Community Action Partnership of North Alabama

What Community Action Partnership of North Alabama does

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 and headquartered in Decatur, Alabama. Operating as a federally designated Community Action Agency, CAPNA delivers human and social services to income-eligible households across 28 of Alabama's 67 counties, with affordable housing operations extending into North Carolina and South Carolina. Its service portfolio comprises Children's Services (Early Head Start, Preschool Head Start, Pre-K across 130+ classrooms in 15 counties), Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for five counties, Weatherization Assistance for six counties, Meals on Wheels & More for Morgan County, Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions programs under AmeriCorps Seniors, HUD-certified Housing Counseling and Support Services, an Affordable Housing portfolio of nearly 1,800 property units, the MOMENT mental wellness program, and Homebuyer Education workshops. A new Neighborhood Promise Training Center in Decatur is under construction to expand hands-on home maintenance instruction.

CAPNA's business model is grant-funded rather than transactional. Primary revenue streams are federal grants — Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Office of Head Start / Administration for Children and Families funding (Grant O4CH010849) — supplemented by state appropriations, local government contributions, United Way of Morgan County funding, private donations (via Givecloud), corporate grants (Republic Services Charitable Foundation, Fahe), and rental income from the affordable housing portfolio. Services are delivered at no cost or minimal cost to qualifying households based on federal poverty guidelines. Technology infrastructure consists of standard nonprofit operational tools (ADP payroll, Microsoft Office, ChildPlus, appointment scheduling software, Givecloud). Distribution follows a hub-and-spoke model centered on the Decatur headquarters, with five regional offices (Moulton, Cullman, Hamilton, Haleyville), 130+ Head Start classrooms, home-delivered meal routes from a licensed kitchen, and online appointment scheduling.

The organization employs 251-500 staff and is governed by a Board of Directors representing public, private, and low-income community sectors. It maintains GuideStar Transparency recognition (Platinum 2024, Silver 2026) and holds formal affiliations with NeighborWorks America, AmeriCorps Seniors, the Alabama Housing Finance Authority, and United Way of Morgan County. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed in the scraped material.

Name

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama

Legal name

The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc.

Website

https://capna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 and headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, delivering federally funded human and social services — including Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, housing counseling, and affordable housing — to income-eligible households across 28 Alabama counties and select Southeast markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Affordable housing management
• Early childhood education
• Energy assistance programs
• Senior support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Office of Head Start/Administration for Children and Families grants. These grants fund the core operations and programs serving low-income households across North Alabama.
2. State Funding: State-level funding from Alabama for various social service programs including energy assistance (LIHEAP) and child care services.
3. Private Donations and Fundraising: Donations from individuals, corporate partners, and fundraising events including the Driving for a Cause golf tournament and Red Robin fundraiser days.
4. Local Government Support: Funding and support from local city and county governments, including United Way of Morgan County contributions for Meals on Wheels program.
5. Affordable Housing Operations: Revenue from nearly 1,800 property units across the southeast through asset management of affordable housing properties, with rents set based on partner guidelines including Alabama Housing Finance Authority.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CAPNA delivers a portfolio of human and social services to income-eligible households across 28 Alabama counties, including early childhood education (Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K), utility bill assistance (LIHEAP), home weatherization, HUD-certified housing counseling, an affordable housing portfolio of nearly 1,800 units, Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors, Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent volunteer programs, and the MOMENT mental wellness program. Services are provided at no cost or minimal cost to qualifying families based on federal poverty guidelines.

Product overview

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) operates as a multi-service nonprofit offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services across 28 counties in North Alabama. The organization provides a unified set of programs addressing poverty, including: Children's Services (Early Head Start, Preschool Head Start, Pre-K), Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Weatherization Assistance, Meals on Wheels & More, Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, Housing Counseling (HUD-certified), Affordable Housing portfolio (1,800+ units), MOMENT mental health program, Homebuyer Education workshops, and The Problem With Poverty podcast. These services work together to provide holistic support for families and individuals facing economic hardship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOMENT (Motivational Outreach to Mentally Engage Nurture Thrive): A mental wellness program designed to give peace of mind with easy-to-follow tips, providing coaching sessions and training on mental health topics.
• The Problem With Poverty Podcast
• The Heart of Homeownership

