COMMUNITY CHEST, INC

What COMMUNITY CHEST, INC does

Community Chest, Inc. (CCI) is a Virginia City, Nevada-based 501(c)-style non-profit founded in 1991 by Shaun Griffin and Deborah Loesch-Griffin to serve as a multi-service resource hub for rural Northern Nevada communities. Operating under the tagline "A Center for Resources … A Catalyst for Change," CCI delivers a diversified portfolio of human-services programs from seven physical offices spanning Storey, Lyon, Mineral, and surrounding counties. Core service lines include early childhood education (Infant Care Center, ECE, Pre-K, the Lockwood ECE Center, and the mobile Classroom on Wheels / COW Bus preschool), mental health and substance-use counseling with Medicaid/Medicare billing, 24/7 victim services, the Blue Ribbon Certified Parents as Teachers home visiting program (Nevada Families First), community health workers, before/after school and summer youth programs (Comstock Kids / VC SOARs), technical assistance and nonprofit advocacy training, the Storey County Community Library, and the annual statewide THRIVE Social Justice Conference. Target beneficiaries include children from birth through grade 8, individuals needing mental health or substance-use treatment, victims of domestic violence and other crimes, pregnant women and young families, and rural community members more broadly.

CCI's business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue stack typical of community action agencies: federal, state, and county government grants (SAMHSA, VOCA, Nevada DOE, NV DETR, Mental Health Division, AmeriCorps/CNS, county human services); Medicaid and Medicare billing for clinical counseling services (private insurance is not accepted, with a sliding-fee discount program for the uninsured); parent fees for early childhood programs; revenue from thrift stores; and individual, foundation, and corporate donations including United Way of Northern Nevada, NV Energy Foundation, Walmart Foundation, and Wells Fargo Foundation. GTM motion is community-led: clients are reached through partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, other nonprofits, and government agencies, supplemented by word-of-mouth referrals in rural communities, with a WordPress site, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and an email newsletter providing top-of-funnel awareness. Technology is conventional and non-proprietary—standard WordPress CMS, PayPal donation processing, JotForm intake (HIPAA-compliant variant for counseling), and Aspen Discovery for the library catalog—with no AI, predictive analytics, or custom platform systems in evidence.

Leadership is exceptionally tenured: co-founders Griffin and Loesch-Griffin remain as consultants with ~34 years of service, CEO Erik Schoen has served for ~29 years (transitioned from Executive Director to CEO), COO Michael-Ann Lazzarino (~14 years) and CFO Kallie Day (~12 years) anchor the C-suite, and the program directors (Clinical, Community Services, Home Visiting) carry 7-9 year tenures. The 2025 Board of Directors includes Stacy York (President), Shannon Parsons (Vice President), Lucy Pitto of Nevada Gold Mines (Secretary/Treasurer), and five additional directors. Headcount is reported as 23 in firmographic records, though the public staff roster implies ~50-60 individuals including teachers, therapists, victim advocates, home visitors, CHWs, library staff, and maintenance. No revenue figures, funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent-company ownership are disclosed.

Name

COMMUNITY CHEST, INC

Legal name

Community Chest, Inc.

Website

https://communitychestnevada.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Chest, Inc. is a Virginia City, Nevada non-profit founded in 1991 delivering early childhood education, mental health counseling, victim services, home visiting, and community health programs across rural Northern Nevada counties, funded through government grants, Medicaid/Medicare billing, parent fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Mental health counseling
• Victim advocacy services
• Home visiting programs
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants & Contracts: Funded by multiple government sources including SAMHSA, VOCA (Victims of Crime Act), Nevada Department of Education, Department of Employment/Training/Rehabilitation, Mental Health Division, state and federal Corporation for National Service, and various county human services departments.
2. Counseling & Program Fees: Accepts Medicaid and Medicare for counseling services. Does not accept private insurance. Provides sliding fee discount program for those unable to pay.
3. Parent Fees: Early childhood education programs charge parent fees for child care services (Infant Care, ECE, Pre-K, COW Bus, Before/After School programs).
4. Thrift Store Revenues: Organization operates thrift stores that generate revenue to support programs.
5. Donations & Foundations: Receives support from individual donors, foundations, corporate matching programs, and community organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Community Chest, Inc. is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers early childhood education (infant care, ECE, Pre-K, mobile COW Bus preschool, Lockwood ECE Center), outpatient mental health and substance use counseling, 24/7 victim advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes, evidence-based home visiting through Nevada Families First, community health worker case management, before/after school youth programs, a public library, and the annual statewide THRIVE social justice conference across rural Northern Nevada.

