Fifth Street Ministries

What Fifth Street Ministries does

Fifth Street Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 1421 Fifth Street in Statesville, North Carolina, serving Iredell County across three campus locations (Statesville, Troutman, Mooresville). Founded in 1988 as Diakonos, Inc. by Gary and Patti West, the organization delivers a continuum of direct-service programs including emergency night shelter (capacity ~150 individuals nightly), transitional housing, Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, a Community Kitchen serving 64,034 meals annually, an on-site nurse clinic, and a clothing closet. Specialized programs include My Sister's House (shelter and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking), Veterans Housing / Heroes House plus a Tiny Home Community (transitional housing for homeless veterans in partnership with the VA, Statesville Housing Authority, and Purple Heart Homes), and PATH House (street outreach and resource center for chronically homeless individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders).

The organization's revenue model is grant- and donation-dependent rather than market-priced. Funding flows from three channels: individual, family, and corporate charitable contributions (processed through the Qgiv donation portal and events such as Empty Bowls); 15 federal and state grants covering PATH outreach, veterans housing, emergency shelter, and domestic violence services; and in-kind contributions of food, supplies, and services (e.g., 13,000 lbs of food and approximately $5,000 in gift cards from Food Lion Feeds in October 2025). Distribution is direct service delivery at no cost to recipients, with eligibility tied to situational criteria (homelessness, domestic violence, veteran status). The most recent strategic milestones include the full funding of four new veterans Tiny Homes in March 2026, designation as hub coordinator for the Iredell Homeless Coalition Brookwood Inn response, and the August 2025 appointment of Tamara Roach as Executive Director. The organization reports a cumulative $452,000 operating deficit over the past decade, signaling ongoing financial pressure despite program expansion.

Name

Fifth Street Ministries

Legal name

Fifth Street Ministries

Website

https://fifthstreetministries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fifth Street Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Statesville, NC operating emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, a community kitchen, domestic violence services, veterans housing, and PATH street outreach across Iredell County since 1988.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services Shelter

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (62421), 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)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAD

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency housing assistance
• Community meal programs
• Domestic violence shelter
• Veteran transitional housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Statesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual, family, and corporate donations collected through the organization's website (secure.qgiv.com portal), at events, and in-kind contributions of food, supplies, and services.
2. Federal and State Grants: Fifth Street currently manages 15 federal and state grants that fund key programs including emergency shelter, veterans housing, PATH outreach, and domestic violence services. Grants are highly restrictive and do not fully fund the true cost of operations.
3. Cost-Per-Meal Donation: Suggested donation of $1.66 per meal served, encouraging community members to support meal programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fifth Street Ministries provides a comprehensive continuum of social services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, and veteran reintegration challenges across Iredell County, North Carolina. Core offerings include emergency shelter (up to 150 people nightly), transitional and permanent housing programs, a community kitchen serving three meals daily 365 days a year, a nurse clinic, a clothing closet, case management, the My Sister's House domestic violence/sexual assault program with 24-hour crisis line, the Heroes House and tiny home veterans housing program, and the PATH House street outreach and resource center for the chronically homeless.

Product overview

Fifth Street Ministries offers a continuum of social services programs designed to address homelessness, poverty, and domestic violence in Iredell County, North Carolina. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including Emergency Night Shelter (housing up to 150 individuals), Transitional Housing with educational requirements, Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing for long-term stability, the Community Kitchen serving three meals daily, a Nurse Clinic for basic healthcare, and a Clothing Closet. Specialized programs include My Sister's House for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors, Veterans Housing with Heroes House and Tiny Homes for military veterans, and PATH House providing street outreach and resource services for the chronically homeless. The organization serves individuals and families across Iredell County with campuses in Statesville, Troutman, and Mooresville, operating since 1988.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My Sister's House: Safe and supportive refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking, offering hospital and court advocacy, peer support, and individualized case management.
• PATH House
• Veterans Housing / Heroes House
• Community Kitchen

