Ashtabula County Community Action Agency

What Ashtabula County Community Action Agency does

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency (ACCAA) is a private nonprofit community action agency founded in 1965 and headquartered at 6920 Austinburg Road, Ashtabula, Ohio. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of means-tested social services to Ashtabula County residents across six program areas: utility assistance (HEAP, PIPP, Winter Crisis, Summer Crisis), housing (weatherization, home repair, refrigerator replacement, and the New Hope Homeless Assistance Program), early childhood (WIC, Head Start, Community Action Home Visitors, breastfeeding education), education and literacy (Dragon Empowerment Center, Reading & Literacy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library), nutrition (WIC, Senior Nutrition Program with dining sites and home-delivered meals, breastfeeding peer helpers), and senior services (Senior Nutrition, Homemaker). It also runs a 2-1-1 Information & Referral line and the Cribs for Kids infant-safe-sleep project.

The business model is that of a federally and state-funded community action nonprofit. Revenue is generated primarily through Federal grants (HEAP, PIPP, Weatherization, Head Start, WIC, and other Community Services Block Grant–type programs), pass-through funding from the Ohio Department of Development, county levy support via the Ashtabula County Senior Services Levy, donations, and partner funding from the United Way of Ashtabula County. All services are provided at no cost to income-eligible residents; there is no commercial pricing. The go-to-market is community-led: residents are reached via walk-in intake at the headquarters, home visits for weatherization and home-visitor programs, community dining sites for senior meals, home-delivered meals, and referrals through partner agencies such as Ashtabula County Job & Family Services, United Way, and Directions Home of Eastern Ohio. Marketing is minimal and primarily informational through accaa.org and an active Facebook page.

In its most recent reporting year, ACCAA served 11,763 Ashtabula County residents, delivered 100,290 meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities, and improved energy safety or consumption for 99 households through the Home Weatherization Assistance Program. The organization holds no proprietary technology and operates with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or technology platform beyond standard web and social channels.

Name

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency

Legal name

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency

Website

https://accaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency is a nonprofit community action agency founded in 1965 that delivers federally and state-funded utility, housing, early childhood, nutrition, education, and senior services to income-eligible residents of Ashtabula County, Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Food Services (624210), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Utility assistance programs
• Housing weatherization services
• Early childhood education
• Senior nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashtabula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal Funding: Primary funding comes from various Federal grants. The organization receives funding through government assistance programs including HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment Plan), and other federal community action programs.
2. Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations from the public to support community programs and services.
3. Program Services: Community Action provides services funded through government programs including weatherization assistance, senior nutrition programs, WIC, Head Start, and other community development initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency is a nonprofit community action agency that administers federally and state-funded social service programs for low-income residents of Ashtabula County, Ohio. Its core offerings include utility bill assistance (HEAP, PIPP, Winter Crisis, Summer Crisis), housing weatherization and home repair, early childhood education (Head Start, WIC, home visiting), senior nutrition and homemaker services, literacy and education programs, and homeless prevention through the New Hope program.

