Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington

What Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington does

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) is a faith-based nonprofit organization established in 1983, headquartered at 501 Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, and operating primarily in Montgomery County. It functions as the collective health and social welfare arm of several local Seventh-day Adventist church congregations, delivering emergency assistance and community development services to low-income and under-served residents of the greater Washington area.

The organization runs a portfolio of free programs rather than a single product: a food pantry stocked through in-kind donations and partners such as Capital Area Food Bank and Manna; a diaper distribution program in which ACSGW serves as a regional hub for the Greater DC Diaper Bank; a free thrift store and outdoor clothing closet; the nationally recognized Making Tracks Academic Enrichment Program (MTAEP) and its Making Tracks Academy online learning platform developed with Washington Adventist University; a public swimming pool operated under contract with Montgomery County Government at Piney Branch Elementary School; a Healthy Child 1000 Initiative targeting nutrition from conception to age two; case management; and disaster relief. ACSGW reports serving over 6,000 low-income families annually.

ACSGW sustains operations through a mix of individual monetary donations (processed via the website and PayPal), in-kind contributions of food and goods, and grants from government entities including Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park as well as community organizations such as the Capital Area Food Bank. Services are provided free of charge to qualifying clients; pricing is not a commercial variable. Leadership is currently structured around interim co-directors Nancy Lamoreaux and Ken Flemmer, alongside a director (John Gavin) and a small board, following a recent leadership transition.

Name

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington

Legal name

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington

Website

https://acsgw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACSGW is a Silver Spring–based faith-based nonprofit, founded in 1983, that delivers free emergency assistance and community development programs—including food, diapers, clothing, youth enrichment, and pool services—to over 6,000 low-income families annually in Montgomery County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services / Nonprofit Human Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food assistance programs
• Emergency relief services
• Youth enrichment programs
• Nonprofit community aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Individual donors contribute money through website donation forms and PayPal. Donations can be specified for particular purposes such as Resettlement.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Grants from government entities including Montgomery County, City of Takoma Park, and community organizations such as Capital Area Food Bank for food assistance programs.
3. In-Kind Donations: Receives food, clothing, household goods, hygiene items, and diapers from donors and organizational partners for distribution to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACSGW is a faith-based nonprofit that provides free direct-assistance programs to low-income individuals and families in the greater Washington region, including food pantry services, diaper and hygiene distribution, free thrift store clothing, youth academic enrichment and summer camp (Making Tracks), emergency financial assistance and case management, maternal/infant nutrition support, disaster relief, and community pool programs. Services are delivered primarily through a main center in Silver Spring, satellite distribution sites, and partner organizations, and are funded through donations, grants, and in-kind contributions.

Product overview

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) is a faith-based nonprofit organization established in 1983 that provides community compassion services to the disadvantaged in the greater Washington area. The organization operates as a single unified nonprofit entity offering multiple assistance programs rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. ACSGW currently serves over 6,000 low-income families annually through programs including food assistance (Food Pantry, Emergency Relief), clothing distribution (Free Thrift Store, Emergency Clothing Relief), maternal and infant support (Healthy Child 1000 Initiative, Diaper Distribution), youth development (Making Tracks Academic Enrichment Program, Making Tracks Academy), health and wellness (Pool Programs, health screenings), and case management services. The programs work together holistically to help participants attain self-sufficiency and independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Making Tracks Academic Enrichment Program (MTAEP): A nationally recognized academic enrichment program offering vital academic instruction, hands-on visual and performing arts classes, fitness and recreational activities, and essential life-skill training as part of a free summer camp.

