Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia

What Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia does

Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia, Inc. (CASEWV) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) community action agency founded on December 8, 1964 (originally as the Mercer County Economic Opportunity Corporation, renamed in 1997) and headquartered at 355 Bluefield Avenue, Bluefield, West Virginia. The agency is the state-designated community action entity for Mercer, Monroe, and Summers counties under the federal Community Services Block Grant framework, with service reach extending to twelve counties across southeastern West Virginia. CASEWV operates approximately twelve major programs spanning the full antipoverty service stack: Head Start and Early Head Start (early childhood education), Right From the Start (maternal/infant home visitation), Weatherization and the newly launched Home Energy Rebate Program (energy services), Senior Services including a Commission on Aging Senior Center delivering approximately 90,000 meals annually and transportation, Housing (affordable rental properties in Bluefield and Princeton plus home repair programs), Recovery Housing (32 beds across Highland House and the State Opioid Response Sober Living Facility), Project YES (youth development serving 3,500+ students since 2001), Family Stabilization, and a Family Daycare Food Program.

CASEWV's technology stack is entirely based on standard nonprofit enterprise software rather than proprietary development: KidKare (childcare food program claiming), ChildPlus (Head Start enrollment and tracking), Teaching Strategies Gold (early childhood assessment), ClassDojo (parent engagement), Microsoft 365 (staff productivity, SharePoint, email), and the LITT mobile application (iOS/Android) for client intake. No proprietary platform, API, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The agency is governed by a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors with mandated tripartite representation (public sector, private sector, and low-income sector), and employs an executive team led by CEO Travis Helmondollar and COO Lori Stacy, with roughly 40+ named staff across programs.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from federal, state, and local government grants and contracts — including Community Services Block Grant, Head Start/Early Head Start (ACF/OHS), MIECHV (HRSA), Bureau of Senior Services (Title III Nutrition), West Virginia Department of Energy Home Energy Rebates, U.S. Department of Justice youth development grants, West Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program, and periodic awards such as the $335,680 FHLB Pittsburgh 2024 Affordable Housing Program grant. Modest non-grant revenue is generated from affordable rental housing (Alice Kennedy Center, WestBridge Gardens, Austin St., South Ave.), a $100/month fee at the SOR Sober Living Facility, and voluntary donations for senior meals. No private equity, venture capital, or individual ownership interests exist; the organization is a 501(c)(3) with no parent company.

Name

Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia

Legal name

Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia, Inc.

Website

https://casewv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CASEWV is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) community action agency founded in 1964 and headquartered in Bluefield, WV. It delivers Head Start, senior nutrition, weatherization, housing, recovery housing, maternal/infant home visitation, and youth development services across twelve counties in southeastern West Virginia, funded primarily by federal and state government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM), Service Coordination / Case Management (IDEA Part C) (EDACAFAK), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services nonprofit
• Early childhood education
• Senior nutrition programs
• Affordable housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bluefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: CASEWV derives the majority of its operating revenue from federal and state government grants and contracts, including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Head Start/Early Head Start (ACF/OHS), Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV/HRSA), Bureau of Senior Services (Title III Nutrition), West Virginia Department of Energy Home Energy Rebate Programs, U.S. Department of Justice youth development grants, and West Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program. These grants fund specific programs across the agency's service area.
2. Affordable Rental Housing Revenue: CASEWV operates affordable rental properties including The Alice Kennedy Center (2-bedroom units in Bluefield), WestBridge Gardens (2- and 3-bedroom units in Bluefield), Austin St. (3-bedroom units in Princeton), and South Ave. (2-bedroom wheelchair-accessible units in Princeton). Rental income from these properties contributes to operational revenue. Income eligibility requirements and rent limits vary by location.
3. Recovery Housing Client Fees: The Highland House (9-bed women's facility) is provided at no charge to residents. The State Opioid Response (SOR) Sober Living Facility charges a program fee of $100 per month, which residents are encouraged to use as a savings period before transitioning to permanent housing. Food and essentials are provided by the facility for all residents.
4. Senior Nutrition Donations: The Title III Senior Nutrition Program provides meals on a suggested donation basis to adults aged 60 and older. Donations from participants are accepted but not required, supplementing the program's operational funding from the Bureau of Senior Services and Appalachian Area Agency on Aging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CASEWV is a designated community action agency delivering a comprehensive wraparound portfolio of social services to low-income individuals and families across southeastern West Virginia. Core offerings include Head Start/Early Head Start early childhood education, Title III senior nutrition meals, Weatherization energy assistance, affordable rental housing and home repairs, Recovery Housing for substance abuse recovery, Right From the Start maternal/infant home visitation, Project YES youth development, Senior Services transportation and in-home care, and the Family Stabilization emergency assistance program. Services are predominantly free to eligible income-qualified clients, funded through federal and state government grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CASEWV Commission on Aging: Senior center providing congregate meals, transportation, and in-home care services for seniors in Mercer County, WV.
• Right From the Start (RFTS)
• CASEWV Recovery Housing
• Project YES
• Second Chance (Thrift Store)

