ccannj

What ccannj does

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark (CCAN) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN: 22-2164120) headquartered at 590 North 7th Street, Newark, NJ, operating under the umbrella of the Archdiocese of Newark. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social services across nine core program areas: Behavioral Health, Children and Family Services, Education, Workforce Development, Adult Services, Housing/Food/Utility Assistance, Immigrant and Refugee Services, HIV/AIDS Services, and Justice programs. Service delivery is decentralized across 26 operational sites and 86 programs serving Essex, Bergen, Hudson, Union, and surrounding counties within the Archdiocese of Newark.

Access to services is facilitated through a 24/7 helpline (1-800-227-7413), website-based intake (ccannj.org), community referrals, and partnerships with churches, schools, and organizations such as United Way of Greater Newark. In its most recently reported annual impact cycle, CCAN served 55,160 individuals, provided 201,560 shelter nights to 3,264 homeless individuals, delivered 196,905 mental health services to 3,451 people, and distributed $8,810,676 in direct financial assistance to over 4,855 people in need. The organization maintains an affiliated entity, Domus Corporation (domuscorp.org), for expanded service delivery.

CCAN's revenue model is a hybrid of charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, combined with federal, state, and local government grants and service contracts supporting programs such as refugee resettlement, housing, and behavioral health. Services are provided based on need without charge. Outreach and fundraising are executed via organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), email newsletters (Constant Contact), benefit concerts (8th Annual in October 2025; 9th Annual scheduled), corporate volunteer partnerships (e.g., Cummins Inc), and donation bins distributed throughout the community. No proprietary technology platform or AI-enabled products are indicated; the technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit CRM, donation processing, and Galaxy Digital volunteer management tooling.

Name

ccannj

Legal name

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Website

https://ccannj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 86 social service programs across 26 sites in New Jersey, serving 55,160+ individuals annually with behavioral health, housing, refugee, education, and family support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services (Nonprofit)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAH

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Behavioral health services
• Housing assistance programs
• Refugee resettlement services
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund programs and services.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal, state, and local government funding through grants and service contracts to support specific programs such as refugee services, housing, and behavioral health.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 22-2164120) that operates 86 social-service programs across 26 sites in the Newark, NJ region, delivering behavioral health care, housing and food/utility assistance, children and family services, education, workforce development, immigration and refugee resettlement, and HIV/AIDS services. The organization serves 55,160 individuals annually and is supported through charitable donations, government grants, and its affiliation with the Archdiocese of Newark.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark (CCAN) operates as a social services organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of community support programs. The organization offers nine core service areas: Behavioral Health Services, Children and Family Services, Education Programs, Workforce Development, Adult Services, Housing Food & Utility Assistance, Immigrant and Refugee Services, and HIV and AIDS Services. Additionally, CCAN maintains affiliation with Domus Corporation for expanded social service delivery. The services are delivered across 26 sites through 86 programs, serving over 55,000 individuals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,160 individuals served annually across 86 programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GoyaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2025Sponsor of the 8th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless in 2025.
• Quick Copper CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2025Sponsor of the 8th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless in 2025.
• David & Christina McAleerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2025Individual sponsors of the 8th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless in 2025.
• Catholic CemeteriesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2025Sponsor of the 8th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless in 2025.
• Domus CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated organization through the Catholic Charities system. Referenced in navigation as part of the organizational family.
• United Way of Greater NewarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that helped local students start the school year prepared with backpacks and school supplies for children in the Refugee Services program.
• Cummins InccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer partner that helped pack 240 backpacks with school supplies for children served by the Refugee Services program in partnership with United Way of Greater Newark.
• Jersey City Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted a special Mother's Day event for women at St. Lucy's Shelter, providing a shared meal, gifts, and celebration for 45 women.
• Act Now FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided an important presentation on bullying among older adults, educating participants on recognizing and responding to bullying behavior.
• Adult Care CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with New Solution Home Care Services to organize a fun-filled afternoon for IWISH clients at the Holy Rosary Building with raffles, games, karaoke, and exercise activities.
• New Solution Home Care ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Adult Care Center to organize a fun-filled afternoon for IWISH clients at the Holy Rosary Building with activities for seniors.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Way of Greater Newark: A documented community partner of CCAN, United Way is a regional safety-net funder and service coordinator in the same geography; comparable in funding model and target population.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: Sister diocesan Catholic Charities agency providing the same portfolio of behavioral health, housing, refugee, and family services to a comparable urban population. Operationally the most direct comparable in scale and service mix.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Large diocesan Catholic Charities agency delivering identical service lines (food, housing, immigration, behavioral health) across multiple counties. Closely comparable business model, funding mix, and faith-based identity.
• Lutheran Social Services of New York: Faith-based (non-Catholic) social services organization operating in the same Northeast corridor with comparable refugee resettlement, behavioral health, and family services. Reflects the cross-denominational competitive set.
• International Rescue Committee (Newark): Refugee resettlement and immigration-services organization with a documented Newark presence. Direct overlap on CCAN's refugee and immigrant service lines.
• Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey: Faith-affiliated social services agency offering counseling, senior services, refugee aid, and family support in northern New Jersey. Closely comparable scope and client demographics.
• Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Diocesan social-services counterpart in Philadelphia providing adoption, foster care, refugee resettlement, and adult services. Directly comparable in mission and population served.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for the 168 Catholic Charities diocesan agencies. It is the closest structural peer in terms of mission, service mix, and funding model, and CCAN operates as a member agency of this network.
• The Salvation Army New Jersey Division: Major faith-based charity providing overlapping emergency shelter, food assistance, and disaster-relief services throughout New Jersey. Direct competitor in housing and food verticals.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Newark/Essex County: Affordable-housing focused nonprofit active in the same Newark geography. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, but representative of the regional nonprofit housing ecosystem CCAN operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicCharitiesofNewark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chatolic-charities-archdiocese-of-newark
• Instagraminstagram.com/CatholicCharitiesNewark

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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