Community Action of Southern Indiana

What Community Action of Southern Indiana does

Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency founded circa 1965 as part of the federal War on Poverty initiative, operating across Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Southern Indiana. The organization delivers a portfolio of 14+ distinct programs spanning early childhood education (Head Start and Early Head Start), housing assistance (Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8), energy assistance (Weatherization), food security (Food Pantry in partnership with Dare to Care Food Bank, Community Garden, Free Produce Wednesdays), financial empowerment (IDA matched savings, Financial Literacy Classes, VITA Tax Preparation), health equity (Minority Health Programs with Indiana Minority Health Coalition), and community support services (Learning Center, Community Mail Program, Event Space Rentals, Notary Services, Leadership Workshops). All services are provided free of charge to income-qualified individuals and families.

CASI's underlying technology infrastructure is minimal and non-proprietary, consisting of standard office productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Chrome, Firefox, Skype, Zoom) and online enrollment portals (childplus.net for Head Start, waitlistcheck.com for Housing Choice Voucher). The organization operates from a main Jeffersonville headquarters (201 E. 15th Street), a Harrison County satellite office in Corydon, Head Start centers in Jeffersonville and Charlestown, and seasonal VITA tax preparation sites at partner locations.

CASI's business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. Primary funding flows from federal grants through the Administration for Children and Families (HHS), HUD, and the Department of Energy, supplemented by state funding (Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority), private foundation grants (Floyd Memorial Foundation), and individual donations (eligible for 50% Indiana state tax credit via the IDA Tax Credit Program). The customer base is a distributed, long-tail population of low-income individuals and families; pricing is non-applicable since all services are free to qualified participants. The organization is governed by a tripartite board (low-income representatives, public officials, private sector) and led by Executive Director & CEO Adrian Jamieson with a management team including a CFO, Directors of Operations, IT/Facilities, Head Start, Housing, Health, and Community Programs, and program-level managers across each service vertical.

Name

Community Action of Southern Indiana

Legal name

Community Action of Southern Indiana

Website

https://casi1.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency serving low-income individuals and families across Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties with Head Start, housing vouchers, weatherization, food assistance, financial literacy, and health programs funded primarily by federal grants.

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Product category

Community Social Services (Anti-Poverty and Self-Sufficiency Services)

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (62421), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Anti-poverty programs
• Housing assistance
• Early childhood education
• Energy weatherization

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeffersonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary revenue stream from federal grants, primarily from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Energy. These grants fund Head Start, Weatherization, and other community programs.
2. State Funding: State funding from Indiana agencies including Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) for housing programs.
3. Individual Donations: Cash donations from individuals, including one-time gifts and monthly contributions. CASI also participates in the Indiana IDA Tax Credit Program offering 50% state tax credit for qualifying donations.
4. In-Kind Donations: Donations of goods including non-perishable foods, diapers, wipes, art supplies, and books for food pantry and Head Start programs.
5. Private Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations such as the Floyd Memorial Foundation for specific projects like the Family Room renovation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency providing anti-poverty and self-sufficiency services to low-income individuals and families across Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Southern Indiana. Its offerings span Head Start early childhood education, Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, Weatherization energy-efficiency upgrades, a Food Pantry, Financial Literacy and IDA matched-savings programs, free VITA tax preparation, Minority Health initiatives, a Community Learning Center, Community Garden, Notary Services, a Community Mail Program, Event Space Rentals, and Leadership Workshops — all delivered free of charge to income-qualified participants.

