Gods Protected Harbor

What Gods Protected Harbor does

Gods Protected Harbor (legally Protected Harbor, Inc.) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, that operates residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the early 2000s with the first group home opened in 2011, the organization runs two physical group homes — Protected Harbor 1 (six women, opened 2011) and Protected Harbor 2 (five residents, opened November 2017) — providing 24/7 residential care, living-skills instruction, vocational workshops, and educational and social activities within a Christ-centered framework.

The organization's core technology and operating model are human-service intensive rather than software-based. Service lines extend beyond the group homes to a Supportive Living Program for more independent clients, a Community Support Division offering case management partially funded by the Golisano Foundation, and the Beacon of Light Enrichment Day Camp launched in 2024. Operational technology is limited to a WordPress website, DonorPerfect donation processing, Microsoft Forms intake, and a monthly "Lighthouse News" email newsletter.

Revenue is generated exclusively through donations, fundraising events (Annual Prayer Breakfast, Homes with Heart Luncheon, Radio-a-thon with WAVV FM), and grants — residents are not charged. Donors include individuals, church partners (McGregor Baptist, First Baptist Naples), high school Key Clubs coordinated through Kiwanis, the Golisano Foundation, and at least one managed-care grant from Sunshine Health ($3,000, February 2024). The customer base is adults with IDD and their aging parent-caregivers in the Southwest Florida region, with a marketing interest form on the website signaling active demand for additional residential capacity.

Name

Gods Protected Harbor

Legal name

Protected Harbor, Inc.

Website

https://godsprotectedharbor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two group homes and community programs in Southwest Florida that provide residential care, vocational training, and case management for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, funded by donations, fundraising events, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Disability Care Services

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Group home services
• Developmental disability care
• Residential disability services
• Community support services
• Vocational disability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Protected Harbor relies on donations from individuals, churches, and community partners to fund the construction, operation, and ongoing maintenance of group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gods Protected Harbor is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates group homes and community-based programs providing full-time residential care, living skills instruction, vocational training, and social activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Florida. Services are delivered across two group homes (Protected Harbor 1 and 2), a Supportive Living Program, a Community Support Division, and the Beacon of Light Enrichment Day Camp, all framed within a Christ-centered care model and funded through donations and grants.

Product overview

God's Protected Harbor is a faith-based nonprofit organization that operates a portfolio of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core offering consists of two group homes (Protected Harbor 1 and Protected Harbor 2) providing full-time residential care, supplemented by a Supportive Living Program for more independent clients and a Beacon of Light Enrichment Day Camp. These services are unified by the organization's Christian mission to create loving, supportive environments where residents can thrive. Each program is designed to meet residents at their individual capability levels and help them reach their full potential through a combination of residential care, living skills instruction, vocational training, and educational and social activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-time Residential Care Round-the-clock residential care provided in Christian group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering nurturing support and personalized attention to meet individual needs.
• Living Skills Instruction

Quantifiable outcome

• First home opened in 2011 with 6 women; second home opened in November 2017 with 5 male residents; serving 11+ individuals with IDD
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and historical.

• STARAbilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in social activities, annual events, and community integration programs. Protected Harbor residents attend STARAbility events including annual Halloween celebrations and other activities.
• McGregor Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partnership providing volunteer opportunities for residents at the food ministry. Residents volunteer at the church several days per week, helping with lunch service and kitchen duties. The church also provides Prayer Shawl Ministry 5K events supporting Protected Harbor.
• First Baptist Church NaplescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor faith-based partner where board members and volunteers are recruited through Men's Ministry and Band of Brothers Bible study groups. Hosts Missionary Sunday events where Protected Harbor participates annually.
• Goodwill IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay program partnership providing training classes and community integration activities. Some residents attend Goodwill's Adult Day Training Program. Protected Harbor staff also have professional backgrounds in Goodwill management.
• Special EquestriansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic horseback riding program that some residents participate in as part of their recreational and social activities.
• Trailways Spiritual CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-day spiritual retreat camp providing opportunities for residents to participate in worship, canoeing, fishing, and socialization with other community members with disabilities.
• John's Crazy SocksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise founded by John Lee Cronin (person with Down syndrome) and his father Mark X. Cronin. Founders served as keynote speakers at Protected Harbor's 2023 Homes with Heart Luncheon, sharing their story of entrepreneurship and advocacy.
• WAVV FM RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partnership for annual Radio-a-thon events. Station broadcasts live from Protected Harbor's holiday celebrations, helping raise community awareness and donations.
• Key Clubs (Barron, Gulf Coast, Palmetto High Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school volunteer clubs that decorate for Christmas, bake cookies, do craft projects, and celebrate life with residents. Coordinated by Pat Schubring through Naples Kiwanis Club connections.
• Florida Baptist Children's HomehistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal partner organization that managed Protected Harbor's first home before Protected Harbor employed house parents directly. Several staff members (including Jeanni and Chadwick Duncan) came from FBCH backgrounds.
• High Spirit Flutes (Patagonia, Arizona)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNative American flute company that donated instruments to the Protected Harbor Native American Flute Circle program. Owner Odell Borg provided discounted pricing after learning of the specialized program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samaritas: Samaritas runs faith-rooted residential, supportive living, and community-based programs for individuals with developmental disabilities across Michigan, anchored in similar values-based congregate care. Its mix of 24/7 group homes and supportive living parallels Protected Harbor's two-tier offering.
• Baddour Center: Baddour Center in Senatobia, Mississippi provides lifelong residential care, vocational programs, and spiritual development for adults with intellectual disabilities in a faith-based community. It is comparable to Protected Harbor on mission, population served, and service mix.
• L'Arche USA: L'Arche operates faith-based intentional communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life in residential homes across the U.S. Its Christ-centered, lifetime residential model directly mirrors Protected Harbor's group home concept.
• Sunrise Ranch (Oregon): Sunrise Ranch is a faith-based Christian community in Monmouth, Oregon providing residential homes, vocational training, and spiritual programming for adults with developmental disabilities. It is highly comparable to Protected Harbor on both mission and operating model.
• Bethesda Lutheran Communities: Bethesda is a faith-affiliated nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple U.S. states. Like Protected Harbor, it pairs Christian mission with 24/7 residential group-home care.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national nonprofit that delivers disability and behavioral health services, including residential and adult-day programs, serving a far larger footprint than Protected Harbor. It overlaps on population served and service categories, but is secular and operates at much greater scale.
• The Arc: The Arc is the largest U.S. national organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing residential, advocacy, and case management services. It overlaps Protected Harbor's Community Support Division work but is advocacy-led and vastly larger.

Regional players

• Quest, Inc. Quest is an Orlando-based nonprofit providing residential group homes, adult day training, and supported employment to individuals with IDD across Central Florida. It directly competes for IDD residential and vocational clients in the same Florida service region.
• UCP of Southwest Florida: UCP of Southwest Florida delivers residential, adult day, and therapy services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in the same Fort Myers/Naples service area. It is a regional alternative for IDD residential and day-program funding.
• STARability: STARability is a Southwest Florida nonprofit providing social, educational, and recreational programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is also an active partnership of Protected Harbor, sharing overlapping client base and county footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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