Urban Light Community Development

Name

Urban Light Community Development

Legal name

Urban Light Community Development Corporation

Website

https://urbanlightcdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community development
• Affordable housing
• Women recovery
• Faith-based programs
• Neighborhood revitalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Muncie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Urban Light Community Development is a nonprofit organization that delivers three integrated community-focused programs: The Lighthouse Recovery Home (a faith-based 3-phase recovery home for women), Housing Revitalization (development of affordable rental and homeownership opportunities), and Neighborhood Engagement (community-building initiatives in the Industry, South Central, and surrounding Muncie neighborhoods). Services are delivered directly to community members rather than through commercial distribution channels.

Product overview

Urban Light Community Development operates as a community development organization offering three integrated programs: The Lighthouse (a faith-based recovery home for women), Housing Revitalization (affordable housing development), and Neighborhood Engagement (community building initiatives). The organization was incorporated in 2010 and traces its grassroots origins to 2002.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Lighthouse Recovery Home A faith-based 3-phase residential recovery home for women focused on restoring dignity and developing healthy boundaries with self and others. Targeted at women seeking recovery from addiction who need safe housing and structured support.
• Housing Revitalization Develops diverse housing options by creating affordable rentals and homeownership opportunities leading to improved quality of life. Targeted at low-to-moderate income residents of the Muncie area.
• Neighborhood Engagement Collaborates with residents and workers in the Industry, South Central, and surrounding Muncie neighborhoods to build a stronger and more unified community. Targeted at neighborhood residents and local stakeholders.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Urban Light Community ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization that emerged from the same grassroots movement. Dr. Andrew T. Draper, Senior Pastor of Urban Light Community Church, serves as President of the Board of Directors, indicating a close operational and strategic relationship.
• In and Out Cleaning ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the separate self-sustaining organizations formed from the original grassroots movement, operating as part of the broader Urban Light ecosystem of organizations.
• Inspire AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization that emerged from the same grassroots movement, providing educational services as part of the broader Urban Light ecosystem.
• Northwest BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReed Levitz, Business Banker at Northwest Bank, serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors, providing financial expertise and banking relationship support.
• Ball State UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple board members have affiliations with Ball State University including Dr. Steve Smith (Retired Professor) and Daniel Eisinger (Instructor of Architecture), providing academic expertise and potential university partnerships.
• YMCA of MuncieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaren Wenger, former Delaware County Clerk of the Courts and current board member, also serves as an Instructor at YMCA of Muncie, indicating community programming collaboration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator that combines housing with supportive services, comparable to Urban Light's integrated housing-plus-services model.
• YWCA of Central Indiana: Regional nonprofit providing women's recovery, housing, and empowerment services, with comparable women-centered programming to The Lighthouse recovery home.
• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Large national faith-affiliated nonprofit operating recovery housing, reentry, and community programs across Indiana including the Muncie area, offering overlapping capabilities at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana: East Central Indiana nonprofit focused on community welfare and addressing poverty in the same service region, similar in geographic scope and nonprofit community-services orientation.
• Delaware County Habitat for Humanity: Local Habitat affiliate serving Delaware County (Muncie) with affordable housing construction and rehabilitation, directly overlapping Urban Light's housing revitalization focus.
• Brightpoint (formerly East Indiana Community Action Agency): Indiana community action agency operating in the Muncie region that administers housing and community development programs, comparable in mission and geographic footprint.
• Muncie Mission: Faith-based Muncie nonprofit providing recovery, shelter, and community support services, comparable in mission, faith-based model, and geographic focus to Urban Light CDC.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis: Faith-rooted nonprofit that builds and rehabs affordable housing in Indiana, including the Muncie region, and serves low-to-moderate income residents—closely comparable to Urban Light's Housing Revitalization program.

Others

• Ball State University Office of Community Engagement: Academic partner with multiple Urban Light board members, providing student volunteers, planning expertise, and potential university-affiliated grants relevant to community development work in Muncie.
• Northwest Bank (community development lending): Community banking partner with a board seat at Urban Light, providing potential CDFI-style financing channels for housing rehabilitation and small-business development in distressed neighborhoods.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/urbanlightcdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/urban-light-cdc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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