COA | Education

COA | Education is the central hub for education and learning in underserved communities, connecting residents to high-quality opportunities from early childhood through adulthood. The program supports a full continuum of learning including PreK, K-12 education, G.E.D. preparation, adult education, and online learning programs. By building and coordinating these pathways, COA | Education ensures that every learner, at every stage of life, has access to the tools, instruction, and support needed to grow and succeed.

This business line prioritizes the development of innovative learning pathways that link early childhood education to higher education, vocational training, and workforce opportunities, including community colleges and traditional four-year institutions. By partnering with schools, districts, colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations, COA | Education helps bridge the achievement gap through mentorship programs, STEM initiatives, literacy campaigns, and support systems for teachers and school leaders. As the hub, COA | Education serves as a connector, making it easier for families to navigate resources and for institutions to collaborate.

At the heart of the initiative is a commitment to nurturing lifelong learners who are prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. COA | Education provides scholarships, technology grants, tutoring, and academic coaching so that students of all ages have the resources they need to succeed. The program also addresses barriers to learning, such as food insecurity, transportation challenges, and limited access to technology, through comprehensive wraparound supports coordinated across partners.

Recognizing the transformative power of education, COA | Education also engages in advocacy to improve funding, curriculum quality, and inclusive access to learning opportunities. It hosts forums, workshops, and webinars, both in-person and online, to empower parents, educators, and students to understand their options and speak up for their educational needs. Together, these efforts position COA | Education as the hub that connects people, programs, and possibilities, creating a stronger and more inclusive future for all learners.

COA | Business is focused on expanding economic opportunity in underserved communities by supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community-based enterprises. This program emphasizes business development projects that create quality jobs, strengthen local business corridors, and increase community ownership. By prioritizing inclusive growth and access to capital, COA | Business ensures that historically marginalized entrepreneurs have a fair chance to start, scale, and sustain profitable ventures that benefit their neighborhoods.

Central to the program is its collaborative ecosystem-based approach. COA | Business partners with financial institutions, community development organizations, chambers of commerce, and local governments to design and implement business support initiatives that match the needs and aspirations of local entrepreneurs. Business owners are engaged as co-creators through planning sessions, workshops, and advisory councils that help shape services such as technical assistance, mentorship networks, shared workspaces, and business incubators. Grants, micro-loans, and investment readiness programs help entrepreneurs access the tools and funding they need to grow.

COA | Business also integrates sustainability and equity into its economic strategies by promoting ethical business practices, local hiring, and community-centered investment models that are designed to scale. In addition to helping businesses improve their operations, the program advocates for policies that support fair lending, protect small business districts from displacement, and expand pathways to ownership for residents. Through these comprehensive efforts, COACORP Inc. aims to cultivate vibrant local economies where thriving businesses, strong families, and prosperous communities grow together.

COA | Wellness

COA | Wellness focuses on advancing community wellness through accessible and equitable healthcare services and by directly providing the facilities communities need. The program addresses the full spectrum of health needs, from preventive care and chronic disease management to mental health support and nutritional education. COA | Wellness will provide facilities such as community hospitals, urgent care centers, mental health clinics, wellness centers, and mobile health units, ensuring that care is available close to where people live, work, and learn.

The initiative prioritizes health education to empower individuals with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about their well being. Workshops and resources on topics such as fitness, stress management, healthy eating, and substance abuse prevention are offered in COA | Wellness facilities, schools, community centers, and through mobile clinic outreach. In addition, COA | Wellness collaborates with existing healthcare providers and local partners to expand access, extend service hours, and improve affordability for individuals and families.

To create sustainable change, COA | Wellness invests in training programs for community health workers and medical professionals from diverse backgrounds who will serve in COA | Wellness hospitals, urgent care centers, mental health facilities, and mobile health teams. This approach addresses immediate healthcare needs while building long term capacity within communities to understand, manage, and advocate for their own health. Together, these efforts create a comprehensive framework for healthier populations and stronger community wellness systems supported by facilities that COA | Wellness develops and operates.

COA | Technology

COA | Technology promotes digital inclusion and technological innovation as core drivers of community advancement. Operating under the 1010011011 brand, this program works to close the digital divide by expanding access to devices, digital literacy training, and affordable internet services in underserved communities. By equipping individuals and families with practical technology skills, COA | Technology helps them learn, work, and compete in an increasingly digital world.

The program also builds pathways into technology careers and entrepreneurship through initiatives such as tech incubators, coding boot camps, and STEM education for youth. These efforts prepare participants for high demand jobs, support small business development, and encourage creative problem solving rooted in real community needs. Strategic partnerships with technology companies, schools, and universities provide participants with up to date tools, hands on experiences, mentorship, and access to broader professional networks.

Beyond direct services, COA | Technology advocates for digital inclusion at the local, state, and national levels. The program addresses systemic barriers such as affordability, outdated infrastructure, and limited broadband access by working with policymakers, service providers, and community advocates. Through this combined focus on access, skills, innovation, and inclusion, COA | Technology seeks to ensure that all communities can participate fully in and benefit from the opportunities of the digital age.

COA | Community

COA | Community is focused on revitalizing underserved communities by addressing critical infrastructure needs and fostering sustainable growth. This program emphasizes projects that enhance the quality of life for residents, such as affordable housing, improved public transportation, clean water access, and the development of community centers. By prioritizing equitable development, COA | Community ensures that historically marginalized populations are not left behind in the progress of urban and rural revitalization efforts.

Central to the program is its collaborative approach. COA | Community partners with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private developers to design and implement projects that align with the needs and aspirations of the community. Community engagement is at the forefront of this effort, with residents actively shaping development plans to preserve cultural identity and promote social cohesion. Initiatives such as grants for community-led projects and urban planning workshops empower residents to take ownership of their neighborhoods.

COA | Community also integrates sustainability into its projects by promoting green technologies, renewable energy, and eco-friendly building practices. In addition to improving infrastructure, the program advocates for equitable zoning laws and policies that prevent displacement caused by gentrification. Through these comprehensive efforts, COACORP aims to create vibrant, resilient communities that are livable and thriving hubs of opportunity and growth.

COA | Wealth

COA | Wealth is designed to empower individuals, families, and small business owners in underserved communities with the knowledge, relationships, and tools necessary to build financial security and generational wealth. This program offers comprehensive financial education, including budgeting, banking basics, saving, investment strategies, and retirement planning. Specialized workshops on topics such as homeownership, credit repair, business banking, and small business financing are delivered in partnership with local banks, credit unions, and community development financial institutions to reflect the real products and services available in the neighborhood.

The program emphasizes financial literacy as the foundation for economic empowerment and stronger relationships with trusted financial institutions. By partnering with community banks, credit unions, minority depository institutions, and faith and community-based organizations, COA | Wealth ensures that participants gain not only information but also direct access to accounts, lending options, and responsible financial products. In addition, the program offers one on one financial counseling and small group coaching so participants can create personalized financial plans, prepare to qualify for loans, and navigate conversations with lenders and advisors.

To create broader change, COA | Wealth works with financial partners to expand fair lending, increase access to capital for minority owned and community-based businesses, and support innovative banking models such as low-ffee accounts and community investment funds. The program also advocates for policies and practices that strengthen banking access in underserved areas, including branch presence, digital banking support, and responsible credit options. Through these combined efforts, COA | Wealth helps reduce wealth disparities and builds clear, durable pathways to financial stability, ownership, and economic mobility within underserved communities.