Charlotte Rescue Mission

What Charlotte Rescue Mission does

Charlotte Rescue Mission is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1938 by a group of Christian businessmen to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. The organization provides free, faith-based residential recovery programs for adults struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, integrating 12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous curriculum with Christian counseling and clinical substance abuse treatment. Its core programs are Rebound (a 120-day residential program for men), Dove's Nest (a residential program for women and their children ages 5-11), Recovery Living (transitional housing for up to two years for program graduates), Life Skills (a 180-day vocational training program), and Community Matters Cafe (a training restaurant and coffee shop serving as a social enterprise). All services are provided at no cost to residents.

Name

Charlotte Rescue Mission

Legal name

Charlotte Rescue Mission

Website

https://charlotterescuemission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Charlotte Rescue Mission is a Charlotte, NC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1938 that provides free, faith-based residential recovery programs for men and women experiencing addiction and homelessness, plus transitional housing, vocational training, and a social-enterprise cafe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery services
• Residential recovery programs
• Faith-based rehabilitation
• Homelessness support services
• Transitional housing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, including monthly giving program 'Friends With A Mission', credit/debit card, PayPal, and Venmo options.
2. Planned Giving and Legacy Society: Bequests, charitable estate planning, gifts of assets including stocks, bonds, real estate, and personal property. Life-income gifts such as gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.
3. Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) and QCD Giving: Accepts grants from Donor-Advised Funds for charitable contributions with immediate tax benefits.
4. Stock Donations: Accepts stock donations which may provide tax advantages over cash donations, facilitated through their broker.
5. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations and corporate donors including challenge grants like the SECU Foundation $500,000 grant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Charlotte Rescue Mission provides free, faith-based residential drug and alcohol recovery programs at two campuses in Charlotte, NC: Rebound (120-day structured program for men) and Dove's Nest (residential program for women and their children ages 5-11). Programs integrate the 12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous curriculum with Christian counseling and clinical substance abuse treatment, followed by Recovery Living transitional housing for up to two years and the Life Skills vocational training program operated through Community Matters Café.

Product overview

Charlotte Rescue Mission offers a portfolio of faith-based residential recovery programs and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction. The core programs include Rebound (120-day residential program for men) and Dove's Nest (women and children's program), both provided at no cost. Post-program support includes the Recovery Living transitional housing program (up to two years) and the Life Skills vocational training program conducted through the Community Matters Cafe social enterprise. The organization is funded entirely through private donations and does not rely on government or United Way funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rebound: Faith-based, free, residential drug and alcohol recovery program for men seeking freedom from addiction.
• Dove's Nest
• Recovery Living
• Community Matters Café
• LifeSkills Program

Products and services

• Rebound Rebound is a free, faith-based 120-day residential drug and alcohol recovery program for men, integrating the 12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous curriculum with clinical substance abuse counseling and Christian discipleship.
• Dove's Nest Dove's Nest is a free, Christ-centered residential drug and alcohol recovery program for women and their children ages 5-11, providing clinical care for both mothers and children.
• Recovery Living Program Recovery Living provides affordable transitional housing for up to two years for graduates of the core 120-day program, with four pathways: KEY (part-time job and school), Life Skills (work experience), Transition (full-time employment), and Community Living (independent responsibilities).
• Life Skills Program
• Community Matters Café

Quantifiable outcome

• Program completion rates are twice the national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bank of AmericaminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission as part of their valued partnerships, logo displayed on website
• Truist FinancialminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission as part of their valued partnerships, logo displayed on website
• Ally FinancialminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission as part of their valued partnerships, logo displayed on website
• Lowe'sminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission as part of their valued partnerships, logo displayed on website
• Metrolina GreenhousesminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission as part of their valued partnerships, logo displayed on website

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Oxford House: Nationwide network of democratically self-run sober living residences providing long-term transitional housing for individuals in recovery — directly comparable Recovery Living model, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission in Nashville offering free residential recovery, transitional housing, and life skills programs for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction — same faith-based rescue mission archetype.
• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based nonprofit providing free, multi-phase residential recovery programs for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and addiction in Atlanta — directly comparable faith-based mission model and multi-campus structure.
• Union Gospel Mission (Twin Cities): Faith-based nonprofit offering free long-term residential recovery programs, transitional housing, and vocational training for men and women — closely aligned program structure and faith-integrated clinical model.

Others

• Citygate Network: Membership association for rescue missions and faith-based recovery organizations, of which Charlotte Rescue Mission is a member (per its Best-in-Class Rehabilitation Provider recognition) — provides ecosystem and benchmarking context.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National addiction treatment provider operating residential, outpatient, and sober living programs with 12-step integration — overlapping clinical and 12-step model but at far larger scale and as a fee-based, broader incumbent.
• The Salvation Army: Large-scale faith-based nonprofit operating residential recovery programs (Adult Rehabilitation Centers) nationwide — overlapping addiction recovery and homelessness mission but at substantially larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit operating recovery residences, supportive housing, and reentry programs for vulnerable populations — broadly comparable mission but at national scale and secular in orientation.

Regional players

• Room In The Inn: Nashville-based faith-rooted nonprofit providing shelter, recovery, and workforce development services for individuals experiencing homelessness — comparable model but operating in a different regional market.
• Urban Ministry Center (Charlotte): Charlotte-based nonprofit serving individuals experiencing homelessness through day services, shelter partnerships, and supportive housing — comparable local mission focus but does not operate residential addiction treatment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cltrescue
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-vy0bJAYZ-Aq6zMEgOZAGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/cltrescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charlotte-rescue-mission
• Instagraminstagram.com/CharlotteRescueMission

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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