clarkston community center

Name

clarkston community center

Legal name

Clarkston Community Center Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

Keywords

• Community education programs
• Refugee integration services
• Adult ESL classes
• Youth development programs
• Community event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarkston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Major funding from government grants, foundation support, and individual giving campaigns. The center is a 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Space Rentals: Rental income from event spaces including Angora Hall, East Room, West Room, and conference rooms. Used for corporate events, weddings, receptions, and family celebrations. Revenue supports community programming.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Weekly fees for STEAM-Plus Summer Camp program for youth. Provides educational and enrichment activities for K-12 students.
4. Food Assistance Programs: Clarkston Cares Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance. Food is supplemented by produce from community garden.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clarkston Community Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) multicultural community center operating in a historic 10,000 sq. ft. building (originally built in 1924 as Clarkston High School) in Clarkston, Georgia. The center provides free and low-cost education programs (ESL, citizenship preparation, digital literacy), youth development programs (after-school tutoring, STEAM summer camp, leadership training), arts and cultural programming (exhibitions, creative workshops), refugee integration and food assistance services, wellness classes, and paid event space rentals.

Product overview

The Clarkston Community Center is a non-profit multicultural community center offering a portfolio of community programs across youth development, adult education, arts and culture, wellness, and community services. The core offerings include after-school and summer camp programs (CCC After-School Quiet Zones 2.0, STEAM-Plus Summer Camp, Leaders of Tomorrow), adult education (ESL classes, TECH2CONNECT technology training), arts programs (Annual Art Exhibition, Creative Collective, Art Gallery), wellness classes (Tai Chi, Capoeira, Laughter Yoga), refugee support services, advocacy training, and event space rentals. These programs collectively serve over 60,000 people annually in the Metro-Atlanta area, focusing on one of America's most diverse communities with significant refugee and immigrant populations.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEAM-Plus Summer Camp Annual 7-week in-person summer camp for students K-12 offering courses in videography, photography, financial literacy, art, biology, English/language arts, physical activity, and cultural diversity. Weekly fee of $75 ($77.63 if paying with card) includes breakfast and lunch.
• CCC After-School Quiet Zones 2.0 After-school program for middle and high school students addressing youth violence, cultural diversity, health inequities, and obstacles to educational attainment. Sponsored by DeKalb County Youth Services.
• Hello English Pilot program designed to support elementary school students in developing English language skills while fostering friendships and building confidence. Student-led initiative by Global Youth Ambassadors.
• Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership training program for refugee, immigrant, and BIPOC youth focused on voting process education, civic engagement, and community advocacy through partnership with Institute of Educational Leadership (IEL).
• CCC Quiet Zones Free service providing quiet, socially distanced space for DeKalb County students to participate in virtual classes, with technology loans and free meals.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Free English language classes for adult students including beginner and intermediate levels, offered in partnership with the City of Clarkston.
• TECH2CONNECT Free 5-month technology course teaching computer navigation, internet use, Gmail, document/spreadsheet/presentation creation, cybersecurity basics, and workforce preparation. Offered Mondays and Wednesdays at the Center.
• Technology Classes Digital literacy classes, computer repair training, and sale of discounted refurbished computers for community members.
• Annual Art Exhibition Annual exhibition showcasing female artists, particularly supporting underrepresented, immigrant, and refugee artists with diverse mediums including paintings, collages, calligraphy, sculptures, and mixed media.
• Art Gallery Gallery space where original art can be purchased, with a portion of proceeds supporting the CCC and the rest going to the artist.
• Creative Collective Community-driven initiative bringing together artists of all backgrounds for monthly gatherings, workshops, artist talks, exhibitions, film screenings, and collaborative projects. Supported by Georgia Council for the Arts.
• Care & Connection Free 8-week creative wellness program designed to help adults feel more connected, less lonely, and more supported. Includes mindfulness skills, creative activities, and community building. Partnership with Georgia State University and Refugee Women's Network.
• Wellness & Fitness Classes Weekly classes including Chuckle Time (Laughter Yoga), Capoeira de Angola, and Tai Chi & Qigong for all ages and skill levels.
• Refugee Programs Programs helping refugees acclimate to new culture and language, including Senior Refugee Program, Citizenship Classes, Art as a Second Language, and Food Pantry.
• Parent Advocate Training Free training program helping parents champion high-quality education through three pillars: Inform, Empower, and Mobilize.
• Space Rental Historic venue rental service offering three event spaces: Angora Hall (2900 sq ft), East Room (1350 sq ft), and West Room (600 sq ft) for corporate events, weddings, receptions, and family celebrations.
• CCC Media Network / Clarkston Talks Youth-led podcast platform empowering young leaders to discuss community issues, interview decision-makers, and implement solutions to community problems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 60,000 people annually in Metro-Atlanta region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Georgia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing volunteer tutors for after-school programs and collaborative research programs like Care & Connection with Prevention Research Center
• Emory UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical school and Department Office of Community and University Partnership support community health initiatives
• Georgia Tech UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing volunteer tutors for student support programs
• Hands On AtlantacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer coordination portal for Clarkston Cares Food Pantry distribution days
• AmazonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hiring initiative resulting in 4,000 job placements for community members
• EveryoneOnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to extend affordable internet connectivity resources to residents
• Institute of Educational Leadership (IEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Leaders of Tomorrow youth leadership training program
• Big Dream Youth AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner leading Capoeira de Angola classes at the community center
• Core DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free form and group dance classes for seniors twice weekly
• Georgia Council for the ArtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Creative Collective program through General Operating Support Grant
• DeKalb County Youth ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors CCC Quiet Zones 2.0 after-school program for middle and high school students
• City of ClarkstoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free online English language classes in partnership with the community center
• Literacy ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers teach citizenship class information for test preparation
• VSA and Mason Fine Arts GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional artists lead Art as a Second Language classes
• APAC Health CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Back-to-School Community Events serving community members
• Refugee Women's NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Care & Connection wellness program collaboration
• Atlanta Food BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports food pantry operations and food assistance programs
• Lutheran Services of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee service agency partner
• New American PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee resettlement and integration services partner
• Center for Victims of TortureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting trauma-informed services for refugee community

