DEL NORTE SENIOR CENTER INC

What DEL NORTE SENIOR CENTER INC does

Del Norte Senior Center Inc (DNSC) is a private non-profit organization headquartered at 1765 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, California, operating as the Community Action Partnership of Del Norte for Del Norte County on California's north coast. Its core function is the consolidated delivery of senior services and low-income household assistance, with three operational pillars: (1) the Senior Services Program — daily congregate and home-delivered meals (served 11:30–12:00 Monday through Friday) plus social, health, legal, tax, and information/referral services for residents age 60 and older; (2) administration of the federal Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Del Norte County under a pass-through from the California Department of Community Services and Development; and (3) management, through a partnership with a local non-profit owner, of Redwood Cove Senior Apartments, a 39-unit HUD-subsidized complex serving low-income residents aged 62 and older.

Revenue is a mix of state and federal pass-through grants (LIHEAP and nutrition program funding), public donations (with a suggested $3.00 per-meal contribution for seniors 60+), and nominal membership fees ($12 individual, $18 household annually; $6/$9 half-year). The go-to-market model is community-led: outreach is primarily via partner-agency referrals (Area 1 Agency on Aging, Del Norte Mission Possible, Community Food Council, Del Norte Non-Profit Alliance) and word-of-mouth within the senior and low-income community, with services delivered in person at the Crescent City facility or through home delivery. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization's digital presence consists of a website (delnorteseniorcenter.org) built on GoDaddy tools and a free QuestionPro survey account for stakeholder feedback.

The organization is structurally exposed to public funding volatility: between 2024 and 2026, Del Norte County lost nearly $370,000 in LIHEAP funding because a revised California state funding formula reallocated resources toward hotter inland areas, forcing the Senior Center to implement a state-mandated priority point system that currently restricts utility assistance to households scoring 30 or more points. With an 8-employee headcount, a 9-member community board, no institutional ownership, and geographic concentration in a single rural county, the business profile is that of a long-tenured community safety-net provider rather than a scalable growth enterprise.

Name

DEL NORTE SENIOR CENTER INC

Legal name

Del Norte Senior Center

Website

https://delnorteseniorcenter.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Del Norte Senior Center Inc is a Crescent City, California non-profit that provides congregate and home-delivered meals, social and referral services to seniors 60+, administers the federal LIHEAP utility-assistance program for Del Norte County, and manages a 39-unit HUD-subsidized senior apartment complex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services and Community Action

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior Living Property Management (BPAJAGAI)

Keywords

• Senior services
• Nutritional meal programs
• Utility assistance
• Community action partnership
• Senior housing management

Headquarters

HQ city

Crescent City

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: State and federal funding including LIHEAP (Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program) through the California Department of Community Services and Development. The organization has experienced funding cuts of nearly $370,000 between 2024 and 2026 due to changes in the state's funding formula.
2. Donations and Contributions: Monetary donations from the public to support facility and services. Meal donations suggested at $3.00 per meal for seniors 60+. General donations accepted online and in-person.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues: $12 individual, $18 household. Half-year memberships after July 1st: $6 individual, $9 household. Members receive voting rights and discounts on partner services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Del Norte Senior Center is a non-profit Community Action Partnership organization that delivers senior nutrition programs (congregate and home-delivered meals), LIHEAP utility assistance for low-income households, social and educational activities, health services, information/referral support, and management of the 39-unit Redwood Cove Senior Apartments. It serves as the designated LIHEAP administrator for Del Norte County, California, funded by state and federal grants, donations, and membership dues.

