Charles E Lakin Enterprises

What Charles E Lakin Enterprises does

Charles E. Lakin Enterprises operates the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus, a nonprofit multi-agency facility established in 2008 through philanthropist Charles E. Lakin's combined $12 million in gifts ($10M lead gift in 2006 plus an additional $2M for adjacent land) and located on a 15-acre campus in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The organization functions as a coordinating landlord and ecosystem facilitator rather than a direct service provider, hosting four core campus agencies (Boys & Girls Clubs of Council Bluffs, Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center, Heartland Family Service, MICAH House, and The Salvation Army) along with partner agencies (All Care Health Center, Family Housing Advisory Services, Goodwill, Trailblazers) and, since September 2024, the Collaboration Center housing Firefly, Iowa Legal Aid, Together, and the Visiting Nurse Association.

The campus model is the underlying architecture: by co-locating service providers focused on children, homelessness, mental health, addiction, family crisis, legal aid, and healthcare on a single physical site, the organization reduces duplication, enables cross-agency referrals, and provides one-stop access for vulnerable populations across the Council Bluffs and Omaha metropolitan area. The Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center applies a Montessori-inspired, trauma-informed curriculum combining sensory-based, child-led activities with consistent routines and choice-based learning. The I Support the Girls affiliate program distributes essential hygiene items through an extended partner network.

The revenue model is philanthropic and grant-based rather than transactional: services are provided at no cost to end users, and the campus is funded by charitable donations and foundation grants (including the Lakin Foundation and Iowa West Foundation). The organization markets through its website, Facebook, Amazon Wish Lists, and the Share Iowa donation platform, and reaches clients through on-campus service delivery, partner agency locations, and mobile programs. The organization has 1-10 employees and is privately held with no parent company or institutional ownership.

Name

Charles E Lakin Enterprises

Legal name

Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus

Website

https://lakincampus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charles E. Lakin Enterprises operates the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus, a nonprofit multi-agency facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa, coordinating childcare, shelter, mental health, and family services across a 15-acre campus for vulnerable populations in the Council Bluffs-Omaha metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Human services
• Emergency shelter
• Mental health services
• Youth development
• Community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Council Bluffs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations: The campus relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Donations support annual events and activities for campus families including Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, and Back to School Extravaganza.
2. Foundation Grants: Major construction projects like the Collaboration Center have been funded through foundation support, including grants from the Lakin Foundation and The Iowa West Foundation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charles E. Lakin Enterprises operates the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus, a 15-acre multi-agency nonprofit complex in Council Bluffs, Iowa that co-locates human service agencies delivering coordinated shelter, mental health, addiction treatment, childcare, youth development, and family crisis services. The campus serves children, homeless and near-homeless individuals, families in crisis, and community members needing mental health, addiction, and disaster response support at no cost.

Product overview

The Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus is a multi-agency collaborative facility providing comprehensive human services from a single 15-acre campus in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The campus operates as a platform-plus-partners model, combining four core campus agencies (Boys & Girls Clubs of Council Bluffs, Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center, Heartland Family Service, MICAH House, and The Salvation Army), a 2024-opened Collaboration Center housing Firefly, Iowa Legal Aid, Together, and VNA, plus partner agencies including All Care Health Center, Family Housing Advisory Services, Goodwill, and Trailblazers. The campus serves children, homeless and near-homeless individuals, families in crisis, and those needing mental health, addiction treatment, and disaster response services. A notable program is the I Support the Girls affiliate distributing hygiene products. The collaborative model enables coordinated service delivery while maintaining distinct organizational identities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I Support the Girls: An affiliate program that collects and distributes essential items including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products to women and individuals experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress.

Products and services

• Collaboration Center Multi-agency facility providing integrated family support, legal aid, hunger and housing assistance, maternal health, and home healthcare services to low-income families in western Iowa.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Council Bluffs Youth development organization providing after-school and summer programming for children and teenagers in grades K-12, focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles.
• Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center Childcare facility serving children ages 6 weeks to 6 years using a Montessori-inspired, trauma-informed curriculum; reserved first for MICAH House children, then community members.
• Heartland Family Service Counseling, education, and support services strengthening individuals and families, including Assertive Community Treatment, Integrated Health Home, Rapid Rehousing, and Child and Family Therapy.
• MICAH House Emergency shelter and support services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, offering Career Closet, donation drop-off, and programs to restore independence and end homelessness.
• The Salvation Army Council Bluffs Christian social mission services including disaster relief, youth development, emergency financial assistance, personal care pantry, and Pathway of Hope programs.
• Firefly Free services for families expecting a child or with children under five in western Iowa, providing maternal health, home visitation, I-Smile dental, and First Five early childhood development programs.
• Iowa Legal Aid Nonprofit legal assistance organization providing critical legal help to low-income and vulnerable Iowans, with consultation hours on various legal matters.
• Together Programs preventing and ending hunger and homelessness through food security, affordable housing, and health and wellness services for the community.
• Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Community health services including Iowa Project WIN prenatal and postpartum home visits, physician-ordered family home healthcare, shelter nursing at Micah House and New Visions, and flu immunizations.
• All Care Health Center Affordable comprehensive health care including primary medical care, mental health medication management, mental health therapy, and insurance enrollment assistance.
• Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. Housing advisory services improving housing opportunities and eliminating poverty through housing support programs.
• I Support the Girls - Council Bluffs/Omaha Affiliate Affiliate program collecting and distributing essential items (bras, underwear, menstrual hygiene products) to women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, sex trafficking, or distress.