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Atlanta: Regional social services affiliate providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, ESL, and family support across Metro-Atlanta. Comparable in mission, refugee/immigrant target population, and service breadth.
• New American Pathways: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, integration, education, and employment services. Direct peer with overlapping refugee/immigrant focus, geography (Metro-Atlanta), and service mix (ESL, employment support, case management).
• Latin American Association: Atlanta-based nonprofit serving Latino immigrants through education, workforce development, youth programs, and family services. Directly comparable community-based immigrant services model in the same metro.
• Lutheran Services of Georgia: Georgia-based refugee service agency providing refugee resettlement, case management, and integration support. Directly comparable refugee services mission and Georgia footprint; CCC lists them as a partner.
• Nationalities Service Center: Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, ESL, and wellness programming. Closely comparable multi-service refugee/immigrant services model outside of Georgia.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta: Regional youth development nonprofit providing after-school programs, summer camps, and academic enrichment. Directly comparable to CCC's after-school Quiet Zones and STEAM-Plus Summer Camp offerings in the same metro.
• Center for Victims of Torture: National nonprofit providing trauma-informed mental health and social services to refugees and asylum seekers. Comparable refugee services niche and trauma-informed approach; CCC lists them as a partner.
• Refugee Women's Network: Atlanta-based nonprofit supporting refugee women through wellness, advocacy, and integration programs. Directly comparable target population and Atlanta footprint; CCC lists them as a Care & Connection partner.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Large international refugee resettlement and humanitarian organization with an Atlanta office providing resettlement, ESL, employment, and immigration services. Comparable refugee services mission at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• YMCA of Metro Atlanta: Established regional community center operator offering youth programs, wellness classes, and event space across multiple locations. Comparable community-center operating model and youth/wellness programming, but at much larger scale and without CCC's refugee specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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