Products and services

• Head Start & Early Head Start Early childhood education, family engagement, health screenings, nutrition, and transportation services for children from birth to age 5 from income-eligible families in Mercer and Summers counties, including child care partner locations like Kidz at Hart.
• Title III Senior Nutrition Program (Commission on Aging Senior Center) Congregate and home-delivered meals for adults aged 60 and older, plus younger spouses, individuals with disabilities, and volunteers. Funded by WV Bureau of Senior Services and Appalachian Area Agency on Aging. Includes social activities, transportation coordination, and Medicare/Medicaid counseling at the Princeton Senior Center.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Free home weatherization, energy efficiency improvements, and heating/cooling repair and replacement services for low-income households at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level (or 60% State Median Income for HVAC) in Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
• Affordable Rental Housing Income-restricted affordable rental housing units including Alice Kennedy Center (2-bedrooms in Bluefield), WestBridge Gardens (2- and 3-bedrooms in Bluefield), Austin St. (3-bedrooms in Princeton), and South Ave. (2-bedroom wheelchair-accessible units in Princeton). Includes home repair program for low-income homeowners.
• Recovery Housing (Highland House and State Opioid Response Sober Living) Transitional sober living housing with peer recovery coaching, step program support, MAT support, document acquisition, and employment readiness for individuals in substance abuse recovery. Highland House is free; SOR Sober Living charges $100 per month.
• Right From the Start (Maternal/Infant Home Visitation) Free home visits from registered nurses and licensed social workers, Medicaid care coordination, resource connection, and health education for pregnant women and new mothers with Medicaid or qualifying coverage across 12 counties in southeastern West Virginia.
• Project YES (Positive Youth Development) Positive youth development curricula, teen pregnancy prevention, summer camps (Hoop Drills and Life Skills Basketball Camp, Volleyball Drills), and intervention programs for at-risk youth aged 12-18 in schools, alternative schools, juvenile detention centers, day report centers, and group homes in Mercer, McDowell, Monroe, and Wyoming counties.
• Family Stabilization Program Emergency financial assistance, food access, housing referrals, employment assistance, and case management for low-income families facing crises across Mercer, Monroe, and Summers counties. Includes the Second Chance thrift store.
• Family Daycare Food Program Provides free online claiming through KidKare (by Minute Menu) for licensed family child care providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), enabling meal reimbursements and access to nutrition resources.
• Home Energy Rebate Program Education and outreach for the West Virginia Department of Energy's HOMES and HEAR programs in Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers counties, assisting residents with whole-home energy performance rebates and appliance upgrades (heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, heat pump dryers, related wiring/ventilation).
• MIECHV Home Visitation Weekly home visits and peer group activities for children and families in Mercer County under the federal MIECHV (Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting) program, providing parent education, child development support, and connection to community resources.
• LIGHTHOUSE (In-Home Senior Services) and Personal Care In-home personal care, light house services, FAIRS (Family Alzheimer In-Home Respite), Respite, Chore services, and waiver coordination enabling seniors to remain in their homes and communities across southeastern West Virginia.
• Housing Repair Program (Monroe County Home Repairs) Home repair services for low-income homeowners in Monroe County and surrounding areas, funded in part through grants like the $335,680 FHLB Pittsburgh 2024 Affordable Housing Program for twelve home repairs. Partnerships include Bethlehem Farm, CommunityWorks in West Virginia, and Collins Aerospace.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90,000+ meals served annually to seniors in Mercer County
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bethlehem FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBethlehem Farm is a Catholic Community in Appalachia that transforms lives through service with the local community and the teaching of sustainable practices. Partnered with CASEWV Housing Program to organize home repairs for Joy Harry, a Monroe County senior, contributing volunteer labor and resources to the project.
• CommunityWorks in West VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunityWorks in West Virginia is a statewide intermediary organization comprised of local housing agencies, a chartered member of NeighborWorks America since 1996, and a certified CDFI by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Partnered with CASEWV Housing to repair Joy Harry's home in Monroe County.
• Collins AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollins Aerospace is an advanced technology company working across aerospace markets. Partnered with CASEWV Housing and Bethlehem Farm to contribute resources toward the home repair of Joy Harry in Monroe County.
• Bluefield Ridge RunnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluefield Ridge Runners, a semi-pro baseball team, partnered with CASEWV to sponsor Early Education Theme Night at Bowen Field (2025). CASEWV's Project YES, Head Start, and MIECHV Home Visitation programs participated, promoting positive youth development and community engagement through sports.
• Mount View High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CASEWV to host a no-cost Volleyball Drills and Life Skills summer camp on June 16th and 17th, 2025, focusing on positive youth development, combining volleyball training with life skills education.
• Bluefield City Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluefield City Police Department participated in the Hoop Drills and Life Skills Basketball Camp, with Officer Copenhaver and officers attending to build positive relationships with youth and break down barriers between police and community members in a non-enforcement setting.
• Southern Highlands Community Mental Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CASEWV for Overdose Awareness Day, a day of remembrance, solidarity, and commitment to fostering hope and change in the community. Sherrie Hale, a program graduate, went on to work at Southern Highlands as a certified PRSS.
• West Virginia 211minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWV 211 is referenced as a community resource referral link on the CASEWV website, connecting residents to CASEWV programs and other social services throughout West Virginia.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center: West Virginia-based community mental health provider serving the same region as CASEWV and partnering on Overdose Awareness Day — overlapping target population (recovery housing residents) and grant funding sources (SOR) but operating in a distinct clinical mental health lane.

