Opportunity Development Association

What Opportunity Development Association does

ODA Community Development (legally known as ODA Community Development, doing business as Opportunity Development Association) is a Brooklyn-based non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1974 by the late Rabbi Zvi Kestenbaum to serve low-income and minority communities in New York. Operating across multiple service lines — a federally qualified health center network with primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, and ophthalmology; a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) serving close to 10,000 participants with approximately $10 million in annual benefits; a Human Development Association (HDA) home care vertical with close to 1,000 home care professionals; an MBDA business center under the U.S. Department of Commerce for minority business enterprises; a Weatherization Assistance Program supplying government grants to landlords; a Housing Program offering homebuyer seminars, foreclosure counseling, and Revolving Loan Fund storefront financing; and a Neighborhood Beautification Program recognized with the NY Governor's EMPIRE AWARD — ODA delivers an unusually broad portfolio of community services from five Brooklyn locations and an upstate Woodridge site.

The organization generates revenue through a mix of recurring government grants (Federal Government, New York State, U.S. Department of Commerce MBDA), program service revenues (Medicaid-reimbursable health visits, WIC program administration, fee-for-service home care, weatherization grant administration), and individual tax-deductible donations via PayPal. Service pricing is effectively free or subsidized across most programs: the health center explicitly does not deny care based on ability to pay, and many programs (WIC, homebuyer counseling, business development consulting) are grant-funded at no cost to beneficiaries. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on walk-in centers, scheduled appointments, home visits, community outreach, referrals from Medicaid/SNAP/TANF and partner organizations, and program-specific websites (odanys.org, odawap.org, odahealth.org).

ODA's technology footprint is minimal and explicitly characterized as "not applicable" by the organization itself. The only notable digital product is the WIC2Go mobile application (launched 2020) for NY State WIC participants, which provides benefit-balance checking, approved-item scanning, and store locator functionality. There is no proprietary platform architecture, no AI/ML capability, and no software-as-a-service offering. The competitive position is anchored in regulatory designations (FQHC, Article 28, MBDA), 40+ years of community trust, and physical distribution across multiple Brooklyn and upstate locations with services available seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Name

Opportunity Development Association

Legal name

ODA Community Development

Website

https://odanys.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ODA Community Development is a Brooklyn-based non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1974 that delivers health care, nutrition, home care, business development, housing, and community beautification services to low-income and minority communities across New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSALAKAO

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs

Financial & Insurance/Mortgage & Housing Finance/Housing Finance Agencies & Government-Sponsored Housing Programs

Keywords

• Community health services
• Affordable housing counseling
• Minority business development
• Nutrition assistance programs
• Home care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: ODA receives partial funding from government grants including Federal Government, New York State, and U.S. Department of Commerce MBDA programs. The Weatherization Assistance Program supplies government grants to landlords for home upgrades.
2. Donations: ODA accepts tax-deductible donations via PayPal to support its community programs. The organization states that while partially helped by government grants, meeting expenses is a challenge and donations are needed.
3. Program Services Revenue: Revenue generated through various programs including home weatherization services, health center services, and business development consulting. No individual is denied care at health centers if unable to pay.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ODA Community Development operates a network of community programs serving low-income and minority communities in New York. Its offerings include a federally qualified primary health care network (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Speech Therapy), a WIC nutrition program with approximately $10 million in annual benefits, a home health care agency (HDA) with nearly 1,000 professionals serving the elderly and infirm, a minority business development program under the U.S. Department of Commerce MBDA, a Weatherization Assistance Program providing energy efficiency grants to landlords, a housing program offering homebuyer seminars and foreclosure prevention, and a neighborhood beautification program.

Product overview

ODA Community Development is a non-profit 501c3 multi-faceted organization offering a portfolio of community services rather than a unified product platform. Its programs include the ODA Primary Health Care Network (federally qualified health center with multiple departments), ODA WIC Program (nutrition assistance with Lactation and Nutrition sub-programs plus the WIC2Go mobile app), ODA HDA (home health care services), ODA Housing Program (homebuyer assistance with Merchants Program and Neighborhood Beautification), and ODA MBDA (minority business development). The ODA Weatherization Assistance Program provides energy efficiency upgrades. These services collectively serve low-income and minority communities in New York, particularly in Brooklyn, with health, nutritional, business, housing, and community beautification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ODA Primary Health Care Network Federally qualified health center providing comprehensive primary care services including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, and Speech Therapy, operating 365 days a year. No needy individual is ever rejected.
• ODA WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program providing nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and eWIC debit cards for eligible women, infants, and children up to age 5. Approximately $10 million in benefits distributed annually to close to 10,000 current participants.
• ODA HDA (Human Development Association) Home Care Home health care agency supplying nurses, home attendants, and support services to the elderly and infirm in the comfort of their homes. Nearly 1,000 home care professionals on staff.
• ODA MBDA (Minority Business Development Agency) Program Entrepreneurship program providing assistance to minority business enterprises including financing, consulting, procurement/contracts, government registrations and certifications, and access to government contracting opportunities.
• ODA Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Government grant program supplying landlords and building managers with upgrades for windows, heating systems, appliances, insulation, and energy-efficient improvements to reduce utility expenses. One of the highest ranked weatherization programs in New York State.
• ODA Housing Program Home buying assistance program offering seminars, private counseling, first-time homeowner grants, and foreclosure prevention coaching for low-income residents.
• ODA Neighborhood Beautification Program Community enhancement initiative including tree planting, window flower box distribution, and storefront facade refurbishment to build community pride.
• ODA Dental Care Dental services offered as part of the ODA health care network at 751 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn.
• ODA WIC Lactation Program Free professional infant feeding guidance with Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants and peer counselors offering one-on-one nursing and pumping assistance.
• ODA WIC Nutrition Program Free personalized nutrition education and group sessions facilitated by Registered Dietitians and nutrition professionals, covering pregnancy nutrition, infant feeding, and childhood weight concerns.
• WIC2Go Mobile Application Mobile app for New York State WIC Participants enabling benefit balance checks, WIC-approved item scanning, and WIC store location services. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ clients served annually at health centers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Commerce - Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerODA operates an MBDA business center under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Commerce, designed to increase jobs and wealth in minority communities. The partnership provides assistance to minority business enterprises including financing, consulting, procurement/contracts, registrations and certifications, and access to government contracting opportunities.
• NYC Small Business ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for the Storefront Improvement activity, helping storeowners obtain grants from NYC Small Business Services for new storefronts, awnings, or signs. ODA provided professional design and merchandising assistance plus additional financial support via ODA's own Revolving Loan Fund.
• NYC Department of SanitationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough local elected officials, ODA obtained new decorative trash cans along the main shopping strip from NYC Department of Sanitation, helping upgrade neighborhood quality.
• Law Enforcement PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerODA collaborates with law enforcement partners to ensure neighborhoods continue to be safe and welcoming places through the Merchant Program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CAMBA: Brooklyn-based non-profit providing housing, workforce development, education, and family services to low-income New Yorkers. Directly comparable multi-service community development model.
• Make the Road New York: New York-based non-profit serving immigrant and working-class communities through legal services, housing counseling, workforce development, and health access programs. Comparable service mix and community base.
• Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center: Brooklyn-based FQHC providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to the Bed-Stuy community. Highly comparable patient base and service mix to ODA's Williamsburg/Clinton Hill health centers.
• Public Health Solutions: Largest public health non-profit in New York, operating WIC, home visiting, nutrition, and family health programs for low-income New Yorkers. Highly comparable to ODA's WIC, nutrition, and community health mix.
• Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island: Brooklyn-based community non-profit offering social services, housing assistance, WIC, and senior programs to low-income and immigrant communities. Closely mirrors ODA's target population and service breadth.
• Sun River Health (formerly Hudson River Health Care): Large New York State FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and WIC services to underserved communities. Operates in similar regulatory and payer environment as ODA.
• Community Healthcare Network: New York City FQHC operating multiple health centers serving low-income and uninsured populations across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. Direct peer to ODA's FQHC network.

Broad incumbents

• New York City Department of Social Services (HRA): Municipal agency administering public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, and housing supports in NYC. While a government entity, it is a primary referral source and indirect peer for ODA's social services programs.
• NYC Health + Hospitals: Largest public health system in the U.S., providing comprehensive care to all New Yorkers regardless of ability to pay. Overlaps significantly with ODA's primary care mission at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Center for Family Life in Sunset Park: Brooklyn-based non-profit providing family services, housing counseling, and community development in Sunset Park. Comparable grassroots community development model in an adjacent Brooklyn neighborhood.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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