West Kentucky Allied Services

Name

West Kentucky Allied Services

Legal name

West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc.

Website

https://wkas-ky.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Community Housing Services (62422), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL), Independent Living Community Ancillary Services (Dining/Transportation/Wellness Programs) (HLADAAAI)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Home weatherization programs
• Utility bill assistance
• Senior employment training
• Healthcare enrollment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Benton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department of Community Based Services, within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also funded by U.S. Department of Energy and Health and Human Services for weatherization programs.
2. Donations: Accepts donations from the public to support programs and services for vulnerable populations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Kentucky Allied Services is a nonprofit community action agency that delivers federally and state-funded social services to low-income households, seniors, and uninsured individuals across 8 Western Kentucky counties. Its portfolio includes home weatherization, seasonal utility assistance (LIHEAP), hardship and rent emergency funds, senior employment training (SCSEP), Medicare fraud prevention (SMP), healthcare coverage enrollment (kynect), CSBG-funded scholarships and vouchers, and a regional transportation program.

Product overview

West Kentucky Allied Services is a community action agency providing a portfolio of social services programs to vulnerable populations in Western Kentucky. The organization offers energy assistance programs (Weatherization and LIHEAP), emergency financial assistance (Hardship Funds and Rent Assistance), senior services (SCSEP employment training and Senior Medicare Patrol fraud prevention), healthcare enrollment (kynect), educational scholarships, and transportation services. These programs are funded through federal grants (CSBG, DOE, HHS), state partnerships (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services), and community partnerships. The organization serves 8 counties: Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weatherization Program Reduces energy costs for low-income families by improving home energy efficiency through site-specific energy audits, air sealing, insulation, and heating/cooling system improvements. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Health and Human Services.
• LIHEAP Utility Assistance Seasonal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program providing one-time partial credits for heating and cooling costs to eligible households. Includes Fall Subsidy (November-December), Spring Subsidy (April-May), Summer Subsidy (June-July), and Crisis assistance for households at risk of disconnection.
• Hardship Assistance Funds Emergency financial assistance for utilities and rent available to qualifying households, including garden vouchers ($50 value) and Goodwill vouchers for those meeting income qualifications.
• Rent Assistance Hardship assistance funds allocated via United Way for rent support in Graves County and utility assistance in other counties through partnerships with Atmos Gas and Paducah Power.
• SCSEP Senior Employment Program Job training program for adults 55+ who are unemployed and at 125% of poverty level. Participants train 20 hours per week at nonprofit or government organizations in their home county, with resume building and job skills support.
• Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program that empowers Medicare beneficiaries to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. Reached 5,950 beneficiaries in 2024 through group sessions and commodity distributions.
• kynect Healthcare Enrollment Health care coverage enrollment assistance through kynectors who help consumers look for coverage options through the Kentucky marketplace, completing eligibility and enrollment forms at no cost.
• CSBG Programs Federally-funded Community Services Block Grant programs providing scholarships, Goodwill vouchers, utility and rental assistance, and garden vouchers to support low-income households.
• Scholarship Program Educational assistance providing up to $1,000 per year for tuition or books to qualifying students attending Kentucky colleges or trade schools with a 2.35 GPA or better.
• Transportation Services Regional transit program connecting Western Kentucky residents with healthcare, employment, and essential services. Launching with Medicaid trips in Graves County and expanding regionally.

Quantifiable outcome

• $725 average annual energy savings per household through weatherization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Community Action of KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner administering federal funds for weatherization and community services programs.
• Kentucky Housing CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState housing finance agency that co-administers weatherization program funds and partners on housing initiatives.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal laboratory providing technical expertise and resources for energy efficiency programs.
• Purchase Area Development DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development district that co-administers SCSEP program and supports regional planning.
• Kentucky UtilitiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility partner for energy assistance programs, helping deliver energy efficiency services to low-income households.
• Paducah Power SystemmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal utility partner supporting energy assistance and Operation Round Up donations for McCracken County families.
• Atmos EnergymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNatural gas provider partner for utility assistance programs. Conducted Atmos Blitz events helping households clear energy balances.
• West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative CorporationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative utility partner working to help eligible households with electric bill assistance and prevent utility disconnections.
• Atmos GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNatural gas provider helping clients with hardship assistance funds.
• Tennessee Valley AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal corporation providing electricity and economic development support, partnering on energy efficiency services.
• Murray State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partner providing support and educational resources.
• Community Action Partnership of KernminorOthersPart of the Community Action Partnership network providing resources and support for community action agencies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pennyrile Allied Community Services: Kentucky community action agency providing LIHEAP, weatherization, senior services, and CSBG programs to low-income households in the Pennyrile region. Directly comparable as a CAPKY network member delivering the same federal program portfolio to a similar rural client base.
• Lake Cumberland Community Action: Kentucky CAA delivering CSBG, weatherization, LIHEAP, senior employment, and family services across a multi-county service area. Directly comparable as a peer CAPKY agency operating the same federal program mix for low-income populations.
• Big Sandy Area Community Action Program: Eastern Kentucky community action agency administering Head Start, LIHEAP, weatherization, and senior services across multiple counties. Comparable in mandate, funding structure (CSBG/LIHEAP/DOE), and rural Appalachian client base.
• Blue Grass Community Action Partnership: Central Kentucky CAA providing CSBG, weatherization, LIHEAP, and Head Start programming. Comparable peer CAPKY agency with similar federal funding mix and service delivery model.
• Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission: Northern Kentucky CAA delivering energy assistance, weatherization, senior services, and Head Start. Comparable multi-county CAPKY agency with overlapping federal program portfolio and low-income client focus.

Regional players

• Cumberland Mountain Area Services: South-central Kentucky CAA serving Bell, Harlan, and adjacent counties. Comparable CAPKY agency with similar rural poverty profile and CSBG/LIHEAP/weatherization program mix, but operates in a non-overlapping geography.

Emerging players

• Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation: Appalachian Kentucky community development financial institution (CDFI) providing loans, weatherization, and small-business support. Adjacent in mission (rural poverty alleviation) but uses different funding mechanisms (CRA, CDFI Fund) and offers financial products rather than direct service grants.
• People Working Cooperatively: Ohio-based nonprofit delivering critical home repair, weatherization, and accessibility modifications to low-income homeowners. Comparable weatherization program model and federal funding mix but operates in a different state and is single-program focused.

Broad incumbents

• Community Action Partnership (National): National umbrella organization for the 1,000+ community action agencies in the U.S. WKAS is a member through CAPKY. Provides training, advocacy, and ROMA outcomes framework that WKAS operates under.

Others

• Kentucky Housing Corporation: State housing finance agency that co-administers weatherization funding with WKAS and other CAAs. Comparable in housing focus for low-income populations, but operates as a state-level funder/partner rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/westkyallied
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/uppinder-mehan
• Xx.com/allied_west

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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