SUSANNAH WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER

What SUSANNAH WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER does

Susannah Wesley Community Center (SWCC) is a Hawaii-based non-profit social services agency founded in 1899/1900, headquartered at 1117 Kaili Street in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood of Honolulu. It operates one of only two Office of Community Services funded Immigrant Resource Centers on Oahu and has delivered community programs for over 125 years. Its core service portfolio includes an Emergency Food & Diaper Assistance Program serving 15,400+ individuals annually with 70,000+ pounds of food distributed in 2021, a Free Store launched in March 2025 providing no-cost clothing and household items, quarterly Ohana Food Distribution events in partnership with the Hawaii Food Bank, Youth and Family Programs (FSSEAP, Positive Youth Development, After-School Programs) for ages 7-21, a virtual Distance Learning Program for GED and Workforce Development Diploma delivery at $20 per 13-week session, and the Kupuna Korner wellness program for adults 55+.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform or software; service delivery is community-led through on-site programming, school partnerships (Farrington and McKinley Community Schools for Adults), and grassroots referral networks spanning local churches and community organizations. Business model revenue is diversified across four streams: individual and corporate donations (including monthly recurring gifts via the website portal), government and foundation grants (State Grant-In-Aid, OCS Immigrant Resource Center funding, Weinberg Foundation), facility rentals for the Multi-Purpose Room ($55-$80/hour) and Gym ($60-$85/hour) and parking, and modest program fees for adult education. The organization maintains Council on Accreditation national reaccreditation held for 17+ years across Youth Development, Child and Family Development, Workforce Development, and Case Management programs, and is affiliated with nearly 100 National Mission Institutions under United Methodist Women.

Name

SUSANNAH WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER

Legal name

Susannah Wesley Community Center

Website

https://susannahwesley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Susannah Wesley Community Center is a 125-year-old Honolulu non-profit delivering food assistance, youth and family services, immigrant integration, senior wellness, and adult education to low-income residents, immigrants, and at-risk youth in the Kalihi-Palama community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Emergency food assistance
• Youth development programs
• Immigrant resource services
• Senior wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support all programs and services. The organization accepts financial contributions through its website donation portal, with options for monthly recurring donations.
2. Grants and Government Funding: Receives grants from foundations (Weinberg & Friends Grant), government sources (State Grant-In-Aid, Office of Community Services funding), and participates in public health grant programs. One of two Office of Community Services funded Immigrant Resource Centers on Oahu.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from Multi-Purpose Room ($80/hour general, $55/hour non-profit), Gym ($85/hour general, $60/hour non-profit), and Parking Stalls ($2.50/stall/hour). Minimum 2-hour rental required for rooms, 10-stall minimum for parking.
4. Education Program Fees: Distance Learning Program charges $20 per 13-week session for Workforce Development Diploma and GED programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Susannah Wesley Community Center (SWCC) is a non-profit social services agency in Kalihi-Palama, Honolulu, Hawaii that operates a portfolio of community support programs. Core offerings include emergency food and diaper assistance, a Free Store for clothing and household items, youth and family programs, adult distance learning (GED and Workforce Development Diploma), Kupuna (senior) wellness programs, community recreation, an Immigrant Resource Center, and facility rentals.

Product overview

Susannah Wesley Community Center is a non-profit social services organization offering a portfolio of community support programs rather than a unified technology product. Core programs include emergency food assistance and food distribution, a Free Store for clothing and household items, youth and family services (FSSEAP, Positive Youth Development, After-School Programs), adult education (Distance Learning for GED/WDD), Kupuna wellness programs, community recreation, an Immigrant Resource Center, and facility rentals. The organization operates as a hub providing direct social services to the Kalihi-Palama community in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Immigrant Resource Center (IRC): One of two Office of Community Services funded Immigrant Resource Centers on Oahu, helping new immigrants navigate resources and services with bilingual case management support.
• Free Store
• Family Stabilization, Strengthening & Educational Advancement Program (FSSEAP)
• Distance Learning Program
• Kupuna Korner

