JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

What JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES INC does

Jasper County Community Services, Inc. (JCCS) is an Indiana-incorporated non-profit corporation established in 1975 that delivers a portfolio of community support services to Jasper County residents. Its three core service lines are (1) Senior Services Support — anchored by the Congregate Meal Program delivered under the Older American Act via Co Action (Area I Agency on Aging), supplemented by nutrition and preventive health education, a "Seniors in Motion" exercise class, social activities, and free legal aid delivered through Indiana Legal Services; (2) Public Transportation — a 10-vehicle rural transit fleet (five of which are ADA-accessible with wheelchair lifts/ramps), with in-county and out-of-county routes and drivers compliant with FTA drug/alcohol screening; and (3) the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), a designated intake point that processes applications for an annual heating/cooling benefit for income-eligible households.

The underlying "technology" is operational rather than software-based: a fleet of buses/vans, two physical senior center facilities (Rensselaer and Fase/DeMotte), and an intake/administrative infrastructure for grant-funded programs. There is no proprietary software platform, mobile app, or API surface disclosed. Service delivery is in-person at the senior centers and mobile via the transportation fleet, with a basic informational website and phone tree (219-866-8071 with options for Transportation, EAP, and Elderly Services).

JCCS is funded primarily through federal, state, and county grants — including Older American Act funding channeled through Area I Agency on Aging (Co Action), Energy Assistance Program funding, and FTA-regulated public transit funding. Program service fees are minimal and act more as cost recovery than revenue generation: in-county transit is $1.00 for the first three miles and $0.10 per mile thereafter, out-of-county rates vary, and senior meals are free for adults age 60 and over. Customers are segmented into three primary personas: seniors 60+ in Jasper County, mobility-limited/disabled community members, and low-income households needing energy assistance. Distribution is direct (walk-in at senior centers, scheduled transit, scheduled EAP application intake). Marketing is community-driven — word-of-mouth, partner-agency referrals, monthly activity calendars, and community events — with no digital marketing presence indicated. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Sharon Colee, with ~13–15 staff total.

Name

JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

Legal name

Jasper County Community Services, Inc.

Website

https://jaspercountycommunityservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jasper County Community Services, Inc. is a 1975-founded Indiana non-profit that delivers senior nutrition/meals, ADA-accessible rural public transportation, and an Energy Assistance Program to Jasper County residents through federal, state, and county grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessible (ADA) & Special-Needs Group Charters (THAIAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government & Military Group Transport Charters (THAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Senior services support
• Rural public transportation
• Energy assistance program
• Congregate meal program

Headquarters

HQ city

Rensselaer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Federal, state, and county funded programs including Older American Act funding through Area I Agency on Aging (Co Action), Energy Assistance Program funding, and public transit funding under FTA regulations
2. Program Service Fees: Minimal transportation fees: $1.00 for first 3 miles in-county, $0.10 per mile thereafter. Out-of-county rates vary. Senior meal programs are provided at no cost to participants 60+

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JCCS is a non-profit community services organization that delivers three primary programs: Senior Services Support (congregate meals, nutrition/health education, exercise classes, social activities, and legal aid at two senior centers), Public Transportation (a 10-vehicle rural transit fleet with five ADA-accessible vehicles serving in-county and out-of-county routes), and the Energy Assistance Program (annual income-eligible utility cost assistance with energy education). Services are funded by federal, state, and county grants and delivered directly through senior center facilities and a mobile fleet.

