Central WV Community Action Inc

What Central WV Community Action Inc does

Central WV Community Action, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency founded in 1964 under the federal Economic Opportunity Act, headquartered in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The organization delivers anti-poverty social services to low-income families across Harrison, Lewis, Gilmer, and Ritchie Counties, and more recently Marion County, through a portfolio of programs including federally funded Head Start early childhood education across six locations, a Food to Freedom initiative coordinating 17+ food pantries, case management and emergency financial assistance, handicap-accessible transportation, an emergency housing repair and replacement program, COVID-19 emergency services, and a Poverty Simulation© training program.

The organization operates without proprietary technology, relying on standard case management and administrative tools to coordinate service delivery through direct offices, home visits, Head Start sites, and a network of community partners. Its business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating: all services are provided free of charge to eligible recipients at or below 125% of federal poverty guidelines, with operating funds sourced from federal grants (Office of Head Start under Grant 03CH013212; Community Service Block Grant via the Office of Community Services), state pass-throughs (WVCAD, WVDOT 5310), three United Way affiliates, foundation grants, and individual donations processed through a Stripe-powered online portal.

Operationally, the agency is led by an Executive Director and a small executive team (11-50 employees), governed by a board of directors, and embedded in a dense local ecosystem that includes four county Boards of Education, United Technical Center, faith-based organizations, and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Its legal and funding framework traces to the Community Service Block Grant Act of 1989, the current statute governing the nationwide Community Action Agency network.

Name

Central WV Community Action Inc

Legal name

Central WV Community Action, Inc.

Website

https://centralwvaction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Central WV Community Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency founded in 1964 that delivers Head Start, food assistance, housing repair, transportation, and case management services to low-income families across four counties in central West Virginia, funded primarily through federal, state, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Early childhood education
• Emergency assistance programs
• Food security services
• Housing repair assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: Primary funding from federal sources including Office of Head Start (federally funded pre-school program) and Office of Community Services through the Community Service Block Grant. These grants provide direct federal funding to the Community Action Agency.
2. State Government Funding: Funding through WVCAD (West Virginia Community Advancement and Development) and West Virginia Department of Transportation 5310 Program for transportation services.
3. Foundation Grants: Support from Bernard McDonough Foundation, Melvin B. Sprigg Charitable Trust, and WV NIP (Neighborhood Investment Program).
4. United Way Contributions: Funding from United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties, United Way of Lewis County, and United Way of Central West Virginia including LifeBridge AmeriCorps.
5. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting community services. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central WV Community Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency that provides free early childhood education, food assistance, case management, transportation, housing repair, and emergency aid services to low-income families. Programs include Head Start (federally funded preschool for children ages 3-5), Food to Freedom food pantry coordination, Case Management emergency assistance, accessible transportation, Housing Assistance (heating/cooling repair), Poverty Simulations, and COVID-19 emergency services, all delivered across Harrison, Lewis, Ritchie, and Gilmer Counties in Central West Virginia.

Product overview

Central WV Community Action is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected community programs. The core offerings include Head Start (early childhood education), Food to Freedom (food security coordination), Case Management (emergency assistance coordination), Transportation (accessibility services), Housing Assistance (emergency repairs), Poverty Simulations (awareness training), and COVID-19 Emergency Services. These services are designed to address the root causes of poverty and help families in Harrison, Lewis, Gilmer, and Ritchie Counties achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start A federally funded free preschool program for children ages 3-5 that helps prepare them for school and life, providing healthy meals, school supplies, health support, and transportation. Delivered at six Head Start locations across the agency's service area.
• Food to Freedom (Food Initiative) A food security coordination program that connects community members with local food pantries and resources across over 17 food pantries in Harrison, Lewis, Gilmer, and Ritchie counties.
• Case Management (Family Services) Service coordination that connects individuals and families in need of emergency assistance with services and funding to stabilize crises and plan for self-sufficiency. The $500 average cost to stabilize a family in immediate crisis is referenced for this program.
• Transportation Weekly handicap-accessible transportation assistance providing safe rides for medical appointments, groceries, prescriptions, banking, and other essential errands in Harrison County.
• Housing Assistance (Emergency Repair and Replacement Program) Emergency heat repair/replacement and portable air conditioning program for homeowners and renters meeting income guidelines, having assisted over 200 households since 2017.
• Poverty Simulation© An interactive simulation experience where participants assume roles of families facing poverty challenges to better understand the complexities of poverty and identify areas for community change.
• COVID-19 Emergency Services Emergency financial assistance for COVID-19 impacted residents covering rent, mortgage, utilities, heating/cooling repairs, food, medical expenses, vehicle costs, and job transition support.

Quantifiable outcome

• $500 average to help stabilize a family in immediate crisis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• United Technical CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical education partner providing support and collaboration for workforce development programs.
• Gilmer County Board of EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education authority supporting Head Start programs and school-based services in Gilmer County.
• Harrison County Board of EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education authority supporting Head Start programs and school-based services in Harrison County.
• Lewis County Board of EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education authority supporting Head Start programs and school-based services in Lewis County.
• Ritchie County Board of EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education authority supporting Head Start programs and school-based services in Ritchie County.
• Open Heart MinistriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity ministry partner providing support for food assistance and community services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mid-Ohio Valley Community Action: Mid-Ohio Valley Community Action is a regional CAA in West Virginia offering Head Start, food assistance, housing, and case management. It is a direct peer because it shares the same CAA designation, federal funding streams, and core service mix targeting low-income families.
• United Way of Central West Virginia: A local United Way affiliate that both funds and operates community services in the same Clarksburg-area geography. It is comparable because it mobilizes donor dollars, partners with schools and food pantries, and addresses overlapping anti-poverty outcomes for the same client base.
• Randolph County Community Action: A neighboring West Virginia CAA providing Head Start and family services in Randolph County. Comparable because it is part of the same statewide CAA network, draws on the same federal funding pools, and serves a similar rural low-income population.
• Mountain CAP: Mountain CAP is another West Virginia Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, housing, and emergency services to low-income families. It is directly comparable because it operates under the same federal CAA framework, runs Head Start sites, and serves an adjacent rural WV service area.
• Eastern Panhandle Community Action: Eastern Panhandle CAA delivers the same suite of Head Start, weatherization, food, and case management services to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle region. It is a direct peer given its parallel operating model and federal CAA designation.
• Stepping Stones, Inc. A West Virginia nonprofit providing Head Start and family services in central WV counties adjacent to CWVCAA's territory. It is a direct peer because it operates the same federal Head Start program, shares donor networks, and serves overlapping rural low-income communities.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army West Virginia: A national faith-based nonprofit with a WV presence providing emergency assistance, food, housing, and family services. It overlaps CWVCAA's emergency assistance and food pantry offerings and competes for the same donor and volunteer base in the region.
• Catholic Charities West Virginia: A larger, statewide faith-based social services nonprofit providing emergency assistance, housing, and family services across West Virginia. It is a broad incumbent comparable to CWVCAA because it addresses overlapping needs (rent/utility assistance, case management) for low-income WV residents.
• National Community Action Partnership: The national membership organization for the nation's CAAs, including CWVCAA. It is a relevant broad peer because it sets standards, provides training, and represents the same federal funding framework that underpins CWVCAA's operating model.

Regional players

• West Virginia Community Action Partnership: The statewide association representing West Virginia's CAAs, including CWVCAA. It is a relevant peer/ecosystem participant because it coordinates training, advocacy, and funding strategy for the same population and shares CWVCAA's federal funding dependencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cwvcaa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-wv-community-action

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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