Community Action Commission of Fayette County

What Community Action Commission of Fayette County does

Community Action Commission of Fayette County is a private nonprofit corporation and federally designated Community Action Agency headquartered at 1400 U.S. Route 22 NW in Washington Court House, Ohio. Founded in 1965 (Head Start) and incorporated as a Community Action Agency in 1967, it operates a portfolio of approximately 20 programs organized into early childhood education (Head Start, Early Head Start), emergency energy assistance (HEAP, Summer Crisis, Winter Crisis, PIPP Plus), homeless housing (Brick House emergency shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Fayette Inn, Fayette Landing, and three Permanent Supportive Housing sub-programs), recovery and prevention (Pathways to Recovery, Faith in Recovery Coalition, Drug Free Communities Prevention Coalition), senior services, transportation (Fayette-Madison Transit), weatherization, and self-help housing. The agency serves as lead convener for the Region 16 Continuum of Care covering Clinton, Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, and Ross Counties and partners with OhioKAN to deliver kinship navigation across 14 southern Ohio counties.

The organization's revenue model is almost entirely grant-funded, with primary streams from HUD (homeless programs), HHS/ACF Office of Head Start, U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, Ohio Development Services Agency (HEAP and crisis programs), Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (TANF), and the Office of Criminal Justice Services (VAWA grants). Local funding comes from Fayette County United Way, donations via the website, and nominal transit fares of $0.50 per stop (with half-fare for seniors 60+ and disabled riders). Most client-facing services are delivered free of charge to eligible households at or below 175% of federal poverty guidelines (energy programs) or 80% of area median income (self-help housing). Capital subsidies flow through USDA Rural Development 502 mortgages for the self-help housing program, where families contribute 65% construction labor as sweat equity.

CAC Fayette County operates with a small staff (11–50 employees) under Executive Director Bambi Baughn (in role since 2009, with 29 prior years as Deputy Director) and is governed by the federally mandated tripartite board structure (one-third private, public, and participant sector). It owns and operates the Brick House emergency shelter, two 17-unit permanent supportive housing facilities (Fayette Inn, Fayette Landing), two Head Start sites (Washington Court House and Jeffersonville), and runs the public transit system for Fayette and Madison Counties. Technology usage is minimal: a content website, SurveyMonkey-based customer satisfaction surveys, and standard office tooling — there is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, data infrastructure, or AI/ML capability.

Name

Community Action Commission of Fayette County

Legal name

Community Action Commission of Fayette County

Website

https://cacfayettecounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Action Commission of Fayette County is a nonprofit Community Action Agency in Washington Court House, Ohio, administering 20+ federally and state-funded programs — Head Start, HEAP, homeless shelter and permanent supportive housing, weatherization, self-help housing, transit, and recovery services — for low-income residents across a 5-county region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Child Care Services (6244), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington Court House

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal Funding: Primary funding from federal sources including HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) for homeless programs and housing assistance, Department of Energy for Weatherization Assistance Program, and Administration for Children and Families (Office of Head Start) for early childhood programs.
2. State Funding: State funding from Ohio Development Services Agency's Office of Community Assistance (OCA) for HEAP and energy assistance programs, Ohio Department of Development for homeless programs, and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for TANF.
3. Public Transit Fares: Fayette-Madison Transit charges fares for public transit services including $0.50 per stop with half-fare discounts for seniors 60+ or disabled individuals.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and organizational donations accepted through the website via PayPal and by check.
5. Local Funding and United Way: Local funding from Fayette County United Way, local businesses, foundations, and community organizations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Action Commission of Fayette County is a nonprofit Community Action Agency delivering a coordinated portfolio of social services across Fayette County and Region 16 in Ohio. Core offerings include Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood education, HEAP/Summer Crisis/Winter Crisis/PIPP Plus energy assistance, Brick House emergency homeless shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing (Fayette Inn, Fayette Landing, Destination HOME, Shelter + Care, Stable Futures), Pathways to Recovery opioid response, senior services, Fayette-Madison Transit, Weatherization Assistance, and USDA-supported Self Help Housing with sweat-equity homeownership.