Products and services

• Night Shelter (Emergency Shelter) Emergency overnight shelter providing safe housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Iredell County, with capacity for up to 150 people nightly. Includes case management and referrals to supportive services.
• Transitional Housing Structured housing program for individuals progressing from emergency shelter that requires active participation in educational and support services including credit counseling, budgeting, job training, and recovery meetings.
• Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Housing assistance program helping individuals and families quickly transition to stable housing with ongoing case management support; in 2024 the program assisted households across five counties.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Long-term housing solution with ongoing case management for chronically homeless individuals who require sustained support to maintain stable housing.
• Community Kitchen Meal service program preparing and serving nutritious meals three times daily to shelter residents and community members in need, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner 365 days a year. Served 64,034 meals in FY24.
• Nurse Clinic Daily on-site nurse clinic providing preventive care and access to prescription medications for residents who typically cannot afford essential medications.
• Clothing Closet Clothing and household goods distribution program providing donated items to those in need and to transitioning individuals setting up independent homes.
• My Sister's House Safe refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking, offering shelter, hospital and court advocacy, peer support, counseling, case management, and a 24-hour crisis hotline at (704) 872-3403. Also serves male survivors of violence.
• Veterans Housing / Heroes House Transitional housing program for homeless veterans including a renovated five-room home (Heroes House) on Wilson Lee Boulevard with live-in peer support, plus six adjacent tiny homes and five emergency shelter beds. Includes case management, VA benefits assistance, healthcare, counseling, substance abuse treatment, life-skills training, education, job placement, and transportation.
• PATH House (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Community-based outreach and resource center for chronically homeless individuals, particularly those with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders. Provides food, clothing, showers, laundry, internet access, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals, SOAR benefits assistance, and street outreach across Iredell County. Resource hub open three days per week.
• Tiny Home Community Housing pathway for veterans offering stable transitional housing units; six tiny homes are adjacent to the main Statesville campus.
• Case Management Services Comprehensive case management helping individuals identify and work toward short-, mid-, and long-term goals, including individual and group therapy, substance use and mental health treatment referrals, life skills training, continuing education, employment assistance, and housing stabilization support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,412 individuals sheltered with 29,276 nights of safe housing; 114 individuals secured housing; 58 obtained employment (FY24)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of Iredell CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with United Way of Iredell County to manage all volunteer opportunities through the HIVE platform. United Way also provides funding support including a $15,000 matching grant for the Brookwood Response initiative.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the VA for veterans housing programs including transitional housing at Heroes House and support services for homeless veterans.
• Statesville Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership with Statesville Housing Authority to create comprehensive programs for homeless veterans including transitional housing at Heroes House.
• Purple Heart HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide specialized housing support and services for homeless veterans in the community.
• Iredell Homeless CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of partner agencies working together to deliver services, provide case management, and help families stabilize during the Brookwood Inn response.
• Partners Health ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA managed care organization serving people in Statesville, Mooresville and Iredell County, providing mental health, addictions or disabilities care referenced as a resource.
• Kintegra HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-sponsored, family-centered healthcare provider offering comprehensive, accessible primary care and dental services for individuals and families without regard for ability to pay, listed as a community resource.
• ARMS (Addiction Recovery Medical Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of only three medical clinics in North Carolina fighting the opioid epidemic with medically monitored detoxification, individual counseling and group therapy, referenced as a community resource.
• First Presbyterian Church (Statesville)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. Congregation and youth group volunteer their time and energy providing meals and support for this annual event.
• Celebrate RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatesville ministry helping people grow through God's healing power to win freedom from addictive, compulsive or dysfunctional behavior. Fifth Street provides transportation to local Celebrate Recovery group meetings upon request.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roof Above: Charlotte-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Charlotte region. Directly comparable as a North Carolina shelter operator offering a similar multi-program continuum from emergency shelter to permanent housing.
• Cooperative Christian Ministry: Concord, NC nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food pantry, case management, and crisis assistance to Cabarrus County residents. Directly comparable as a mid-sized NC faith-rooted community ministry offering a similar shelter + food + case management continuum.
• Charlotte Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Charlotte, NC offering emergency shelter, recovery programs, meals, and discipleship services. Highly comparable to Fifth Street Ministries' faith-rooted, multi-program shelter model in the same state and regional geography.
• Urban Ministry Center: Charlotte-based nonprofit providing day services, showers, meals, case management, and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a peer shelter/social-services nonprofit in North Carolina with a similar focus on chronically homeless adults.
• Healing Transitions: Raleigh, NC nonprofit operating a multi-stage recovery campus with emergency shelter, detox, and long-term recovery programs. Comparable as a North Carolina nonprofit running a shelter-to-recovery continuum with comprehensive case management.

Regional players

• Rowan Helping Ministries: Salisbury, NC faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, food, and crisis assistance to residents of Rowan County. Operates a similar integrated model in a neighboring NC county and is a close regional analogue of Fifth Street Ministries.
• Homeward Bound of Watauga County: Boone, NC nonprofit providing emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing in a rural NC county. Comparable in service model and operational scale to Fifth Street Ministries but serving a different geographic region.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate providing housing, food, refugee resettlement, and crisis services across western North Carolina. Overlapping social-services portfolio and regional service area, though with a broader programmatic scope than Fifth Street.
• The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte: Regional branch of a national faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, food programs, and disaster response across the Carolinas. Overlaps with Fifth Street's mission but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Others

• North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness: Statewide advocacy, training, and funding-convening organization supporting NC homeless service providers. Not a direct service peer but a key ecosystem participant influencing funding flows and best practices for organizations like Fifth Street Ministries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/fifthstreetministries/#
• Facebookfacebook.com/FifthStreetMinistries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fifth-street-ministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/fifthstreetministries/#

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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