What South Central Community Action Program does

South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP), founded in 1965 as part of the federal War on Poverty, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Pennsylvania and designated as the Community Action Agency for Adams and Franklin counties. The organization operates two main offices (Gettysburg and Chambersburg) and administers more than 25 programs, including emergency shelters in both counties, a partner food pantry network, weatherization services, WIC nutrition programming, an Early Learning Resource Center covering Regions 6 and 10, affordable rental housing, a reentry coalition (Franklin Together), and a person-centered coaching program called Support Circles. SCCAP serves more than 17,000 individuals annually and frames its work as moving families from crisis to stability through integrated, Housing First-oriented service delivery.

SCCAP's revenue model is a blended nonprofit stack: federal, state, and local government grants (including CSBG and program-specific appropriations); individual donations including monthly sustaining gifts and a Legacy Society for planned giving; corporate sponsorships (Jersey Mike's 2024/2025 and Highmark 2025/2026 at the Pacesetter tier); utility company funding for weatherization under Low Income Usage Reduction Programs (Met-Ed, Penelec, West Penn Power, Columbia Gas, UGI); and cause-marketing arrangements such as Kennie's Community Rewards and Thrivent Choice Dollars. Services are delivered free of charge to eligible clients meeting federal poverty guidelines or other program-specific thresholds, with no fee-based pricing.

The organization is led by CEO Megan Shreve, supported by CFO Caryn Burns, CPO Christy Unger, and Resource Development Director Cheryl Brown, and governed by a Board of Directors (President Carrie Gray, Vice President Steve Nevada, Treasurer Rick Harley, Secretary Leon Reed). Accountability markers include the 2019 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and the PANO Standards for Excellence Accreditation. No proprietary technology platform underpins operations, and no AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

Name

South Central Community Action Program

Legal name

South Central Community Action Programs Inc.

Website

https://sccap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) is a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit designated as the Community Action Agency for Adams and Franklin counties, administering 25+ programs in food security, housing, weatherization, nutrition, child care, and reentry support to more than 17,000 low-income individuals annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Poverty alleviation programs
• Emergency housing assistance
• Food security programs
• Social safety net

Headquarters

HQ city

Gettysburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SCCAP receives donations from individual donors, including monthly sustaining donors and one-time gifts. The organization operates a Legacy Society for planned giving and accepts stock donations. Donors can give through PayPal or other means.
2. Federal and State Government Funding: SCCAP receives funding from federal, state, and local government sources as part of its role as the designated Community Action Agency for Adams and Franklin counties. This includes funding for programs like WIC, homeless services, and weatherization.
3. Utility Company Weatherization Programs: The Weatherization program is funded by local utility companies (Met-Ed, Penelec, West Penn Power, Columbia Gas, UGI Gas) under Low Income Usage Reduction Programs. Services are provided free of charge to eligible households.
4. Third-Party Cause Marketing: SCCAP benefits from community reward programs such as Kennie's Community Rewards where 1% of purchases are donated, and Thrivent Choice Dollars program where members direct charitable donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Central Community Action Program is the designated Community Action Agency for Adams and Franklin counties in Pennsylvania, delivering a free, integrated suite of social services to low-income individuals and families. Core offerings include emergency homeless shelter and rapid rehousing, food pantries, home weatherization, WIC nutrition benefits, child care subsidies through the Early Learning Resource Center, re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals, affordable rental housing, and person-centered family coaching. Services are funded by federal/state grants, utility company programs, donations, and corporate sponsorships, and are provided at no cost to eligible clients.

Product overview

South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) is a nonprofit community action agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services rather than a traditional technology product. The organization operates as a unified service delivery platform with interconnected programs including emergency shelters (Adams County and Franklin County Homeless Shelters), food security services (Food Pantries and The Gleaning Project), housing assistance (Rapid Rehousing, HAP, Apartment Project, @Home in Adams County), family support services (Family & Asset Development, Support Circles), weatherization, child care assistance (ELRC), nutrition programs (WIC), and reentry support (Franklin Together). These programs work together under a person-centered coaching philosophy to help individuals and families move from crisis to stability to opportunity across Adams and Franklin counties in Pennsylvania.

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Products and services

• Family Services Person-centered coaching services that provide supportive, respectful guidance helping clients explore goals, strengths, and challenges while identifying resources for their journey toward stability.
• Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) and Child Care Supports Regional resource centers (Regions 6 and 10) helping working families and families in training programs afford child care through subsidies, while providing child care referrals and guidance on quality early learning programs.
• Family & Asset Development Multi-pronged service including Support Circles mentorship (pairing families with 2-3 volunteer mentors using the Getting Ahead curriculum), weatherization assistance, affordable housing initiatives, and re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Food Pantries Food assistance program operating pantries in Gettysburg and Chambersburg and coordinating with partner pantries across Adams and Franklin counties, serving families under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• Homeless Services Emergency shelter programs serving Adams County (up to 10 families at a time with typical 14-30 day stays) and Franklin County, plus the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) for eviction prevention (up to $400 for individuals and $500 for families) and Rapid Rehousing assistance with security deposits, first month's rent, and 3-6 months of case management.
• Weatherization Energy efficiency program helping low-income families reduce heating and energy costs through home improvements including insulation, air sealing, and heating system retrofits, funded by Met-Ed, Penelec, West Penn Power, Columbia Gas, and UGI Gas under Low Income Usage Reduction Programs (LIURP/WARM).
• WIC and The Gleaning Project Nutrition assistance combining Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits (nutrition services, breastfeeding support, health care referrals, and healthy foods) with produce gleaned from local farms through The Gleaning Project, addressing food insecurity for pregnant women, mothers, infants, and children under five.
• Apartment Project Affordable housing initiative providing four rental units in Gettysburg (one 1-bedroom, three 2-bedroom) for families earning under 50% of median income.
• @Home in Adams County Collaborative initiative bringing together local businesses, faith community, education, social services, and healthcare to develop affordable housing, transportation options, and strengthen wages in Adams County.
• Franklin Together Re-entry coalition supporting formerly incarcerated individuals and their families through collaborative partnerships to reduce recidivism and encourage community reintegration in Franklin County.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 17,000 individuals served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered pacesetter, core and minor.

