JOY SOUTHFIELD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

What JOY SOUTHFIELD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION does

Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation (JSCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation founded in 2001 by Second Grace United Methodist Church, headquartered at 18917 Joy Road, Detroit, Michigan. The organization operates two flagship initiative frameworks — the HEAL (Health Eating Activity and Learning) Initiative and the SERV Detroit (Social and Entrepreneurial Resource Village) Initiative — alongside the Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market and a healthcare clinic partnership. JSCDC's core product surface consists of the annual farmers market (operating Tuesdays June-October at 18900 Joy Road, accepting SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project Fresh, Senior Project Fresh, and Fresh Prescription), the Covenant Community Care federally qualified health center partnership (medical, dental, behavioral health on a sliding-fee scale), the Healthy Homes Rx two-year home-hazard reduction program, the Fresh Prescription produce-prescription program, the Cooking for A Change chef-led education series, and the HEAL Diabetes Support Group. Underlying operations rely on standard SaaS tooling — Salesforce CRM, Google Forms, SignUpGenius, and donation platforms (PayPal, GoFundMe, Givelify, Amazon Smile, Kroger Community Rewards) — with no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or developed software products disclosed.

JSCDC generates revenue through individual and corporate donations (single-largest stream), corporate giving programs (Amazon Smile, Kroger Community Rewards card-linked donations), annual fundraising events (the Motown Get Down FUNKraiser, which raised over $18,000 in 2019), and minor healthcare services revenue flowing through the Covenant Community Care FQHC partnership on a sliding-fee-scale model. The organization has 1-10 employees, no disclosed headcount growth, and no external equity or venture capital funding. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven — direct neighborhood outreach, volunteer programs, farmer's markets, health clinics, and workshops targeted at uninsured and underinsured residents of Detroit's District 7 (primarily Cody Rouge and Warrendale). Customer segments are horizontal within this geographic catchment: underserved residents, patients with chronic conditions and pregnant women, and neighborhood small businesses served through the Cody Rouge Business Association. The organization maintains a 10-member volunteer board and partners with HRSA, Eastern Market, Trinity Health, Molina Healthcare, and multiple regional foundations and banks.

Name

JOY SOUTHFIELD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Legal name

Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation

Website

https://joysouthfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation is a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community health, fresh-food access, home repair, and economic development programs to uninsured and underinsured residents of Detroit's District 7 (Cody Rouge and Warrendale) through the HEAL and SERV Detroit initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Health Promotion & Behavior Change (SBCC) (BPADAIAL), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Community health programs
• Fresh food access
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit, Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations supporting community development programs. Accepts donations via check, credit card, PayPal, GoFundMe, and Givelify.
2. Corporate Giving Programs: Amazon Smile program where a percentage of Amazon purchases are donated to JSCDC. Kroger Community Rewards program allowing card-linked donations.
3. Annual Fundraising Events: Annual FUNKraiser events featuring live music and entertainment to raise funds for community programs.
4. Healthcare Services Revenue: Partnership with Covenant Community Care (federally qualified health center) providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Offers sliding scale fees and Medicaid/health insurance enrollment assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation (JSCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating integrated community development programs in Detroit's District 7 neighborhoods. The organization delivers fresh food access through an annual farmers market, primary healthcare services via partnership with Covenant Community Care, home hazard inspections and repairs, cooking and nutrition education, chronic disease support groups, and small business/economic development support through the Cody Rouge Business Association.

Product overview

Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation (JSCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a community development corporation with a portfolio of interconnected health, wellness, and economic development programs. The organization operates two primary initiative frameworks: the HEAL (Health Eating Activity and Learning) Initiative and the SERV Detroit (Social and Entrepreneurial Resource Village) Initiative. Key programs include the Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market (annual market connecting residents to fresh produce and nutrition education), the Covenant Clinic partnership (healthcare for uninsured residents), Healthy Homes Rx (home health hazard reduction), Fresh Prescription (healthcare-food systems bridge), Cooking for A Change (chef-led cooking education), and the HEAL Diabetes Support Group. The SERV Initiative includes economic development services, the Cody Rouge Business Association, and environmental infrastructure projects like bioswale installations. These programs collectively aim to promote social cohesion, healthy lifestyles, and economic opportunity in Detroit's District 7 communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market
• HEAL Initiative (Health Eating Activity and Learning)
• SERV Detroit Initiative (Social and Entrepreneurial Resource Village)
• Covenant Clinic
• Healthy Homes Rx
• Fresh Prescription Program
• Cooking for A Change
• HEAL Diabetes Support Group
• Cody Rouge Business Association (CRBA)
• Blue Green Infrastructure / Bioswale Project