Product overview

Community Chest, Inc. (CCI) is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of human services programs. The organization operates a multi-service platform providing early childhood education (Infant Care Center, Early Childhood Education Center, Pre-K Program, and the mobile COW Bus preschool), mental health and substance use counseling, victim services with 24/7 hotline support, home visiting through the Nevada Families First Parents as Teachers program, community health workers, before/after school and summer youth programs (Comstock Kids), technical assistance for nonprofits, a community library, and the annual THRIVE Conference. Services are delivered across Storey, Lyon, Mineral, and surrounding Nevada counties through multiple office locations. The Lockwood Early Childhood Education Center represents a recent expansion, opened in March 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nevada Families First: A Blue Ribbon Certified Parents as Teachers affiliate home visiting program serving families with children under 5 years of age in Storey, Lyon, Douglas, Churchill, Mineral, and Carson City counties.

Products and services

• Classroom On Wheels (COW Bus) Mobile preschool offering early education classes aligned with Nevada PreK Standards; 2.5-hour classes four days a week serving various locations throughout Lyon and Storey Counties, as well as Tonopah and Hawthorne, for children age 4 and older.
• Lockwood Early Childhood Education Center Early childhood education center located in the Lockwood Community Center serving children ages 2-5 with quality play-based learning aligned to Nevada PreK Standards.
• Infant Care Center Developmentally appropriate, high-quality early childhood education and care for children from birth to 18 months emphasizing safety, well-being, positive guidance, and developmental milestones.
• Early Childhood Education Center (ECE) Early childhood education program for children ages 18 months to 4 years, featuring two classrooms (Forest Friends and Dino Den) in CCI's newest building.
• Pre-K Program Preschool program for children ages 4-5 designed to prepare children for kindergarten with confidence through play-based learning aligned to Nevada PreK Standards.
• Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling Outpatient mental health and substance use counseling for Storey, Lyon, and Mineral counties; services include substance abuse treatment, domestic violence support, trauma therapy, LGBTQIA+ services, and suicide prevention. Accepts Medicaid and Medicare with sliding scale fees; telehealth and group sessions available.
• Victim Services 24/7 emergency victim services hotline and comprehensive advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and other crimes; includes crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency shelter, and court/legal advocacy.
• Nevada Families First Home Visiting Program Blue Ribbon Certified Parents as Teachers affiliate providing weekly or biweekly home visits to families with children under 5 across Storey, Lyon, Douglas, Churchill, Mineral, Carson City, and Tonopah; offers child development assistance, developmental screenings, and parent education.
• Community Health Workers Community Health Workers delivering holistic client care, mental health support, case management, resource referrals, and the Displaced Homemaker Program employment assistance to community members in rural Nevada.
• Comstock Kids & VC SOARs Before/After School and Summer Program Before/After School and Summer Program for children in grades K-8 operated in partnership with Storey County School District; provides homework support, social skills development, themed activities, and promotes a drug-free lifestyle.
• Technical Assistance & Non-Profit Advocacy Training Leadership training programs covering non-profit advocacy, strategies to end homelessness, non-profit capacity building, child development, and youth leadership; offered via site-based and distance education.
• Storey County Community Library Public library serving Storey County providing book collection, library cards, community events, family-friendly programming, and a cozy lounge area with coffee and tea. Operates Aspen Discovery catalog system.
• THRIVE Statewide Social Justice Conference Annual statewide social justice conference bringing together health and human services providers, teachers, community volunteers, and public service employees for education, networking, and capacity building under the context of social justice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,500 people served over 25 years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Healthy Communities CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on health and human services coordination in Lyon, Storey, and Mineral Counties.
• Storey County Health and Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government health and community services partnership serving Storey County residents.
• Food Bank of Northern NevadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food security services and resources for community members in need.
