Family Promise of Gainesville

What Family Promise of Gainesville does

Family Promise of Gainesville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 (originally as Interfaith Hospitality Network) and based in Gainesville, Florida, serving families with minor children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Alachua County. The organization operates as an independently governed affiliate of Family Promise National and is staffed by approximately 9 personnel across executive, housing, community engagement, finance, family support, facilities, intake/outreach, and data functions.

Its core programs span a diversion-to-stabilization continuum: Diversion (case management, tenancy training, landlord mediation, housing location, and career certifications to prevent housing loss), Shelter (a 90-day emergency shelter program leveraging 30+ interfaith congregation partners for hosting, meals, and volunteer support), and Stabilization (budgeting, financial literacy, education, career pathways, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing for parents with disabilities), supported by owned affordable housing apartments. In 2023 the organization served 441 people across 118 families, delivered 1,107 rental and utility assistance services, and has helped more than 4,300 people since inception, with 95% of families remaining housed one year after services.

Funding comes from a diversified donor base — individual giving through the Friends of the Family monthly program ($16, $34, and $88 monthly tiers), planned/legacy gifts, corporate sponsorships (including PNC Bank, Duke Energy, Clay Electric, GACAR, IVS Telemed, NCFAA, and HCA Florida), foundation grants (validated by the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2023), signature events (the Annual Bed Race, The Amazing Give, The Power of Promise luncheon, Night Without A Bed), and substantial in-kind contributions — with the volunteer model yielding roughly $3.00 of in-kind value per $1.00 of direct donations raised. The technology stack is intentionally light, comprising a Wix-hosted website and Google Forms-based intake for families and volunteers; there is no proprietary platform, AI/ML capability, or paid product offering, as all services are delivered free of charge to eligible families.

Name

Family Promise of Gainesville

Legal name

Family Promise of Gainesville FL Inc.

Website

https://familypromisegvl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family Promise of Gainesville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 that provides diversion, emergency shelter, stabilization, and affordable housing to families with minor children experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Alachua County, Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness and social services for families

