What HER CINCINNATI does

HER Cincinnati (legally Cincinnati Union Bethel, d/b/a HER Cincinnati) is a 501(c)-style private nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 2401 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1830 and rebranded under its current name in 2018, it is the oldest social service agency in Cincinnati and operates three integrated housing-based programs serving more than 350 women annually: Anna Louise Inn, which provides 85 single-occupancy permanent supportive housing units for women experiencing chronic homelessness; Off the Streets, a trauma-informed recovery program for survivors of human trafficking and substance abuse; and Cincinnati Scholar House, a two-generation transitional housing and education program for low-income single mothers pursuing college degrees, with on-site YMCA-operated childcare.

The organization generates revenue through a diversified mix of individual donations (including a $25,000 matching gift campaign with the Love Thy Neighbor Fund at Jewish Federation of Cincinnati), tiered corporate sponsorships ($1,000-$10,000 across six tiers), federal grants (notably a 2016 HHS Office of Trafficking in Persons demonstration grant for Off the Streets), and foundation support from entities including Greater Cincinnati Foundation, KeyBank Foundation, Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation, and Yield Giving. Services are delivered at no or low cost to clients, and the model depends on continued philanthropic and public funding rather than fee-for-service revenue.

HER Cincinnati's go-to-market is community-led: clients are reached through referral organizations, community outreach, and direct engagement, while donors and volunteers are cultivated via the website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, and corporate partnership programs. The organization has no proprietary technology platform — its "product" is in-person service delivery, with differentiated outcomes including a 72% stable-housing rate among Off the Streets graduates over the 2018-2022 period and more than 1,500 survivors helped over 17 years. Operationally, the organization employs 11-50 staff and is supported by a wide network of financial, community, and program partners including Fifth Third Bank, Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Foundation, Christ Church Cathedral, The Model Group, and the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati.

Name

HER CINCINNATI

Legal name

Cincinnati Union Bethel

Website

https://hercincinnati.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HER Cincinnati is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit founded in 1830 that empowers women through three housing-based programs: Anna Louise Inn (permanent supportive housing), Off the Streets (recovery from trafficking and addiction), and Cincinnati Scholar House (transitional housing for single-parent college students).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services (Women & Homeless Services)

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Women's social services
• Permanent supportive housing
• Trauma-informed recovery
• Transitional housing program
• Human trafficking survivor services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations form a core revenue stream, including a $25,000 matching gift campaign with the Love Thy Neighbor Fund at Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations through its website.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers: Presenting Level ($10,000), Platinum ($7,500), Gold ($4,000), Silver ($2,500), Bronze ($1,500), and Patron ($1,000). Monthly recurring donation option available.
3. Government Grants: In 2016, Off the Streets was awarded one of 13 three-year demonstration grants by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Trafficking in Persons. Government grants support recovery program operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HER Cincinnati delivers three housing-based social service programs for women in Greater Cincinnati: Anna Louise Inn provides 85 single-occupancy permanent supportive housing apartments for women experiencing chronic homelessness; Off the Streets is a trauma-informed shelter-based recovery program for survivors of human trafficking and substance abuse; and Cincinnati Scholar House is a two-generation transitional housing program with on-site YMCA childcare that enables low-income single mothers to attain a college degree. The organization serves more than 350 people annually at no or low cost to clients.

Product overview

HER Cincinnati is a social services organization offering a suite of three housing-based programs: Anna Louise Inn (permanent supportive housing for women experiencing chronic homelessness), Off the Streets (a trauma-informed recovery program for survivors of human trafficking and substance abuse), and Cincinnati Scholar House (a two-generation transitional housing and education program for single-parent college students with on-site childcare). The organization serves over 350 people annually through these integrated programs, providing housing, education, and recovery services to empower women to break cycles of poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anna Louise Inn Permanent supportive housing program for women experiencing chronic homelessness and long-term health conditions, providing 85 single-occupancy apartments with wrap-around support services.
• Off the Streets

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of clients achieve stable housing after program graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Christ Church CathedralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist Church Cathedral is an Episcopal congregation with a history of philanthropic service and community outreach extending back nearly two centuries. They are a founding partner in the Cincinnati Scholar House program alongside HER Cincinnati and The Model Group.
• The Model GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Model Group is an integrated property development, construction, and management company with a passion for revitalizing urban neighborhoods. They serve as a founding partner in the Cincinnati Scholar House program.
• YMCA of Greater CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Walnut Hills Early Learning YMCA operates the on-site infant to pre-K child development center at Cincinnati Scholar House, providing safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years (not eligible for kindergarten).
• Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (Love Thy Neighbor Fund)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerHER Cincinnati partners with the Love Thy Neighbor Fund at Jewish Federation of Cincinnati for a $25,000 matching gift campaign to help empower women in the community.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.minorOthersCommunity partner listed on corporate sponsors page.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger's community rewards program supporting local nonprofits through customer purchases.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National policy and capacity-building organization supporting local domestic violence and human trafficking programs including shelter-based recovery — overlapping trauma-informed recovery and survivor-services category.
• Polaris Project: National anti-trafficking organization running the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and supporting survivor recovery programs — comparable survivor-of-trafficking recovery mission and federal-grant-funded program model.
• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Regional affiliate of national nonprofit providing supportive housing, recovery, and human services across Ohio and Indiana — directly comparable service categories (housing, recovery, education) and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio: Ohio statewide advocacy and capacity-building intermediary for homeless and housing service providers — adjacent ecosystem partner, funder, and policy actor for HER Cincinnati's supportive housing programs.
• Ohio Capital Impact Corporation: Ohio-based CDFI providing capital and financing for affordable housing and community development — listed as a HER Cincinnati partner; an adjacent enabling organization in the affordable housing financing ecosystem.

Regional players

• Caracole: Cincinnati nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for people affected by HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and substance use — overlapping supportive housing model, regional market, and complex-need client base.
• Exodus Refugee Immigration: Indianapolis/Cincinnati nonprofit delivering housing, education, and case management for refugees and immigrants — comparable wraparound housing-plus-services model for vulnerable populations.
• Lighthouse Youth Services: Cincinnati-area nonprofit operating housing, shelter, and support programs for youth and families experiencing homelessness and crisis — comparable housing-first service model and same regional footprint.

Direct peers

• Talbert House: Greater Cincinnati-based nonprofit providing housing, addiction recovery, and community-based services for at-risk populations, including survivors of trafficking and individuals experiencing homelessness — directly comparable mission, geography, and service mix to HER Cincinnati.
• YWCA Cincinnati: National-affiliate nonprofit in Cincinnati providing housing, advocacy, and supportive services specifically for women and survivors of violence — overlapping women-focused mission, residential services, and regional market.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hercincinnati
• Instagraminstagram.com/hercincinnatinonprofit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/her-cincinnati

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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