CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY

What CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY does

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization operating as an affiliate agency of the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corporation (DOYCCC). Founded in 1943-1944 as the Catholic Service League of Ashtabula County, the agency delivers a comprehensive portfolio of human services to Ashtabula County, Ohio residents from a single office at 4200 Park Ave., 3rd Floor, Ashtabula. Its service portfolio includes Basic Needs Assistance (emergency funds for rent, utilities, food, prescriptions), Housing and Homelessness Assistance (HUD-certified counseling, rapid rehousing, rental assistance, down payment assistance up to $3,000), Guardianship and Representative Payeeship Services for vulnerable adults, Financial Literacy counseling, SSI SOAR disability application assistance, Second Chance Citizen's Circle re-entry support, and seasonal programs (HALO Christmas assistance, First Step infant supplies).

The organization operates on a donation- and grant-funded model with four revenue streams: individual donations (including CARS vehicle donations), the Annual Diocesan Appeal (60% of funds retained locally), government grants supporting HUD housing counseling and SSI SOAR programs, and event fundraising. All client services are provided free of charge. The organization does not deploy proprietary technology products; service delivery relies on case management, direct in-person office visits, and a multi-channel marketing approach spanning Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, email newsletters reaching 20,000 households, print newsletters reaching 10,000 households, parish bulletins, and community events.

Distribution occurs through three primary channels: direct client services at the Ashtabula office, parish network referrals across the Diocese, and partner organization handoffs (food pantries, soup kitchens, Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank, Project MKC). The organization is led by Executive Director Jill Valentic and employs a staff of nine. The agency's 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar signals best-in-class disclosure standards.

Name

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County

Website

https://ccdoy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency delivering emergency assistance, housing support, guardianship, and case management to low-income and vulnerable residents of Ashtabula County, Ohio, funded through donations, diocesan allocations, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Emergency assistance programs
• Housing counseling services
• Guardianship advocacy services
• Community case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashtabula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary contributions from individuals, including one-time gifts, recurring gifts, and vehicle donations through the CARS program. The Annual Diocesan Appeal distributes 60% of funds to Catholic Charities while 40% supports Diocesan Ministries.
2. Annual Diocesan Appeal: Registered Catholics throughout the Diocese of Youngstown contribute through pledges or one-time payments. Funds support helping those in need across six counties.
3. Government Grants and Programs: Services are funded through various government programs including utility assistance, housing programs, and disability benefit assistance (SSI SOAR).
4. Event Fundraising: Annual events including the Bocce Tournament generate sponsorship revenue and donations to support agency operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is a nonprofit social services agency that provides free, direct human services to Ashtabula County residents. Core offerings include emergency basic-needs assistance (food, rent, utilities, prescriptions), housing and homelessness prevention services, legal guardianship for vulnerable adults, representative payeeship for adults unable to manage finances, financial literacy counseling, SSI disability application help, and seasonal programs such as the HALO Christmas assistance and First Step infant supplies program.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is a social services organization that does not offer a software product but provides a comprehensive range of human services to Ashtabula County residents. The core offering consists of direct social service programs including Basic Needs Assistance (food, utilities, rent, prescriptions), Housing/Homelessness Assistance (foreclosure counseling, rapid rehousing, rental assistance), Guardianship and Representative Payeeship Services for vulnerable adults, Financial Literacy counseling, SSI disability application assistance, and seasonal programs like HALO Christmas assistance. These services are delivered through case management, community partnerships, and direct financial assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Needs Assistance Emergency assistance program providing food, utilities, rent, prescriptions, diapers, formula, and other essential needs to families and individuals in Ashtabula County experiencing crisis.
• Housing and Homelessness Assistance Services include foreclosure counseling, pre-purchase counseling, homeless outreach, rapid rehousing, rental assistance, and security deposit help to prevent eviction and stabilize housing for Ashtabula County residents.
• Guardianship Services Court-supervised legal guardianship program for adults over 18 who are indigent and lack family or friends to serve as guardians, serving seniors aged 60+ with dementia, mental health conditions, or brain injuries.
• Representative Payeeship Services Money management services for mentally disabled adults who cannot manage their own finances, ensuring basic needs are met and assisting with access to appropriate benefits.
• Financial Literacy and Budget Counseling One-on-one and group education on budgeting, credit, credit reporting, savings plans, and financial management for individuals and families seeking to improve financial stability.
• SSI SOAR Specialist Specialized assistance helping homeless and disabled individuals apply for Social Security disability benefits through the SOAR expedited program.
• Second Chance Citizen's Circle Re-entry assistance program for individuals returning from jail or prison to help with community reintegration in Ashtabula County.
• HALO (Holiday Angels Loving Others) Annual Christmas program providing seasonal food and gift assistance to individuals and families in need during the holiday season in Ashtabula County.
• First Step Assistance Baby needs program providing diapers, formula, clothing, and other supports for families with infants and young children ages 0-3 in Ashtabula County.
• Down Payment Assistance Homeownership assistance program helping with down payments and closing costs for qualified homebuyers, with up to $3,000 in assistance available through Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heart of Ohio Diaper BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities of Ashtabula County is a Community Distribution Partner Site of Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank, a distributor of free diapers. This partnership helps augment the supply of diapers for distribution to families in need in Ashtabula County, helping to end diaper need in the county.
• Project MKCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Project MKC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to help augment the supply of diapers for distribution from the Ashtabula County Office. Project MKC is dedicated to serving the most vulnerable children in Northeast Ohio.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Charity Wish List program allows donors to purchase highly requested items directly from Amazon for donation to people in need served by Catholic Charities.
• Diocese of YoungstowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities of Ashtabula County is an affiliate agency of the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corporation (DOYCCC), which coordinates and oversees the provision of social and housing services throughout the Diocese.
• Catholic Charities Regional AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency serving Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties under the DOYCCC corporate structure, sharing mission and coordinating services.
• Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency serving Portage and Stark Counties under the DOYCCC corporate structure, sharing mission and coordinating services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for Catholic Charities affiliates including Ashtabula. Operates the same faith-based social service model across the U.S. and serves as the structural parent network for DOYCCC.
• Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Ohio: Faith-based social services organization serving Northeast Ohio with senior services, housing, and family support — same faith-affiliated social service model and geographic proximity to Ashtabula County.
• United Way of Ashtabula County: Local community fund-raising and social service coordination nonprofit serving the exact same Ashtabula County geography. Competes for overlapping donor dollars and partners with similar agencies on basic-needs and housing programs.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society: Catholic lay organization providing direct social services including emergency assistance, food, and housing support. Operates the same parish-referral-driven delivery model in many U.S. counties and competes for overlapping donor dollars.
• Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland: Faith-based social services nonprofit serving Northeast Ohio with emergency assistance, housing, and food programs — directly comparable mission, funding model (donations + government grants), and client base to Catholic Charities of Ashtabula.
• Ashtabula County Community Action Agency: Local government-funded Community Action agency serving Ashtabula County with anti-poverty programs, housing counseling, and emergency assistance. Directly comparable service portfolio and geography to Catholic Charities of Ashtabula.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of Columbus: Sister Catholic Charities affiliate serving a different Ohio region with the same faith-based social service model (basic needs, housing, immigration). Comparable governance under diocesan oversight and similar program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries of Northeast Ohio: Established Northeast Ohio social enterprise providing workforce development, re-entry services, and basic-needs support. Comparable Second Chance/re-entry programming and donor-supported nonprofit model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCDOY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ccdoy
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccdoy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-of-ashtabula-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccdoy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY