My Sisters’ Place

What My Sisters’ Place does

My Sisters' Place is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered at 221 Main Street, 4th Floor, Hartford, Connecticut, delivering supportive housing and social services to women, children, families, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Greater Hartford region. Its service portfolio comprises three core programs — Supportive Housing (delivered through three physical properties: Beaumont Lofts, a 24-unit permanent supportive housing facility opened June 2024 at 102 Pliny Street; Sue Ann Shay Place; and Mary Seymour Place), Housing Mobility Counseling, and three Security Deposit Programs funded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, The Hartford (Asylum Hill program), and First Congregational Church of Vernon — supplemented by a Youth Program serving 100+ formerly homeless children with educational and STEM enrichment, and an annual Holiday Wish Program.

Operationally, the organization is an affiliate of Community Housing Advocates, Inc. (CHA), the shared parent administrative entity formed in 2018 alongside affiliate Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation; together, the CHA network reaches 6,000+ individuals and families annually and has served 26,000+ people since 1982. FY2024-25 program outcomes include 89 households gaining permanent supportive housing, 92 households accessing security deposit assistance, 30 households moving to thriving communities through the Housing Mobility Program, and 106 children participating in youth programming. Services are delivered at no cost to clients through direct intake, social service agency referrals, and the CHA partner network, and are funded via individual donations, corporate matching gifts, foundation grants (including a documented $150,000 TD Charitable Foundation grant in May 2024), state and federal government funding, and events such as the annual Hope and Home Celebration.

Leadership is provided by CEO Kara A. Capone (recipient of the 2026 Hartford Business Journal Homelessness Social Justice Award), COO Kathleen Shaw, and CFO Daniel Gurvich. The organization holds CARF International accreditation and a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, is governed by a Board of Directors, and has no venture capital or private equity ownership; its geographic footprint is explicitly restricted to Greater Hartford and surrounding municipalities.

Name

My Sisters’ Place

Legal name

My Sisters' Place, Inc.

Website

https://sistersplacect.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

My Sisters' Place is a Hartford, Connecticut nonprofit founded in 1982 that provides supportive housing, housing mobility counseling, security deposit assistance, and youth programming to women, children, families, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Greater Hartford, serving over 6,000 people annually across three housing properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• Homelessness prevention
• Housing mobility counseling
• Security deposit assistance
• Youth support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations, matching gift programs from employers, recurring monthly donations, and tribute/memorial gifts. Monetary donations are the primary revenue stream for supporting housing programs and services.
2. Security Deposit Assistance Programs: Funding from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Asylum Hill program, and First Congregational Church of Vernon to provide security deposit assistance to low-income individuals and families.
3. Affiliation with Community Housing Advocates: Administrative services and support through parent organization Community Housing Advocates, which also provides services for affiliate Mercy Housing and Shelter.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

My Sisters' Place is a nonprofit that provides permanent supportive housing, housing mobility counseling, and three security deposit assistance programs (HFPG, Asylum Hill, and First Congregational Church of Vernon) to women, children, families, and at-risk individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Greater Hartford, CT. The organization also operates multiple housing properties (Beaumont Lofts, Sue Ann Shay Place, Mary Seymour Place) and supplementary services such as a youth educational/enrichment program and a Holiday Wish gift program.

Product overview

My Sisters' Place is a nonprofit organization providing a unified portfolio of housing and supportive services. The core offerings include Supportive Housing, Housing Mobility Counseling, and three Security Deposit Programs. The organization operates three physical housing properties: Beaumont Lofts (24-unit facility opened 2024), Sue Ann Shay Place, and Mary Seymour Place. Additional services include a Youth Program serving formerly homeless children with STEM enrichment and a Holiday Wish Program. These programs work together to help disadvantaged individuals and families achieve independence and stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing with residential supports for women, children, families, and individuals who have experienced homelessness, providing a safe place to call home.
• Housing Mobility Counseling Counseling services to help individuals and families move to thriving communities through housing search assistance and supportive case management; served 30 households through the Housing Mobility Program between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
• Security Deposit Programs Three distinct programs — funded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, The Hartford (Asylum Hill), and First Congregational Church of Vernon — that provide security deposit funds to low-income and homeless individuals to prevent homelessness; served 92 households between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
• Beaumont Lofts A 24-unit affordable and permanent supportive housing facility located at 102 Pliny Street in Hartford, opened in June 2024, providing permanent supportive housing to households that have experienced homelessness.
• Sue Ann Shay Place Supportive housing apartment complex providing housing for male and/or female headed households in Greater Hartford.
• Mary Seymour Place Apartments for single individuals requiring supportive housing services.
• Youth Program Program serving formerly homeless youth with tutoring, homework help, STEM enrichment through the Discovery Club, recreational activities, and basic needs support; served 106 children between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
• Holiday Wish Program Annual seasonal program partnering with individuals, businesses, and service organizations to provide holiday gifts for children and families served by My Sisters' Place who could not otherwise celebrate the season.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89 households gained permanent supportive housing
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Senator Richard BlumenthalminorOthers · 1 August 2025U.S. Senator who announced the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act at My Sisters' Place's Beaumont Lofts facility, proposing federal housing legislation.
• Governor Ned LamontminorOthers · 1 August 2025State governor who announced $5 million in state funding for homelessness diversion services at Mercy Housing's St. Elizabeth House, with CEO Kara Capone providing comments at the news conference.
• Community Housing Advocates (CHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Parent organization established to serve as the administrative services provider for My Sisters' Place and Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation affiliates. CHA provides administrative support while allowing each affiliate to maintain its own identity and nonprofit tax status.
• Mercy Housing and Shelter CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Separate affiliate of Community Housing Advocates. Together through CHA, My Sisters' Place and Mercy Housing provide transitional and supportive housing, housing coordination, and rapid re-housing services for women, children, and men throughout Greater Hartford.
• Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)majorOthersFunding partner for security deposit programs. Provides funds for clients who are homeless and residing in shelters, hotels, halfway houses, or transitional living programs in the Greater Hartford Region.
• The HartfordmajorOthersCorporate sponsor for the Asylum Hill security deposit program, supporting low-income applicants in the Asylum Hill neighborhood of Hartford.
• First Congregational Church of VernonminorOthersFunding partner for security deposit program requiring applicants to first apply for Department of Housing's Security Deposit Guarantee Program. Supports low-income applicants in Hartford and Tolland County towns.
• Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars InitiativeminorOthersPartnership with UConn health students who create healthy meal kits for the women and families served by My Sisters' Place, addressing food insecurity and nutrition.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Reach: Connecticut nonprofit operating shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services in the Greater New Haven area. Directly comparable in providing security deposit assistance, supportive housing, and case management for families experiencing homelessness.
• Alpha Community Homes: Connecticut nonprofit operating supportive housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across multiple sites. Comparable service model combining residential support, case management, and pathways to independent living.
• YWCA Hartford Region: Hartford-area nonprofit serving women and families with housing, domestic violence, and supportive services. Overlapping mission and client population (women and children experiencing homelessness or crisis) with My Sisters' Place.
• Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation: Hartford-based nonprofit operating transitional and supportive housing, and a fellow affiliate of Community Housing Advocates alongside My Sisters' Place. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and client population, and the two organizations share an administrative back office.
• Pivot Ministries: Hartford-based nonprofit providing housing, recovery, and supportive services for individuals and families affected by homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. Operates residential programs with trauma-informed care similar to My Sisters' Place in the same Greater Hartford market.
• The Connection Fund: Connecticut nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services across the state including for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Operates residential programs with a similar supportive-housing model to My Sisters' Place.
• Journey Home: Hartford-area nonprofit coordinating homeless services and emergency shelter across the same service region as My Sisters' Place. Both organizations serve homeless and at-risk individuals and families in Greater Hartford and frequently collaborate through local referral networks.
• ImmaCare Inc. Hartford-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Operates emergency shelter and supportive housing programs in the same Greater Hartford service area as My Sisters' Place.
• Beth-El Center: Connecticut nonprofit operating shelter, housing, and case management services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable mission and service mix to My Sisters' Place, though based in Milford serving the southern Connecticut shoreline.

Broad incumbents

• Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness: Statewide advocacy and policy organization working to prevent and end homelessness in Connecticut. Not a direct service provider, but operates at the broader systems level that shapes funding and policy for My Sisters' Place and similar direct-service providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjF-t4IvKFpjPgs-_c56dig
• Facebookfacebook.com/mysistersplacect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/my-sister-s-place
• Instagraminstagram.com/mysistersplace_

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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