Product overview

Del Norte Senior Center is a non-profit senior services organization offering a unified portfolio of programs serving seniors and low-income residents of Del Norte County. The core offerings include the Senior Services Program (nutrition, social activities, health services), the LIHEAP Utility Assistance Program, and the Senior Nutrition Program (congregate and home-delivered meals). Through its partnership with Redwood Cove Senior Apartments, the organization also provides HUD-subsidized senior housing. These services are coordinated through the Community Action Partnership of Del Norte and funded through state/federal programs and community donations.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Senior Services Program Comprehensive senior services program including nutrition programs (congregate meals and home-delivered meals), social activities, educational classes, health services, and information/assistance referrals for seniors aged 60 and older in Del Norte County.
• Utility Assistance (LIHEAP) Federal Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) providing utility and energy assistance to eligible low-income households in Del Norte County, including weatherization services and heater/water heater repair.
• Senior Nutrition Program Daily meal service program providing congregate lunch served 11:30-12:00 Monday through Friday and home-delivered meals for home-bound seniors aged 60 and older in Del Norte County. Suggested voluntary donation of $3.00 per meal.
• Redwood Cove Senior Apartments 39-unit HUD-subsidized senior apartment complex providing independent living housing for low-income residents aged 62 and older in Del Norte County. Managed by Del Norte Senior Center through a partnership with the local non-profit facility owner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Priority point system ensures assistance reaches those with greatest need based on income level, energy burden percentage, and vulnerable population status.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Area 1 Agency on Aging (A1AA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea 1 Agency on Aging plans, coordinates, and funds a range of senior services in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties. The Senior Center houses its Del Norte County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) office. A1AA is a key funding and coordination partner.
• Redwood Cove Senior ApartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedwood Cove is a 39-unit, HUD-subsidized senior apartment complex for low-income residents. Located steps from the Senior Center, it is managed by the Senior Center through a partnership with the local, private-non-profit facility owner.
• Del Norte Non-Profit AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoused in the Wild Rivers Community Foundation and funded by The California Endowment Building Healthy Communities Initiative, the Del Norte Non-Profit Alliance is a membership-based professional association serving and advocating for the nonprofit sector in Del Norte County.
• Cal-Ore Life FlightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaid members of the Del Norte Senior Center receive a $10 discount on a one-year membership in Cal-Ore Life Flight and its associated services.
• Del Norte Mission PossibleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDel Norte Mission Possible provides shelter and supportive services for people who are without homes. It is a safe environment where men, women, and families with children can receive guidance and support services to improve their lives.
• Community Food Council - Del Norte County and Adjacent Tribal LandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoused in the Family Resource Center of the Redwoods and funded by The California Endowment Building Healthy Communities Initiative, the DNATL Community Food Council works together to build a local food system that provides access to healthy, culturally appropriate food to all families in Del Norte and Tribal Lands.
• Redwood Community Action AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedwood Community Action Agency in Humboldt County is providing limited weatherization services to residents of Del Norte County under a Department of Energy program funded by the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law. Contact RCAA at 707-444-3831 ext. 204.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults through programs, policy, and partnerships including benefits enrollment and chronic disease self-management. Comparable mission and target population to DNSC's information and assistance services.
• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit arm of AARP focused on low-income 50+ populations, providing food security, utility assistance, and housing stability programs that overlap directly with DNSC's nutrition, LIHEAP, and senior housing offerings.
• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization supporting thousands of local senior nutrition programs including congregate and home-delivered meals. Directly comparable service category (the home-delivered meal program that DNSC operates) at much larger scale.
• LeadingAge: National association of nonprofit aging services providers including affordable senior housing, CCRCs, and home and community-based services. Directly comparable in mission and nonprofit operating model to DNSC's senior services and HUD-subsidized housing.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. operator of senior living communities including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Provides a private-sector comparator for senior housing operations and adjacent service delivery models.
• Atria Senior Living: National senior living operator with independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Serves as a private-sector benchmark for senior housing operations, dining, and engagement programming that overlap with DNSC's housing and nutrition portfolio.
• USAging: National association representing the Area Agency on Aging network and Title VI Native American aging programs. Sets policy, training, and funding frameworks that flow down to organizations like DNSC; comparable in mission and constituency.

Direct peers

• Humboldt Senior Resource Center: Neighboring-county senior services nonprofit operating congregate meals, home-delivered meals, adult day health, and senior housing. Closest operational analog to DNSC's integrated senior services + housing model in the region.
• Redwood Community Action Agency: Community action agency based in Humboldt County delivering energy, housing, and weatherization services under similar federal/state funding streams; currently provides Del Norte County weatherization under a DOE/BIL program. Highly comparable mission, funding mix, and target population.
• Area 1 Agency on Aging: Regional Area Agency on Aging serving Del Norte and Humboldt Counties, coordinating and funding the same categories of senior services (nutrition, information and assistance, HICAP) that DNSC delivers. Direct operational and funding peer, also a current strategic partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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