Products and services

• Emergency Food & Diaper Assistance Program Emergency food pantry providing food and diaper assistance to community members in need, operating on-site two days per week.
• Ohana Food Distribution Quarterly large-scale food distribution events in partnership with Hawaii Food Bank, offering fresh produce, proteins, shelf-stable goods, and perishable items via drive-thru and walk-in format.
• Free Store Community resource offering clothing, household items, and other essentials at no cost to registered participants, with personal shopper assistance and a community gathering space.
• Family Stabilization, Strengthening & Educational Advancement Program (FSSEAP) Comprehensive support program for TANF-eligible families offering material needs assistance, resource education, parenting education, mental health support, youth enrichment, and educational advancement support.
• Positive Youth Development Program partnering with schools and families to engage at-risk middle school students through mentoring, academic support, and alternatives to truancy.
• After-School Programs Safe, structured programs for youth ages 7-21 focusing on life skills development, personal growth, leadership, and academic advancement with mentor relationships.
• Distance Learning Program Virtual distance learning program for Workforce Development Diploma (WDD) and General Education Development (GED) offered in partnership with Farrington Community School for Adults and McKinley Community School for Adults at $20 per 13-week session.
• Kupuna Korner (Kupuna Wellness) Wellness program for adults ages 55 and older offering gentle exercise, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, games, and community workshops to reduce isolation and strengthen intergenerational bonds.
• Community Recreation & Learning Recreation and skill-building programs including Learn to Play Pickleball, Open Play Pickleball, Zumba Gold for Seniors, and Mental Health First Aid workshops.
• Immigrant Resource Center One of two Office of Community Services funded immigrant resource centers on Oahu, providing outreach, intake assessments, acculturation information, referrals, bilingual case management, and cultural sensitivity training.
• Facility Rental Rental of multi-purpose rooms, gym, and parking spaces to community organizations, businesses, and groups, with rates from $55/hour (non-profit) and $80/hour (general).
• Human Trafficking Program Program providing advocacy and support services for human trafficking victims and survivors, including community awareness and training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,400 individuals served with emergency food assistance in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hawaii Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuarterly Ohana Food Distribution events providing fresh produce, proteins, shelf-stable goods, and perishable items to community members in need. The Hawaii Food Bank card system enables pre-registration for distributions.
• Farrington Community School for Adults (FCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Workforce Development Diploma (WDD) and GED program delivery. SWCC serves as an approved site for adult education programs.
• McKinley Community School for Adults (MCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Workforce Development Diploma (WDD) and GED program delivery. SWCC serves as an approved site for adult education programs.
• Hawaii GascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Aloha United Way and local nonprofits to support youth and families across Hawaii. Hawaii Gas provides corporate community investment to expand services promoting health, education, and family stability.
• Aloha United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing together corporate and community resources to expand services. Aloha United Way provides expertise in connecting families to essential services statewide.
• hiDACA CollaborationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration including Aloha DREAM Team, Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice, Pacific Gateway Center, and Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii to increase awareness and participation in DACA program. Funded by DREAM fund of Hawaii Community Foundation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Hawaii: Statewide faith-based social services organization serving immigrants, families, and low-income populations across Hawaii. Overlaps with SWCC on immigrant case management, food assistance, and family stabilization services in the Honolulu market.
• Pacific Gateway Center: Honolulu-based nonprofit that provides immigrant integration, workforce development, and social services. It is a named hiDACA partner of SWCC and directly competes for similar Oahu immigrant and refugee client populations.
• Aloha United Way: Statewide community-funding intermediary and SWCC's named partner via Hawaii Gas collaboration. Operates a comparable donor/grant allocation model and shares overlapping beneficiary populations with SWCC programs.
• Kokua Kalihi Valley: Federally qualified health center and community services organization based in the Kalihi Valley adjacent to SWCC's Kalihi-Palama service area. Directly competes for overlapping low-income, immigrant, and senior clients in the same neighborhood.
• Helping Hands Hawaii: Honolulu-based community-action agency offering food assistance, case management, and family support. Directly comparable to SWCC on emergency food, basic-needs, and family stabilization programs targeting low-income Oahu residents.
• Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii: Statewide youth development organization serving at-risk youth ages 7-21 across Hawaii with mentoring, after-school, and life-skills programming. Closely overlaps with SWCC's Positive Youth Development and After-School Programs.
• Institute for Human Services (IHS): Honolulu's primary emergency shelter and social services provider serving homeless and at-risk individuals. Comparable to SWCC's emergency food, case management, and outreach functions for vulnerable Oahu populations.
• YMCA of Honolulu: Community-center model operator in Honolulu offering youth programs, senior wellness, recreation classes, and facility rentals. Directly comparable to SWCC's Kupuna Korner, community recreation, after-school, and rental space offerings.
• Hawaii Food Bank: Statewide food distribution network and SWCC's named Ohana Food Distribution partner. Operates overlapping food-security programming and is a comparable Hawaii-based hunger-relief nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division: Large faith-affiliated social services organization operating across Hawaii with food, family, youth, and senior programs. A broader incumbent offering the same core service categories as SWCC at greater geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/susannah-wesley-community-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/susannahwesley
• Facebookfacebook.com/SWCC808

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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