Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority

What Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority does

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc. (CGACAA) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) community action agency headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia, that has operated continuously since 1967. The agency provides pathways out of poverty for low-income individuals and families across nine coastal Georgia counties — Bryan, Camden, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Tattnall, and Wayne — through three core program lines: Early Childhood Education (NAEYC-accredited Head Start, Early Head Start, and state Pre-K), Weatherization Assistance (whole-house energy efficiency upgrades for low-income households), and Community Services (case management, job training, rental and energy assistance, financial literacy, and housing support). Additional programs include LIHEAP, VITA free tax preparation, Meals-On-Wheels, the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the CAYLI youth leadership initiative, and the Rise Risley community resource center project.

The agency operates as a federally designated Community Action Agency under the Community Services Block Grant, a Head Start/Early Head Start grantee, and a LIHEAP and FEMA EFSP administrator, placing it within a national network of over 1,000 Community Action agencies. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-staffed via case managers, early childhood educators, and weatherization field crews working out of 11 documented physical locations. The technology footprint is limited to a CMS-based website, an online central intake form, Blackbaud and Click & Pledge for donations and event registration, Google Forms, and SurveyMonkey.

The revenue model is grant-funded: federal block grants (CSBG, Head Start, LIHEAP, FEMA), state funding (Georgia Pre-K lottery funds), donations, and a small annual fundraising event (Sneaker Ball). Services are provided at no charge to qualifying low-income residents, so there is no per-client pricing. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Tres Hamilton, with a management team including a Compliance Officer, HR Manager, Food Service Manager, Community Services Director, and Weatherization Coordinator. Headcount is 101-250.

Name

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority

Legal name

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc.

Website

https://coastalgacaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority is a 501(c)(3) community action agency founded in 1967 that provides Head Start, Pre-K, weatherization, and case-management services to low-income residents across nine coastal Georgia counties, funded primarily by federal and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action Human Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Early childhood education
• Weatherization assistance
• Case management
• Anti-poverty programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal Funding: The agency receives federal funding (e.g., Head Start) and state funding (Pre-K lottery funds) as its primary revenue source for early childhood education and other programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The agency accepts general donations, Sneaker Ball event donations, and Rise Risley project donations through platforms like Blackbaud and Click & Pledge.
3. Fee-for-Service Programs: Certain programs such as weatherization assistance and case management services are provided at no cost to qualifying low-income clients, funded through grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority delivers a portfolio of no-cost human services to low-income residents across nine coastal Georgia counties. Core offerings include NAEYC-accredited Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre-K early childhood education; a Weatherization Assistance Program for energy efficiency upgrades; Community Services case management covering job training, rental and energy assistance, financial literacy, and housing support; and the Rise Risley community resource center project.

Product overview

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority is a multi-faceted human services agency that operates as a unified portfolio of social service programs rather than a technology product. The organization provides community assistance through multiple interconnected programs: the Early Childhood Education Division (Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre-K), the Weatherization Assistance Program, Community Services (case management, employment assistance, housing, financial literacy), and the Rise Risley Community Resource Center initiative. Additional programs include LIHEAP, VITA, Meals-On-Wheels, CAYLI, and the State of Hope Initiative. The organization has been serving Coastal Georgia communities since 1967, operating across nine counties to help families achieve self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rise Risley: A community resource/access center project serving as a Resource/Referral Hub, Transportation Locus and Community Center for the community.
• CAYLI

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Comprehensive early childhood education services including Head Start (ages 3-5), Early Head Start (infants, toddlers, and pregnant women), and Pre-K programs across nine counties in Coastal Georgia. Programs are NAEYC-accredited and provide educational activities, nutritious meals, health services, transportation, and family support services for income-eligible children and their families.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Whole-house weatherization program that reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing energy efficiency. Services include air-sealing, attic and wall insulation, ventilation improvements, smoke and CO alarm installation, and water conservation measures, with documented energy cost savings exceeding 20%.
• Community Services Direct case management and support services including job training/placement, rental assistance, energy assistance, education counseling, financial literacy, income management, housing assistance, budgeting, meals programs, food vouchers, youth development, advocacy, health and wellness, and community referrals. Services are offered in Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn, and Camden counties.
• Rise Risley Community Resource Center A community resource/access center initiative serving three primary functions: Resource/Referral Hub, Transportation Locus, and Community Center. The coalition provides access to education, improved caregiving, trauma reduction support, and mechanisms to help families become economically self-sufficient, based at the historic Risley School site.
• LIHEAP (Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program) Federal program providing energy assistance to low-income households to help with heating and cooling costs.
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) Free tax preparation services for low-income individuals and families, helping clients maximize refunds and access available credits.
• Meals-On-Wheels Program Home-delivered meals program for seniors and homebound individuals, providing nutritional support and wellness checks.
• Community Action Youth Leadership Initiative (CAYLI) Nine-month leadership program for middle and high school students ages 13-17 focusing on team building, ethical decision making, time management, goal setting, public speaking, interpersonal skills, financial literacy, and conflict resolution, in partnership with local school districts and community organizations.
• Emergency Food and Shelter Program (FEMA) Emergency food and shelter assistance for individuals and families facing crisis situations.
• State of Hope Initiative Initiative encouraging nonprofits, philanthropies, government, business and communities to collaborate to build local safety nets. Coastal Georgia Community Action was awarded the Community of Hope designation in Region 12 to support Glynn and McIntosh counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weatherization measures can result in significant energy and cost savings in excess of 20%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

