Name

United Communities Against Poverty

Legal name

United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.

Website

https://ucappgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Anti-Poverty Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Emergency shelter programs
• Housing counseling services
• Food assistance programs
• Weatherization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Capitol Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Grants: UCAP receives primary funding from government sources including Prince George's County Department of Social Services for shelter operations, and Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) for the Weatherization Program. The organization is designated as the official Community Action Agency for Prince George's County.
2. Individual & Corporate Donations: UCAP raises funds through direct donations via givebutter.com platform, event fundraising (Walk In Their Shoes), and corporate sponsorships at various partnership tiers.
3. Program Fees: Minimal program fees charged for specific services: $25 per person or $40 per couple for First Time Homebuyers Program; $100 for Post Purchase Counseling program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UCAP is the designated Community Action Agency for Prince George's County, Maryland, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of anti-poverty programs. Core services include emergency shelter (Shepherd's Cove), HUD-certified housing counseling and rental assistance, food and diaper distribution, residential weatherization, senior engagement, youth development, career training, and basic-income pilots, all aimed at low-income and at-risk residents.

Product overview

United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP) operates as a Community Action Agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of social service programs serving Prince George's County, Maryland. The organization provides emergency shelter and housing services (including HUD-certified housing counseling, eviction prevention, and first-time homebuyer programs), food assistance through its food pantry, and essential supplies through its diaper bank and clothing closet. UCAP also delivers weatherization services for energy-efficient homes, operates senior programs including the Jolly Roger Key Senior Program and Thrive Prince George's guaranteed basic income pilot, and runs youth development initiatives such as the After School Program, Level Up Entrepreneur and Leadership Bootcamp, and Aspire Career and Development Program. Additional programs include the Progressive Path Program (PATH) for permanent supportive housing, Period Poverty Pilot, and the ENOUGH Initiative partnership. UCAP organizes community events including the annual Walk In Their Shoes 5K homeless awareness walk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shepherd's Cove Emergency Shelter Emergency family shelter serving up to 700 individuals annually, providing 24/7 shelter, three meals daily, child care, case management, and housing location assistance for homeless individuals and families in Prince George's County.
• Housing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 3,000 low-income residents annually in Prince George's County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AmazonflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Amazon serves as the premiere and presenting sponsor for UCAP's Walk In Their Shoes 5K event, providing significant visibility and credibility for the annual homelessness awareness and fundraising event.
• PohankacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPohanka is a Gold Partner for the Walk In Their Shoes event, providing sponsorship support for UCAP's annual homelessness awareness walk.
• Crescent Cities CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCrescent Cities Charities is a Silver Partner for UCAP events, supporting community initiatives.
• M&T BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerM&T Bank is a Silver Partner supporting UCAP events and community programs.
• WellpointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellpoint is a Bronze Partner for UCAP events.
• IBEW EWMCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Eastern Washington Minority Caucus is a Bronze Partner for UCAP events.
• WegmanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWegmans serves as Food and Water Station Sponsor for the Walk In Their Shoes event.
• Prince George's County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDST serves as Mile Marker Sponsor for the Walk In Their Shoes event.
• United HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Healthcare serves as Mile Marker Sponsor for UCAP events.
• Prince George's County (Jack and Jill)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrince George's County Jack and Jill serves as Mile Marker Sponsor for UCAP events.
• FDHSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFDHS serves as Music Sponsor for the Walk In Their Shoes event.
• Maryland Community Action Partnership (MCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Rasheeda Jamison serves as board member and Legislative Chair for Maryland Community Action Partnership, a statewide association of community action agencies.
• Faith-Based Organizations (277 supporters)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner277 faith-based organizations support UCAP's mission and programs, providing volunteer support, donations, and community reach.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington: Multi-program faith-based social services nonprofit operating across DC/Maryland, delivering emergency assistance, housing, food, and case management to low-income residents. Directly comparable as a comprehensive community services organization serving overlapping populations.
• Mary's Center: Federally qualified health center and social services nonprofit serving Maryland and DC with housing support, family services, and economic empowerment programs. Comparable as a multi-service community action organization serving similar low-income demographics.
• Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland: Regional Habitat affiliate focused on affordable homeownership, housing counseling, and neighborhood revitalization in Maryland. Directly comparable on housing services, homeownership education, and CHDO-style real estate development.
• Interfaith Works: Montgomery County faith-based social services nonprofit providing shelter, housing, food, and senior programs. Comparable community action model serving adjacent Maryland geography with similar program mix.
• Manna Food Center: Montgomery County food bank and food insecurity services nonprofit distributing meals and groceries to low-income residents. Comparable mission focus on food security for low-income populations in adjacent Maryland county.
• So Others Might Eat (SOME): DC-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, workforce development, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Directly comparable on shelter and housing services combined with workforce and economic empowerment programs.
• N Street Village: DC nonprofit providing housing, day services, and employment programs for women experiencing homelessness. Comparable mission focus on shelter, housing, and self-sufficiency in the DC/Maryland region.
• Community Action Council of Howard County: Maryland Community Action Agency providing emergency assistance, housing, weatherization, and Head Start in Howard County. Directly comparable structure as a designated CAA serving a Maryland county with similar program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Prince George's County Department of Social Services: Government agency serving UCAP's same geography with similar anti-poverty and housing programs but operating at significantly larger scale through county government funding. Comparable as a funder/partner and partial service overlap.
• Salvation Army National Capital Area Command: Large national faith-based social services organization operating shelter, housing, food, and case management programs across the DC/Maryland region. Comparable comprehensive anti-poverty services model with broader geographic reach and deeper institutional resources.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UCAPPGC1964
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu0v4bFHpkmyWynjBEcTrgg
• Facebookfacebook.com/UCAPPGC
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucappgc/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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