Capital Christian Center

What Capital Christian Center does

Capital Christian Center is a 109-year-old Sacramento religious community founded in 1916, from which Capital Compassion was spun off in September 2023 and incorporated as an independent 501c3 non-profit in February 2024. Capital Compassion operates a multi-service community hub addressing food insecurity, homelessness, refugee resettlement, and employment barriers for adults with special needs in Sacramento County. Core services include a Tuesday-Thursday Food Pantry (restricted to zip codes 95670, 95655, 95826, 95827), a Homeless Respite Center with showers and laundry (Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm), refugee household goods distribution, a Mobile Food Pantry for homebound seniors/disabled clients, diaper assistance, and the CARE Program for special needs adult job training. The organization also serves as a county-recognized CA Identification Card voucher provider.

The business model is donation-driven, not transactional: revenue streams are individual donor contributions (200+ donors at tiered levels from $5 to $1,000+/month), institutional grants (first grant of $17,315.80 received December 2024), and in-kind goods from national partners (~$510K of World Vision/Convoy of Hope goods distributed in 2024). The core distribution model leverages a 45+ Point-of-Distribution (POD) partner network of churches and non-profits that multiply last-mile reach, with extreme cost leverage — a $900 donation funds a World Vision semi-truck delivery valued at $30,000 (33x multiplier). Technology stack is intentionally lightweight and non-proprietary: HMIS for client tracking, SecureGive for online donations, Church Center for volunteer/guest management, and Constant Contact for email marketing. There are no AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or paid product offerings.

In July 2025, Capital Compassion relocated to a larger 5,000+ sq ft facility, enabling expansion into respite care, refugee warehousing, and special needs job training. Leadership is Founder/Executive Director Rick Cole (former Senior Pastor at Capital Christian Center for 25+ years), supported by Director of Outreach Laine Alves, Director of Operations Crystal Molnar, Director of Development + HR Lisa Berry, and a board including Joe Alves (CEO/Founder of CA Home Loans), Shadi Barfjani (Senior Deputy Director, San Joaquin County Public Health Services), Dr. Samuel Gordon (Trinity Life Center), and Lou Vismara (UC Davis MIND Institute founding member). Capital Christian Center itself ceased hosting weekly services and is leasing its main property to Destiny Christian Church, signaling the parent organization's transition to a property-holder role while Capital Compassion operates as the active community outreach vehicle.

Name

Capital Christian Center

Legal name

Capital Compassion

Website

https://capitalonline.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Capital Compassion is a Sacramento 501c3 non-profit (spun off from Capital Christian Center in 2023) that operates a food pantry, homeless respite center, refugee assistance warehouse, mobile food pantry, and special-needs job training program, distributing ~$510K in goods annually through a 45+ church/non-profit partner network serving 1,400+ clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food pantry assistance
• Homeless outreach programs
• Refugee resettlement support
• Faith-based nonprofit ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization relies on individual donor contributions at various giving levels (Compassion Starter $5-24/month through Compassion Catalyst $1000+/month). Donors receive different benefits including email updates, newsletters, video stories, donor appreciation events, and facility tours based on giving level.
2. Grants: Received first grant in December 2024 ($17,315.80) to support operations and expansion including purchase of refrigerated van for mobile food pantry.
3. In-Kind Donations: Receives household goods and food through partnerships with World Vision and Convoy of Hope; estimated $510,000 worth of goods distributed in 2024 through POD partners and walk-in guests.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Capital Compassion is the community-outreach ministry of Capital Christian Center, operating a Sacramento-based food pantry, a homeless respite center with showers and laundry, refugee assistance with household goods and diapers, a mobile food pantry for homebound seniors, a CA Identification Card voucher program, and a job-training program (CARE) for adults with special needs. All services are provided free of charge to recipients and funded by individual donations, grants, and in-kind goods distributed through national partners such as World Vision and Convoy of Hope.