Product overview

Jasper County Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides a portfolio of community support services rather than a technology product. The core offerings include Senior Services Support (congregate meals, exercise classes, health education), Public Transportation (rural transit with ADA-accessible vehicles), and the Energy Assistance Program (annual heating/cooling assistance). Additional services include legal aid partnerships, community events, and activity programs. The organization operates two senior centers (Rensselaer and Fase/DeMotte) and partners with KIRPC for regional transportation. This is a service-based non-profit rather than a software or technology platform company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Services Support Multi-component program for adults 60+ in Jasper County that bundles the Congregate Meal Program (Older American Act via Co Action), nutrition and preventive health education, exercise classes such as Seniors in Motion, social activities (Bingo, cards, music jam sessions), and on-site free legal services through Indiana Legal Services, delivered at two senior centers in Rensselaer and DeMotte.
• Public Transportation Rural public transit service in Jasper County using a 10-vehicle fleet (5 ADA-accessible with wheelchair lifts/ramps), offering in-county rides at $1.00 for the first 3 miles then $0.10 per mile, plus out-of-county rides on a first-come first-served basis with advance scheduling. Drivers are FTA drug/alcohol screening compliant and service extends regionally via KIRPC.
• Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Annual energy cost assistance for income-eligible Jasper County households facing heating or cooling cost burdens, particularly those impacted by job loss, personal issues, or inability to work. JCCS processes EAP applications (mail, drop-off, or appointment) and delivers energy education on cost-effective heating/cooling measures, with intake handled by Duane at 219-866-8071 option 2.
• Congregate Meal Program Hot nutritional lunch served Monday through Friday at 11:30 am at both the Rensselaer and Fase (DeMotte) senior centers, provided at no cost to adults age 60 and over to support nutrition and social connection.
• Community Events and Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• One-time annual Energy Assistance Program benefit for eligible households
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Co Action (Area I Agency on Aging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo Action is the Area I Agency on Aging that provides Older American Act funding for the Congregate Meal Program. JCCS serves as the delivery partner implementing senior nutrition services under this federal program.
• City of RensselaerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government partner listed as part of JCCS network of partners, supporting community services coordination.
• Jasper County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government body providing oversight and funding support for JCCS as a county-funded program and service provider.
• KIRPC Public TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transit partnership with Newton, Pulaski, and Starke counties forming KIRPC Public Transit. JCCS is proud to regionalize with surrounding counties to provide expanded public transportation services.
• Newton County Public TransitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in KIRPC Public Transit regionalization, providing coordinated public transit services across county lines.
• Pulaski County Human ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in KIRPC Public Transit regionalization, providing coordinated public transit services across county lines.
• Community Services of Starke CountyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in KIRPC Public Transit regionalization, providing coordinated public transit services across county lines.
• Indiana Legal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free legal advice and assistance at both JCCS senior centers. Services include wills, Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives, and non-criminal legal representation for low-income individuals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Co Action (Area I Agency on Aging): Area I Agency on Aging that channels Older American Act funding to JCCS for congregate meal programs. Operates the same Indiana AAA model with similar senior services in the same region.
• REAL Services Inc. Area Agency on Aging serving St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, and Fulton counties in Indiana. Provides comparable senior services, transportation, and energy assistance programs funded through the same federal streams.
• Northwest Indiana Community Action Corporation: Community Action Agency serving northwest Indiana with similar anti-poverty programs including energy assistance, transportation, and senior services. Same federal funding streams and rural community focus.
• Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana: Area III Agency on Aging serving northeast Indiana counties. Delivers congregate meals, in-home services, and transportation through Older American Act funding with a structure closely parallel to JCCS.
• Area IV Agency on Aging: Indiana Area Agency on Aging serving surrounding counties with senior services, transportation, and nutrition programs funded through Older American Act. Comparable scope and rural Indiana geography.
• LifeStream Services Inc. Area II Agency on Aging serving east-central Indiana. Operates similar senior services, congregate meal programs, transportation, and energy assistance under the same federal funding framework.
• KIRPC (Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission): Regional planning body coordinating the KIRPC Public Transit partnership of which JCCS is a member. Operates comparable multi-county rural public transit services in northwest Indiana.
• Community Action of Greater Indianapolis: Community Action Agency providing energy assistance, transportation, and senior services in central Indiana. Operates as a peer community services organization under the same federal funding umbrella.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing services for people with disabilities including accessible transportation and senior programs. Overlaps with JCCS's ADA-accessible transit and mobility-limited client services.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network coordinating congregate and home-delivered meal programs for seniors. JCCS's congregate meal program is delivered through a parallel federal framework with overlapping senior nutrition mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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