What District 7 Human Resources Development Council does

District 7 Human Resources Development Council (HRDC District 7) is a private nonprofit Community Action Agency headquartered at 7 North 31st Street in Billings, Montana. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of human services across Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, and Yellowstone counties, including child care, education, emergency services, employment training, energy assistance, food distribution, housing support, transportation assistance, and youth services. Programs such as Harmony House (a maternity group home for young mothers ages 16-22), the Youth Homeless Demonstration Project, and WIOA-funded Youth Employment & Training are administered alongside the agency's broader social safety-net offerings, with service delivery handled through case managers and physical sites including the Billings headquarters, an Energy Assistance Building, and the Crow Food Distribution Warehouse in Hardin.

The organization operates without proprietary technology and functions as a service-delivery nonprofit rather than a technology platform. Its business model is grant-funded, drawing primarily from federal and state government sources including the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), DOE weatherization, LIHEAP energy assistance, and WIOA workforce programs, supplemented by charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Services are provided free or at reduced cost to participants with household income below 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, and no client is denied services based on inability to pay. The go-to-market approach is community-led: outreach is conducted through case managers, partnerships with local agencies, referrals from the Yellowstone County Continuum of Care, and events such as the United Way Day of Caring. Marketing channels consist of organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and word-of-mouth referral networks.

Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the organization is independently operated under a board-governance structure with no parent company or institutional investors. Quantified outcomes in the available data include a 60%+ growth in youth workforce participation across the service area over the last five years and engagement with 500+ individuals experiencing homelessness during the 2023 Point in Time count, both of which indicate operational scale and active program expansion within the agency's five-county service region.

Name

District 7 Human Resources Development Council

Legal name

District 7 Human Resources Development Council

Website

https://hrdc7.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

District 7 Human Resources Development Council (HRDC District 7) is a nonprofit Community Action Agency headquartered in Billings, Montana, delivering free social services across five counties to low-income individuals, families, and youth, funded primarily by federal and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Emergency assistance programs
• Energy assistance services
• Workforce development training
• Youth homelessness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montaña

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Funded primarily through federal and state government grants including Community Services Block Grant, DOE weatherization, LIHEAP energy assistance, and various youth employment and training programs (WIOA). Revenue supports operational costs and direct client services.
2. Donations and Contributions: Accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support programs and services for community members in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HRDC is a Community Action Agency delivering free or reduced-cost social services to low-income individuals and families across five Montana counties. Its core offerings include emergency assistance, child care, education, employment training, energy assistance, food distribution, housing support, transportation (Wheels for Work), and youth services such as Harmony House maternity housing and the Youth Homeless Demonstration Project. Programs are funded primarily through federal and state grants (CSBG, LIHEAP, WIOA) and charitable donations.

Product overview

HRDC District 7 is a Community Action Agency providing a portfolio of human services programs. The organization offers a unified suite of social services rather than a technology product platform. Services include Child Care, Education, Emergency Services, Employment Training, Energy Assistance, Food, Housing, Transportation (Wheels to Work), and Youth Services. Youth Services specifically encompasses Harmony House Maternity Group Home, the Youth Homeless Demonstration Project (YDP), WIOA Youth Employment & Training, and Youth Employment Work Experience Sites. These programs work together to address poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and basic needs within Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, and Yellowstone counties of Montana.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Care Services Child care assistance programs to help low-income families find and afford quality child care across HRDC's five-county Montana service area.
• Education Programs Educational support services including HSE/HiSET preparation, high school completion, and college classes for youth and adults in the five-county service area.
• Emergency Services Emergency assistance including shelter, food, and crisis support for individuals and families in need across the five-county service area.
• Employment Training Job search assistance, resume building, work experience programs, and employment support services for low-income individuals seeking employment.
• Energy Assistance Programs (including LIHEAP and DOE weatherization) to help low-income households pay energy bills and manage utility costs.
• Food Programs Food distribution and nutrition assistance services for community members in need, including the Crow Food Distribution Warehouse in Hardin.
• Housing Services Housing assistance programs including first-time homebuyer education and housing support services for low-income families.
• Wheels for Work Transportation Program Transportation assistance program providing gas vouchers, bus passes, and vehicle repairs at no cost to eligible low-income individuals to help them maintain employment. Limited to one-time assistance per household per year.
• Harmony House Maternity Group Home Transitional living program for young women ages 16-22 and their children, providing housing, life skills training, parenting classes, and case management for up to 18 months plus 6 months of aftercare.
• Youth Homeless Demonstration Project (YDP) Flexible rapid re-housing program for homeless youth ages 16-24, providing rental assistance, case management, and support services for 6-18 months in partnership with the Yellowstone County Continuum of Care.
• WIOA Youth Employment & Training Comprehensive workforce development program for eligible individuals ages 14-24 facing barriers to education, training, or employment, administered in partnership with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry across Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, and Yellowstone Counties.
• Youth Employment Work Experience Sites Paid work experience opportunities for youth ages 14-24 providing mentoring, supervision, and on-the-job training with government, nonprofit, or for-profit employers in the five-county Montana service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60%+ growth in youth workforce participation over 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

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.

• United Way of Yellowstone CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes United Way Day of Caring at HRDC, an annual volunteer event where community members help tackle large and small projects supporting HRDC services. United Way also provides funding support and coordinates volunteer recruitment.
• Yellowstone County Continuum of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRDC leads the annual homeless persons count (Point in Time survey) for Billings in partnership with the Continuum of Care and other nonprofits. HRDC's Youth Homeless Demonstration Project works with CoC and community providers for rapid re-housing.
• Montana Department of Labor and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) youth employment and training programs for eligible youth ages 14-24 in the five-county service area.
• Montana Office of Public AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral and coordination partner for clients seeking public assistance benefits including healthcare, food stamps, and cash assistance.
• City of BillingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with HRDC on annual homeless count survey and coordinates on community homeless services initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• District IV HRDC: Another Montana Community Action Agency providing integrated social services across its service area. Shares HRDC District 7's CAA designation, federal funding mix, and wraparound service delivery model, making it a directly comparable organizational peer.
• Rocky Mountain Development Council: A Montana-based Community Action Agency operating in the Helena region with a similar mix of CAA-designated programs including energy assistance, weatherization, and workforce services. Comparable in scale, funding model, and service breadth.
• HRDC District 8: A sister Montana Community Action Agency serving a different multi-county region with a comparable portfolio of CSBG, LIHEAP, and workforce programs. Operates under the same CAA designation model and competes for state-level federal allocations, making it the closest structural peer to HRDC District 7.
• Opportunities, Inc. of Northwest Montana: A Community Action Agency serving northwest Montana counties with similar antipoverty, housing, energy assistance, and workforce programs. Directly comparable as a regional CAA operating under the same federal funding framework.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Community Action Agencies: The national membership organization representing all Community Action Agencies including HRDC. While not a direct service competitor, it shapes federal CAA policy, funding allocations, and compliance frameworks that govern HRDC's operating environment.
• Community Action Partnership: A national nonprofit network supporting Community Action Agencies through advocacy, training, and program resources. Operates broadly across the CAA ecosystem and influences the regulatory and funding framework within which HRDC operates.
• Salvation Army Montana: A national faith-based social services organization operating across Montana with emergency assistance, housing, and youth programs that overlap with HRDC's service portfolio. Provides comparable services in some of HRDC's service counties and represents a broader incumbent in the social services space.

Emerging players

• Montana Food Bank Network: A statewide hunger-relief network coordinating food distribution across Montana, including food banks serving HRDC's service area. Overlaps with HRDC's food distribution program (including the Crow Food Distribution Warehouse) and represents both a potential partner and adjacent service provider.
• Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch: A Montana-based youth services organization providing residential and community-based programs for at-risk youth. Overlaps with HRDC's youth workforce, Harmony House, and YDP programming in the same geographic region, making it a partial-overlap peer.

Regional players

• United Way of Yellowstone County: A regional funder and volunteer coordination partner that co-organizes the Day of Caring with HRDC and provides grant funding. While not a direct service competitor, it operates in the same geography and overlaps in addressing community needs through related programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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