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

• Community Action PartnershipcoreOthersNational organization representing the network of over 1,000 Community Action agencies. CGACAA operates as part of this network serving to bring individuals to self-sufficiency.
• Georgia Community Action AssociationcoreOthersState-level association representing Community Action agencies across Georgia. CGACAA participates in the Georgia CAA map and statewide initiatives.
• National Head Start Association (NHSA)coreOthersNational organization supporting Head Start programs. CGACAA operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs under federal guidelines aligned with NHSA standards.
• Georgia Head Start AssociationcoreOthersState-level association supporting Head Start programs in Georgia. CGACAA's Head Start and Early Head Start centers operate in accordance with state association guidelines.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)coreOthersAccrediting body for early childhood education programs. CGACAA's Head Start centers are NAEYC-accredited, licensed facilities.
• Bryan County Family PromisesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal housing initiative partner that helped furnish the Martin family's home with donated items from private citizens and churches in the Richmond Hill area.
• Habitat for HumanitysignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that provided the Dozier family with a safe, decent, and affordable home through its homeownership program, enabling the family to move from near-homelessness to permanent housing.
• Links Incorporated (Brunswick Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Links Incorporated Brunswick Chapter providing monthly leadership workshops and mentoring for CAYLI program participants.
• Lambda Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity IncorporatedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Lambda Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity providing monthly leadership workshops and community mentorship for CAYLI youth participants.
• Georgia Department of LaborminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeorgia Department of Labor is listed as an advertising source for job openings at CGACAA and serves as a referral partner for employment services programs.
• Southeastern Community Action Agency Association (SEACAA)minorOthersRegional association supporting Community Action agencies in the southeastern United States.
• National Association of State Community Services Programs (NASSP)minorOthersNational organization supporting State Community Services Programs; listed as a community action network partner.
• State of Hope InitiativesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative encouraging nonprofits, philanthropies, government, business, and communities to collaborate to build local safety nets. CGACAA holds the Community of Hope designation for Glynn and McIntosh counties (Region 12).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Okefenokee Regional Community Action Agency: Serves southeast Georgia counties (close geographic neighbor to CGACAA) with Head Start, weatherization, and community services. Adjacent-county CAA with near-identical mix of federal and state funding.
• Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County: Georgia-based community action agency delivering Head Start, CSBG-funded community services, and weatherization in the Savannah-Chatham area. Closest comparable peer to CGACAA — same state, same federal funding mix, same service portfolio across an adjacent coastal region.
• Middle Georgia Community Action Agency: Another Georgia CAA delivering Head Start and CSBG-funded programs across central Georgia counties. Directly comparable by charter, funding sources, and service portfolio.
• Southwest Georgia Community Action Council: Regional Georgia Community Action agency serving multiple rural counties via Head Start, weatherization, community services. Closely comparable multi-county rural CAA model to CGACAA's nine-county coastal footprint.
• ACTION Community Action (formerly Community Action for Atlanta): Georgia Community Action agency serving metro Atlanta with Head Start/Early Head Start, weatherization, LIHEAP, and case management. Direct peer by funding model, service mix, and CSBG/Head Start formula — but operating in a much larger urban geography.

Others

• Community Action Partnership (National Organization): National umbrella/advocacy organization representing 1,000+ Community Action agencies including CGACAA. Not a direct service peer — it provides training, advocacy, and convening — but is the ecosystem anchor enabling CGACAA's national network access.
• Georgia Community Action Association: State-level association representing Georgia's Community Action agencies. Listed as a CGACAA partner; provides state-level training, advocacy, and coordination across Georgia CAAs.

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire: Regional nonprofit serving southeast Georgia with workforce development, job training, and basic-needs services. Comparable scale and geography; similar workforce-development program overlap with CGACAA's employment services.
• Salvation Army Coastal Georgia (Brunswick Corps): Faith-based human services nonprofit serving coastal Georgia with rent/utility assistance, food programs, and emergency shelter. Geographic peer but different funding base and narrower service scope.
• United Way of Coastal Georgia: Regional nonprofit serving the same coastal Georgia footprint with anti-poverty and basic-needs programs. Same geography and overlapping target population (low-income families) but different funding model and service mix — comparable for community-ecosystem analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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