Ohio Heartland Cac

What Ohio Heartland Cac does

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency incorporated under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and operating continuously since November 16, 1965. The organization delivers a coordinated portfolio of social services — Head Start/Early Head Start early childhood education, HEAP/Winter Crisis/Summer Crisis/PIPP Plus and LIHWAP utility assistance, Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP), food pantries and soup kitchens, Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention, VITA free tax preparation, the Payee Program, and United Community Rx prescription assistance — to low-income individuals, seniors, Head Start-age children, and homeless or at-risk households across Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and Richland Counties in North Central Ohio. Service delivery is community-led and grant-funded: OHCAC operates a network of 12 or more community centers, Head Start facilities, and energy offices, with a 24-member tri-partite governing board (Public, Private, and Low-Income sectors).

OHCAC's revenue model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Substantially all reported income (~US$22 million in total funding per the organization's "Our Story" page) flows from federal sources channeled through the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Community Assistance, the Administration for Children and Families (CSBG Grant Number 05CH012290), the Office of Head Start, USDA child nutrition programs, and the Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Food and Shelter Program, supplemented by utility-company partnerships (FirstEnergy Community Connections, Electric Partnership Program) and the Marion County Council on Aging. Services are delivered at no cost to income-eligible clients (typically households at 150–200% of federal poverty guidelines). The go-to-market is community-based: minimal traditional marketing, with awareness driven by word-of-mouth, community referrals, Facebook, and community resource guides.

The underlying technology footprint is modest and non-proprietary: a Squarespace-hosted public website, an online appointment scheduling system ("CAP Appointments"), Kronos workforce management, and Microsoft 365 for employee access. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no proprietary platform, and no app. The organization is led by Executive Director Andrew "Joe" Devany (in role since 1982) with Deputy Director/Energy Coordinator Joseph Main, reflecting an extraordinarily stable leadership tenure relative to the sector.

Name

Ohio Heartland Cac

Legal name

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

Website

https://ohcac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission is a federally designated, non-profit Community Action Agency providing Head Start, utility assistance, weatherization, food, housing, and tax preparation services to low-income individuals, families, seniors, and children across four North Central Ohio counties, supported by approximately $22 million in federal and state grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services nonprofit
• Early childhood education
• Utility assistance programs
• Weatherization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion, OH

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: Primary revenue from federal grants including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) administered through Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Assistance; Head Start funding from Office of Community Services within Administration for Children and Families; and various energy assistance programs (HEAP, HWAP)
2. Total Funding: Organization reports total funding in the range of $22 million

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission delivers a coordinated portfolio of antipoverty social services to income-eligible residents of Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and Richland Counties in Ohio. Core programs include Head Start/Early Head Start early childhood education, federal utility and energy assistance (HEAP, Winter Crisis, Summer Crisis, PIPP Plus, LIHWAP), home weatherization (HWAP, Community Connections, EPP), food security (food pantries, soup kitchens, senior commodity boxes, back-pack programs), housing stabilization (Rapid Rehousing, Homeless Prevention), free tax preparation (VITA), prescription assistance (United Community Rx), and benefit management (Payee Program).

