Community Action

What Community Action does

Community Action, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, founded in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty initiatives and operating under the federal Community Action Agency framework established by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The organization serves residents of Rock and Walworth Counties in southern Wisconsin through an integrated portfolio of social service programs spanning four primary domains: early childhood and child care (Early Head Start, Stepping Stones Academy, Community Kids Learning Center in Janesville rated 5 of 5 stars on Wisconsin's YoungStar scale, and Preschool 4 Janesville), housing and homelessness services (Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless as Walworth County's only 24/7 shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, Merrill Housing Initiative, and a weatherization program), employment and training (Project Thrive, Skills Enhancement, and a Transitional Jobs program operated with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families), and outreach and health education (Adolescent Health Outreach Program, AWARE in Evansville, and the Community Sharing Garden). It also operates the Beloit Fresh Start YouthBuild AmeriCorps program serving 34 students within the national YouthBuild USA network, a program recognized in 2019 with the Exceptional Culture of Service Award as one of two nationwide recipients. Service delivery occurs at multiple fixed locations including the Pathways Center at 20 Eclipse Center in Beloit and the Merrill Community Center at 1428 Wisconsin Ave, supplemented by field-based weatherization home visits and community-based outreach.

Name

Community Action

Legal name

Community Action, Inc.

Website

https://community-action.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Action, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that delivers integrated social services — child care, housing and homeless shelter, employment training, weatherization, and health outreach — to low-income residents of Rock and Walworth Counties, Wisconsin, through multiple fixed program locations and federal-state-local funding partnerships.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Social services
• Child care programs
• Housing assistance
• Workforce training
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Beloit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Community Action receives federal, state, and local government funding through programs such as Head Start, weatherization assistance, homeless shelter operations, and workforce development. These constitute the majority of revenue.
2. United Way Funding: Community Action is a funded partner of United Way Blackhawk Region and United Way Walworth County, receiving annual allocations to support various programs.
3. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations from individuals and businesses through its website and fundraising events. Donations are tax-deductible as it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Action, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency that delivers child care and early childhood education (Early Head Start, licensed child care centers), housing assistance (emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, weatherization), workforce training (Project Thrive, Skills Enhancement, Transitional Jobs), adolescent health education, and emergency food/financial assistance programs to low-income individuals and families in Rock and Walworth Counties, Wisconsin.

Product overview

Community Action, Inc. (CAI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected social service programs rather than a unified technology product. The organization operates as a multi-service agency with distinct programs spanning child care/early education (including Early Head Start and licensed child care centers), housing (emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, weatherization), employment training (Project Thrive, Skills Enhancement, Transitional Jobs), health outreach (Adolescent Health Outreach Program), and community development (AWARE, Community Sharing Garden, TEFAP food assistance). These programs are coordinated through centralized intake and case management to help families achieve economic self-reliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Care / Early Head Start Child development services including Early Head Start, Stepping Stones Academy in Beloit, Community Kids Learning Center in Janesville (rated 5 out of 5 stars on Wisconsin's YoungStar scale), and Preschool 4 Janesville (P4J), serving low-income families with children from birth through elementary school age.
• Housing Programs Comprehensive housing services including Merrill Housing Initiative, Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless (Walworth County's only 24/7 shelter), and The Weatherization Program for energy-efficient home improvements, serving residents experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Employment & Training Job training and employment support including Project Thrive, Skills Enhancement Program, and Transitional Jobs Program for unemployed and underemployed adults in Rock and Walworth Counties.
• Adolescent Health Outreach Program (AHOP) Evidence-based health education program for youth ages 10-19 using evidence-based curricula, plus healthcare resource navigation for community members.
• AWARE in Evansville Grassroots outreach program serving the Evansville School District area's low-income population, providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and car repairs; the Snackpackers weekend food program; and the School Supply Program for children.
• Community Sharing Garden Community garden on the 1300 block of Porter Avenue that transforms vacant lots into productive garden space to provide fresh vegetables to neighbors in the Merrill Neighborhood.
• Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Emergency food distribution program administered as part of the organization's comprehensive social services for low-income residents.
• Beloit Fresh Start YouthBuild AmeriCorps YouthBuild AmeriCorps program helping students graduate with high school diplomas or GED, currently serving 34 students with nationally recognized attendance rates; received the 2019 Exceptional Culture of Service Award from YouthBuild USA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Beloit Fresh Start YouthBuild AmeriCorps program at capacity with 34 students, with highest attendance rates in recent years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• YouthBuild USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouthBuild AmeriCorps program operates the Beloit Fresh Start program under YouthBuild USA's national network of over 70 programs. Community Action participates in YouthBuild USA's national conferences and impact awards.
• School District of BeloitmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Action partners with the School District of Beloit for the annual Back-to-School Community Health Fair and other collaborative community events supporting youth and families.
• City of BeloitmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Action partners with the City of Beloit through the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) program, helping families in Hackett and Merrill neighborhoods navigate community resources.
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA partners with Community Action on community events such as Juneteenth celebrations in Beloit.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National Community Action Partnership is the national membership and advocacy body for the 1,000+ CAA network that the subject company belongs to. Included as an ecosystem-level peer because it sets standards, training, and policy advocacy that directly shape program requirements and funding access for the subject.
• United Way Blackhawk Region: United Way Blackhawk Region is a current funding partner of Community Action, Inc. and operates as a regional umbrella nonprofit coordinating anti-poverty investments across Rock County. Comparable as a regional social services nonprofit and as a funding intermediary but does not deliver direct services at scale.

Direct peers

• CAP Services: CAP Services is a Wisconsin-based Community Action Agency serving Portage, Marquette, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Waushara counties with Head Start, housing, weatherization, and workforce programs. Operates under the same Community Action network mandate, federal funding streams, and tripartite board governance as Community Action, Inc., making program mix and operating model directly comparable.
• CouleeCap: CouleeCap is a Community Action Agency serving western Wisconsin with a similar bundle of Head Start child care, housing, weatherization, and emergency services. Comparable in scale, mission, and federal funding base to Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties.
• West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency: Another Wisconsin Community Action Agency delivering child development, housing stability, and workforce programs to low-income residents. Same CAA designation, federal funding formula, and tripartite governance structure as the subject company.

Broad incumbents

• Rock County Human Services Department: Rock County's government human services department funds and operates overlapping programs in child welfare, housing, and economic support within the subject's service territory. Represents both a key funding source/partner and a direct provider competitor for similar low-income populations.
• Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan: The Salvation Army's Wisconsin division operates emergency shelter, food assistance, and case management programs in many of the same geographies. Comparable as a multi-service anti-poverty nonprofit but operates a broader scale and faith-based governance model.
• YWCA Rock County: YWCA Rock County is a regional nonprofit serving the same Rock County geography with overlapping programs in domestic violence support, child care, and youth services. Comparable as a multi-service anti-poverty nonprofit but is broader in mission and is not part of the federal CAA network.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin: Goodwill NCW operates workforce development, job training, and supportive housing programs across northern Wisconsin with a similar low-income target population. Comparable on the employment/training program line but does not offer Head Start or weatherization.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Walworth County: Habitat for Humanity of Walworth County addresses affordable housing in the same service area through new home construction and critical repair programs. Competes for housing-related funding and serves a similar low-income clientele but focuses narrowly on homeownership rather than the broader CAA service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CAIRockWalworth
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityActionRockWalworth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-action-inc-of-rock-and-walworth-counties
• Instagraminstagram.com/merrill_sharing_garden

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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