Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center

What Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center does

Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center (PSNNC) is a Massachusetts-incorporated nonprofit organization founded in 1997 in Worcester's Pleasant-Piedmont neighborhood. Operating as a grassroots, resident-led coalition, PSNNC addresses longstanding disparities in services, resources, and representation by providing youth leadership development, community organizing, and direct service programming. Its core products include Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS) and the signature Worcester World Cup tournament (approaching its 20th year), the Youth Advisory Council for ages 15-24, after-school programming for ages 9-12, and youth employment through the YouthWorks program with Worcester Community Action Council.

The organization operates from a single headquarters at 301 Pleasant Street, Worcester, housing "The Urban Room" — a community hub containing co-working space, a computer hub, TeleHealth center, and the Community Living Room. The underlying technology is standard community-center infrastructure: PCs, printers, scanners, fax machines, WiFi, and headsets for telehealth appointments. There is no proprietary software, no mobile app, no API, and no AI/ML components; the website is a Squarespace build with checkout.page-based payments. Supporting services include workforce development referrals through MassHire Career Center, technology assistance, and meeting space for community organizers.

PSNNC's revenue model is multi-stream and nonprofit-typical: tiered annual memberships ($150 Friend to $5,000 Community Visionary), individual donations processed via AutoBooks, Worcester World Cup sponsorships ($100-$1,000 one-time), and YouthWorks program revenue. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with grassroots organizing, monthly "Dinner and A Dream" community meetings, and the annual Worcester World Cup serving as primary engagement channels. Primary beneficiaries are Pleasant-Piedmont neighborhood residents and youth ages 9-24; local businesses participate primarily as World Cup sponsors. Key institutional partners include Worcester Community Action Council, MassHire Career Center, and a coalition of funders including Ben & Jerry's Foundation, United Way of Central Massachusetts, Country Bank, Worcester Development Agency, TDI, and SomerBridge.

Name

Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center

Legal name

Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center

Website

https://psnnc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center is a Worcester, Massachusetts nonprofit founded in 1997 that provides youth leadership, cultural exchange, and community services to residents of the Pleasant-Piedmont neighborhood from a community hub offering co-working, technology access, TeleHealth, and workforce development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Youth leadership programs
• Grassroots nonprofit coalition
• Workforce development support
• Cultural exchange soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program: Annual membership tiers ranging from $150 to $5,000 offering benefits including co-working space access, networking opportunities, newsletters, merchandise, and recognition. Billing is annual with 12 months of benefits.
2. Donations: Individual donations accepted through AutoBooks payment platform. Presented as supporting youth programs and community empowerment initiatives.
3. Worcester World Cup Sponsorships: Annual soccer tournament sponsorship tiers ranging from $100 to $1,000, offering promotional benefits including logo placement, social media recognition, banner display at Foley Stadium, and event program listing.
4. YouthWorks Program Revenue: Summer youth employment program where Worcester Community Action Council places teens and young adults at the organization, providing workforce development opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PSNNC is a resident-led, grassroots nonprofit coalition in Worcester's Pleasant-Piedmont neighborhoods that delivers free youth leadership and community-development programming, including Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS), the Youth Advisory Council, after-school programming, and the annual Worcester World Cup tournament. It also operates the Urban Room community hub providing co-working space, computer/printing/scanning access, TeleHealth support, and workforce development referrals to MassHire Career Center, funded by donations, annual memberships, and tournament sponsorships.