Product overview

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) is a private, non-profit corporation offering a coordinated portfolio of social service programs to help low-income individuals and families break the cycle of poverty. The organization operates as a multi-service Community Action Agency with programs organized across four counties (Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and Richland). The core offerings include Head Start/Early Head Start early childhood education, utility assistance programs (HEAP, Winter/Summer Crisis, PIPP Plus, LIHWAP), weatherization services (HWAP, Community Connections, EPP), food security resources (food pantries, soup kitchens, senior commodity boxes, back-pack programs), housing assistance (Rapid Rehousing, Homeless Prevention), benefit management (Payee Program), healthcare access (United Community Rx), tax assistance (VITA), and supportive services for employment and emergency needs. Programs are delivered through community centers in each county including Marian Clark Center (Marion), Egner Center (Crawford), Morrow County Neighborhood CAC (Morrow), and Head Start centers throughout the service area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start / Early Head Start Federal early childhood development program offering safe and enriching environments for children, with USDA-approved meals meeting at least one-third of daily nutritional needs, available in Marion, Crawford, Morrow, and Richland Counties for income-eligible families with children aged 0–5.
• Utility Assistance (HEAP / Winter Crisis / Summer Crisis / PIPP Plus)
• Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) Program providing household audits, heating system inspection, attic and sidewall insulation, and electric baseload analysis for homeowners and renters at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines, available in Marion, Morrow, and Crawford Counties.
• Community Connections (FirstEnergy) In-home audits and installation of electric energy efficiency measures, including refrigerator, freezer, and range replacement, for households at or below 200% federal poverty guidelines, available in Marion, Morrow, and Crawford Counties.
• Electric Partnership Program (EPP) In-home audits and electric efficiency measures, including appliance replacement, for households at or below 150% federal poverty guidelines with 12 months of electric usage and minimum 5,000 kWh annual baseload, serving Morrow, Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, and Wyandot Counties.
• Food Pantry Services Emergency food assistance including a food pantry in Crawford County, Personal Needs Pantries in Marion and Morrow Counties, Senior Commodity Food Box Program for those 60+, Back-Pack Program for Galion City School children, and multiple Marion-area food pantries.
• Soup Kitchens / Community Meals Marion-area soup kitchens and community meals program providing accessible food resources to community members.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free tax preparation service for low- to moderate-income individuals and families, completing and electronically filing both federal and state tax returns.
• United Community Rx Program Collaborative prescription assistance program helping Marion County residents obtain affordable medications for immediate and ongoing healthcare needs.
• Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Programs Housing assistance programs helping individuals and families struggling with homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
• Payee Program Free benefit management service assisting individuals with managing Social Security, Railroad Retirement, or VA benefits without taking on guardianship.
• Emergency Senior Funding Grant from Marion County Council on Aging assisting those 60 and over with unexpected emergency needs not met by other services.
• Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Water utility assistance program for low-income households in Marion, Crawford, and Morrow Counties.
• Resource and Referral Services Staff attend community meetings to stay current on available resources, services, and funding opportunities, connecting community members with appropriate assistance.
• Support Services Assistance obtaining birth certificates, valid state IDs, or transportation assistance (gas vouchers or bus passes) to secure employment.
• Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Department of Homeland Security funded program assisting with emergency food and shelter when funds are available.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marion County Council on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHCAC partners with Marion County Council on Aging to administer Emergency Senior Funding grants to assist seniors 60 and over with unexpected emergency needs.
• FirstEnergy - Community Connections ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide in-home audits and install electric energy efficiency measures for income-eligible households in Marion, Morrow and Crawford Counties.
• United Community Rx Program partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative program in Marion County that assists residents to obtain prescriptions in an affordable manner for immediate and ongoing needs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD): One of the largest Community Action Agencies in the U.S., operating Head Start, energy assistance, workforce, and housing programs. Comparable nonprofit mission and federal grant reliance, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Community Action Partnership (National Organization): National membership body representing ~1,000 CAAs nationwide. Provides training, advocacy, and convening for CAAs like OHCAC; relevant as the umbrella peer for understanding OHCAC's positioning within the broader CAA ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Lorain County Community Action Agency: Ohio CAA providing Head Start, HEAP, weatherization, food, and housing services in Lorain County. Comparable scale, program mix, and Community Action Agency designation.
• Tri-County Community Action Agency: Multi-county CAA delivering Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, and housing programs across rural counties. Closely aligned with OHCAC in mission, scale, and rural Ohio/Midwest context.
• Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO): California CAA providing Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, and community services. Same federal CSBG/Head Start funding model as OHCAC, but serving a different geography.
• Licking County Community Action (LCAP): Ohio-based Community Action Agency delivering CSBG, Head Start, HEAP, weatherization, and housing services in a neighboring county. Directly comparable nonprofit model, funding mix, and program portfolio to OHCAC.
• Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP): Ohio multi-county CAA serving Hocking, Athens, and Perry counties with Head Start, HEAP, weatherization, and housing programs. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and program composition.
• Mahoning County Community Action Partnership: Another Ohio CAA operating CSBG, Head Start, energy assistance, and weatherization programs in Mahoning County. Same federal grant structure and low-income service mission as OHCAC.

Emerging players

• ACTION Housing (Pittsburgh): Nonprofit social services provider focused on housing stabilization, homelessness prevention, and supportive services in Allegheny County. Comparable to OHCAC's Rapid Rehousing and homeless prevention programs but with a narrower service emphasis on housing.

Others

• FirstEnergy: Strategic operating partner (not a peer) that funds OHCAC's Community Connections weatherization program in Marion, Morrow, and Crawford Counties. Relevant as an ecosystem participant and funding counterparty.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/www.ohcac.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-heartland-cac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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