Southwest Georgia Community Action Council

What Southwest Georgia Community Action Council does

Southwest Georgia Community Action Council (SWGACAC) is a 501(C)(3) private nonprofit organization founded in 1965 and headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia, that operates as the designated Community Action Agency for an 18-county service area in Southwest Georgia. Its mission is to provide low-income individuals and families with comprehensive services that promote lifelong economic security and self-sufficiency. The organization delivers services through 21 Child Development Centers and 11 Neighborhood Service Centers, organized into three program divisions: Child Development (Head Start and Early Head Start for children prenatal to age five), Community Services (emergency assistance, LIHEAP, senior meals, case management, outreach, and the YES! youth summer day camp), and Housing & Energy (weatherization, housing rehabilitation, and housing counseling).

SWGACAC's underlying technology stack is minimal and operational rather than product-oriented: service delivery is conducted through physical neighborhood centers, phone intake (229-985-3610), and a WordPress-based website (swgacac.com) with downloadable applications and county resource guides. There is no proprietary platform, mobile application, or API surface disclosed; the organization's "technology" is fundamentally its physical distribution network, grant compliance infrastructure, and relationships with federal, state, and local funders.

The business model is grant-funded and donation-supported rather than commercial. Roughly 80% of Head Start operating costs flow directly from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start, with the remaining 20% raised locally through donations and fundraising. Additional revenue streams include Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and LIHEAP federal pass-throughs, FEMA disaster funding, United Way, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), USDA Rural Housing, and local government and church contributions. A separate revenue stream is generated from facility rentals at the Mulkey-Ndawula Event Center and the Central Office Dining Room, the latter priced at $400 per day. Services to eligible clients — Head Start, weatherization, LIHEAP, and the YES! summer camp — are provided free of charge, and the organization is governed by a board of directors under CEO Randy Weldon.

Name

Southwest Georgia Community Action Council

Legal name

Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.

Website

https://swgacac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southwest Georgia Community Action Council is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that delivers Head Start, weatherization, LIHEAP, emergency assistance, senior meals, and youth programming to low-income families across an 18-county region in Southwest Georgia through 21 Child Development Centers and 11 Neighborhood Service Centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Early childhood education
• Energy assistance programs
• Affordable housing services
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from federal grants including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Head Start (80% federal funding), and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Head Start funding goes directly from DHHS to local grantees.
2. Donations and Contributions: The organization is a 501(C)(3) charitable organization designated by the IRS that accepts public donations. The remaining 20% of Head Start costs must be generated locally through donations and fundraising.
3. Facility Rentals: Revenue generated from renting out the Mulkey-Ndawula Event Center and Central Office Dining Room for weddings, receptions, reunions, banquets, meetings, and other events.
4. Competitive Grants: Additional funding from FEMA, United Way, local government, churches, businesses, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), USDA Rural Housing, and other competitive grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SWGACAC is a private nonprofit community action agency that delivers antipoverty social services to low-income individuals and families across 18 counties in Southwest Georgia. Its core offerings include federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start child development programs, LIHEAP energy assistance, weatherization and housing rehabilitation, emergency rent and utility assistance, self-sufficiency case management, home-delivered senior meals, and the Youth Enrichment Summit (YES!) summer day camp. The organization also generates supplemental revenue through event-center facility rentals.