Product overview

PSNNC is a community organizing organization offering a portfolio of youth development and community services. The core offerings include Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS) with its Worcester World Cup tournament, the Youth Advisory Council leadership program, and youth employment/after-school programming. Supporting services include Space Usage with technology assistance (PCs, printing, scanning), TeleHealth support for medical appointments, Workforce Development connecting residents to MassHire Career Center, and a Community Living Room. The organization also operates a tiered membership program providing co-working space access, networking opportunities, and exclusive updates, with tiers ranging from $150 to $5,000 annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS) Youth soccer program that uses sport as a tool for leadership, cultural exchange, and community building, serving Worcester youth through subgroups including Youth Leaders, Women's Group, Skill Builders, and Youth Squad.
• Youth Advisory Council Leadership program for youth ages 15-24 that provides a platform for youth voices to be heard in community decision-making, meeting twice monthly.
• The Urban Room Community hub space designed to support unity, education, and community growth, creating a dynamic, inclusive space for connection, creativity, and opportunity.
• Worcester World Cup Annual multi-day soccer tournament celebrating multicultural community diversity, hosted by CETS as part of PSNNC programming; now approaching its 20th year with teams from 16 countries and over 3,000 fans.
• Youth Employment / YouthWorks Program Summer employment program placing teens and young adults at PSNNC through Worcester Community Action Council's YouthWorks, building professional, community development, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• After-School Programming Bi-weekly program for children aged 9-12 offering basketball coaching, homework help, arts and crafts, and recreational activities; free and open to all backgrounds.
• Space Usage / Technology Assistance Community access to PCs, printers, scanning, faxing, and file copying services, plus meeting space available for community organizers.
• TeleHealth Support Safe, private space for community members to connect with medical professionals and attend medical appointments, with computers, WiFi, and headsets provided.
• Workforce Development Gateway services helping community members find employment, including resume and paperwork assistance, connecting residents to MassHire Career Center for job placement support.
• Community Living Room Public-use space open Monday-Friday offering phone charging stations, coffee, and relaxation space, functioning as a third space for the Pleasant Street community.
• PSNNC Membership Program Tiered annual membership program with benefits including monthly community meetings, weekly Lunches & Learn series, Telehealth Center access, Computer Hub, and Co-Working Space access; tiers range from $150 (Friend) to $5,000 (Community Visionary).

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Worcester Community Action CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCAC places teens and young adults at PSNNC through the YouthWorks employment program. This partnership provides summer employment opportunities for Worcester youth while supporting PSNNC's workforce development mission.
• MassHire Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSNNC connects community members with MassHire Career Center services for employment assistance, job placement, and paperwork support. MassHire helps individuals find work and acquire necessary documentation for job applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Worcester: A local Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving Worcester youth with after-school programming, leadership development, and recreational activities. Directly comparable to PSNNC's youth development and community engagement mission, with overlapping staff backgrounds (PSNNC's Office Manager previously worked at Boys & Girls Club).
• MassHire Career Centers: A Massachusetts statewide workforce development network providing employment services, job placement, and career counseling. PSNNC has a core strategic partnership with MassHire, making them a directly comparable workforce development intermediary serving the same Worcester community.
• Worcester Community Action Council: A Worcester-based nonprofit addressing poverty through workforce development, youth employment, and community services. WCAC is a core strategic partner of PSNNC through the YouthWorks program, serving overlapping low-income Worcester populations with comparable community-driven service models.

Emerging players

• Soccer in the Streets: An Atlanta-based nonprofit using soccer to empower underserved youth through field-building, leadership programs, and workforce development. Technically and programmatically comparable to PSNNC's CETS model of combining soccer with youth development and community building.
• America SCORES: A national nonprofit combining soccer programming with literacy and youth leadership development for underserved youth. Directly comparable to PSNNC's CETS program, which uses soccer as a vehicle for cultural exchange and youth leadership in a similar target demographic.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Central Massachusetts: A regional United Way affiliate offering grantmaking and convening services across Central Massachusetts. United Way is a financial partner of PSNNC and operates in the same geographic region with similar focus on community development, youth services, and nonprofit capacity building.
• YMCA of Central Massachusetts: A regional YMCA serving Worcester with youth programs, fitness, community services, and recreational leagues. Comparable to PSNNC's community hub model, offering youth development, recreational programming, and multipurpose facilities with a larger institutional footprint.

Regional players

• Main South CDC: A Worcester-based community development corporation serving an adjacent neighborhood with similar community organizing, housing, and youth programs. Operates in the same Worcester market with a comparable grassroots, resident-led model addressing neighborhood-level disparities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PleasantStreetNeighborhoodNetworkCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pleasant-street-neighborhood-network-center-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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