Hopes Community Action Partnership, Inc.

What Hopes Community Action Partnership, Inc. does

HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated (DBA: HOPES CAP, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1964 as the Hoboken Organization Against Poverty and Economic Stress, originally established to address poverty in Hudson County, New Jersey. The organization operates as a federally-designated Community Action Agency within the national Community Action Partnership network and was one of the first Head Start programs in the country. HOPES delivers services across Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey through 10+ physical centers in Hoboken, Plainfield, and Somerset, plus home-based Early Head Start visits and assisted transportation for seniors.

The service portfolio spans two divisions. Early Childhood Programs include Infants and Toddlers (Early Head Start), Preschool (Head Start and state-funded), Before and After School, Summer Enrichment, and a CDA Apprenticeship Program. Community Programs include benefits assistance (SNAP, LIHEAP, utility, SafeLink), IRS VITA free tax preparation, adult education (ESL, computer classes, financial literacy), youth programs, senior transportation and services, and health and food assistance including GetCoveredNJ enrollment. Services are delivered primarily through walk-in centers, home visits, scheduled appointments, and a 1-855-OK-HOPES hotline. Technology footprint is limited to standard administrative systems (Paycom HR, Wix web, Formstack forms) with no proprietary platform.

The revenue model is grant-driven: primary funding flows from federal grants including Office of Head Start (Grant #02CH012156), Office of Community Services (Grant #2025-05235-0056-00), USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HUD, and IRS VITA (Grant #25VITA0100). Secondary revenue comes from individual donations (501(c)(3) contributions, EIN 22-1801849) and modest facility rentals (auditoriums, conference rooms, computer labs). Most services are free for income-eligible participants. End customers are individual constituents — infants, toddlers, expectant women, preschoolers, youth, adults, seniors, and low-income families — enrolled through center-based delivery, word-of-mouth referrals, and partnerships with school districts, healthcare providers, and government agencies.

Name

Hopes Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Legal name

HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated

Website

https://hopes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1964 that delivers Head Start/Early Head Start, adult education, senior services, benefits assistance, and free tax preparation across Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties in New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Early childhood education
• Adult education programs
• Senior assistance services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoboken

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from federal grants including Office of Head Start (Grant #02CH012156), Office of Community Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Internal Revenue Service VITA program.
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting HOPES programs for early childhood, youth, adult, and senior services. HOPES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 22-1801849).
3. Space Rental: Revenue from renting versatile spaces (auditoriums, conference rooms, computer labs) to community members for events including birthday parties, workshops, business meetings, and religious gatherings at Hoboken, Plainfield, and Somerset locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community action agency that delivers integrated social, educational, and training services across Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties in New Jersey. Its portfolio spans Early Head Start and Head Start preschool programs, before/after school care, adult education (ESL, computer, financial literacy), senior transportation and engagement, youth development, benefits and utility assistance, free VITA tax preparation, and health insurance/food assistance. The organization is primarily federally funded through Head Start, Community Services Block Grant, USDA, HUD, and IRS VITA grants, supplemented by donations and modest space-rental revenue.

Product overview

HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. is a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community programs across Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey. The organization operates two primary service divisions: Early Childhood Programs (serving infants through preschool age children with Early Head Start, Head Start, before/after school care, and summer enrichment) and Community Programs (serving youth, adults, and seniors with benefits assistance, VITA tax preparation, adult education, financial literacy, youth development, senior transportation, and health/food programs). Additional offerings include space rental facilities and professional development through a CDA Apprenticeship Program. The portfolio is funded primarily through federal grants including Head Start, Community Services Block Grant, and various USDA and HUD grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infants and Toddlers Program (Early Head Start)
• Preschool Program (Head Start and State-Funded)
• Before and After School Program (Wrap Around)
• Summer Enrichment Program
• CDA Apprenticeship Program
• Benefits Assistance
• Income Tax Preparation - VITA
• Senior Programs and Transportation
• Adult Education and Financial Literacy
• Youth Programs
• Health and Food Programs
• Computer Labs
• Utility Assistance Programs
• Space Rental