• Jersey Mike'spacesetterGTM or Marketing PartnerJersey Mike's franchise owners in Chambersburg and Gettysburg serve as Pacesetter Corporate Sponsor for 2024/2025, providing financial support and visibility for SCCAP programs.
• HighmarkpacesetterGTM or Marketing PartnerHighmark serves as Pacesetter Corporate Sponsor for 2025/2026, supporting SCCAP's community programs through corporate sponsorship.
• The Gleaning ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative nonprofit effort to reduce food loss on local farms and increase food security. Gleans and distributes fresh produce to anyone in the community who cannot afford fruits and vegetables. SCCAP coordinates produce stands at their offices.
• Adams County Food Policy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCAP is a founding member of the Adams County Food Policy Council, working with local stakeholders to raise awareness of food insecurity.
• Met-Ed, Penelec, West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility companies funding the Weatherization program through Low Income Usage Reduction Programs (LIURP). Clients must apply through these utility companies for weatherization services.
• Columbia GascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility company providing funding for Weatherization program and Warm Wise Audits & Rebates program. Partners with SCCAP on energy efficiency initiatives.
• UGI Gas UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility company participating in LIURP program to fund weatherization services for low-income customers through SCCAP.
• Central Pennsylvania Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCAP purchases food items from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank at $0.18 per pound, enabling them to serve more families through their food pantries.
• Kennie's MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards program where SCCAP receives 1% of purchases made with registered shopping cards during rewards period.
• Thrivent FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrivent Choice Dollars program allows members to direct charitable donations to SCCAP, helping increase services to low-income families and seniors.
• Pennsylvania County Assistance OfficescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Assistance Offices administer the Crisis Heating Assistance Program during heating season for residents with broken heating systems, working with SCCAP-referred clients.
• Support CirclescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity engagement initiative using 'Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World' curriculum. SCCAP operates Support Circles meetings in Gettysburg and Chambersburg, matching families with volunteers.
• Franklin Together (Franklin County Re-entry Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition developing partnerships to empower formerly incarcerated individuals and reduce recidivism. SCCAP provides coordination and support.
• @Home in Adams CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative bringing together local businesses, faith community, education, social services, and healthcare to develop affordable housing, transportation options, and strengthen wages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• United Way of Adams County: Local United Way affiliate operating in SCCAP's primary service area with overlapping human services funding and convening roles, serving as both a potential collaborator and a regional peer in community-based fundraising for poverty programs.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg: Regional faith-based social services agency providing food, housing, and family services across central Pennsylvania counties including Adams and Franklin, with a comparable service mix but faith-based funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Central Pennsylvania Food Bank: Regional food bank that is both a partner of SCCAP (SCCAP purchases food at $0.18/lb) and a broader-incumbent peer in food distribution, operating across a 27-county service area with significantly larger scale.
• Salvation Army Harrisburg Area Command: Larger national human services organization with overlapping programs in shelter, food assistance, and re-entry support in central Pennsylvania, providing similar wraparound services at a broader geographic scale.
• Goodwill of South Central and North Central Pennsylvania: Larger regional nonprofit with overlapping re-entry, workforce development, and family services across south-central Pennsylvania, serving as a comparable peer in scale and program mix.

Others

• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (County Assistance Offices): State government partner that co-administers crisis heating assistance and benefits programs alongside SCCAP; relevant as a referral and funding counterpart rather than a direct competitor.
• Pennsylvania Association of Community Action Agencies (PACAA): Statewide membership association representing Pennsylvania's 42 community action agencies including SCCAP; an ecosystem peer that is highly relevant for benchmarking and policy comparison rather than direct competition.

Direct peers

• Lancaster County Community Action Agency: Lancaster County CAA is a Pennsylvania-based community action agency offering a comparable suite of anti-poverty services (housing, food, weatherization, family services) under a similar CSBG-funded model, making it a directly comparable peer in both scale and operating approach.
• York County Community Action Corporation: Adjacent south-central Pennsylvania CAA providing housing, food, energy assistance, and family services to York County residents under the same federal Community Services Block Grant framework as SCCAP.
• Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP): Another Pennsylvania community action agency delivering an integrated portfolio of social services including food, housing, and family support, sharing SCCAP's regulatory designation, funding model, and county-level service area structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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