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

Keywords

• Family homelessness services
• Emergency shelter programs
• Homelessness prevention services
• Affordable housing assistance
• Family case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, including the Friends of the Family monthly giving program. Monthly gift tiers at $34, $16, and $88 per month targeting different levels of impact.
2. Planned / Legacy Gifts: Planned giving vehicles including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRA qualified charitable distributions, and bequests through wills or living trusts.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships and partnerships supporting events and programs. Partners include PNC Bank, Duke Energy, Clay Electric, GACAR, IVS Telemed, and others who provide financial support and in-kind contributions.
4. Grants and Foundation Support: Funding from grant-making organizations and foundations. Organization holds Candid Platinum Seal indicating strong grant-writing and foundation relationship management.
5. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including the Annual Bed Race (raised $30,000 in 2025), The Amazing Give, and the annual fall luncheon. Teams pay $100 entry fees for Bed Race.
6. In-Kind Donations: Volunteer hours, meals, shelter hosting, and material donations via Amazon Wish List. Faith partners provide shelter space and meals. Volunteers donated 3,000 hours last year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Family Promise of Gainesville provides a holistic, three-pillar service model for families with minor children experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Alachua County, Florida. Core offerings include Diversion (homelessness prevention through case management, tenancy training, landlord mediation, and career support), Shelter (a 90-day emergency shelter program hosted through a network of faith-based congregations with weekly case management, meals, and budgeting support), and Stabilization (post-shelter services including financial literacy, rapid re-housing assistance, permanent supportive housing for parents with disabilities, and affordable housing through organization-owned apartments). All services are provided at no cost to qualifying families and are funded through donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Family Promise of Gainesville operates a holistic social services model comprising three core interconnected programs: Diversion (prevention services to help families at risk of homelessness maintain housing through case management, tenancy training, landlord mediation, and career support), Shelter (emergency shelter for families with children through a network of faith-based and community partners, featuring a 90-day program with intensive case management), and Stabilization (post-shelter support including budgeting classes, financial literacy, education, career pathways, rapid re-housing assistance, and permanent supportive housing for parents with disabilities). All programs incorporate comprehensive case management and community engagement to empower families struggling with homelessness toward sustainable independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diversion Program Prevention-focused program that helps families at risk of homelessness maintain their housing before losing it, offering case management, tenancy training, landlord mediation, housing location support, and access to career certifications for families with minor children in Alachua County.
• Shelter Program Emergency shelter program that engages a network of community and faith-based partners to shelter families with children, featuring a 90-day program with weekly case management, budgeting assistance, and tenancy skills training for families experiencing homelessness in Alachua County.
• Stabilization Program Post-shelter support services including budgeting classes, financial literacy, education, career pathways, community resources, rapid re-housing assistance, and permanent supportive housing for parents with disabilities to help families remain stably housed.
• Rapid Re-Housing Assistance Financial assistance and support services for eligible families to quickly transition from homelessness into stable housing, delivered as part of the Stabilization Program.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Long-term housing support for parents with disabilities, providing stability and ongoing assistance to help families maintain permanent housing, delivered as part of the Stabilization Program.
• Rental and Utility Assistance Services Financial assistance services helping families pay rent and utilities to prevent homelessness or support housing stability; 1,107 such services were provided in 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of families served remain housed one year later
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Covenant Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• First Baptist Church GainesvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• First Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• First United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• Grace at Fort Clarke United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• Queen of Peace Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• University Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• Westminster Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• Southwest United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• Trinity United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• United Church of GainesvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partner congregation providing shelter hosting and volunteer support to families in the Family Promise program.
• Celebration United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Community Praise CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Congregation B'Nai IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish congregation partner providing interfaith shelter and volunteer support.
• Creekside Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Gainesville Covenant ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• First Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Gethsemane Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Grace Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Greater Liberty Hill United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Grove Park Community Christian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Holy Faith Catholic ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Jewish Council of North Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community organization providing interfaith support for Family Promise programs.
• Kanapaha Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Living Faith Fellowship ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Mt. Nebo United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Mt. Pleasant United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Temple Shir ShalomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish congregation partner providing interfaith shelter and volunteer support.
• The Gainesville Vineyard ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• The Greenhouse ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• Unitarian Universalist FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional interfaith partner congregation in the Family Promise network.
• United Way North Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor community partner and funder. Proud Partner With designation on the organization website, indicating significant collaborative relationship.
• Donate A Car Canada / 877 Charity CarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVehicle donation partner allowing donors to donate cars to support Family Promise of Gainesville.
• IVS TelemedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner featured on the Corporate Partners page. Provides support for the organization.
• Clay ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner featured on the Corporate Partners page. Provides support for the organization.
• GACAR (Gainesville-Alachua County Association of REALTORS®)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner featured on the Corporate Partners page. Provides real estate industry support for the organization.
• PNC BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing financial services support. Jessica Evans, Senior VP - GNV Commercial Market Manager at PNC Bank, serves on the Board of Directors.
• Duke EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner featured on the Corporate Partners page. Provides utility company support for the organization.
• NCFAA (North Central Florida Apartment Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner featured on the Corporate Partners page. Provides housing industry support for the organization.
• Family Promise NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate network. Family Promise of Gainesville is an affiliate of Family Promise, part of a larger network of shelter programs across the country.
• HCA Florida (Healthcare)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner. Anne Weber, MD, Vice President at Valesco, North Florida Division, HCA, serves on the Board of Directors.
• Gainesville Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic partner. Justin Clement, representing Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Board of Directors.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Supportive Housing (Alachua County): Alachua County transitional and supportive housing provider for individuals and families exiting homelessness; directly comparable on core housing-placement and family-stabilization services and competing for similar public and private funding streams.
• Grace Marketplace: Day-services and shelter program for people experiencing homelessness in Gainesville/Alachua County; competes for the same donor pool, volunteer base, and client population in the exact same service area.

Broad incumbents

• Family Promise National: National umbrella network that Family Promise of Gainesville is an affiliate of; runs shared branding, training, and best-practice sharing across more than 200 affiliates, making it the closest network-level comparable.
• Salvation Army of Alachua County: Branch of a national nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, and case management in the same county; competes with Family Promise for corporate sponsorships, faith-network volunteers, and donor dollars.
• Catholic Charities of Central Florida: Regional social-services nonprofit providing housing, family, and emergency assistance; comparable in mission scope (family stabilization, housing placement, case management) but with broader geographic coverage and a wider service portfolio.

Regional players

• Peaceful Paths: Alachua County-based domestic-violence and family-services nonprofit; comparable in serving vulnerable families in the same geography but with a specialized focus on DV rather than family homelessness broadly.

Others

• United Way of North Central Florida: Regional United Way affiliate and active funder/partnership ('Proud Partner With'); operates the local giving-day (The Amazing Give) that Family Promise participates in — a key ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Alachua County: Local affordable-housing nonprofit with a closely related mission (housing stability for low-income families in Alachua County); overlapping donor pool and corporate partners (e.g., GACAR, PNC Bank) but uses a build-and-sell model rather than shelter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fpgainesville
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=XP_WFwkEr38
• Facebookfacebook.com/familypromisegainesville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/family-promise-of-gainesville-a76466111
• Instagraminstagram.com/familypromisegainesville/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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