Community Affairs and Resource Center

What Community Affairs and Resource Center does

Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) is a New Jersey-based nonprofit social services organization founded in 1980 as the Hispanic Affairs and Resource Center and renamed in 2012 to reflect a broader community mandate. Headquartered in Asbury Park with five physical offices spanning Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Atlantic Counties, CARC delivers a portfolio of free programs to low-income residents: Lead Prevention and Weatherization (housing-health), Energy Assistance (LIHEAP/USF), Homelessness Prevention with eviction defense, Work First NJ Job Readiness Training, a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, ESL and literacy classes, senior services, a Hispanic Women Resource Center, a Free Farmer's Market, and a free eye clinic. Services are delivered through in-person case management, multilingual support (English, Spanish, Haitian Creole), and partnerships with county social service agencies, churches, schools, and corporate sponsors.

The underlying operating model is a community-led, government-grant-anchored social services agency rather than a technology platform. Programs are funded through federal and state grants (Lead Prevention Grant, LIHEAP, USF, SSH rental assistance, CEDD), corporate and foundation sponsorships (Wellpoint, Bank of America, Amerigroup, NJ Natural Gas, Aetna Better Health, Stillwell-Hansen, Richmond County Savings Foundation, Hispanic Federation, County of Monmouth), and individual donations processed via PayPal. All services are free to eligible participants, typically those earning within 80% of Area Median Income. There is no proprietary technology stack; intake uses Google Forms and the public website is built on Squarespace.

Leadership is led by Executive Director Beatriz Oesterheld and Deputy Director Dr. Paola Marin, with a 15-person management team spanning HR, program directors across all major service lines, community outreach, and finance. Governance operates as a standalone 501(c)-style nonprofit with no parent company, no venture or private equity backing, and no disclosed financials; the organization is audited and funded through traditional nonprofit channels and is governed independently.

Name

Community Affairs and Resource Center

Legal name

Community Affairs and Resource Center

Website

https://carcnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Affairs and Resource Center is a New Jersey nonprofit social services organization founded in 1980 that delivers free lead prevention, weatherization, energy assistance, homelessness prevention, employment training, and domestic violence services to low-income residents across Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Atlantic Counties through five office locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Community case management
• Homelessness prevention
• Weatherization assistance
• Domestic violence support

Headquarters

HQ city

Asbury Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Programs: CARC receives federal and state funding including Lead Prevention Grants, LIHEAP, USF, SSH rental assistance program, and other government-funded social services programs to serve low-income residents across New Jersey counties.
2. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors such as Wellpoint, Bank of America, Amerigroup, Richmond County Savings Foundation, Hispanic Federation, and others fund programs like the Free Farmer's Market.
3. Donations: Individual and community donations support CARC's programs and services, processed through PayPal on their website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers free community-based programs to low-income individuals and families across New Jersey. Its core offerings include Lead Poisoning Prevention, Weatherization Assistance, Energy Assistance (LIHEAP/USF), Homelessness Prevention with eviction defense, Work First NJ Job Readiness Training, and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault crisis intervention, complemented by Case Management, ESL classes, support groups, a Free Farmer's Market, and an Eye Clinic.

Product overview

Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) is a culturally diverse social services nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community support programs. The organization operates as a multi-service agency rather than a technology product company, providing: Lead Program (lead hazard identification and remediation management), Weatherization Assistance Program, Energy Assistance Program, Homelessness Prevention Programs (including Comprehensive Eviction Defense and Diversion), Employment/Job Readiness Training, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, Classes and Workshops (ESL, Computer Literacy, Tailoring, Financial Literacy, Parenting), Support Groups, and Special Programs (Hispanic Women Resource Center, Just 4 Seniors). Additional resources include Case Management, Interpretation Services, Free Farmer's Market, Eye Clinic, and Internship Programs. These services are designed to build self-sufficiency and enhance quality of life for communities in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Atlantic Counties, New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lead Program
• Weatherization Assistance Program
• Energy Assistance Program
• Homelessness Prevention Programs
• Work First NJ Job Readiness Training
• Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program
• Classes and Workshops
• Support Groups
• Hispanic Women Resource Center
• Just 4 Seniors
• Case Management
• Interpretation Services
• Free Farmer's Market
• Eye Clinic
• Internship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 coats distributed in 2023-2024 coat drive
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Stillwell-Hansen Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2024President & CEO Carol Stillwell received Humanitarian Of The Year Award at Twelve Stars Gala 2024. Stillwell-Hansen is a major supporter of CARC's community mission.
• TAPinto Community NewscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 May 2024Editor-in-Chief Jeanne Marie Wall received Community Ambassador Award at Twelve Stars Gala 2024 for coverage and support of CARC's initiatives.
• New Jersey Natural GascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2024Energy Assistance & Efficiency Manager Maria Delaplain received Community Development Award at Twelve Stars Gala 2024. Partnership for energy assistance programs in service areas.
• Aetna Better Health of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2024Manager of Community Development & Growth Magdaliza Aviles received Community Healthcare Leader Award at Twelve Stars Gala 2024 for supporting community health initiatives.
• WellPointcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor of Free Farmer's Market program providing fresh produce to communities in need.
• ReStore by Coastal Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2023Venue partner for CARC's Wine Tasting event on February 10, 2023 in Asbury Park, NJ.
• Brookdale Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ESL (English as a Second Language) program with three proficiency levels (ESL I, II, III and Civics). Also recognized at Twelve Stars Gala 2024 with Partner In Education & Government Award to Ed Johnson, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Community Relations.
• New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually ImpairedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for free eye clinic providing vision screenings, eye exams, and basic eye care services. CARC covers financial expense for eyeglasses for those in need.
• Monmouth Child Care Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for monthly diaper drive collecting diapers and baby care items for families in need.
• Monmouth County Board of Social ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment agency that refers clients to CARC's Employment (Work First NJ Job Readiness Training), Homelessness Prevention, and other social services programs.
• Rutgers UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting internship program students for social work and related fields.
• Monmouth UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting internship program students. Recommended name change from Hispanic Affairs and Resource Center to Community Affairs and Resource Center in 2012.
• Fordham UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting internship program students for social work and related fields.
• Georgian Court UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting internship program students for social work and related fields.
• Kean UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting internship program students for social work and related fields.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties: Community-impact nonprofit funding and convening social services across the same Monmouth/Ocean footprint as CARC. Competes for corporate sponsorships and serves as a partner/funders intermediary for community programs.
• FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties: Regional food bank serving the same Monmouth and Ocean counties as CARC's Free Farmer's Market and energy assistance programs. Comparable community food distribution model and donor/foundation base.
• Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Monmouth County: Nonprofit social services agency serving Monmouth and surrounding NJ counties with case management, senior services, counseling, and emergency assistance. Comparable client population and service mix to CARC.
• Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey: Camden-based nonprofit serving Hispanic/Latino populations with social services, education, and DV support. Comparable culturally-specific wraparound service model to CARC's Hispanic Women Resource Center and bilingual programming.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton: Large multi-service social services agency covering Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Burlington counties. Offers case management, housing, immigration, and emergency assistance directly comparable to CARC's wraparound model.
• 180 Turning Lives Around: Monmouth County-based nonprofit providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness prevention services. Directly comparable to CARC's DV/SA program and homelessness prevention offerings in the same NJ geography.
• Affordable Housing Alliance: Monmouth County-based housing counseling and homelessness prevention agency. Directly comparable to CARC's homelessness prevention, eviction defense (CEDD), and rental assistance programming.

Regional players

• New Jersey 211: State-wide information and referral service for social services across New Jersey. Operates as an alternative access channel to the same types of assistance programs CARC delivers.
• Monmouth County Board of Social Services: Government agency that refers TANF/GA/SNAP clients to CARC. Comparable service scope (case management, energy assistance) but functions as a funder/referrer rather than direct service provider.
• Ocean County Social Services Board: Government social services board serving Ocean County where CARC's Lakewood office operates. Adjacent public-sector counterpart that refers and partially overlaps with CARC's service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/carcnj
• Xx.com/communityaffai7

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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