Save Our Children Of Elyria, Inc.

What Save Our Children Of Elyria, Inc. does

Save Our Children Of Elyria, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered at 330 2nd St. in Elyria, Ohio, that has delivered youth development programming to local K-12 students for more than 40 years. The organization originated from youth ministries at Asbury United Methodist Church, the oldest African American church in Elyria, and has held 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status since 1996. It is governed as a community-based nonprofit and recognized in 2025 with the Emerald Award for Inspirational Leadership.

The organization's core programs span the full K-12 age range: KEYS (Keeping Elyria Youth Successful), an after-school program for K-8 students with capacity of up to 95 participants; ETAS (Elyria Teens Achieve Success), a 9-12 mentoring program funded in part by a Community Connectors grant from the Ohio Department of Education; Dream Chasers, a K-8 summer program; and Difference Makers, a career-exploration track. All programs are delivered free to participants, with transportation and meals bundled into delivery — a model that requires sustained fundraising and volunteer infrastructure.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving across a diversified channel mix: individual donations, corporate partners (Nordson Corporation, Yost Construction House Project), private foundation grants, state government grants (Community Connectors), annual GALA events, and recurring Fund a Cause campaigns. The organization reports 25+ staff and is in the process of expanding capacity through the 2026 acquisition of the Oakwood School building. There is no product, software, or AI-driven service layer; the offering is human-delivered community programming.

Name

Save Our Children Of Elyria, Inc.

Legal name

Save Our Children of Elyria, Inc.

Website

https://socelyria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Save Our Children Of Elyria, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Elyria, Ohio that delivers free K-12 youth development programming — after-school, mentoring, summer camp, and career exploration — to local students, supported by individual, corporate, foundation, and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Elyria

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts individual donations through its Fund a Cause campaign and donation portal. Suggested donation amounts range from $50 to $2,500 for specific purposes such as sending a child to SOC for a school year, covering field trips, feeding a child, or providing supplies.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funded by corporate partners including Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Sherwin Williams, Nordson Corporation, Westfield Insurance, and foundations such as Yost Family Foundation, Ross Foundation, Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation, Stocker Foundation, and Cavaliers Community Foundation.
3. Government Grants: Receives funding from City of Elyria and Ohio Department of Youth Services, and operates ETAS through a Community Connectors grant from the Ohio Department of Education.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising GALA event (Storybook Ball Gala) where tickets are sold to raise funds for operations.

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Save Our Children of Elyria operates a portfolio of free youth development programs for K-12 students in Elyria, Ohio. The organization delivers after-school programming (KEYS for K-8, ETAS for grades 9-12), an 8-week summer literacy/STEM camp (Dream Chasers), and a career exploration program (Difference Makers), all provided at no cost to participating students and families and unified by a five-pillar curriculum covering academics, social-emotional learning, health/wellness, career readiness, and community engagement.

Product overview

Save Our Children of Elyria operates as a community-based non-profit organization offering a portfolio of four interconnected youth development programs spanning elementary through high school. The core offerings include KEYS (K-8 after-school), ETAS (high school teen programming), Dream Chasers (summer camp), and Difference Makers (career exploration). These programs are unified by five pillars: Academic Skill-Building, Social-Emotional Learning, Health and Wellness Awareness, College & Career Readiness, and Community Engagement. All programs are free to participants and leverage community partnerships to enhance programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KEYS (Keeping Elyria Youth Successful): After-school program for students in grades K-8 focusing on academic skill-building, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, community engagement, and college and career readiness.
• ETAS (Elyria Teens Achieve Success)
• Dream Chasers Summer Program
• Difference Makers

Products and services

• KEYS (Keeping Elyria Youth Successful)

Quantifiable outcome

• First ETAS class successfully transitioned to college, military, and skilled trades careers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nordson CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordson Corporation is a key collaborative partner in the ETAS (Elyria Teens Achieve Success) program, supporting the after-school and summer programs for high school students through funding and mentorship initiatives.
• Elyria City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the ETAS program, providing educational resources, student referrals, and facilities support for youth programming serving students from kindergarten through high school.
• Effective Leadership AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ETAS collaborative initiative providing leadership development programming for high school students.
• Big Brothers Big SistersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ETAS collaborative initiative supporting youth mentorship and development.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ETAS collaborative initiative providing youth development programming and resources.
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ETAS collaborative initiative supporting youth services in Elyria.
• Footpath FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer partner providing support for Difference Makers and ETAS mentoring programs.
• Ford Motor CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteer partner supporting youth programs and mentoring initiatives.
• LCADAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing specialized services and support for youth programming.
• LCCC (Lorain County Community College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing resources and support for college preparation programming.
• Lorain County Metro ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing field trip venues and environmental education opportunities.
• The Urban LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth development and career exploration programs.
• Genesis HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing services and resources for families and youth.
• Family Planning of Lorain CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing health education resources and support services.
• Ohio GuidestoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing counseling and support services for youth and families.
• Yost ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Difference Makers Program where middle school students designed and built a house from start to finish. All profits from the home sale went back to Save Our Children, with subtrades and suppliers donating materials and labor.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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