Quantifiable outcome

• Through collaborative effort, campus agencies have changed lives by providing comprehensive services to area residents in need

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• All Care Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located on campus at 1415 Avenue J, All Care Health Center provides affordable, comprehensive primary medical care, mental health medication management, mental health therapy, and insurance enrollment assistance to campus community members and the broader Council Bluffs community.
• Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency on campus focused on improving housing opportunities and eliminating poverty through housing advisory services. Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Goodwill OmahasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodwill provides education, training, and employment services to help change lives and strengthen communities. Located at 705 North 16th Street in Council Bluffs.
• Trailblazers of the HeartlandsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission to defend the cause of the fatherless, inspiring hope for families' future rooted in everlasting love. Operates mobile pantry on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Council BluffscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus agency at 815 North 16th Street inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential. Provides after-school and summer programming for grades K-12.
• Florence M. Lakin Child Development CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus agency at 850 North 14th Street providing immediate access to safe, affordable, Montessori-inspired, trauma-informed childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Reserved for MICAH House children first, then community members. Open Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Heartland Family ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus agency at 1515 Avenue J strengthening individuals and families through education, counseling, and support services. Programs include Assertive Community Treatment, Integrated Health Home, Pottawattamie County Homeless Link, Rapid Rehousing, and Child and Family Therapy.
• MICAH HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus agency at 1415 Avenue J providing safe, nurturing environment with support services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Programs include Career Closet and Donation Drop Off (Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 p.m.).
• The Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus agency at 715 North 16th Street providing evangelical Christian ministry and meeting human needs. Programs include Disaster Relief, Personal Care Pantry, Youth Development, Emergency Financial Assistance, Pathway of Hope, and Sunday services.
• FireflycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the Collaboration Center (Suite 201), Firefly provides free services to families in western Iowa expecting a child or with a child under five. Offers comprehensive maternal health services, home visitation, I-Smile, and First Five programs.
• Iowa Legal AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the Collaboration Center (Suite 301), Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit providing critical legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans. Services available Monday-Friday with morning and afternoon sessions.
• TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the Collaboration Center (Suite 101), Together's mission is to prevent and end hunger and homelessness. Envisions a community where everyone experiences safe, affordable housing, food security, and health.
• Visiting Nurse AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the Collaboration Center (Suite 303), VNA delivers expert, compassionate care including Iowa Project WIN prenatal/postpartum home visits, physician-ordered family home healthcare, shelter nursing at Micah House and New Visions, and flu immunizations.
• I Support the Girls NationalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe campus serves as a local affiliate of I Support the Girls, an international network collecting and distributing essential items (bras, underwear, menstrual hygiene products) to women experiencing homelessness or distress.
• MICAH House (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• New Visions (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Phoenix House/Catholic Charities (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Stephen Center (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• The Salvation Army (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Together (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• You Turn Omaha (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Child Saving Institute (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Council Bluffs Public Schools (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Firefly (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.
• Iowa Family Works (I Support the Girls partner)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner receiving donations of essential items from the I Support the Girls affiliate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: A national faith-based human services organization operating disaster relief, emergency assistance, youth development, and shelter programs; comparable in service breadth and is itself an on-campus partner agency at the Lakin Campus.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network delivering integrated social services including housing, food, mental health, and family support through local agencies; comparable as a multi-service human services platform operating at broader scale.
• United Way Worldwide: National community-coordination organization that raises and distributes funds to local human-service agencies; comparable to the Lakin Campus in its role convening and orchestrating a multi-agency service ecosystem.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development organization providing after-school, summer, and character programs; directly comparable as an on-campus partner at the Lakin Campus and as a leading provider of structured youth programming.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit delivering education, job training, and employment services; comparable as an on-campus partner at the Lakin Campus and as a broader human-services operator with workforce development as a core offering.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and human services through integrated programs, often via co-located or campus-style service models; comparable in offering wraparound human services under one organizational umbrella.

Direct peers

• Heartland Family Service: A core on-campus agency of the Lakin Campus providing counseling, mental health, rapid rehousing, and family support across the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro; comparable in mission and service mix to the broader campus charter.
• United Way of the Midlands: Regional community-funder that coordinates and funds a network of human-service agencies in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro; comparable role as a community services convener and resource broker in the same geography.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit that mobilizes congregations and community partners to provide shelter, prevention, and stabilization services to homeless families—closely aligned with the Lakin Campus's integrated model of co-locating shelter, housing support, and wraparound services for vulnerable families.
• MICAH House: A core on-campus agency operating emergency shelter and wraparound services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Council Bluffs; directly comparable as a co-located shelter + support provider within the Lakin Campus model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/I-Support-the-Girls-Council-BluffsOmaha-1015502431861230
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charles-e-lakin-foundation-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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