Annapolis Light House

What Annapolis Light House does

Annapolis Light House (legal entity: The Light House Inc., EIN 52-1671388) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in November 1989 by area congregations to prevent and address homelessness in Annapolis, Maryland. It operates four integrated core programs: Housing Solutions (emergency shelter for 45 individuals and 4 families plus transitional housing at Willow House and 202 West Street), Employment Services (job-readiness training, ServSafe certification, and career placement, 750+ participants since 2010), Support Services (Safe Harbour Resource Center with showers, laundry, computer access, case management, food programs serving 86,000+ meals annually, and street outreach), and a Social Enterprise arm through the Light House Bistro — a 50-seat restaurant and catering operation launched in 2017 that provides culinary training and employment to program graduates (over 80% of staff face employment barriers). The organization's technology footprint is minimal and consists of standard nonprofit tooling (Constant Contact, JustGiving, Facebook/Instagram); there is no proprietary AI or platform technology.

The business model is a hybrid of charitable giving and earned income. All client services are free; revenue is sourced from individual donations, foundation grants (Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Albertsons Companies Foundation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Maryland Department of Labor), United Way/CFC/Maryland Charities workplace giving (#5173/#98311/#2396), corporate sponsorships managed by the affiliated Friends of The Light House fundraising nonprofit, USDA SNAP Employment & Training funds, and Light House Bistro social-enterprise revenue. Geographic footprint is regional, focused exclusively on Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, with no global operations. Governance is via a board of directors with strong faith-based and community representation, led since fall 2025 by Executive Director David Alt.

Name

Annapolis Light House

Legal name

The Light House Inc.

Website

https://annapolislighthouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Annapolis Light House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, food programs, case management, and workforce training to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, supplemented by the Light House Bistro social-enterprise restaurant.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals, including one-time gifts, recurring donations, stock gifts, and tribute/memorial gifts. The organization participates in matching gift programs.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County ($50,000), Albertsons Companies Foundation Nourishing Neighbors ($27,000), Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Anne Arundel Women Giving Together ($20,000), and Maryland Department of Labor Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund ($75,000).
3. Light House Bistro Social Enterprise: Full-service restaurant and catering social enterprise that generates revenue while providing training and employment opportunities for program graduates. Located at 202 West Street.
4. United Way Workplace Giving: Participation in United Way workplace giving campaigns including private organizations, state office, and federal agencies. United Way #5173, Maryland Charities #2396, Combined Federal Campaign #98311.
5. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Corporate partners sponsor events and programs through the organization's corporate partnership and sponsorship program managed by Friends of The Light House.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Light House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, food programs, case management, and employment training services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It operates the Safe Harbour Resource Center for basic needs, the Client Choice Pantry, and the Light House Bistro social enterprise restaurant that provides culinary job training and employment opportunities for program graduates. All services to clients are provided free of charge, funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and social enterprise revenue.

Product overview

The Light House operates as a multi-program homeless prevention and support organization offering four interconnected core programs: Housing Solutions (shelter and transitional housing), Employment Services (job training and career development), Support Services (Safe Harbour Resource Center and food programs), and Social Enterprise (Light House Bistro restaurant). These programs work together to provide a continuum of care from immediate shelter and basic needs to long-term employment and housing stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Light House Bistro: A 50-seat full-service restaurant and catering social enterprise that provides training and employment opportunities for graduates of Light House programs. Over 80% of staff are community members who struggle with employment barriers.

Products and services

• Housing Solutions Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and affordable housing options for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Annapolis, MD. Includes residential shelter for 45 individuals and 4 families at 10 Hudson Street, plus Willow House for 5 women and supportive housing for 4 men at 202 West Street.
• Employment Services Job readiness training, career development, and employment support services that help clients achieve sustainable employment and self-sufficiency. Includes culinary training, ServSafe Food Manager Certification, resume assistance, work clothing, and transportation support.
• Support Services Comprehensive support services including the Safe Harbour Resource Center, food programs, case management, and basic needs assistance for unsheltered and at-risk community members. Provides showers, laundry facilities, computer stations, mailing address, clothing closet, hygiene kits, and referrals.
• Light House Bistro Social Enterprise A 50-seat full-service restaurant and catering social enterprise located at 202 West Street, Annapolis, that provides culinary job training and employment opportunities for graduates of Light House programs and community members facing employment barriers. Over 80% of staff are community members who struggle with employment barriers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86,000+ meals served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Anne Arundel County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates in the Anne Arundel County Coordinated Entry Process for shelter access, coordinating a unified approach to housing and shelter services across multiple organizations.
• Sarah's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Anne Arundel County Coordinated Entry Process for shelter, working together to serve homeless individuals and families.
• Arundel House of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Anne Arundel County Coordinated Entry Process for shelter services.
• Landlord PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty owners and managers who partner with The Light House to provide housing units for program graduates. Partners benefit from occupancy guarantees, mediation support, and tenancy services from The Light House team.
• Housing Commission of Anne Arundel CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides project-based vouchers for transitional housing residents, enabling affordable housing options for clients completing The Light House programs.
• Friends of The Light HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeparate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2002 that hosts annual events to support operating costs of The Light House. Organizes golf tournaments and other fundraising events.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sarah's House: Anne Arundel County emergency and transitional housing program for families experiencing homelessness. Explicit named partner in the Anne Arundel County Coordinated Entry Process alongside Light House, serving the same catchment with overlapping shelter and case management services.
• Arundel House of Hope: Provides emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless individuals in Anne Arundel County. Named partner in the County Coordinated Entry Process, directly comparable in mission, geography, and service mix to Light House.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Baltimore / Anne Arundel County: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate operating multiple homeless services, food programs, and case management across Maryland. Overlapping service populations and referral pathways; larger portfolio and broader geographic reach than Light House.
• Health Care for the Homeless: Maryland-based nonprofit providing health care, case management, and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable target population, with overlapping case management and re-housing services though anchored in clinical care delivery.
• The Salvation Army Central Maryland Area Command: National faith-based nonprofit with a regional command operating emergency shelters, food programs, and transitional housing across Central Maryland. Closely overlapping service mix and faith-based heritage to Light House, though at much larger scale and geographic breadth.

Emerging players

• Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families: Local coordinating body addressing family stability and homelessness prevention in Anne Arundel County. Comparable in mission (housing stability, family services) though less direct shelter operations; potential collaborator/competitor for the same donor and grant pool.
• Martha's Table: Washington DC-based nonprofit addressing food insecurity, housing stability, and workforce development with a social enterprise component (Martha's Outfitters). Mission-comparable (food + housing + workforce) with a comparable social-enterprise model, though operating in a different geography.
• Anne Arundel Food Bank: Regional food bank distributing food to pantries and meal programs across Anne Arundel County. Directly comparable in food-distribution mission and overlapping client base with Light House's pantry and meal programs.

Others

• Coalition for the Homeless of Houston / National Alliance to End Homelessness: National advocacy and policy organizations focused on ending homelessness. Comparable only as ecosystem counterparts — they shape federal funding flows and best-practice frameworks that influence Light House's operating environment, but do not deliver direct services in Anne Arundel County.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake: Affordable housing nonprofit serving the greater Annapolis / Chesapeake region. Comparable housing-stability mission and overlapping donor/corporate-sponsor base, though focused on homeownership rather than emergency shelter.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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