Miami Valley Community Action Partnership

What Miami Valley Community Action Partnership does

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership (MVCAP) is a 501(c) nonprofit Community Action Agency founded in 1964 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, serving Darke, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties. The agency operates as a single integrated platform of safety-net programs rather than discrete products, delivering utility assistance (HEAP, PIPP, Winter/Summer Crisis), the Home Weatherization Assistance Program across nine counties, emergency home repair, low-income housing administration via the Darke and Preble Metropolitan Housing Authorities, emergency and transitional shelter, domestic violence services with a 24/7 hotline, the Prevention, Retention and Contingency program, a free legal clinic, micro-enterprise training, and food, clothing, and transportation coordination. Service delivery runs through four county offices, mobile outreach, and a Cap60 client portal.

Core technical capability sits in the weatherization and lead-safe programs: crews perform energy audits followed by insulation of attics, sidewalls, floors, and foundation perimeters, duct and crack sealing, weatherstripping, and heating-system tune-ups or upgrades, with staff holding lead abatement certifications that are rare in Southwest Ohio. The agency also operates the Southwest Hub of the Ohio Weatherization Training Center in partnership with the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development, credentialing ~200 students annually, and administers the Lead Safe Ohio Program for Montgomery County.

The business model is grant-funded: services are free to income-eligible clients at or below 175–200% of the Federal Poverty Level (with a CenterPoint Energy partnership extending weatherization eligibility to 300% FPL). Revenue is sourced from federal pass-throughs via HHS (LIHEAP, CSBG) and HUD (CDBG), state grants through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Development, private foundation grants (notably a $100,000 CareSource Foundation Signature Grant in 2025), and community donations. The agency is governed by a federally mandated tripartite Board of Trustees representing public, private, and low-income sectors and currently employs 51–100 staff.

Name

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership

Legal name

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership

Website

https://miamivalleycap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is a Dayton-based nonprofit Community Action Agency, founded in 1964, delivering free utility assistance, weatherization, housing, and domestic violence services to income-eligible residents across four Southwest Ohio counties, funded primarily by federal and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Utility assistance programs
• Home weatherization services
• Emergency shelter housing
• Domestic violence services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs include LIHEAP/HEAP, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), and other federal programs.
2. State Grants: Funding from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Development. Programs include Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP), Home Assistance Grant Program, and state VOCA funds.
3. Private Grants and Donations: Foundation grants such as $100,000 CareSource Foundation Signature Grant, community donations, and corporate sponsorships for events.
4. Community Development Block Grants: Federal grants administered by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Ohio Department of Development for housing and shelter improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is a nonprofit Community Action Agency that delivers free utility assistance, home weatherization, emergency home repair, housing services, domestic violence services, and emergency financial assistance to income-eligible residents of Darke, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties in Ohio. The agency also administers the Darke and Preble Metropolitan Housing Authorities and runs the Southwest Hub of the Ohio Weatherization Training Center. All programs are free to clients meeting federal poverty-level eligibility thresholds, with services delivered through four county offices, mobile outreach, an online client portal, and partner referrals.