Products and services

• Children's Services Early childhood education and family services providing Early Head Start, Preschool Head Start, and Pre-K programs for children ages birth to 5 at no cost to qualifying families.
• Energy Assistance Utility bill assistance program helping income-eligible households in five North Alabama counties afford heating and cooling costs without sacrificing essential needs.
• Weatherization Assistance Home weatherization measures that make homes safer and healthier while lowering energy bills for income-eligible households in six North Alabama counties.
• Meals on Wheels & More Home-delivered meal service providing daily hot nutritious meals and wellness checks for seniors, the homebound, and people with disabilities in Morgan County.
• Senior Companions AmeriCorps Seniors program providing service and income opportunities for persons 55 and older with limited incomes to help adults live independently in their own homes.
• Foster Grandparents AmeriCorps Seniors program for adults 55 and older with limited incomes to mentor and serve at-risk school children in Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan counties.
• Housing Counseling & Support Services HUD-certified housing counseling providing rental counseling, financial counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and foreclosure avoidance assistance for income-eligible households.
• Affordable Housing Asset management of an affordable housing portfolio with nearly 1,800 property units across 28 Alabama counties and in North and South Carolina for low-income families and seniors.
• MOMENT Mental Wellness Program Mental health and wellness program providing coaching sessions, training, and stress management tools through licensed MOMENT Masters (Motivational Outreach to Mentally Engage Nurture Thrive).
• First-Time Homebuyer Education Homebuyer education workshops and financial capabilities classes offered throughout the service area to help future homeowners achieve and sustain homeownership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 households impacted through Fahe grant program leveraging $2.4M to generate $19.4M additional investment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NeighborWorks AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPNA is part of the NeighborWorks America network, which creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen communities. CAPNA participates in NeighborWorks Week events for community revitalization in East Decatur.
• Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHFA establishes rent limit guidelines that govern affordable housing properties managed by CAPNA. CAPNA's Real Estate Development team supports affordable housing properties across 28 Alabama counties as well as in North and South Carolina.
• AmeriCorps SeniorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps Seniors is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions programs are part of AmeriCorps Seniors, providing stipends to volunteers 55+ who serve at-risk children and seniors.
• EHS Child Care Partnership LocationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPNA partners with community child care providers for Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships at 6 locations: Fort Payne CCP, Guntersville CCP, Downtown YMCA CCP (Huntsville), NW YMCA CCP (Huntsville), Learning Well CCP (Centre), and Arlean's Little Treasures (Harvest).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution funding affordable housing and economic development in underserved communities. Comparable to CAPNA in affordable housing focus and partnership-driven model, though LISC operates more as a capital intermediary than direct service provider.
• NeighborWorks America: National housing-focused intermediary that creates affordable housing opportunities through a network of 240+ local NeighborWorks organizations. CAPNA is an existing NeighborWorks partner, and NeighborWorks serves as a comparable national-scale affordable housing and community development organization.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit serving children and teens through local clubs. CAPNA's Head Start and Foster Grandparent programs serve a similar low-income youth population, though BGCA focuses on school-age children while CAPNA focuses on early childhood.

Direct peers

• Feeding America: National hunger-relief network coordinating food banks and meal delivery programs across the U.S. CAPNA's Meals on Wheels operation and senior nutrition services sit within the same community food service space, though Feeding America operates at much greater scale.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of diocesan social service agencies providing food, housing, refugee services, and senior care. Comparable in scale and service breadth to CAPNA, with similar federal grant dependencies and multi-county operating geographies.
• United Way Worldwide: Federated nonprofit network funding local human services including food, housing, and senior programs. United Way of Morgan County is an existing CAPNA funding partner, and the two organizations share the same donor base and service population across multiple counties.
• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit that builds and finances affordable housing for low-income families, often partnering with local affiliates on property development and homebuyer education. CAPNA's 1,800-unit affordable housing portfolio and HUD-certified housing counseling put it in directly comparable space to Habitat affiliates in scope and mission.
• The Salvation Army: Multi-service nonprofit providing emergency assistance, housing, food, and senior support across the U.S. Comparable to CAPNA in offering wraparound social services to low-income households through local operating units, though with a religious-affiliated operating model.

Emerging players

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian nonprofit addressing poverty through integrated programs in food security, housing, and economic empowerment. Operates at much larger scale and international scope, but shares CAPNA's wraparound anti-poverty service philosophy and grant-driven funding model.

Others

• Appalachian Regional Commission: Federal-state economic development partnership funding community and infrastructure projects across 13 Appalachian states including Alabama. CAPNA's Fahe partnership and service area overlap with ARC's footprint, making ARC a relevant ecosystem peer for funding access rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/capofnal
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• Facebookfacebook.com/CAPofNAL

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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