Direct peers

• Raleigh County Community Action Association: Designated CAA for Raleigh County with overlapping weatherization, senior services, and family stabilization programs — directly comparable scale, regulatory designation, and grant dependency profile.
• Greenbrier County Community Action: West Virginia community action agency serving Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas counties — overlapping CASEWV service area and offering directly comparable Head Start, senior nutrition, and weatherization services.
• New River Community Action: Designated West Virginia community action agency serving Fayette, Raleigh, and Summers counties with overlapping Head Start, weatherization, senior services, and family support programs — directly comparable in mandate, funding mix, and rural Appalachian service model.
• Mountaineer Community Action Center: Community action agency serving north-central West Virginia with CSBG, weatherization, Head Start, and senior nutrition programs — comparable designated-agency mandate, federal grant portfolio, and small rural service footprint.
• PRIDE Community Services: Community action agency serving Logan and Mingo counties in southern West Virginia with comparable wraparound social services, Head Start, and senior nutrition programs under the same federal CAA framework.

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National membership organization representing 1,200+ community action agencies including CASEWV — not a direct competitor but the federal-level body that shapes CSBG funding, training, and standards that govern CASEWV's operating framework.
• West Virginia Community Action Partnership: State-level association of West Virginia's 16 community action agencies — provides collective lobbying, training, and economic impact reporting (including the 2025 reports cited by CASEWV) but is an enabling organization rather than a peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/casewv.monroecounty

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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