Product overview

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership (MVCAP) operates as a multi-service community action agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of social service programs across Darke, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties in Ohio. The organization functions as a unified platform of interconnected programs rather than a single product, including utility assistance (HEAP, PIPP, Winter/Summer Crisis), Home Weatherization Assistance, Emergency Home Repair, Housing Services with emergency/transitional shelter, Domestic Violence Services with 24-hour hotline, Prevention/Retention/Contingency assistance, Legal Clinic, Micro-Enterprise Business Development training, and Food/Clothing/Transportation support. These programs are designed to work collaboratively to address the interconnected needs of low-income families, with case management and wraparound services connecting clients across multiple programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Assistance Programs Comprehensive utility assistance including the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP), Winter Crisis Program, and Summer Crisis Program, serving low-income residents across Darke, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties.
• Home Weatherization Assistance Program Free energy efficiency program that lowers utility costs by up to 30 percent through insulation of attics, sidewalls, floors, and foundation perimeter; sealing of heating ducts, holes, and cracks; weatherstripping; and heating system tune-ups or upgrades. Serves nine Ohio counties and weatherizes over 600 homes annually.
• Emergency Home Repair Free emergency home repairs for eligible households addressing imminent health and safety hazards including HVAC installation, electrical and plumbing updates, accessibility improvements, septic system repairs, and energy efficiency measures. Priority is given to conditions presenting imminent danger.
• Housing Services Comprehensive housing assistance including rent and eviction assistance, low-income housing administration (Darke and Preble Metropolitan Housing Authorities), emergency and transitional shelter, homebuying assistance, and housing navigation services.
• Domestic Violence Services Free emergency shelter, case management, and 24-hour crisis hotline for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking and their children. Now serves Preble County in addition to Montgomery and Greene counties.
• Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Safety net program providing assistance up to $5,000 per 12-month period for families facing temporary financial hardship. Covers rent, mortgage, utilities, car repairs, and transportation for families at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level in Montgomery County.
• Legal Clinic Free legal services helping clients with asset protection, legal document drafting, debt issues, and other civil legal matters to promote financial stability.
• Micro-Enterprise Business Development Free five-week virtual training program teaching essential business functions and formal business plan components. Topics include business records management, financing, cash flow, and pricing strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Greene County Emergency and Transitional Shelter Donnellan Emergency Shelter (6 units, up to 21 individuals, average 50-day stay), Donnellan Transitional Shelter (7 units, up to 21 individuals, average 126-day stay), and Harding Place Transitional Shelter (up to 17 individuals, average 281-day stay). All include case management.
• Financial Services Financial counseling, asset preservation workshops, and generational wealth education to help families build financial stability and protect assets.
• Food and Clothing Assistance Emergency food and clothing assistance including a clothing bank serving Darke County residents and shelter residents.
• Transportation Coordination Transportation coordination services helping clients access programs, employment, and essential services.
• Ohio Weatherization Training Center - Southwest Hub Training center operated in partnership with COAD that trains weatherization and home repair professionals. Trains over 200 students annually in weatherization work and lead-safe repair work.
• Southwest Ohio Lead Safe Collaborative and Lead Safe Ohio Program MVCAP serves as the lead entity for the Southwest Ohio Lead Safe Collaborative and administers the Lead Safe Ohio Program for Montgomery County, with certified lead abatement contractors and inspectors on staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,741 households served in 2024 with utility and housing assistance
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Partnership to distribute 988 suicide and crisis hotline tote bags to seniors receiving commodity boxes, clothing bank shoppers, and others in Darke County.
• HTC (formerly Hannah's Treasure Chest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Partnership to serve children of emergency shelter residents with greater wraparound support. HTC provides clothing, diapers, wipes, books, toys, and equipment such as car seats to families in MVCAP's Greene County Emergency Shelter and Preble County Domestic Violence Shelter.
• Project WomancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Partnership with Springfield-based Project Woman to provide 24/7 crisis hotline monitoring for MVCAP's Preble County Domestic Violence Hotline. Project Woman staff are trauma-informed and follow best practices for serving survivors and their children.
• CareSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025MVCAP awarded $100,000 CareSource Foundation Signature Grant to expand access to Utility Assistance for older adults and vulnerable households across Montgomery, Greene, Darke, and Preble Counties. The grant partially funds two positions that directly support seniors and vulnerable households.
• Oberer ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Partnership with Oberer Property Management in Darke County to build connections and community at Fox Run Senior Apartments and Willow Place. Property manager organizes events for residents including Halloween/BINGO and Thanksgiving luncheon.
• Preble County Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Partnership for shelter remodeling: Habitat installed new vinyl flooring and carpet in exchange for MVCAP providing new kitchen appliances and other items.
• Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVCAP partners with COAD to operate the Southwest Hub of the Ohio Weatherization Training Center, which trains approximately 200 students annually in weatherization work and lead-safe repair work. COAD Executive Director Megan Riddlebarger noted that the training hub could not have been built without Barry Strahorn's active support.
• CenterPoint EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CenterPoint Energy allows MVCAP to serve weatherization customers at up to 300% of Federal Poverty Level (compared to the standard 200% threshold). This partnership enables serving more customers who may not qualify under standard income limits.
