Mary & Martha House

What Mary & Martha House does

Mary & Martha House is a 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Ruskin, Florida, that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and wraparound support services to women and their dependent children escaping domestic violence and homelessness in Hillsborough County. The organization operates two shelters designed as home-like environments with private family spaces, plus individualized case management, counseling, employment readiness training, and a Retail 101 program delivered through its Fashion & Home Goods thrift store. It also produces the Break That Cycle podcast, available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, covering financial literacy, toxic-relationship awareness, mental health, and survival skills. Reported program outcomes include a 94% rate of program completers moving to employment and permanent housing, framed against the statistic that up to 57% of women served cite domestic violence as the immediate cause of their homelessness.

The service portfolio is delivered by approximately 11 staff under Executive Director Bill Chini, with governance provided by an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Jody Byler. There are no proprietary technology platforms, APIs, AI/ML components, or mobile applications underlying operations; core service delivery relies on staff, volunteer labor, and established referral relationships with social services, healthcare providers, and survivor networks. Operational footprint includes two shelter sites in Hillsborough County, a retail thrift store at 312 S. US Hwy 41, a branded donation pick-up truck, and a DonorView-powered online donation portal.

Funding is diversified across individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, room sponsorship subscriptions ($600-$3,000 annually), thrift store sales, endowment gifts, appreciated asset donations, and event sponsorships; an 18+ named partner ecosystem includes Ryan Companies, the Interfaith Social Action Council of SCC, Metropolitan Ministries, Hillsborough Community College Southshore, multiple financial institutions (TCM Bank, Seacoast Bank, Thrivent, Wealthsource, AA Mortgage Funding), and law and design firms. The organization is registered for charitable solicitation in Florida (CC8168424829) and is currently managing the operational rebuilding effort following October 2024 Hurricane Helene flood damage to its shelter facility.

Name

Mary & Martha House

Legal name

Mary & Martha House

Website

https://marymarthahouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mary & Martha House is a Ruskin, Florida-based 501c3 nonprofit operating two emergency shelters and wraparound support services for women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness in Hillsborough County, funded through donations, sponsorships, and thrift store revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence & Homelessness Shelter Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Emergency housing services
• Transitional housing support
• Case management services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruskin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Private contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization is a 501c3 tax-exempt corporation (E.I.N.#59-2788323) primarily dependent on private contributions.
2. Room Sponsorships: Annual room sponsorship program at Laurie's Magnolia House with tiered levels: Magnolia ($3,000), Hibicus ($2,000), Sunflower ($1,800), Rose ($1,500), Tulip ($1,200), Daisy ($1,000), Lily ($600). Covers bedding, linens, pillows, towels, and comfort items.
3. Thrift Store Revenue: The Mary & Martha House Fashion & Home Goods store generates revenue while providing job training through the Retail 101 Program.
4. Endowment Donations: Long-term endowment donations to ensure sustainable operations and continued services for years to come.
5. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for signature annual events that raise critical funds for survivors of domestic violence.
6. Appreciated Asset Donations: Accepts donations of stocks, bonds, real estate, and mutual funds, which may provide tax benefits to donors while supporting the mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mary & Martha House operates emergency and transitional shelters (including Laurie's Magnolia House) that provide safe housing to women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness in Hillsborough County, Florida. The organization pairs shelter with individualized case management, employment readiness training, and its Retail 101 vocational program delivered through an on-site thrift store, at no cost to clients. Funding comes primarily from donations, room sponsorships, event sponsorships, endowment gifts, appreciated-asset donations, and thrift store revenue.

