nutrition, wellness, and social programs at the local level — the same role Valley Community Center plays for the Lewis-Clark Valley.

Emerging players

• Active Day / Adult Day Health Care: Provider of adult day health and social day services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Comparable in offering structured daytime programming and socialization for seniors, though typically a multi-site for-profit operator.
• PACE Programs (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): Community-based senior care programs integrating medical, social, and nutrition services for frail older adults. Comparable in bundling health, meal, and social services for the 60+ population, but typically with a clinical and Medicare-funded model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/valleycommunitycentermn

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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