Product overview

Community Action Commission of Fayette County operates as a multi-service social services agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized into several core areas: Early Childhood Education (Head Start and Early Head Start), Emergency Energy Assistance (HEAP, Summer Crisis, Winter Crisis, PIPP Plus), Homeless Housing Programs (Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing at multiple sites), Recovery and Prevention Services (Pathways to Recovery, Faith in Recovery Coalition, Prevention Coalition), Senior Services, Transportation (Fayette-Madison Transit), Weatherization, Self Help Housing, and Regional Coordination (OhioKAN, Mobility Management, Continuum of Care). The organization functions as a coordinated delivery system for community assistance across Clinton, Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, and Ross counties in Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fayette Inn: 17-unit congregate housing facility providing permanent supportive housing services for single, homeless individuals.
• Fayette Landing
• Destination HOME
• Shelter + Care
• Stable Futures

Products and services

• Head Start A free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 offering morning and afternoon sessions with developmental, speech, vision, and hearing screenings, meals, and transportation to eligible children including those with disabilities. Operated at two site locations (WCH and Jeffersonville).
• Early Head Start A home-based program for expectant mothers and families with children 0 to 3, featuring weekly 90-minute home visits by trained professionals, play groups twice monthly, and services to promote physical, social, and emotional growth.
• HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) A federally funded one-time heating assistance benefit for eligible low-income households (at or below 175% of federal poverty guidelines), administered by Ohio Development Services Agency's Office of Community Assistance.
• Summer Crisis Program Summer cooling assistance providing up to $175 in one-time electric bill payment for low-income elderly households (60+) or households with qualifying medical conditions at or below 175% federal poverty guidelines.
• Winter Crisis Program Heating season assistance for low-income households that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, have PIPP default, or have less than a ten-day supply of bulk fuel.
• PIPP Plus Year-round affordable energy payment program allowing eligible customers to pay based on income (minimum $10 or 5-10% of gross monthly income) with arrearage credits earned through on-time payments; after 24 consecutive on-time payments, all arrearages are eliminated.
• Brick House Emergency Homeless Shelter 24-hour emergency shelter serving single women, couples with children, couples without children, and single parent families facing homelessness, providing self-sufficiency planning, job search assistance, budgeting, and housing location services.
• Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Short-term rental and utility assistance with intensive case management for households in Fayette, Highland, and Pickaway counties experiencing homelessness, with a 21-day housing goal.
• PSH Fayette Projects (Fayette Inn & Fayette Landing) Two 17-unit congregate housing facilities providing permanent supportive housing services for single, homeless individuals who are chronically homeless with diagnosed disabilities.
• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Federally funded programs (Destination HOME, Shelter + Care, Stable Futures) providing long-term housing with case management for chronically homeless disabled households paying 30% of income toward housing.
• Pathways to Recovery Opioid response program featuring overdose response, harm reduction with naloxone distribution, treatment referrals, care coordination, benefit assistance, and peer support activities.
• Senior Services Programs for seniors including Healthy U chronic disease self-management workshops, Matter of Balance fall prevention, Homemaker Aide Program, and National Family Caregiver Program.
• Fayette-Madison Transit Public transit service for residents of Fayette and Madison Counties providing point-deviated route and demand response transit services with accessible vehicles. Fare is $0.50 per stop with half-fare ($0.25) for seniors 60+ or disabled.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Free home energy efficiency services including furnace inspection, water heater insulation, air leakage reduction, attic, sidewall, and floor insulation for eligible homeowners and renters who have not previously received weatherization services.
• Self Help Housing Mutual self-help housing program helping low-moderate income families build their own homes through sweat equity (65% of construction labor), partnering with USDA Rural Development 502 loans. Families build average $25,000 in equity.
• OhioKAN Statewide kinship and adoption navigator program providing free services to help families in 14 Ohio counties navigate and connect with local and statewide resources.
• Continuum of Care Collaborative of government, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations organizing and delivering housing and services for homeless or at-risk individuals and families across Clinton, Highland, Fayette, Pickaway, and Ross counties.
• Emergency Food and Shelter Board Federally funded program providing food, lodging, rent/mortgage assistance, utility bill assistance, and equipment for hungry and homeless individuals.
• Faith in Recovery Coalition Coalition combating substance abuse through community development projects, working toward detox facilities, inpatient treatment, and recovery housing.
• Fayette County Prevention Coalition (Drug Free Communities) Substance abuse prevention coalition using the Strategic Prevention Framework to prevent youth substance abuse and promote drug-free community development.
• Mobility Management Transportation coordination service connecting individuals with community and regional transportation resources through information, referral, and collaborative planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 families achieved homeownership through Self-Help Housing program since 1993
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• Ohio Development Services Agency - Office of Community Assistance (OCA)coreOthersState agency administering HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), PIPP Plus, Summer Crisis, and Winter Crisis programs. CAC serves as the local administrative agency for these federally-funded energy assistance programs serving low-income households.
• Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicescoreOthersFederal funding source for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Website acknowledges support from this office while noting they do not operate or endorse the programs.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersFederal funder of homeless assistance programs including Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Continuum of Care grants. CAC has received McKinney-Vento funds since 1990.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentcoreOthersFederal agency providing 502 mortgages for self-help housing program. CAC serves as technical assistance provider through USDA 523 Self-Help Program, organizing building groups and assisting families through loan process.
• U.S. Department of Energy - Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)coreOthersFederal program created in 1976 to assist families with energy efficiency improvements. CAC administers WAP locally, improving energy efficiency of low-income dwellings using advanced technologies and testing protocols.
• Ohio Department of DevelopmentcoreOthersState agency providing Homeless Assistance Program funding for the Brick House emergency shelter and other homeless services.
• Fayette County United WaymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal United Way chapter providing funding support and partnership for community programs including homeless services and senior services. Listed as partner on program materials.
• Ohio Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in OhiomoderateOthersStatewide coalition coordinating Point-In-Time Count of homeless populations. CAC participates in annual counts coordinated by this organization.
• OhioKAN (Ohio Kinship and Adoption Navigator)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide flexible kinship and adoption navigator program. CAC partners to provide navigation services to kinship and adoptive families across 14 counties in southern Ohio.
• National Alliance to End HomelessnessmoderateOthersNational organization that partnered with CoC in 2006 to create 10-year plan to end homelessness in Fayette County.
• Region 16 Continuum of Care Member AgenciescoreOthersRegional coalition including Fayette County Commissioners, Fayette County Workforce Board, Fayette County Economic Development, Fayette County United Way, Fayette County Department of Job and Family Services, Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Fayette County Health Department, Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Fayette County Metropolitan Housing Authority, Community Action Commission, Fayette County Juvenile Probation, Fayette County Red Cross, Goodwill, Salvation Army, L.I.F.E Pregnancy Center, The Agape Church, United Fellowship Church, Heritage Memorial Church, Grace Community Church.
• Office of Criminal Justice ServicesminorOthersState agency that has provided Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant funding for shelter services.
• Central Ohio Area Agency on AgingmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional agency on aging partnership. Executive Director Bambi Baughn serves on the board of this organization.
• Ohio Association of Community Action AgenciesmoderateOthersState association representing Ohio's community action agencies. Executive Director serves on this board.
• Ohio CDC AssociationminorOthersState association for Community Development Corporations. Executive Director serves on this board.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community Action Partnership of Western Illinois (CAPWI): Multi-county Community Action Agency providing Head Start, weatherization, senior services, and housing programs across rural Western Illinois. Comparable in mission, federal funding structure, and rural Midwestern geography.
• Highland County Community Action: Highland County Community Action Organization, a Region 16 partner with CAC Fayette County. Delivers comparable federal anti-poverty programs in an adjacent rural Ohio county with similar demographics.
• Community Action Organization of Scioto County: Southern Ohio Community Action Agency operating Head Start, senior services, housing, and weatherization programs. Comparable rural Appalachian Ohio service area and similar federal funding mix.
• Great Rivers Community Action: Multi-county Ohio Community Action Agency providing Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, homeless housing, and self-help housing programs. Directly comparable in scale, federal funding stack, and rural Southeast Ohio geography.
• Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP): Southeast Ohio Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, HEAP, weatherization, housing, and senior services across a multi-county rural footprint. Highly comparable to CAC Fayette County in mission, funding mix (HUD/HHS/USU/DOE), and rural Ohio operating model.
• Pickaway County Community Action Organization: Pickaway County Community Action Agency, a Region 16 partner with CAC Fayette County in the Continuum of Care. Operates similar Head Start, energy, and senior services in an adjacent rural Ohio county.

Broad incumbents

• National Church Residences: Ohio-headquartered nonprofit that develops and operates affordable housing, supportive housing, and senior living communities across multiple states. Comparable as a mission-driven affordable housing provider operating at greater scale and with real-estate development capability CAC Fayette lacks.
• National Community Action Partnership: National membership and advocacy body for the 1,000+ Community Action Agencies across the U.S. Provides training, ROMA standards, and federal advocacy that CAC Fayette County conforms to; analogous to a sector-level trade association.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer and funder of affordable housing and community development, including rural markets. Comparable mission space (housing + community services), though operates at national scale with capital deployment capabilities beyond CAC Fayette's grant-funded model.

Others

• Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA): Statewide association representing Ohio's Community Action Agencies, on whose board CAC Fayette's Executive Director sits. Comparable as the sector-level convener and training body for CAAs operating in the same funding and regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCR8tXks4IlWRSs92m2TJ19A/channels
• Facebookfacebook.com/cacfayettecounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-action-commission-of-fayette-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Community Action Commission of Fayette County