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GetCoveredNJ and CMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES partners with GetCoveredNJ and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to connect New Jersey residents to health insurance options under the Affordable Care Act.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES partners with NCOA to provide benefits assistance for low-income individuals and individuals with disabilities, including one-on-one counseling and application assistance.
• NJ Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES partners with NJ DOL to provide in-person support at Family Resource Center and Rue Building locations, connecting clients to DOL cash benefits and sick leave resources.
• Social Security AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES connects clients to Social Security Express services including benefit statements, retirement estimator, online applications, and disability applications.
• SHARES NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES is the official application agency for SHARES Nation, providing energy assistance grants up to $700 for heating and $500 for electric bills.
• United Water Cares and New Jersey American WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES is the official application agency for water bill assistance programs (H2O Help to Others), providing grants up to $100 (United Water) or $500 (American Water) and low-income payment program assistance.
• SafeLink WirelesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHOPES is the official application agency for SafeLink Wireless, assisting income-eligible individuals in obtaining free cellular phones and monthly service.
• Hoboken, Plainfield, Franklin, and Manville School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES partners with local school districts for preschool education alignment and to follow Board of Education calendars for program scheduling.
• Hoboken Family AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoboken Family Alliance provides funding for Family Game Nights and special programming for youth and families.
• Community Action Partnership (CAP) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPES is part of the national CAP network established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, a nationwide coalition dedicated to empowering individuals and families toward self-sufficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Head Start Association: NHSA is the national membership and advocacy organization for all Head Start programs including HOPES. Comparable as the broader incumbent ecosystem in which HOPES operates, providing training, advocacy, and federal grant support across the national Head Start network.
• Community Action Partnership (National Network): Community Action Partnership is the national umbrella organization to which HOPES belongs via the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act framework. Comparable as the broad incumbent providing policy advocacy, training, and coordination across all 1,000+ CAP agencies nationwide.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark: Catholic Charities of Newark operates Head Start, immigration, benefits, and senior services across northern NJ including Hudson and Union Counties, overlapping directly with HOPES' service area. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit delivering federally-funded anti-poverty services.
• Tri-County Community Action Partnership: Tri-County CAP is a New Jersey Community Action Agency operating Head Start and CSBG-funded programs across multiple counties. Directly comparable as a fellow NJ CAP agency with similar federal funding mix and service portfolio.
• Urban League of Hudson County: The Urban League of Hudson County is a regional affiliate of the National Urban League providing workforce development, youth programs, and social services in the same NJ geography. Comparable as a community-based organization serving overlapping low-income and minority populations with employment and education programs.
• United Way of Hudson County: United Way of Hudson County is a regional funder and direct service provider in the same county as HOPES' headquarters. Comparable as a community-based anti-poverty organization funding and coordinating services for overlapping low-income populations.
• Children's Aid and Family Services: Children's Aid and Family Services is a NJ-based nonprofit providing early childhood, family support, and counseling services across northern NJ. Comparable as a regional Head Start and family services competitor serving similar vulnerable populations.
• Jersey City Community Action Partnership: JCCAP is a Community Action Agency serving Hudson County, NJ - the same county where HOPES is headquartered. It runs comparable Head Start, weatherization, and emergency services programs, making it the closest geographic and programmatic peer.
• NORWESCAP (Northwest NJ Community Action Partnership): NORWESCAP is a Community Action Agency serving northwest New Jersey with a similar mix of Head Start, CSBG, weatherization, and self-sufficiency programs. Directly comparable as a fellow NJ CAP agency competing for the same federal funding streams and serving overlapping low-income populations.

Regional players

• Passaic County Community Action Agency: Passaic County CAA is a New Jersey Community Action Agency operating Head Start, weatherization, and CSBG programs in an adjacent county. Comparable as a fellow NJ CAP agency with the same funding model, but does not directly compete in HOPES' three-county footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopes-cap-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopescapinc
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Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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