Product overview

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency is a nonprofit social services organization that operates as a single, unified service delivery model offering multiple interconnected community assistance programs. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of services organized under several core program areas: Utility Assistance (including HEAP, PIPP, Winter Crisis, and Summer Crisis programs), Housing Services (weatherization, home repair, refrigerator replacement, and homeless assistance), Early Childhood programs (WIC, Head Start, and home visiting), Education and Literacy (Dragon Empowerment Center, reading programs, and Dolly Parton Imagination Library), Nutrition Services (WIC, senior nutrition, and breastfeeding support), and Senior Services (meals and homemaker assistance). The agency also runs a 2-1-1 referral system and the Cribs for Kids project. These programs are designed to work together to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and address issues of poverty in Ashtabula County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Assistance (HEAP & PIPP) Provides financial assistance for utility bills including gas and electric through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) for income-eligible Ashtabula County residents.
• Winter Crisis Program Emergency utility assistance program providing heating support during the winter months for eligible Ashtabula County households.
• Summer Crisis Program Utility assistance program providing cooling support during the summer months for eligible Ashtabula County households.
• Housing Weatherization Assistance Provides home weatherization services that improve safety or energy consumption for income-eligible households through insulation, sealing, and energy-efficient upgrades.
• Home Repair Program Program providing repairs to improve housing conditions and safety for eligible homeowners in Ashtabula County.
• Refrigerator Replacement Program Program that replaces old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models for eligible Ashtabula County households.
• New Hope Homeless Assistance Program Program providing assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Ashtabula County.
• 2-1-1 Information & Referral Information and referral service connecting Ashtabula County residents to community resources and services via the 2-1-1 dialing code.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutrition program providing food assistance and nutrition education to pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age five in Ashtabula County.
• Head Start Early childhood education program providing comprehensive developmental services to children from low-income families in Ashtabula County.
• Community Action Home Visitors Home-based support and education services for families with young children focusing on parenting skills and child development.
• Dragon Empowerment Center Education and empowerment center providing resources and programs to help Ashtabula County individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency.
• Reading & Literacy Program Educational program promoting reading skills and literacy development for Ashtabula County community members of all ages.
• Dolly Parton Imagination Library Early childhood literacy program that provides free books monthly to children from birth until they begin school in Ashtabula County.
• Senior Nutrition Program Program providing meals and nutrition services to seniors and individuals with disabilities, including community dining sites and home-delivered meals throughout Ashtabula County.
• Homemaker Services In-home support services helping Ashtabula County seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain independence with household tasks.
• Cribs for Kids Program providing safe sleep environments and education to prevent infant mortality and promote safe sleep practices for Ashtabula County families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,763 residents served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• CAPLAWsupportingOthersNational organization providing legal resources, training, and advocacy for Community Action agencies. Supports the network of community action organizations with legal guidance and compliance resources.
• Community Action PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization representing Community Action Agencies. Provides resources, best practices, and network support for community action agencies across the United States.
• National Community Action FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization supporting Community Action Agencies through policy advocacy, training, and resources for poverty-fighting programs.
• Ohio Association of Community Action AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level membership organization providing advocacy, training, and networking opportunities for Ohio's Community Action Agencies.
• Directions Home of Eastern OhiosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization addressing homelessness and housing instability in Eastern Ohio, potentially collaborating on homeless assistance programs.
• Ashtabula County Job & Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government agency providing job and family services. Collaborates on workforce development, family assistance, and community support programs.
• United Way of Ashtabula CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal United Way chapter providing funding, community resources, and collaborative partnerships for health and human service programs in Ashtabula County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Geauga County Job and Family Services: Adjacent county agency administering federal and state human services programs in Northeast Ohio. Comparable programmatic footprint but administered as a county government function rather than a nonprofit community action agency.
• Lake County Community Action Agency: Adjacent Northeast Ohio Community Action Agency offering similar HEAP, weatherization, and early childhood services. Comparable model, but operates in a different county with different demographic profile.

Direct peers

• Directions Home of Eastern Ohio: Regional homelessness and housing-stability organization that partners with ACCAA on the New Hope Homeless Assistance Program. Comparable focus on housing-insecure residents in overlapping Eastern Ohio geography.
• Mahoning County Community Action Agency: Neighboring Ohio Community Action Agency delivering HEAP, weatherization, Head Start, and senior services under the same federal funding framework. Directly comparable operating model and program mix to Ashtabula County CAA.
• Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services: County-level public agency in the same service area administering TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and child welfare. Overlaps with ACCAA on workforce, family, and benefit-program clients and is a core referral partner.
• United Way of Ashtabula County: Local United Way serving the same client population with similar core programs and a strong partnership with ACCAA. Comparable community-based social services model in the same geography.
• Community Action Partnership of Lorain County: Ohio Community Action Agency offering utility assistance, housing, early childhood, and senior services. Highly comparable in scale, service portfolio, and funding structure to Ashtabula County CAA.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Ashtabula County: National faith-based social services organization serving the same county with emergency assistance, food, and housing programs. Overlaps with ACCAA on emergency relief and senior services delivery.
• Community Action Partnership (National Network): National umbrella organization representing more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies including ACCAA. Provides the framework, training, and advocacy infrastructure that defines how local agencies like Ashtabula operate.

Others

• AK Steel / Cleveland-Cliffs Ashtabula Works Community Partners: Major local employer and community stakeholder in Ashtabula County. Indirectly comparable as a community-shaping entity funding and partnering with local social services, though not a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100064790823780
• Xx.com/AshtabulaA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ashtabula-county-community-action-agency

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