Quantifiable outcome

• Healthy food access for District 7 residents through farmers market accepting SNAP, WIC, and Fresh Prescription benefits
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Covenant Community CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Partnered since 2014 to provide healthcare at Joy-Southfield Health and Wellness Center. JSCDC enables healthcare access for uninsured residents. Covenant opened a new clinic at 17625 Joy Road in 2023.
• Eastern Market (Detroit Community Markets)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSowing Seeds Growing Futures farmers market is part of the Detroit Community Markets network supported by Eastern Market. Provides market infrastructure, network support, and fresh produce sourcing.
• Cody Rouge Business Association (CRBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative business development organization. CRBA goals include encouraging business growth, creating membership directories, fostering networking, and supporting community economic development projects.
• Warrendale Neighborhood FrameworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood organization partnership supporting community development initiatives and farmers market photo documentation.
• Molina HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing Partner2020 FUNKraiser sponsor supporting annual fundraising event.
• United HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing Partner2020 FUNKraiser sponsor supporting annual fundraising event.
• Trinity HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner2019 Motown Get Down sponsor and community partner.
• First United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2020 FUNKraiser sponsor with longstanding support for JSCDC.
• Genetti's Hole in the Wall RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnwavering board support through the years, mentioned for appreciation in fundraiser materials.
• Central Michigan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2020 FUNKraiser sponsor supporting community initiatives.
• Cooking for ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth education program connecting residents with health experts for instructional cooking sessions with Detroit chefs.
• Healthy Homes RxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2-year home intervention program providing inspections, education, and repairs to address housing hazards including lead paint, asthma triggers, and fire/life safety.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cass Community Social Services: Detroit-based nonprofit providing food, housing, and social services to underserved residents on Detroit's west side — comparable geographic and demographic target, multi-program (food pantry, housing, social enterprise) model similar to JSCDC's HEAL + SERV Detroit stack.
• Wholesome Wave: National nonprofit pioneering produce prescription (Fruit and Vegetable Prescription / FVRx) and SNAP-incentive programs — peer on JSCDC's Fresh Prescription and Double Up Food Bucks program model, similar target population and FQHC-style partner approach.
• CHN Housing Partners: Cleveland-based nonprofit delivering healthy homes, housing rehab, and integrated supportive services — directly comparable to JSCDC's Healthy Homes Rx 2-year home hazard remediation program structure.
• Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI): Detroit CDC focused on neighborhood revitalization, housing, and economic development on the city's west side — directly comparable in mission, geography, and integration of housing repair with community programming.
• The Greening of Detroit: Detroit nonprofit operating environmental and community development programs including urban agriculture, tree planting, and bioswale-style green infrastructure — directly comparable on the Blue Green Infrastructure / Bioswale project JSCDC lists.
• Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) Detroit: Detroit-based nonprofit providing integrated behavioral health, housing, and community wellness services to Detroit residents — comparable integrated health-plus-social-services model targeting similar west-side/urban populations.

Regional players

• Eastern Market Corporation: Detroit anchor food hub coordinating the Detroit Community Markets network of which JSCDC's Sowing Seeds Growing Futures market is a part — directly comparable farmers-market operating model with regional scale.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Detroit: National CDFI and community development intermediary with Detroit office funding and supporting CDCs and community projects — directly comparable as a community development peer and likely capital/grant counterpart for JSCDC-style organizations.
• Feeding America West Michigan: Regional food bank covering west Michigan including Detroit-adjacent counties, operating food distributions and nutrition programs — comparable on farmers-market SNAP acceptance and food-insecurity-resolution mission.
• Focus: HOPE: Long-established Detroit-based anti-poverty organization running food, education, and economic development programs — substantially larger scale, but overlapping mission of integrated food access, education, and small-business support makes it a comparable institutional reference point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/joysouthfield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joysouthfield
• Instagraminstagram.com/joysouthfieldcdc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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