Building One Community

What Building One Community does

Building One Community (B1C) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and headquartered at 417 Shippan Ave in Stamford, Connecticut. Its mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families in the Stamford area, and over more than 15 years it has served over 22,500 immigrants representing 133 countries of origin. The organization operates six interconnected programs: an English Language Learning (ELL) program with four instructional levels plus adult literacy and citizenship test preparation; a Workforce Development Program that includes a Skills Development Program with certificate-bearing tracks in Culinary/Catering, Healthcare, and Construction/Landscaping; Family Services providing case management and referrals for healthcare, housing, food assistance, mental health, and social services; Immigration Legal Services covering citizenship, green card renewals, family petitions, VAWA, U-Visa, DACA, TPS, and removal defense; Academic Enrichment Services for elementary-age children via after-school homework club and summer programming; and community engagement through events such as the Annual Colloquium and the We Are Stamford photo exhibition.

B1C delivers all services free of charge through a hybrid model combining paid staff and hundreds of volunteers, with services offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. The organization maintains a primary site on Shippan Avenue plus a satellite location at the Yerwood Center for ELL classes, with extended weekday and weekend hours to accommodate working clients. Operations are supported by standard nonprofit tools (Microsoft Outlook for scheduling, Constant Contact for newsletters) and a multilingual website; there is no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability. Outreach is conducted via the website, four social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletters, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals from volunteers and partner organizations.

The organization's revenue model is characteristic of a community nonprofit: individual donations (including the B1C Visionaries major-donor program), foundation and government grants, and fundraising events. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors, and the organization holds the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and is a member of Welcoming America. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no external investment or equity ownership.

Name

Building One Community

Legal name

Building One Community

Website

https://building1community.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Building One Community is a Stamford, Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free immigrant integration services, including English language learning, immigration legal aid, workforce training, family case management, and academic enrichment, to over 22,500 immigrants from 133 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigrant and Refugee Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAFAK

Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Language Learning & Conversation Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAAAFAB

Community Center Education Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

Keywords

• Immigrant integration services
• English language learning
• Immigration legal aid
• Workforce development training
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, B1C relies on charitable contributions from individuals. The organization has a 'B1C Visionaries' donor program and accepts general donations through their website.
2. Foundation and Government Grants: B1C receives grant funding from foundations and government sources to support their programs and operations.
3. Special Events and Fundraising: The organization hosts events including their Annual Colloquium, signature events, and community trainings that serve both mission delivery and fundraising purposes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, integrated services to support the integration of immigrants and their families in Stamford, Connecticut. Its core offerings span English Language Learning, citizenship preparation, immigration legal services, workforce skills training, family case management, and academic enrichment for children, all delivered through staff and volunteer-led programs at physical locations.

Product overview

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a unified suite of immigrant integration services. The organization operates six interconnected core programs: the English Language Learning (ELL) Program providing multi-level language instruction; the Workforce Development Program with its Skills Development Program (SDP) offering industry-specific certificate training in Culinary/Catering, Healthcare, and Construction/Landscaping; Family Services delivering comprehensive case management; Immigration Legal Services covering citizenship and immigration documentation support; and Academic Enrichment Services for elementary school children. All services are provided free of charge to immigrants and the broader Stamford community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• English Language Learning (ELL) Program Multi-level English instruction for adult immigrants covering 4 levels from beginner to conversational, plus English and Spanish literacy for adults and citizenship test preparation. Delivered free of charge by trained volunteers using a proprietary 13-theme curriculum.
• Workforce Development Program Comprehensive job-readiness and employment support program for immigrants in the Stamford area, providing skills training, job preparation, and employment placement assistance.
• Skills Development Program (SDP) Certificate-based vocational training offering three industry-specific tracks: Culinary and Catering, Healthcare Skills, and Construction + Landscaping. Designed to give immigrants industry-recognized credentials and direct pathways to employment.
• Family Services Case management and referral service for immigrant families, providing assistance with access to healthcare, mental health services, housing, food assistance, SNAP/HUSKY applications, tax preparation, and other basic needs.
• Immigration Legal Services Legal support and information helping immigrants navigate the US immigration system, including citizenship applications, green card renewals, family petitions, VAWA, U-Visa, DACA, TPS, and removal defense.
• Academic Enrichment Services After-school homework club and summer enrichment program designed to address the academic and learning needs of elementary school children of immigrant families.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norwalk Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational collaboration providing ELL participants with pathways to continued education and college enrollment. The partnership enhances B1C's mission by connecting immigrants to higher education opportunities.
• United Way Stamford, CTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way Stamford is represented in B1C's team section, indicating a collaborative relationship in serving the Stamford community.
• Yerwood CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite location for ELL classes, expanding B1C's physical presence and accessibility across Stamford neighborhoods.
• Welcoming AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational affiliation with organization promoting welcoming communities, providing B1C with access to resources, best practices, and national visibility.
• Stamford Public SchoolsminorOthersWeather-related class cancellation policy is tied to Stamford Public Schools decisions, indicating an operational coordination relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Church World Service: Faith-based nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, immigration services, and integration support across multiple U.S. cities — directly comparable program model to B1C at greater geographic scale.
• National Immigration Forum: National advocacy organization promoting immigrant integration policies and programs; provides the policy and network infrastructure that B1C's Welcoming America membership plugs into at a broader level.
• HIAS: National Jewish-founded refugee and immigrant services agency providing legal aid, resettlement, and integration support across the U.S. Operates at much larger scale and geographic breadth than B1C but serves the same immigrant integration mission.
• UnidosUS: National Latino advocacy and services organization running education, workforce, and immigrant integration programs that overlap with B1C's mission, particularly for Spanish-speaking populations.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Major international humanitarian organization running U.S. refugee resettlement programs that include ESL, employment, case management, and immigration legal services — overlapping with B1C's program mix at much larger scale.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic Charities agencies, many of which deliver immigrant integration services (ESL, legal, family support) similar to B1C's portfolio but as part of a much broader social services portfolio.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Fairfield County: Faith-based social services nonprofit serving immigrants and low-income families in the same Fairfield County geography as B1C, with overlapping programs in immigration legal services, family support, and case management.
• Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS): Connecticut-based (New Haven) nonprofit providing refugee and immigrant resettlement, ESL, employment, and case management services. Closest functional peer to B1C, operating a similar comprehensive integration model in a nearby Connecticut market.

Regional players

• United Way of Western Connecticut: Regional funder and service collaborator in the same Stamford/Fairfield County geography, partnering with B1C on community initiatives and serving an overlapping low-income and immigrant client base.
• YMCA of Stamford: Local community-services organization in the same Stamford market offering ESL-adjacent programming, youth academic enrichment, and family services — overlapping with B1C's programming on academic enrichment and adult education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChUcMyQuPhA3gzydNd6hgiw
• Facebookfacebook.com/building1community
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/building-one-community
• Instagraminstagram.com/building1community
• Xx.com/B1CommunityCT

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