Community Sharing Program

What Community Sharing Program does

Community Sharing Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency headquartered at 1440 Birch Avenue, Cottage Grove, Oregon, providing a basic needs safety net for residents of South Lane County (including Cottage Grove, Creswell, and the HWY 58 corridor). Founded in 1982 in response to a local lumber mill closure that displaced dozens of families, the organization currently serves more than 5,500 individuals annually through an integrated portfolio of programs: a food pantry, clothing closet, housing assistance (EHA, ERA, HSP, HTBA rent/deposit, and OREDAP), utility assistance, prescription assistance, basic-needs support (laundry vouchers, ID assistance, water utility), transportation assistance (bus passes and gas vouchers for medical appointments and job interviews), a seasonal Community Sharing Warming Shelter operating November through March at or below 29°F, holiday programs, a community garden, and dedicated Latinx services including Spanish-language intake, interpretation, and culturally tailored food selections. There is no proprietary technology platform; intake and service delivery are conducted in-person at the Cottage Grove office (Mon 1:30pm-6pm, Tue-Fri 11am-3:30pm) and by phone, supported by referral partnerships with DHS, Lane County, Centro Latino Americano, South Lane Mental Health, and local churches.

The organization's business model is a hybrid of private tax-deductible donations, United Way agency funding, and government grants/contracts from the Human Services Commission, the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield, and Lane County. All client services are provided free of charge to eligible residents; there is no fee-for-service revenue, no pricing tiers, and no commercial products. Community Sharing relies on 70+ active volunteers to keep operations running year-round and is staffed by a small specialized team including an Executive Director (Mike Fleck), Pantry Manager (David Pompa), Finance Manager (Suzanne Turner), Client Intake staff (Samantha Cooper, Elda Clevenger), a Housing Case Manager (Shauna Pierce), and an Energy Case Manager (Marcy Andrews). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, there are no funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors, and the organization holds no patents, trademarks, or third-party certifications beyond its 501(c)(3) and USDA Equal Opportunity Provider designations.

Name

Community Sharing Program

Legal name

Community Sharing Program

Website

https://communitysharing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community Sharing Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, providing food, clothing, housing, utility, and warming-shelter services to more than 5,500 low-income South Lane County residents annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Social services assistance
• Food pantry services
• Housing assistance programs
• Emergency warming shelter
• Nonprofit basic needs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottage Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: The organization relies heavily on donations from the public to provide basic essentials such as food and shelter. Donations are tax-deductible as they are a 501(c)(3) public charity.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Part of Community Sharing's funding is provided by the Human Services Commission, the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield and Lane County. They also receive United Way funding.
3. United Way Agency Funding: Community Sharing is a United Way agency and receives funding through this partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Community Sharing Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency that operates a single integrated portfolio of basic-needs assistance programs for South Lane County residents. Services are delivered free of charge in-person and include food pantry distribution, clothing, housing and utility financial assistance, prescription help, warming shelter, transportation vouchers, a community garden, and bilingual Latinx services. The organization functions as the consolidated basic-needs safety net for Cottage Grove, Creswell, and the surrounding HWY 58 corridor.

Product overview

Community Sharing Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services agency that operates as a unified service organization providing basic needs assistance to South Lane County residents. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of services including a Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, Housing Assistance Programs (EHA, ERA, HSP, HTBA, OREDAP), Utility Assistance, Warming Shelter, Prescription Assistance, Basic Needs Assistance, Holiday Programs, Transportation Assistance, Community Garden, and Latinx Services. These services work together to help residents remain fed, housed, and safe while working towards self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Pantry Emergency food box distribution program providing protein foods, Ensure-type drinks, infant formula, baby food, and pet food to South Lane County residents experiencing food insecurity. Open Monday 1:30pm-6pm and Tuesday-Friday 11am-3:30pm.
• Clothing Closet Provides practical, lightly-used clothing for children and adults to community members in need through an in-person closet program.
• Housing Assistance Programs Comprehensive housing assistance covering rent, deposits, and other housing-related costs through programs including EHA, ERA, HSP, HTBA Rent Subsidy, HTBA Deposit, and OREDAP serving South Lane County residents.
• Utility Assistance Payment assistance to utility companies for residents of Cottage Grove or Creswell in South Lane County and the HWY 58 corridor who are facing utility hardship.
• Community Sharing Warming Shelter (CSWS) Emergency winter shelter program providing safe indoor sleeping space when temperatures fall to or below 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Operates November 1 through March 31 at 1440 Birch Avenue, Cottage Grove, with congregate sites at partner churches.
• Prescription Assistance Helps residents of Cottage Grove or Creswell with prescriptions for themselves or family members by working with pharmacies to obtain written cost statements.
• Basic Needs Assistance Provides laundry vouchers, water utility assistance, and ID assistance to South Lane County residents.
• Homeless Assistance Services Special food boxes for people without cooking or cold food storage facilities, along with propane and vouchers for showers and laundry for unhoused individuals.
• Holiday Programs Special holiday food boxes and a holiday gift program available in December for community members. Advance sign-up is required.
• Transportation Assistance Free bus passes or gas vouchers for transportation to out-of-town job interviews and medical appointments for South Lane County residents.
• Community Garden Volunteer-run garden program where community members can grow produce that is donated to the food pantry. Volunteers attend regularly scheduled work parties.
• Latinx Services Spanish-language assistance including help completing applications and forms, English/Spanish interpretation for appointments, special Hispanic food selections monthly, and referrals to other Spanish-language resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,500+ individuals served annually with basic needs assistance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Beds for Freezing Nights (BFN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFN board members collaborated with Community Sharing employees and volunteers to create the Community Sharing Warming Shelter (CSWS) in 2020. In 2022/2023, partnered to operate in a congregate setting at local churches.
• Local Churches (Cottage Grove)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo local churches partnered with Community Sharing and Beds for Freezing Nights to provide congregate shelter settings during the 2022/2023 warming shelter season.
• Department of Human Services - Cottage GrovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for food stamps and other services. HSP funds are provided by referral from the local DHS office.
• South Lane Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mental health service provider listed as a community resource for referrals.
• Centro Latino AmericanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatinx community services organization in Eugene providing Spanish-language referrals and resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• White Bird Clinic: Eugene-based nonprofit providing human services including crisis response and housing support. Comparable as a community-based social services organization serving similar demographics in the same region.
• Looking Glass Community Services: Eugene-based nonprofit providing housing, counseling, and crisis services to youth and families. Comparable as a regional social services nonprofit funded by government contracts and donations, though focused on youth rather than general basic needs.
• HIV Alliance: Eugene-based nonprofit providing case management, housing support, and emergency assistance. Comparable as a regional social services organization with government funding and a focus on vulnerable populations, though with a health-specific mandate.
• Hosea Youth Services: Eugene nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, and basic needs to youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable emergency-shelter and basic-needs model, though serving a narrower youth-focused population.

Direct peers

• Centro Latino Americano: Eugene-based Latino social services nonprofit providing culturally-specific assistance and referrals — an existing referral partner with comparable bilingual service capabilities and overlapping target population.
• Food for Lane County: Regional food bank serving Lane County, Oregon — directly comparable as a nonprofit providing food assistance to low-income residents in the same geographic service area, with overlapping donor and volunteer ecosystems.
• Catholic Community Services of Lane County: Faith-affiliated nonprofit delivering emergency assistance including rent, utility, and food support to Lane County residents. Directly comparable mission, funding structure, and target population.
• Salvation Army Eugene: National nonprofit operating a Eugene-area branch delivering food, housing, and emergency assistance. Comparable as a multi-program social services provider serving overlapping low-income populations in the same broader region.
• St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County: Catholic-affiliated nonprofit providing basic needs assistance including food, housing, and utility support in the same Lane County region. Highly comparable multi-program safety-net model serving similar populations.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Lane County: Regional United Way affiliate that funds Community Sharing and coordinates many of the same partner agencies. Comparable as a broader social-services umbrella organization and a key funding intermediary for safety-net nonprofits in the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunitySharingProgram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-sharing-program

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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