Products and services

• Food Pantry Food distribution program stocked through in-kind donations, food rescue from local supermarkets, Capital Area Food Bank, and Manna, providing food baskets and emergency food assistance to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity.
• Diaper Distribution Program Monthly supply of diapers and baby products distributed to program participants, with ACSGW serving as a regional hub for the Greater DC Diaper Bank and serving hundreds of families in Montgomery County weekly.
• Free Thrift Store Free thrift shop offering clothing and household goods to community members in need, including an outdoor clothes closet that distributes coats, gloves, scarves, socks, and other winter weather essentials.
• Making Tracks Academic Enrichment Program (MTAEP) Nationally recognized youth development program offering academic instruction, hands-on visual and performing arts classes, fitness and recreational activities, and life-skill training as a free summer camp. Includes daily breakfast and lunch meals plus take-home weekend food packages.
• Making Tracks Academy Online Learning Platform Online learning platform featuring science experiment videos created by Washington Adventist University undergraduate science majors, providing academic enrichment for middle school students as part of the Making Tracks program.
• Pool Programs Public swimming pool programs operated at Piney Branch Elementary School under contract with Montgomery County Government, serving youth, adults, and seniors in the community.
• Case Management Service that helps stabilize families by interviewing clients to understand their needs and qualifications, providing referrals to other nonprofit and government assistance programs.
• Healthy Child 1000 Initiative Nutrition program targeting good nutrition from conception to age 2 (roughly 1000 days). Enrolls expectant mothers and mothers with babies under 1 year to receive hygiene items, diapers, and weaning foods.
• Disaster Relief Emergency assistance during disasters in the form of case management, food, clothing, household goods, and other support to community members affected by emergencies.
• Care Kits / Hygiene Kits Supply of feminine hygiene pads, shampoo, soap, razor, toothbrush, and toothpaste provided to mothers enrolled in the diaper assistance program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 6,000 low-income families annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Capital Area Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Major food source for ACSGW food pantry. Facilitated donation of 50 Thanksgiving turkeys with sides from Food 4 Families campaign. Continues to assist in identifying sources of fresh, high-quality food for distribution.
• NBC4 Washington and Telemundo 44 WashingtonmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 November 2025Hosted the 'Food 4 Families' campaign that provided Thanksgiving food donations to ACSGW and Allegheny East Conference's Metropolitan church.
• City of Takoma ParkmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Provided Food Insecurity Grant for the Thanksgiving basket program. Additional support for food assistance programs.
• Greater DC Diaper BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACSGW serves as a regional hub for the DC Diaper Bank, providing monthly diaper supplies to program participants and hundreds of families in Montgomery County each week.
• Montgomery County GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Food Assistance grant and additional support. ACSGW operates the public swimming pool at Piney Branch Elementary School under contract with Montgomery County.
• Washington Adventist UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUndergraduate science majors in Professor Melinda Villanueva's biology class created science experiment videos for the Making Tracks Academy online learning program.
• MannasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood source for the ACSGW food pantry alongside Capital Area Food Bank.
• Montgomery County Food CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists in identifying sources of fresh, high-quality food for ACSGW food programs.
• Allegheny East Conference's Metropolitan churchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived 50 Thanksgiving baskets from Food 4 Families campaign, coordinated through ACSGW.
• Sligo and Takoma Park ChurchessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch congregations that support ACSGW's mission and programs, including Thanksgiving basket donations.
• Silver Spring Food GroupsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContributed generous Thanksgiving baskets during food collection drives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Martha's Table: DC-based nonprofit providing healthy food, clothing, and education programs to children and families. Comparable to ACSGW across food distribution, clothing assistance, and youth enrichment programming.
• Manna Food Center: Montgomery County-based food assistance nonprofit distributing food to residents facing hunger. Directly comparable to ACSGW in mission (food security), geography (Montgomery County), and program mix (food distribution + nutrition support).
• Bread for the City: DC-based social services nonprofit providing food, clothing, medical care, and social services to low-income residents. Directly comparable in holistic wraparound service delivery model (food + clothing + case management).
• So Others Might Eat (SOME): DC-based nonprofit providing food, housing, healthcare, and job training to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Directly comparable to ACSGW in integrated services (food + case management + self-sufficiency training) for low-income populations.
• DC Central Kitchen: DC-based nonprofit addressing hunger through meal distribution, food rescue, and culinary job training. Directly comparable to ACSGW in food distribution, food rescue from local sources, and job-training elements.
• Interfaith Works: Montgomery County faith-based social services nonprofit providing shelter, food, clothing, and case management. Directly comparable to ACSGW in faith-rooted, Montgomery County-concentrated wraparound services.

Broad incumbents

• Maryland Food Bank: Statewide food bank serving Maryland including Montgomery County. Comparable as a regional food-assistance peer and supply-chain counterpart feeding ACSGW-style pantry partners.
• Catholic Charities of Washington DC: Faith-based regional social services organization offering food, housing, refugee resettlement, and family services across the DC area. Comparable to ACSGW in faith-based community services delivery and food/clothing distribution.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the DC metro area including Montgomery County. Directly comparable as a food assistance partner of ACSGW and as a broader regional operator with overlapping food-distribution programs.

Emerging players

• Greater DC Diaper Bank: Regional diaper distribution nonprofit serving the DC metro area. ACSGW serves as its Montgomery County hub, making it a partner and a peer in diaper-banking service delivery for low-income families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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