• State of Nevada DWSS & DCFScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for Division of Welfare and Supportive Services and Division of Child and Family Services programs.
• State of Nevada Self-Help CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing self-help legal resources and information.
• Lyon County Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government human services partnership serving Lyon County residents.
• Nevada Rural HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for rural housing resources and assistance.
• Churchill Community CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with community coalition in Churchill County for coordinated services.
• The Children's CabinetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with organization serving children and families in Nevada.
• Storey County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partnership for delivering before/after school programs and summer programming for K-8 students.
• Nevada Community Action AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI is part of this association connecting resources and services for people in Northern Nevada. CEO Erik Schoen participates in media appearances representing the association.
• Parents as Teachers National CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Ribbon Certified affiliate relationship for evidence-based home visiting model. Nevada Families First program operates under this certification.
• Nevada Gold MinesminorOthersCorporate partner; Lucy Pitto from Nevada Gold Mines serves as Secretary/Treasurer on CCI Board of Directors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence (NNADV): Statewide coalition supporting domestic violence victim services across Nevada. CCI's Victim Services program (24/7 hotline, advocacy) operates within this network, making NNADV a direct peer in the victim services space in the same geography.
• The Children's Cabinet: Nevada-based nonprofit serving children and families through child care, early childhood education, and family support services. Listed as a direct partner of CCI, operating in the same Nevada geography with overlapping mission areas around children and family services.
• Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties: Direct community partner organization of CCI serving the same Storey, Lyon, and Mineral County region with health and human services coordination. Highly comparable geographically and programmatically as a rural Nevada community services nonprofit.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit providing youth development programs including before/after school care, summer programs, and educational support. Comparable in delivering before/after school programming (Comstock Kids) and youth services to underserved communities, though Boys & Girls Clubs specializes exclusively in youth while CCI serves all ages.
• United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra: Regional United Way affiliate that is a major funding partner of CCI. Comparable as a community resource hub and convener of nonprofit services across Northern Nevada, though operating as a funder/convener rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National federation of local YMCAs operating community centers with youth programs, child care, and family services. Comparable as a multi-service community hub model serving local populations, though YMCA operates at much larger national scale and broader programming scope than CCI's rural Nevada focus.
• Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada: Regional faith-based nonprofit providing multi-service community support including counseling, family services, and emergency assistance across Northern Nevada. Comparable as a multi-service social services nonprofit operating in the same geography, though with broader scope and faith-based funding base.
• Salvation Army (Northern Nevada): National nonprofit with regional operations providing emergency shelter, family services, youth programs, and community support. Comparable as a multi-service nonprofit with victim services and emergency response capabilities, though much larger and nationally affiliated.

Others

• Parents as Teachers National Center: National center overseeing the Parents as Teachers evidence-based home visiting model of which CCI's Nevada Families First program is a Blue Ribbon Certified affiliate. Comparable as the governing organization for the same home visiting model CCI delivers, providing quality standards, training, and certification infrastructure.

Regional players

• Food Bank of Northern Nevada: Direct community partner of CCI addressing food security across Northern Nevada. Comparable as a regional nonprofit serving the same rural Nevada geography, though focused specifically on food security rather than the broader multi-service model of CCI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEGN2NmkyQ_f6xr-6hthJSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/communitychestnevada
• Instagraminstagram.com/communitychestinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-chest-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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