Product overview

Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) operates as a comprehensive social services agency offering a portfolio of interconnected community programs designed to address poverty and achieve economic self-sufficiency. The organization provides 14 distinct service programs including early childhood education (Head Start), housing assistance (Housing Choice Voucher, Weatherization), financial empowerment (IDA Savings, Financial Literacy Classes, VITA Tax Preparation), health and wellness (Minority Health Programs), food security (Food Pantry, Community Garden), and community support services (Learning Center, Community Mail Program, Notary Services, Event Space Rentals, Leadership Workshops). These programs are offered as a unified suite of services addressing the root causes of poverty across Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties, with funding from federal grants (Administration for Children and Families, Department of Energy, HUD) and private partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start Early Childhood Education
• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program
• Weatherization Assistance Program
• Food Pantry
• Financial Literacy and IDA Savings Program Financial education workshops paired with Individual Development Account (IDA) matched savings accounts that help income-qualified participants build savings for asset-building goals such as homeownership, education, or small business.
• VITA Free Tax Preparation IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax return preparation for low- and moderate-income households, typically combined with EITC outreach and refund-saving opportunities.
• Minority Health Programs Health education, outreach, and support services targeting minority populations in the service area to address health disparities.
• Community Learning Center Adult education and lifelong learning programming offered to community members, supporting workforce and personal development goals.
• Community Garden Shared community gardening space that supports food access, nutrition education, and community engagement for local residents.
• Notary Services Free or low-cost notary public services for community members needing document authentication.
• Community Mail Program Community mail and messaging service operated by CASI to keep residents informed of available programs and resources.
• Event Space Rentals Rental of CASI-owned event space to community groups and members for meetings and gatherings.
• Leadership Workshops Workshops and trainings focused on leadership development for community members and program participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Head Start program serves 196 children and pregnant mothers in Clark County
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PNC BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PNC Bank volunteers provided expert playground equipment painting and construction for the Claysburg Playground revitalization project as part of CASI's Food Fight Day event.
• Dare to Care Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASI partners with Dare to Care Food Bank to host monthly Food Pantry distributions and Free Produce Wednesdays. Dare to Care supplies food products that CASI distributes to families in Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties.
• Indiana Minority Health CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASI partners with the Indiana Minority Health Coalition to address health disparities through programs including Chronic Disease Self-Management, Have a Healthy Baby, Diabetes Empowerment Education, and Operation Fit Kids.
• Ivy Tech SellersburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing internship opportunities for students. William Mulumba completed an 8-week summer internship contributing to network mapping, infrastructure, and security projects at CASI.
• LifeSpring Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner serving as a Federally Qualified Health Center offering accessible, low-cost physical and mental health services to the community regardless of insurance access.
• LifeSpan Resources - Area 14 Agency on AgeingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAging resources partner providing services to elderly residents in the service area.
• Housing Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of housing partners including Blue River Services, Charlestown Housing Authority, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Jeffersonville Housing Authority, and New Albany Housing Authority for comprehensive housing support services.
• Ohio Valley OpportunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing Energy Assistance Program services for families in Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, Clark, and Floyd Counties during winter months.
• Lincoln Hills Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides energy assistance program services for Crawford, Harrison, Perry, and Spencer counties.
• Work One Southern IndianaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob support and career services partner connecting CASI clients with workforce development resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Dare to Care Food Bank: Regional food bank partnering with CASI to supply its monthly Food Pantry and Free Produce Wednesdays across Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties. Adjacent as a key supplier/distributor rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Indiana Division: Faith-based social services organization operating across Indiana with emergency assistance, housing, food, and adult rehabilitation programs. Comparable on multi-program poverty alleviation and low-income client base, though broader portfolio and national parent.
• Catholic Charities Indianapolis: Large faith-based social services nonprofit serving Central Indiana with food, housing, refugee, and family support programs. Comparable on the social services delivery model and target low-income population, though broader in scope and religiously affiliated.
• Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana: Major workforce development and poverty-services nonprofit serving the same Indiana footprint as CASI with job training, financial coaching, and adult education. Comparable target population and self-sufficiency mission, larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• United Way of Central Indiana: Regional United Way chapter funding and coordinating community poverty, education, and health programs across Central Indiana. Comparable as a community-coordinating nonprofit, though it largely funds downstream partners rather than delivering services directly.

Direct peers

• Community Action of Northeast Indiana (CANI): Indiana-based Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, housing, energy assistance, and self-sufficiency programs across northeast Indiana. Directly comparable as a same-state CAA offering the same federal program suite to a different multi-county service area.
• Community Action Program Evansville (CAPE): Southwest Indiana CAA providing Head Start, housing, weatherization, and self-sufficiency services. Same federal program model, different Indiana service region — a clear statewide peer.
• Indianapolis Community Action Center (IndyCaC): Marion County's designated Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, housing, and emergency services. Directly comparable as a same-state CAA with overlapping federal program mix and tripartite board governance.

Regional players

• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA): State housing finance agency providing funding CASI's Housing Choice Voucher and housing programs. Comparable as a housing-finance channel for the same client population, though operates as a state government entity rather than a community-based nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Indiana: Indiana affiliate of Habitat for Humanity offering homeownership, home repair, and financial education to low-income households. Comparable on housing-focused anti-poverty work and target client base, but specialized in homeownership rather than rental assistance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ca_soin
• Facebookfacebook.com/CASI1SouthInd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-action-of-southern-indian-a
• Instagraminstagram.com/ca_soin
• Xx.com/CASI1SouthInd

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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