Center in the Park

What Center in the Park does

Center in the Park is a non-profit community center in Northwest Philadelphia primarily focused on the needs of older people.

Name

Center in the Park

Legal name

Center In The Park Inc

Website

https://centerintheparkphila.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Center in the Park is a non-profit community center in Northwest Philadelphia primarily focused on the needs of older people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM), Senior/Low-Impact Group Fitness (HSADABAI)

Keywords

• Senior community center
• Housing counseling services
• Aging support programs
• Long-term care ombudsman
• Nonprofit senior services

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Partnerships: Free general membership with optional paid partnership tiers ($20-$90/year) offering additional benefits
2. Program Fees: Lunch program fees ($1 suggested donation for 60+, $3.25 for under 60), massage therapy fees, facility rentals
3. City Contracts: Approximately half of annual income comes from city contracts, primarily with Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development
4. Foundation and Corporate Funding: Foundation funding, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations make up significant portion of revenue to supplement city contracts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Center in the Park is a non-profit senior community center in Northwest Philadelphia that provides social services, advocacy, recreational programs, and nutrition services to adults age 55 and older. Its core offerings include HUD-approved housing counseling, utility assistance through a Neighborhood Energy Center, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, service coordination, an in-home support program, evidence-based fitness and arts programs, and daily breakfast and lunch services. General membership is free, with optional paid partnership tiers and nominal fees for meals and facility rentals.

Product overview

Center in the Park is a nationally accredited senior community center offering a comprehensive portfolio of services and programs for adults age 55+ in Northwest Philadelphia. The organization operates as a single integrated center with multiple service lines: social services (Housing Counseling, Neighborhood Energy Center, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Center Counselor, Service Coordination, In-Home Support Program), recreational programs (Health & Fitness, The Arts, Trips, Breakfast & Lunch), and specialty initiatives (Senior Environment Corps). The center provides these offerings through a membership model with general membership being free and paid partnership tiers offering additional benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Counseling HUD-approved housing counseling services providing pre-purchase, post-purchase, foreclosure prevention, and rental assistance counseling to help adults secure and maintain safe, affordable housing.
• Neighborhood Energy Center Utility assistance services helping low- and moderate-income families lower utility bills through energy conservation, budget counseling, and applications for assistance programs including LIHEAP, weatherization, and hardship funds.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Service Advocacy program protecting the rights of individuals in long-term care settings by investigating complaints, informing residents of their rights, and providing free assistance to residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and personal care homes.
• Center Counselor Social services coordination helping members access benefits, obtain referrals, and connect with relevant programs including SHARE Food Boxes, Emergency Food Pantry, and PA MEDI Medicare Counseling.
• Service Coordination On-site service coordination at senior housing complexes providing care planning, resource linkage, benefit applications, and coordination of resident activities for adults age 62 and over.
• In-Home Support Program Temporary support services for Northwest Philadelphia residents age 60+ facing immediate needs, providing referrals and coordination of short-term services including house cleaning, personal care, appliance replacement, and adaptive equipment to help seniors age in place.
• Health & Fitness Programs Evidence-based wellness programs including Enhanced Fitness, Silver Sneakers, Yoga, Qigong, and dance classes designed to promote physical health, chronic disease management, and overall well-being for adults age 55+.
• The Arts Programs Creative arts programming including pottery, painting, art therapy, sewing, and the Songsters Unlimited Choir offering self-expression and artistic engagement opportunities for older adults.
• Breakfast & Lunch Programs Nutritional meal services including free R.I.S.E. & Shine Breakfast (Mon/Wed/Fri), daily lunch program (free for 60+, $3.25 for under 60), and the Golden Age Café providing food access and social connection.
• Senior Environment Corps Environmental volunteer program where members monitor water quality, test soil for lead contamination, and measure air quality across Northwest Philadelphia to educate the community about pollution and environmental stewardship.
• Trips Program Travel experiences including local Philadelphia outings, day trips to Atlantic City and New York City, overnight excursions to Washington DC, and extended international travel to destinations like the French Riviera, Venezuela, Australia, and Fiji.
• Facility Rentals Venue rental services offering three spaces: Auditorium with Stage (2,606 sq ft, $900 for 4 hours, max 120 occupancy), First Floor Classroom (716 sq ft, $325 for 3 hours), and Art Studio ($325 for 3 hours), with nonprofit discounts available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded Long-Term Care Ombudsman service area to all Philadelphia zip codes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• National Center to Reframe AgingsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024Partnership to launch initiative repositioning senior community centers as vital community hubs. Collaboration developed evidence-based communication strategies.
• Pennsylvania Department of AgingsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024Collaborated with National Center to Reframe Aging on initiative to reposition senior centers and increase participation.
• Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIP administers the federally mandated Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program through a contract with Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. PCA is the primary contract holder for aging services in Philadelphia.
• Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPHFA provides funding for housing counseling programs and services at Center in the Park.
• Energy Coordinating AgencysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing energy assistance and weatherization resources through CIP's Neighborhood Energy Center.
• AARP PennsylvaniasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAARP Pennsylvania supports community initiatives and has awarded grants to CIP through Community Challenge program.
• Intercommunity Action OrganizationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CIP on The Next Chapter program exploring resilience, relationships, and mental wellness through guided discussions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Philadelphia Corporation for Aging: Philadelphia's designated Area Agency on Aging, which is also the primary contract holder under which CIP delivers the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Operates in the same geography serving the same 55+ population through case management, benefits access, and protective services.
• KleinLife: Philadelphia-based community center (formerly Klein JCC) with a dedicated older-adult campus offering fitness, social, educational, and social-service programming for seniors. Directly comparable member-based operating model in the same metro.
• Lutheran Settlement House: Philadelphia-based nonprofit delivering senior services alongside housing, family, and refugee programs. Comparable integrated service portfolio and city-contract funding mix serving a vulnerable Philadelphia population.
• Intercommunity Action Inc. Philadelphia-area human services nonprofit that co-runs CIP's 'Next Chapter' mental wellness program. Operates comparable aging, behavioral health, and family services in the same Philadelphia catchment.
• Shepherd's Centers of America: National network of interfaith senior community centers offering wellness, learning, and volunteer programs for adults 55+. Closest peer at the operating-model level — member-based, locally governed, programming-driven.
• Penn Asian Senior Services: Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing culturally tailored social services, case management, and congregate programming for Asian American seniors. Comparable case-management plus congregate-meal service model serving Philadelphia's 55+ population.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Regional social-services nonprofit with senior programs including housing counseling, food access, and case management — overlapping several of CIP's HUD-funded service lines and competing for the same Philadelphia city and foundation grants.
• Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia: Operates senior centers, congregate meal programs, and benefits-navigation services across Philadelphia. Directly comparable congregate-services and case-management model funded through a mix of government contracts and charitable giving.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging: National advocacy and services organization behind the NISC accreditation that CIP holds. Operates Aging Mastery Program and other evidence-based curricula CIP delivers locally; not a direct competitor but the parent framework for CIP's programming model.
• AARP Foundation: National aging-focused foundation that has awarded grants to CIP and provides AARP-branded programming infrastructure. Much larger scale but operating in the same senior-services category with overlapping funding priorities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CenterinthePark
• Facebookfacebook.com/CenterInThePark
• Instagraminstagram.com/centerinthepark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/center-in-the-park-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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