Cdsa, Inc.

What Cdsa, Inc. does

Community Development Support Association, Inc. (CDSA) is a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit anti-poverty agency headquartered at 114 S. Independence St. in Enid, Oklahoma, serving low-income families, disadvantaged youth ages 16-24, homeless and at-risk individuals, and pregnant and postpartum women across North Central and Southeastern Oklahoma. The organization's mission focuses on three program verticals: family stabilization, early childhood development, and employment and training. CDSA operates approximately 20 distinct programs organized into Direct Assistance (Emergency Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Rx for Oklahoma, Depression Screening), Housing (Weatherization, Rentals, Emergency Repair, HUD Housing Counseling, HMIS), Early Childhood (Diaper Bank, Newborn Safe Sleep, Child Care Resource & Referral, Developmental Screening, Early Childhood Resource Center, Pregnancy/Postpartum Support), and Employment & Training (Work Ready Oklahoma Enid, YouthBuild, YouthBuild AmeriCorps). It also convenes the North Central Oklahoma Continuum of Care (OK-500).

CDSA's core technology asset is its HUD-designated HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) Lead Agency role, which it holds for both the North Central Oklahoma (OK-500) and Southeastern Oklahoma (OK-507) Continuums of Care. The agency uses the WellSky Community Services platform, including the ServicePoint application, to facilitate real-time data sharing between service providers across 15 tribal reservations, 29 counties, 13 agencies, and 48 programs. The organization has 11-50 employees and is governed by a Board of Directors of approximately 20 members led by President April Danahy. CDSA also operates the Non-Profit Center, a co-location facility in downtown Enid housing partner organizations including Oklahoma Works, Work Ready Oklahoma, the Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation, the Red Cross, and a Medical Supply Closet.

CDSA's business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue structure. Primary funding comes from government grants and contracts, including HUD funding for HMIS and Continuum of Care activities, Department of Labor funding for YouthBuild, and federal/state weatherization and anti-poverty program funds. Secondary revenue includes tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations (processed via PayPal) and nominal service fees such as CPR training cards for childcare providers. Most services are delivered free of charge to income-eligible clients. CDSA holds IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (Tax ID 73-1116755) and HUD-certified housing counseling agency credentials. Distribution is primarily community-based: walk-in services at headquarters, field crews for weatherization and emergency repair, YouthBuild classroom and worksite sites, and referrals from healthcare providers, schools, and partner agencies. Outreach leverages Facebook, Instagram, and the cdsaok.org website rather than paid marketing.

Name

Cdsa, Inc.

Legal name

Community Development Support Association, Inc.

Website

https://cdsaok.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CDSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit anti-poverty agency in Enid, Oklahoma, operating family stabilization, early childhood, and employment programs across North Central and Southeastern Oklahoma as the HUD-designated HMIS Lead Agency for two Continuums of Care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Anti-Poverty Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Anti-poverty services
• Homeless management information
• Early childhood development
• Youth workforce training
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Enid

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: CDSA receives federal funding through HUD for HMIS operations and Continuum of Care activities, Department of Labor funding for YouthBuild programs, and other government grants for housing, weatherization, and anti-poverty services.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting CDSA's programs including diaper bank and other services. CDSA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with Tax ID 73-1116755.
3. Service Fees: Some programs generate nominal fees such as CPR training cards for childcare providers, with online payment processing through PayPal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CDSA is a non-profit anti-poverty agency that delivers community-based programs across three pillars: family stabilization (emergency assistance, emergency shelter, prescription assistance, weatherization, housing counseling), early childhood development (diaper bank, developmental screening, safe sleep program, child care resource and referral, pregnancy/postpartum support), and employment and training (YouthBuild construction training program, Work Ready Oklahoma employment coaching, AmeriCorps service learning). It also serves as the HUD-designated HMIS Lead Agency for two Oklahoma Continuums of Care, providing the regional homeless management information system infrastructure.