• Rebuilding Together DaytonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for National Rebuilding Day, where MVCAP staff volunteer to repair homes in Trotwood and Jefferson Township. MVCAP has participated for multiple years, with Barry Strahorn serving as House Captain for several years.
• A Maid for YouminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted to deep clean the Preble County domestic violence emergency shelter before it opened.
• PLE SecurityminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted to install new cameras, keypads and DVR system at the Preble County domestic violence shelter.
• TCC VerizonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict Manager Joshua Owens led team to clear the shelter's basement of heavy equipment and furniture, and reached out to local businesses for additional donations.
• Family Abuse Shelter of Miami CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration across jurisdictions enabled MVCAP to utilize homeless prevention funding from Miami County to help a Darke County family facing eviction, working together with the managing delegate for Homeless Prevention funds for the region.
• United Way of the Greater Dayton AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVCAP President and CEO Erin Jeffries participated in Greene County Housing Summit hosted by United Way, joining other providers in understanding the housing landscape and improving outcomes.
• Andrew Casey ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical contractor works on approximately two-thirds of MVCAP's weatherization jobs, fixing safety issues, replacing wiring, and installing mechanical ventilation fans required by indoor air quality standards.
• Stanley Heating Cooling and PlumbingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor works on more than 200 weatherization jobs each year for MVCAP clients, addressing health and safety issues before weatherization can proceed. Partnership enabled business growth from two people to a dozen employees.
• Liberty High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Liberty High School (recovery school) sends students through MVCAP's training center for up to 450 hours of work-based learning in weatherization. Students earn certifications and learn trades in high demand.
• Youth Build DaytonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Department of Labor's Youth Build Dayton provides career pathway opportunities for Liberty High School students in weatherization and construction trades.
• County CorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner that provides opportunities for Liberty High School graduates in housing-related careers.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing placement opportunities for Liberty High School graduates.
• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVCAP participates in COHHIO advocacy efforts, attending Housing Ohio Conference and Advocacy Day at Ohio Statehouse to share stories and advocate for affordable housing and housing trust fund funding.
• National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVCAP President and CEO Erin Jeffries serves on NEUAC's Board of Directors and participates in annual LIHEAP Action Day advocacy efforts in Washington D.C.
• Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVCAP DVS Director Courtney Griffith participates in ODVN advocacy events and meets with legislators to advocate for bills centered on survivor voices and safety.
• Ohio Lead Free Kids CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVCAP hosted the Ohio Lead Free Kids Coalition and Ohio Healthy Homes Network for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week event. MVCAP uses partnership with COAD to train weatherization crews on lead abatement.
• Ohio Healthy Homes NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVCAP hosted this organization for lead awareness events. MVCAP President serves as Trustee on the Board of the Ohio Healthy Homes Network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ohio Domestic Violence Network: ODVN is the statewide coalition in which MVCAP's DV Director actively participates for survivor advocacy. Both organizations serve domestic violence survivors and operate shelters with overlapping state VOCA funding streams and policy environments.
• Green & Healthy Homes Initiative: Green & Healthy Homes Initiative operates healthy homes and lead abatement programs nationwide, directly overlapping with MVCAP's weatherization, lead-safe, and home repair services. Both organizations target housing-based health and energy outcomes for low-income households.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton: Habitat for Humanity affiliates partner with MVCAP on workforce development and shelter remodeling (e.g., Preble County Habitat). Both serve low-income populations with housing solutions and rely on volunteer labor and community partnerships in the same geographic footprint.
• Dollar Energy Fund: Dollar Energy Fund is a national nonprofit providing utility assistance grants to low-income households, directly comparable to MVCAP's HEAP, PIPP, and Winter/Summer Crisis utility programs. Both serve similar client populations with similar utility hardship grant models funded through utility company partnerships.
• IMPACT Community Action: IMPACT Community Action is an Ohio-based Community Action Agency serving the Columbus region with utility assistance, weatherization, and housing programs funded through the same federal HHS/ACF and state channels. Directly comparable in mission, program mix, and CAA funding model.
• Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD): COAD is MVCAP's joint venture partner in the Southwest Hub of the Ohio Weatherization Training Center. COAD operates community action and weatherization programs across Appalachian Ohio with significant overlap in mission, federal funding sources, and workforce development work.
• Rebuilding Together Dayton: Rebuilding Together Dayton is MVCAP's annual partner for National Rebuilding Day home repair events. Both organizations provide home repair services to low-income homeowners in the Dayton region, serving overlapping client populations with complementary volunteer and contractor models.

Regional players

• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO): COHHIO is the statewide advocacy coalition in which MVCAP actively participates on housing trust fund and homelessness policy. While primarily an advocacy body, COHHIO coordinates housing service providers across Ohio with overlapping client and policy interests.
• Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2: The Area Agency on Aging serves as a primary referral partner to MVCAP for senior clients, with nearly 40% of MVCAP's Montgomery County clients being seniors. Both organizations serve overlapping aging and low-income populations in the same West Central Ohio region with shared federal Older Americans Act and aging-network funding.

Broad incumbents

• National Community Action Partnership: National Community Action Partnership is the national umbrella organization for all Community Action Agencies including MVCAP. It sets training, advocacy, and policy direction for the CAA network and provides resources that MVCAP and its peer CAAs rely on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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