North East Community Action Corporation

Name

North East Community Action Corporation

Legal name

North East Community Action Corporation

Website

https://necac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action / Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social services nonprofit
• Affordable housing programs
• Energy assistance programs
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowling Green

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: NECAC operates as a not-for-profit Community Action Agency funded through contracts and grants with federal, state, and local governments. Services are provided free of charge to eligible low-income individuals and families. The organization administers more than 60 programs funded primarily by government sources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

North East Community Action Corporation is a not-for-profit Community Action Agency that administers and delivers more than 60 social service, community health, and public housing programs across 12 counties in Northeast Missouri. Core offerings include energy and water bill assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable housing development and rehabilitation, weatherization, in-home senior care, WIC supplemental nutrition, and family self-sufficiency / workforce development programs — all provided free of charge to eligible low-income individuals and families and funded primarily through federal, state, and local government grants and contracts.

Product overview

North East Community Action Corporation offers a multi-service nonprofit portfolio organized into three main divisions: Community Services (Energy Assistance, Water Assistance, Family Development, Housing Assistance, Poverty Simulation, REALL, SkillUp, VOICE), Housing Development (Housing Counseling, Managed Properties, Home Rehabilitation, Weatherization), and Community Health (In-Home Services, W.I.C.). The organization serves 12 counties in Northeast Missouri through service centers, delivering social service, community health, and public housing programs via contracts and grants with government agencies.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Assistance One-time payment to utility companies on behalf of participants to help offset high heating or cooling bills, available October through May. Includes the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) for emergency situations. Targeted to eligible low-income households in the 12-county service area.
• Water Assistance Program funded through the Missouri American Water Help to Others (H2O) Program that assists eligible customers experiencing hardship with water bills.
• Family Development Intensive case management program offering life skills classes (budgeting, energy savers, homeownership education, building strong families, healthy lifestyles) with one-on-one case management and family self-sufficiency support for low-income families.
• Housing Assistance (Housing Choice Voucher Program / Section 8) Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) assisting very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market through tenant-based vouchers. Administered by NECAC as a Public Housing Agency in Lincoln County and St. Charles County.
• Poverty Simulation Interactive experience that moves people to understand life with limited money and stress through role-play with 26 families facing various circumstances. Used with community stakeholders and decision-makers.
• REALL (Reality Enrichment And Life Lessons) Hands-on youth simulation designed to challenge participants to think critically about how choices made in adolescence may have consequences in adulthood, addressing competencies identified by the Missouri State Board of Education.
• SkillUp Free program helping SNAP recipients with skills, training, and employer connections to obtain or improve employment, including resume assistance, career pathway planning, and connections to resources such as childcare and housing assistance.
• VOICE (Vocational Opportunities Inspiring Children in Elementary) Career awareness program for elementary school students that encourages exploration of six career paths through interactive, hands-on experience lasting 60 to 180 minutes.
• Housing Counseling HUD-certified homeownership counseling providing prepurchase counseling, post purchase follow-up, home ownership classes, down payment assistance, credit counseling, USDA 502 Direct Loan assistance, foreclosure prevention, and financial literacy education.
• Managed Properties Management of affordable housing apartments and homes constructed, renovated, or developed through partnerships with MHDC, USDA Rural Development, HUD, and private investors. Since 1997, NECAC has partnered on more than 1,300 apartments and homes.
• Home Rehabilitation Home repair programs including Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) grants up to $22,500 for owner-occupied homes, Housing Preservation Grant for low-income homeowners, and Self-Help Housing Rehab program.
• Weatherization Weatherization Assistance Program providing home repairs to help families conserve energy and lower fuel bills. Average fuel cost savings is about 24% (approximately $413/year). Services include insulation installation, air sealing, duct work repair, and heating system tuning.
• In-Home Services Care services helping older adults maintain independence, including personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), housekeeping, meal preparation, nursing services, and respite care. Accepts VA, Medicaid, Area Agencies on Aging, and private pay.
• W.I.C. (Women, Infants and Children) Supplemental food program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, health care referrals, and supplemental food to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. Serves more than 19,000 clients annually in St. Charles and Warren counties.
• Home Ownership Online Training Online home buyer training available in English or Spanish through the eHomeAmerica partnership. Course fee of $115 with reduced rate for housing voucher holders; includes animated videos, quizzes, and instant access to a homeownership counselor.
• Home Ownership Classroom Training Traditional classroom setting for home buyer education with a $100 fee, covering mortgage payments, credit understanding, mortgage loans, shopping for homes, and financial management.
• Financial Fitness Credit education course offered in four one-hour sessions over eight weeks, covering saving money, credit cleanup, non-traditional financing, consumer rights, and dealing with lenders.
• USDA 502 Direct Home Loans Low-income home purchase loans for rural areas with up to 33-year terms (sometimes 38 years for lower incomes); features include no down payment, 100% financing, payment assistance, and no PMI requirement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average fuel cost savings of about 24% ($413/year) for weatherized homes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NeighborWorks AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNECAC is a nationally chartered member of NeighborWorks America, a national nonprofit organization that provides support for community development and affordable housing initiatives. This membership provides access to national resources, best practices, and expertise in housing development and community strengthening.
• Rural LISC (Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNECAC is a nationally chartered member of Rural LISC, which provides support, resources, and expertise specifically focused on rural community development. This partnership helps NECAC access funding and programs tailored to rural housing and community development needs.
• Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHDC is a key funding partner providing resources for affordable housing development, Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) grants, and housing preservation programs. NECAC works with MHDC on housing development projects and administers MHDC-funded programs in their service area.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA Rural Development provides funding and programs for rural housing, including 502 Direct Home Loans, Self-Help Housing programs, and housing preservation grants. NECAC packages USDA loans, administers self-help housing programs, and serves as a USDA-authorized lender for rural housing assistance.
• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD provides funding for public housing programs and housing choice vouchers. NECAC operates as a Public Housing Agency (PHA) administering Housing Choice Voucher programs in Lincoln County and St. Charles County, under HUD guidelines and funding.
• Community Action PartnershipminorOthersNational membership organization for Community Action Agencies. NECAC displays the CAP logo as a member of this organization representing the network of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies.
• NCAF (National Community Action Foundation)minorOthersNational advocacy organization representing Community Action Agencies. NECAC displays the NCAF logo indicating membership and alignment with the national Community Action network.
• Missouri Community Action Network (MO CAN)minorOthersState-level membership organization for Missouri's 19 Community Action Agencies. NECAC displays the MO CAN logo as part of the state network of Community Action Agencies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Action Partnership: National membership organization for the 1,000+ Community Action Agencies across the U.S. NECAC displays the CAP logo as a member. Industry-level umbrella representing the same network and policy advocacy framework.