Product overview

CDSA, Inc. is a non-profit anti-poverty agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services organized into four primary categories: Direct Assistance (Emergency Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Rx for Oklahoma, Depression Screening), Housing (Weatherization, Rentals, Emergency Repair/Handicapped Access, HMIS), Early Childhood (Diaper Bank, Newborn Safe Sleep Program, Child Care Resource & Referral, Developmental Screening, Early Childhood Resource Center, Pregnancy/Postpartum Support), and Employment & Training (Work Ready Oklahoma, YouthBuild, AmeriCorps). The organization also manages the North Central Oklahoma Continuum of Care and operates the Non-Profit Center for co-locating nonprofits. These programs work together to address family stabilization, early childhood development, and employment training across northwest Oklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Centralized database helping service providers record and share critical information regarding individuals experiencing homelessness or those at risk. CDSA serves as the HUD-designated HMIS Collaborative Applicant for North Central Oklahoma (OK-500) and Southeastern Oklahoma (OK-507), covering 9 tribal reservations, 8 counties, 6 agencies, and 21 programs in North Central Oklahoma, and 6 tribal reservations, 21 counties, 7 agencies, and 27 programs in Southeastern Oklahoma. Used by partner agencies and Continuums of Care.
• YouthBuild Program A national community program for disadvantaged youth ages 16-24 offering innovative learning opportunities in basic skills education, construction training, leadership development, life skills training, community service learning projects, work readiness, and post-secondary education. Participants earn High School Diplomas, Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprentice Certification, OSHA 10-hour safety certification, and First Aid/CPR certification. Each 9-month cycle enrolls approximately 28 participants plus 4 alternates.
• YouthBuild AmeriCorps Service program where YouthBuild participants design and complete service projects, track service hours, and earn tuition credits for post-secondary education. Sub-component of the YouthBuild program.
• Early Childhood Programs Comprehensive early childhood services umbrella including developmental screenings, resource centers, toy lending libraries, playgroups, and parent education to support child development from birth through age eight. For families with young children in northwest Oklahoma.
• Diaper Bank Emergency diaper distribution program that provides diapers to families in need, having distributed 75,000 diapers annually. For low-income families with infants and young children in northwest Oklahoma.
• Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter services through a duplex with two units, particularly focused on families with children, with case management support to help families transition to permanent housing. For individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Work Ready Oklahoma (WRO) Enid Employment and training program that helps individuals find sustainable jobs through training, one-on-one coaching, and connections with trusted employer partners. For adult job seekers in the Enid, Oklahoma area.
• Early Childhood Resource Center Interactive playgroups, parent toy lending library, resources, and events to support parent/child interaction and child development. For families with young children.
• Developmental Screening Systematic developmental screening for young children to identify signs of delays in one or more areas of development, with referrals for in-depth assessment when needed. For families with young children from birth through age eight.
• Newborn Safe Sleep Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 75,000 diapers distributed annually through Diaper Bank program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Oklahoma WorksminorOthersCo-locating tenant at CDSA's Non-Profit Center in downtown Enid, sharing space and resources to reduce costs and improve service access.
• Work Ready OklahomaminorOthersCo-locating tenant at CDSA's Non-Profit Center providing employment and training services to area residents.
• The Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic FoundationminorOthersCo-locating tenant at CDSA's Non-Profit Center providing healthcare-related services.
• The Red CrossminorOthersCo-locating tenant at CDSA's Non-Profit Center providing disaster relief and humanitarian services.
• The Medical Supply and Durable Medical Equipment ClosetminorOthersCo-locating tenant at CDSA's Non-Profit Center providing medical equipment loans.
• WellSkycoreTechnology or IntegrationWellSky Community Services is the HMIS management system used by CDSA to facilitate real-time data sharing between providers serving homeless and at-risk populations across North Central and Southeastern Oklahoma.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy, research, and advocacy organization focused on homelessness and HMIS-adjacent federal policy. Functions as a sector-shaping peer; serves as research/policy anchor for organizations like CDSA that operate HUD-designated HMIS and CoC programs.
• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit operating affordable housing programs across the U.S., comparable to CDSA's combination of HUD counseling, rentals, and emergency repair services, but at much greater scale and geographic breadth. Overlap is in affordable housing supply and HUD-aligned family stabilization.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit centered on workforce development and job-readiness for disadvantaged populations. Directly comparable to CDSA's Work Ready Oklahoma and YouthBuild programs on mission and trainee population, though Goodwill operates at vastly greater scale.
• United Way Worldwide: National fundraising and grantmaking organization funding a wide range of anti-poverty and human service programs - including community partners like CDSA in many markets. Comparable as a sector backbone for community-based social services.
• Salvation Army USA: Large multi-service anti-poverty organization operating emergency shelter, disaster relief, family services, and community programs - many of which overlap with CDSA's emergency assistance, shelter, and case management lines. Comparable in mission and service breadth though at national scale.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of social service agencies delivering emergency assistance, housing, pregnancy and family support - closely matching CDSA's mix of family stabilization, pregnancy/postpartum support, emergency assistance, and housing counseling services.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit providing housing, veterans services, and family support across many states, including HUD-aligned housing counseling and Continuum of Care programs similar to CDSA's CoC role in Oklahoma.

Direct peers

• YouthBuild USA: National umbrella organization for all YouthBuild programs including CDSA's Enid site. Directly comparable as the central franchise authority governing the same DOL-funded construction training, leadership, and education curriculum that CDSA delivers to 16-24 year-olds.

Others

• Community Action Partnership: National membership organization representing Community Action Agencies and CSBG-funded anti-poverty providers nationwide, including CDSA's peer CAAs in Oklahoma. Functions as an association/peer network rather than direct competitor, but its members operate near-identical service portfolios.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National network representing local and state nonprofit associations. Functions as a trade/advocacy peer for CDSA's nonprofit operations rather than a direct competitor, but its member associations shape the operating environment for organizations like CDSA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CDSAOK
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdsaenidok
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cdsa-inc.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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