Product overview

Southwest Georgia Community Action Council is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive suite of community services to low-income individuals and families in Southwest Georgia. The organization operates three major service divisions: (1) Child Development through Head Start/Early Head Start programs offered at 21 Child Development Centers across 18 counties; (2) Community Services including emergency assistance, case management, senior meals, youth programs, and outreach; and (3) Housing & Energy programs including weatherization, housing rehabilitation, and housing counseling. The organization also operates two facility rental venues (Mulkey-Ndawula Event Center and Central Office Dining Room) as a revenue-generating activity. Services are funded through federal grants (Community Services Block Grant, Head Start, LIHEAP), state sources (Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, USDA Rural Housing), and private donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start / Early Head Start Federally funded comprehensive child development program serving children prenatal to age five in families earning at or below the federal poverty level. Head Start serves children ages 3-4; Early Head Start serves children prenatal to age 3, pregnant women, and their families. Services are delivered through 21 Child Development Centers across 18 counties.
• Weatherization Repairs and installation measures to decrease home energy usage by reducing air leakage, including weather-stripping, insulation, sealing, caulking, and minor home repairs to reduce energy costs for income-eligible households.
• Housing Rehabilitation Preservation and repair services including upgrades to structural integrity, accessibility improvements such as widening doorways, and installation of wheelchair ramps, handrails, and grab bars for income-eligible homeowners.
• Housing Counseling Guidance on home maintenance, financing options, and referrals to additional housing resources in the community for income-eligible clients.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Annual financial benefit program for income-eligible households toward home heating costs through direct payments to home energy suppliers. Priority given to households with members age 65 or older or homebound individuals.
• Emergency Services Emergency assistance for those experiencing loss of income or unexpected expenses, including payment of rent, mortgage, utility bills, deposits, food, and shelter to prevent cut-offs and homelessness.
• Senior Meals Hot, nutritious lunch meals delivered to homebound senior citizens five days per week to supplement nutritional needs, with daily contact for health monitoring.
• Youth Enrichment Summit (YES!) Summer Camp Summer day camp for underprivileged youth ages 12-14 providing STEAM-focused activities (science, technology, engineering, agriculture & art, math & money management), with hands-on participation, service projects, and field trips.
• Self Sufficiency Case Management Case management services to help individuals achieve financial sustainability, including financial assistance as clients progress toward self-sufficiency goals while meeting case plan requirements.
• Mulkey-Ndawula Event Center Rental Event venue with approximately 8,000 square feet of space ideal for weddings, receptions, reunions, banquets, and conferences. Seating capacity of 400 (600 theatre style), includes audio-visual equipment, sound system, and caterer's kitchen.
• Central Office Dining Room Rental Rental facility at 912 First Avenue SE, Moultrie, approximately 1,900 square feet, accommodating up to 125 guests. Includes tables, chairs, commercial kitchen, and paved parking. Available weekends, holidays, and after hours. Priced at $400 per day including a $100 refundable deposit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weatherization returns $4.50 to households and society for every dollar invested
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Head Start Association (NHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with national organization providing resources, advocacy, and support for Head Start programs across the country. NHSA is a key professional organization for the early childhood education sector.
• Community Action PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization for Community Action agencies working to reduce poverty. Provides resources, training, and advocacy for community action agencies.
• Georgia Community Action Association (GCAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level membership organization supporting Community Action agencies in Georgia. Provides advocacy and resources specific to Georgia's community needs.
• Georgia Head Start Association (GHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association for Head Start programs in Georgia. Provides resources, training, and networking for Head Start grantees.
• Southeast Early Childhood Association (SEACAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization serving early childhood programs in the southeastern United States.
• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Red Cross to provide immediate disaster relief assistance including food, clothing, and personal hygiene items for tornado, hurricane, and flood victims within 24 hours.
• Georgia Family Connection PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level organization working to improve the health and well-being of Georgia families and communities. Links provided for family resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit operating local affiliates in Southwest Georgia delivering housing rehabilitation, weatherization-adjacent services, and homeownership support. Comparable in housing-repair service line for low-income homeowners, though focused on new construction/ownership pathways rather than weatherization.
• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based social-services network providing emergency assistance, senior services, and youth programs in communities across the U.S. Comparable in multi-program poverty-alleviation mission and federal-grant-funded service delivery, though broader in geography and religiously affiliated.
• Salvation Army of Valdosta (Greater Valley): National faith-based nonprofit providing emergency rent/utility assistance, senior services, and youth programs in the broader South Georgia region. Comparable in target population and emergency-assistance service line, but operates a broader portfolio across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• ACTION Community Action Agency: Community Action Agency operating in another Georgia region delivering Head Start, CSBG-funded services, and housing/energy assistance under the same federal regulatory framework. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue mix.
• Georgia Family Connection Partnership: Statewide nonprofit network collaborating with SWGACAC on family services; operates in the same social-services ecosystem serving low-income Georgia families and children. Comparable in mission, geography, and target population, though focused on collaborative network-building rather than direct service delivery.
• Middle Georgia Community Action Agency: Georgia Community Action Agency serving a multi-county region with the same portfolio of Head Start, weatherization, LIHEAP, and emergency assistance programs. Directly comparable in service mix, funding sources, and target population.
• Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority: Another Georgia-based Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, LIHEAP, weatherization, and emergency services to a multi-county service area. Operates under the same federal CSBG/Head Start framework and competes for similar state-level resources, making it the closest functional peer to SWGACAC.

Regional players

• Food Bank of Southwest Georgia: Regional food assistance nonprofit operating in the same Southwest Georgia service area. Comparable in target population and emergency-assistance mission, though narrower in scope (food vs. multi-program poverty services).
• United Way of Southwest Georgia: Regional United Way affiliate that both funds and partners with SWGACAC; comparable in target geography and low-income population focus, though operating as a grantmaker/fundraiser rather than direct service provider.
• Boys & Girls Club of Moultrie/Colquitt County: Local youth-development nonprofit in the SWGACAC headquarters city delivering after-school and summer programming for at-risk youth. Comparable in target population (low-income youth ages 12-14) and overlap with the YES! summer camp mission.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TwentyYES
• Xx.com/swgacacHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwest-georgia-comm-action

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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