Community Enterprises Corporation

What Community Enterprises Corporation does

Community Enterprises Corporation (CEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Public Housing Agency headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, founded in 1992 as a subsidiary of Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ). It operates three of New Jersey's non-profit HUD Public Housing Agencies (NJ 880, NJ 881, NJ 882) and serves low-income persons with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with behavioral health conditions. The organization manages more than 200 units of supportive housing and administers over 400 housing vouchers statewide.

CEC's core products are HUD-funded PHA services: rental assistance administration through Housing Choice Vouchers and project-based subsidies, and managed supportive housing operations. Its technology stack is minimal and off-the-shelf, centered on RentCafe for tenant and property management. Operational delivery depends on a small, specialized team — including a Director of Housing (since 2001), a Director of Property Management (since 2022), and a Property Manager Assistant (since 2023) — responsible for tenant intake, HQS inspections, lease-up, and on-site property management.

The business model is HUD-driven rather than commercial. Revenue is derived from federal housing program administration fees, project-based rental subsidies, and supportive housing operating grants channeled through the parent CSPNJ ecosystem. Service delivery is location-constrained within New Jersey and integrated with the broader behavioral health and peer-support services offered by CSPNJ, which functions as both a referral pipeline and a wraparound service provider for tenants.

Name

Community Enterprises Corporation

Legal name

Community Enterprises Corporation

Website

https://communityenterprisescorporation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Enterprises Corporation is a New Jersey nonprofit Public Housing Agency that manages 200+ supportive housing units and 400+ vouchers for low-income persons with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with behavioral health conditions, operating as a subsidiary of CSPNJ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Freehold

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HUD Section 811 Program: CEC subsidizes rental housing through the HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, providing rental assistance for very low- and extremely low-income adults with disabilities.
2. Public Housing Agency Operations: CEC operates New Jersey's three non-profit HUD Public Housing Agencies (NJ 880, 881 and 882), administering federal and state rental assistance programs including Section 8 Mainstream Housing Program and Continuum of Care program.
3. Supportive Housing Management: CEC manages over 200 units of supportive housing across the state of New Jersey, providing lease-based housing with supportive services for tenants with special needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Community Enterprises Corporation (CEC) provides permanent, lease-based supportive housing and housing voucher administration for low-income persons with disabilities, mental illness, and other special needs in New Jersey. The organization manages over 200 units of supportive housing and administers over 400 housing vouchers, including Section 8 Mainstream and Continuum of Care vouchers, through three non-profit HUD Public Housing Agencies (NJ 880, 881, 882). CEC is a subsidiary of Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ), integrated with the parent's wellness, recovery, and behavioral health services.

Product overview

Community Enterprises Corporation (CEC) operates a comprehensive portfolio of supportive and affordable housing programs in New Jersey. The core offerings include supportive housing managed through HUD Section 811 and multiple Public Housing Agencies (NJ 880, 881, 882), supplemented by Section 8 Mainstream and Continuum of Care voucher programs. CEC's housing inventory includes over 200 units of supportive housing and over 400 vouchers statewide. The portfolio also includes the 526 Ocean Avenue mixed-use property in Jersey City. Service delivery is supported through RentCafe-powered online portals for residents, landlords, and applicants, while CSPNJ provides accompanying wellness and recovery services including community wellness centers, supported employment, and homeless support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supportive Housing (HUD Section 811) CEC manages shared supportive housing across New Jersey through the HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, providing subsidized rental housing with supportive services for very low- and extremely low-income adults with disabilities.
• HUD Public Housing Agencies (NJ 880, 881, 882) CEC operates New Jersey's three non-profit HUD Public Housing Agencies (NJ 880, 881, 882), administering federal and state rental assistance programs for affordable housing development and management.
• Section 8 Mainstream Housing Program CEC administers the Section 8 Mainstream Housing Program as part of its PHA functions, providing rental assistance vouchers for eligible participants, including non-elderly persons with disabilities.
• Continuum of Care Program CEC administers Continuum of Care program vouchers as part of its comprehensive housing assistance portfolio for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• 526 Ocean Avenue Affordable Housing A four-story, 20-unit mixed-use multi-family rental building in Jersey City with ground-floor commercial space for social service agencies, featuring studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts with preference for veteran households.
• CSPNJ Support Services (Community Wellness, Employment, Recovery) Through partner organization CSPNJ, CEC housing residents receive wellness and recovery-oriented support services including community wellness centers, financial services, wellness respite, supported employment, and homeless support services, integrating behavioral health and economic support with housing.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSPNJ is CEC's parent organization and 501(c)(3) subsidiary. CEC was established as the housing arm of CSPNJ to create housing and economic opportunities for low-income people living with mental illness and other special needs. CSPNJ provides flexible, community-based services including community wellness centers, supportive housing, supported employment, and human rights advocacy.
• TANTUMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEC has partnered with TANTUM to develop the 526 Ocean Avenue project in Jersey City - a four-story, 20-unit mixed-use multi-family rental building with ground-floor commercial space for social service agencies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Community Hope: New Jersey-based nonprofit providing supportive housing and services to homeless veterans and families living with mental illness. Directly comparable to CEC's mission of serving veterans, persons with disabilities, and behavioral health needs through permanent housing.
• Community Access Unlimited: New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing housing, supportive services, and advocacy for people with disabilities and mental illness. Operates a similar permanent supportive housing model for comparable populations in the same state as CEC.

Broad incumbents

• National Church Residences: National nonprofit housing provider and developer serving seniors and low-income populations through affordable and supportive housing. Similar service integration model of housing plus supportive services, but with a broader portfolio and national footprint.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income individuals and families, including those with special needs. Comparable mission of affordable supportive housing but operates at much larger scale and broader geography than CEC.
• Easter Seals: National nonprofit providing services and supports for people with disabilities, including housing-related programs. Operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach than CEC, serving a similar disability population but with different primary services.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating affordable and supportive housing programs across the country, including services for persons with disabilities and behavioral health needs. Operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach than CEC.

Others

• Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH): National nonprofit intermediary that provides funding, technical assistance, and policy advocacy for the supportive housing field. Operates in the same ecosystem as CEC and influences the funding environment for PSH operators, but does not directly provide housing.

Regional players

• The Arc of New Jersey: New Jersey state chapter of The Arc, focused on advocacy and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serves an overlapping population in the same state, though its primary focus is advocacy rather than direct housing operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cechousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-enterprises-corporation-cec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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