Direct peers

• Ozark Action: Missouri Community Action Agency providing head start, community services, housing, and weatherization in South Central Missouri. Directly comparable in service mix and rural/small-county service delivery model.
• North Central Missouri Community Action Agency: Missouri Community Action Agency headquartered in Milan serving north-central Missouri counties with similar housing, energy, and community services. Direct comparable in rural service delivery and program mix.
• Green Hills Community Action Agency: Missouri Community Action Agency serving rural northwest Missouri counties with full social services, housing, and community health portfolio. Comparable rural service area and federal funding dependency.
• Capital Area Community Action Agency: Missouri Community Action Agency serving multiple counties around Jefferson City with social services, housing, and community programs. Direct peer by structure, scope, and funder overlap.
• East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA): Another Missouri Community Action Agency providing social services, weatherization, housing, and community health programs across Missouri counties. Directly comparable as a co-state CAA with similar service portfolio and funding mix.
• Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation: Missouri Community Action Agency serving southeast Missouri with similar social service, housing, and community health programs. Directly comparable by mission, funding sources, and rural service area focus.
• Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation: Missouri Community Action Agency serving Jefferson and Franklin counties with similar social services, housing, and community programs. Closely comparable service mix and county service center delivery model.
• West Central Missouri Community Action Agency: Missouri Community Action Agency providing similar social services, housing counseling, weatherization, and community health programs across western Missouri counties. Comparable by scope, funding streams, and rural service area.

Others

• NeighborWorks America: National housing-focused nonprofit network and funder of which NECAC is a chartered member. Comparable in affordable housing mission; provides capital, training, and policy support to neighborhood-based housing nonprofits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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