Community Programs & Services

What Community Programs & Services does

Community Programs & Services, operating under the legal name Waymakers, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 95-3167866) founded in 1972 and headquartered at 440 Exchange, Suite 250 in Irvine, California. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of five human services programs in Orange County: Sheltering Children (safe shelter for children and young adults in crisis), Supporting Victims (trauma recovery and advocacy for victims of violence), Counseling Families (counseling for at-risk families), Resolving Conflicts (conflict mediation and youth offender diversion), and Educating Communities (safety and prevention education). Beneficiaries include children and youth in crisis, victims of violence, at-risk families, individuals in community conflict, and community members seeking prevention education.

Name

Community Programs & Services

Legal name

Waymakers

Website

https://cspinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waymakers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that operates five integrated human services programs in Orange County, California, serving children in crisis, victims of violence, at-risk families, and community members through shelter, counseling, conflict resolution, and education services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth crisis shelter
• Victim advocacy support
• Family counseling services
• Conflict resolution mediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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. Donations and Philanthropic Support: The organization accepts donations from individuals and corporate partners to fund community programs and services. The website prominently features donate options and lists foundation partners including Samueli Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, and Warne Foundation.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: As a community services organization serving victims, youth offenders, and families in crisis, Waymakers likely receives government funding through grants and contracts, though specific details are not disclosed in available materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waymakers is a nonprofit organization that delivers five integrated community service programs: safe shelter for children and young adults in crisis, trauma recovery support for victims of violence, counseling for at-risk families, conflict resolution and youth diversion services, and community safety education. Services are provided at no cost to clients and funded through donations, foundation grants, and government contracts.

Product overview

Waymakers is a nonprofit social services organization offering a unified set of community programs and services. The organization operates five integrated service programs: Sheltering Children, Supporting Victims, Counseling Families, Resolving Conflicts, and Educating Communities. These programs work together to build safer communities by helping individuals and families navigate through conflict and crisis to achieve stability and strength.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sheltering Children Provides safe shelter, crisis intervention, case management, and reunification services for children and young adults in crisis, including runaway youth and those removed from unsafe home environments.
• Supporting Victims Helps victims of violence, abuse, and trauma find hope and recover through trauma recovery support, victim advocacy, safety planning, and counseling services.
• Counseling Families Provides counseling, parenting support, family intervention, and crisis management to at-risk families in times of great need to unify troubled families.
• Resolving Conflicts Helps resolve conflicts, reduce destructive behaviors, and redirect youth offenders through conflict mediation, restorative justice, and behavioral intervention programs.
• Educating Communities Teaches communities to lead safer and healthier lives through violence prevention, safety education, and community awareness programs.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AALRR (Allen, Arai, Takashima & R LLP)minorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• BAPKOminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• CHAO-FFminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• ChevronminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Corporate partner supporting community programs.
• CIUminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• First BankminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Financial institution partner supporting community initiatives.
• K2minorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• NewmarkminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• PursusminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• SageviewminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available materials.
• SwinertonminorOthersListed as a partner logo on the Waymakers website. Construction/real estate firm supporting community programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy. Comparable to Waymakers' 'Sheltering Children' and victim-support programs but operating at a much larger national scale.
• YMCA of Orange County: Branch of the national YMCA serving Orange County with youth development, family services, and community education programs. Comparable to Waymakers' community-services breadth but operating a broader portfolio including fitness and aquatics.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Comparable in mission scope to Waymakers' victim-support programs but operating at a national scale with substantially larger fundraising reach.

Direct peers

• Interval House: Southern California nonprofit providing domestic violence shelter, crisis intervention, and support services. Comparable to Waymakers' shelter and crisis-intervention offerings for victims and at-risk youth.
• Human Options: Orange County-based nonprofit providing domestic violence shelter, counseling, and prevention services. Directly comparable to Waymakers' 'Supporting Victims' and 'Counseling Families' programs within the same Orange County service area.
• Raise Foundation: Orange County nonprofit providing family counseling, youth programs, and community education. Directly comparable to Waymakers' 'Counseling Families' and 'Educating Communities' programs in the same service region.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress: Regional youth-services nonprofit operating youth development, education, and delinquency-prevention programs in Orange County. Comparable to Waymakers' youth diversion and conflict resolution programs serving similar at-risk youth populations.
• Laura's House: Orange County nonprofit offering emergency shelter for domestic violence victims, counseling, and community education. Closely mirrors Waymakers' integrated victim-services and community-education model in the same geography.
• CASA of Orange County: Court Appointed Special Advocates program serving abused and neglected children in Orange County. Comparable to Waymakers' 'Sheltering Children' and victim advocacy functions for at-risk youth in the same geography.
• 211 Orange County: Information and referral hub connecting Orange County residents to health and human services. Comparable to Waymakers' role as a community resource and referral pathway for individuals and families in crisis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WaymakersOC
• Facebookfacebook.com/WaymakersOC
• Instagraminstagram.com/WaymakersOC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-programs-&-services

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