Product overview

Mary & Martha House operates as a non-profit social services organization offering a multi-faceted portfolio of shelter, housing, and support programs. The core offerings include emergency shelter and transitional housing for women and children escaping domestic violence. Support services include individualized case management, an Employment Readiness Program, and a Retail 101 Program that provides hands-on training at the organization's thrift store. The organization also produces the 'Break That Cycle' podcast as an educational resource. The product portfolio is unified by its mission to empower survivors on their journey to healing, independence, and self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Break That Cycle: A podcast that tackles life lessons including building credit, recognizing toxic relationships, navigating mental health, and learning how to survive and thrive. Hosted to fill knowledge gaps for survivors.
• Laurie's Magnolia House

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Free emergency housing providing a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and homelessness, designed to feel like home with private family spaces. Operates across two shelters (including Laurie's Magnolia House) in Hillsborough County, FL.
• Transitional Housing Extended housing support that bridges clients from emergency shelter toward permanent housing and independence, designed to prevent the return-to-abuser pattern seen at shelters with short stay limits.
• Individualized Case Management Personalized counseling and support services tailored to each client's unique struggles, helping women in crisis identify and overcome personal barriers to long-term success.
• Employment Readiness Program Workplace skills enhancement program delivered through personalized consultations and tailored strategies to help clients recognize strengths and achieve career goals.
• Retail 101 Program Hands-on retail job training delivered in five modules: customer service, merchandising, store display, cash handling, and store operations, all conducted at the organization's thrift store.
• Mary and Martha House Fashion & Home Goods (Thrift Store) Physical thrift store selling affordable clothing, furniture, and home goods to the community while generating revenue for shelter operations and providing practical retail training experience for program participants.
• Break That Cycle Podcast Educational podcast tackling life lessons on building credit, recognizing toxic relationships, navigating mental health, and survival/thrival skills, produced to fill knowledge gaps for survivors of domestic violence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of women who complete the program move on to successful employment and permanent housing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ryan CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRyan Companies employees participate in annual volunteer days, including fence repairs and painting at shelters. Jody Byler, MMH Board President, is an employee of Ryan Companies. Corporate volunteer program provides hands-on support for facility maintenance.
• Interfaith Social Action Council of SCCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding provided to Mary & Martha House to purchase all new appliances for the newly rebuilt Emergency Shelter Magnolia House.
• Metropolitan MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for hurricane relief efforts. Metropolitan Ministries assisted during the Ian storm crises in 2022 by providing emergency services.
• TCM BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partner listed among sponsors.
• Hillsborough Community College (Southshore Campus)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner supporting the organization's mission.
• Chrome DivasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorcycle community organization that supports the organization as event partners and sponsors.
• Brandon Legal GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm partner providing legal support services.
• Dianna DesignsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign firm partner providing services.
• Chadwell SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupply company partner.
• Heartfelt AdoptionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdoption services organization partner.
• The RegentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue and partner.
• Stylists for HopeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStyling and beauty professionals who donate services for events.
• Griggs GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness consulting partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Resources, Inc. Hillsborough County-based nonprofit delivering prevention, intervention, and counseling services including shelter and support for at-risk youth and families. Comparable mission and service area.
• Metropolitan Ministries: Tampa-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and holistic services to families facing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Direct peer operating in the same Hillsborough County market with overlapping client populations and a documented partnership with Mary & Martha House.
• The Spring of Tampa Bay: Domestic violence and homeless services organization serving Hillsborough County, Florida. Direct peer offering emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence in the same primary geography as Mary & Martha House.
• Alpha House of Tampa: Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management to pregnant women and families with children experiencing homelessness in Hillsborough County. Closely comparable service model and target population.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National membership and advocacy organization supporting domestic violence shelters and service providers. Not a direct operator, but a sector-ecosystem peer that shapes funding, policy, and best practices affecting Mary & Martha House's operating environment.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg: Faith-based social services provider operating across multiple Florida counties, including emergency assistance, housing support, and family services. Overlapping mission with broader regional footprint.
• Salvation Army Tampa Area Command: Large national nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and disaster relief services in the Tampa region. Broader portfolio but overlapping shelter and domestic violence support functions.
• YWCA Tampa Bay: Regional chapter of national YWCA network providing domestic violence shelter, sexual violence services, and women's empowerment programs. Comparable mission with broader national affiliation and funding access.

Regional players

• Harbour House (Orange County, FL): