Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City

What Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City does

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency founded in 1964 as part of the federal War on Poverty and incorporated on December 14, 1978. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri with a satellite office in Tracy, Missouri, the agency serves low-income residents of Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties through a portfolio of programs: home weatherization, healthy homes assessments, supportive services, food and toiletry pantries, youth services, and poverty simulation workshops. All services are provided free of charge to households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and the agency reports serving over 140,000 individuals and families cumulatively.

The agency's core technical platform is its Weatherization Plus+ program, which uses an expanded 26-point inspection checklist (up from 19) to deliver energy-efficiency upgrades to low-income homes; CAAGKC reports leading the state of Missouri in home weatherization volume. The agency operates under a federally mandated tripartite board governance model (private, public, low-income sectors) tied to its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) designation. Revenue is sourced primarily from federal block grants — CSBG through HHS and the Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program — channeled via Missouri state agencies, supplemented by private donations and corporate partnerships (e.g., Missouri American Water's H2O Help to Others Program) and a network of 30+ food pantry partners. The agency is led by Executive Director & CEO Clifton Campbell and rebranded from United Services Community Action Agency to CAAGKC in January 2017.

Name

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City

Legal name

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City

Website

https://caagkc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving low-income residents of Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri through free weatherization, healthy homes, supportive services, food pantries, youth programs, and poverty simulation workshops, funded primarily by federal block grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAC

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAIANAA

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAK

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Community action services
• Home weatherization assistance
• Emergency utility assistance
• Youth workforce development
• Healthy homes assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Block Grant Funding: Primary revenue comes from federal block grants. Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides 94% of funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, administered by Missouri Department of Social Services. Weatherization programs are funded 75% by U.S. Department of Energy through Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
2. Private Funding: Programs and services are also funded through private funding sources, including partnerships with utilities (Missouri American Water H2O Help to Others program) and voluntary customer contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free comprehensive support services to low-income residents of Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri. Core offerings include home weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements, emergency rental and utility assistance, healthy homes hazard remediation, youth education and workforce development programs, and a regional food and toiletry pantry network, all delivered at no cost to eligible households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines.

Product overview

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City offers a portfolio of social service programs designed to help low-income residents of Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri achieve self-sufficiency. The core programs include Weatherization (energy-efficient home improvements), Youth Services (education and career support for ages 0-24), Supportive Services (emergency crisis assistance including rental/utility help), Healthy Homes (home safety hazard reduction), and Food & Toiletry Pantries (partnership network of 30+ pantries). The Weatherization Plus+ program integrates standard weatherization with Healthy Homes services. Youth Services encompasses sub-programs such as P.A.V.E. the Way, Freedom School, Occupational Skills Training, and BackSnack. Supportive Services includes the H2O Help to Others Program and Family Self Sufficiency Case Management. CAAGKC also offers the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) as a community education tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weatherization (LIWAP) Free cost-effective, energy-efficient home improvements for eligible homeowners and renters, including mechanical, building shell, electric, and water upgrades, plus client education, delivered through bonded and insured professional contractors.
• Youth Services

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missouri American Water (H2O Help to Others Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH2O Help to Others is an emergency assistance program created by Missouri American Water and Missouri's Community Action Agencies. The program provides supplemental funding to Missouri American Water customers who would otherwise have trouble paying their water bills. The program is supported by contributions from Missouri American Water and voluntary contributions from customers. CAAGKC's trained caseworkers determine eligibility and needs of families.
• Food Pantry Partners (30+ locations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAAGKC partners with over 30 food pantries throughout Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. These partners are strategically located in geographic areas accessible to healthy foods and address food insecurities. Several pantries also distribute toiletries. Partners include organizations like A Turning Point, Avondale United Methodist Church, Good Samaritan Center, Hope.wrx, and many others throughout the metro area.
• Harvester's (Regional Food Bank)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAAGKC refers clients to Harvester's list of partner pantries when no CAAGKC-affiliated pantry is available in a client's community.
• Missouri Department of Social Services (Family Support Division)coreOthersThe Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division administers Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CSBG programs and services are funded 94% by federal funds. DSS also warns Missourians about fraud schemes involving CSBG funds.
• Missouri Department of Natural ResourcescoreOthersThe Missouri Department of Natural Resources administers weatherization programs and services funded 75% by federal funds from the U.S. Department of Energy. CAAGKC implements the Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP) under this partnership.
• Me 2 You Career AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational skills training partner providing phlebotomy and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training for eligible youth ages 18-24 through CAAGKC Youth Services program.
• Red Tail AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational skills training partner providing career development training for eligible youth ages 18-24 through CAAGKC Youth Services program.
• LFTDtechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational skills training partner providing technology-focused career training for eligible youth ages 18-24 through CAAGKC Youth Services program.
• Children's Defense Fund (Freedom School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAGKC operates a Freedom School literacy enrichment program based on the Children's Defense Fund model. The program serves students who have completed grades K-8 and enhances motivation to read through a multi-cultural curriculum.
• Rockhurst High SchoolminorCommunity/ Developer relationsCAAGKC has conducted CAPS (Community Action Poverty Simulation) programs with Rockhurst High School students as part of community engagement and education efforts.
• Notre Dame De Sion High SchoolminorCommunity/ Developer relationsCAAGKC has conducted CAPS (Community Action Poverty Simulation) programs with Notre Dame De Sion High School students as part of community engagement and education efforts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Action Partnership (National Association): National membership association of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies including CAAGKC. Operates the same Community Services Block Grant framework, advocacy, and standards. Directly comparable as both an umbrella and a network peer.
• National Community Action Foundation (NCAF): National nonprofit advocating for Community Action Agencies in Washington, D.C. Comparable as a sector-wide advocacy and capacity-building organization serving the same CAA network that CAAGKC belongs to.
• Feeding America (National Network): National hunger-relief organization operating a network of 200+ food banks including Harvesters, CAAGKC's regional partner. Comparable through shared mission of addressing food insecurity via pantry networks serving low-income families.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults, including energy assistance and benefits access. Comparable to CAAGKC's senior-focused weatherization, utility assistance, and Healthy Homes programs for older residents.

Direct peers

• Harvesters – The Community Food Network: Regional food bank serving the same Kansas City metro area that CAAGKC operates in. Listed as an active CAAGKC referral partner. Highly comparable as a hunger-relief and community food organization serving the same low-income population.
• United Way of Greater Kansas City: Major Kansas City nonprofit funding and coordinating a network of health and human services. Comparable in mission, regional focus on poverty alleviation, and reliance on a federated funding/partnership model.
• Habitat for Humanity Kansas City: Affordable housing and home repair nonprofit serving the Kansas City region. Directly comparable to CAAGKC's Healthy Homes and weatherization functions, with similar low-income homeowner focus and home repair delivery model.
• reStart Inc. Kansas City-based nonprofit addressing homelessness and housing instability through shelter, housing, and case management. Comparable to CAAGKC's supportive services, rental/utility assistance, and emergency crisis response functions for low-income residents.
• Community Action Program of Tulsa (CAP Tulsa): Similar Community Action Agency operating in Tulsa, Oklahoma, providing anti-poverty services including early childhood education, energy assistance, and workforce development. Comparable as a peer CAA delivering CSBG- and DOE-funded programs to low-income families.

Emerging players

• Nourish KC (formerly Kansas City Community Kitchen): Kansas City-based food access and nutrition nonprofit. Comparable to CAAGKC's food pantry network and food insecurity programs within the same geographic service area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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