Product overview

Capital Compassion is a non-profit community outreach organization that emerged from Capital Christian Center in September 2023. The organization operates a multi-service hub offering food pantry distribution, homeless respite care (including showers and laundry), refugee assistance, diaper distribution, job training for special needs adults, and CA ID voucher assistance. These services are delivered through a physical center in Sacramento with a network of 45+ Point of Distribution (POD) church and non-profit partners. Technology platforms supporting operations include SecureGive for online donations, Church Center for volunteer and guest management, and Amazon Wishlist for direct item donations. The organization also partners with World Vision and Convoy of Hope for product sourcing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Pantry Tuesday-Thursday 9am-11am grocery and supply distribution for Sacramento families and individuals experiencing food insecurity, currently restricted to specific Sacramento zip codes (95670, 95655, 95826, 95827). Provided free of charge to recipients.
• Homeless Initiatives / Compassion Respite Center Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm wraparound services for individuals experiencing homelessness including food, showers, laundry, case management, ID/EBT card assistance, phone access, housing navigation, and rehabilitation referrals.
• Refugee Assistance Provides household goods, groceries, and diaper packages to newly resettled refugee and immigrant families in Sacramento, partnering with World Relief and supported by World Vision supply.
• Mobile Food Pantry Refrigerated van delivers food directly to homebound Sacramento seniors with disabilities who cannot visit the physical pantry location.
• Diaper Assistance Program Monthly diaper package distribution to families in need; the majority of recipients are resettled refugee families.
• Special Needs Job Training (CARE Program) Individualized job-skills training and employment-preparation program for adults with special needs and disabilities, creating pathways to independence and meaningful work.
• CA Identification Card Assistance County-recognized ID voucher service helping individuals experiencing homelessness obtain California Identification Cards, a prerequisite to access many other social services.
• Point of Distribution (POD) Partner Network Channel program that trains and supplies 45+ Sacramento-area churches and non-profits (e.g., Oak Hills Church, Slavic Trinity Church, Gathering Inn, Sacramento Youth Center) as Points of Distribution for goods-in-kind distribution into their neighborhoods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,417 families/individuals served in 2024 with food and supplies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor goods donation partner providing household goods through semi-truck deliveries. In 2024, 17 World Vision truckloads were received with estimated value of $30,000 per truck ($510,000 total). $900 donation funds one World Vision semi-truck delivery providing $30,000 worth of household goods for refugee families and others in need.
• Convoy of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational retailer partner providing product donations for distribution through the local church network. Received large deliveries to support expanded facility operations.
• World ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for refugee assistance programs. Helps set up apartments for refugees, donates essential goods, assists with food provision and navigation of social services.
• Molnar ConstructionminorOthersDonated a forklift to support warehouse operations and work with World Vision donations and goods distribution.
• 45 POD Partner Churches and Non-profitscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of churches and non-profits including Church of the Nazarene, Oak Hills Church, Slavic Trinity Church, Limitless Church Woodland, Promise Land Ministries, Oak Hills Church, ACES of Hope, New Beginnings Gold Country, RC Hospice Care, Corey Integrated Community Support, Sacramento Youth Center, Gathering Inn, and others who serve as Points of Distribution for goods-in-kind.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee: National/international refugee resettlement and humanitarian assistance organization — comparable refugee services with significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Salvation Army Sacramento: National faith-based social services organization with Sacramento operations providing food, shelter, and case management — large incumbent with comparable faith-based service model.
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento: Affordable housing nonprofit in Sacramento County — comparable partner network model and faith-affiliated volunteer base, though focused on home building rather than direct services.
• Catholic Charities of Sacramento: Large, established faith-based social services agency in Sacramento offering food, housing, refugee, and family services — broader portfolio incumbent with significant institutional funding.

Direct peers

• Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: The largest regional food bank serving Sacramento County with food distribution, nutrition education, and family services — directly comparable to Capital Compassion's food pantry and food insecurity focus in the same geography.
• Hope Cooperative: Sacramento-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness — directly comparable to Capital Compassion's housing navigation and respite services.
• Union Gospel Mission Sacramento: Faith-based nonprofit serving Sacramento's homeless population with meals, shelter, and recovery programs — comparable faith-based, dignity-centered model serving similar populations.
• Loaves & Fishes: Sacramento nonprofit providing meals, shelter, showers, laundry, and comprehensive support services to individuals experiencing homelessness — directly comparable to Capital Compassion's respite center and homeless initiatives.
• Saint John's Program for Real Change: Faith-affiliated Sacramento nonprofit providing shelter, job training, and case management to families experiencing homelessness — comparable integrated services model with faith-based roots.
• World Relief Sacramento: Refugee resettlement agency in Sacramento furnishing apartments and providing household goods, food, and social service navigation — directly comparable refugee assistance program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/capitalonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm5_wFTld2WqYKRTDeXr5Tg
• Facebookfacebook.com/capitalchristiancenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/capitalcompassion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capital-christian-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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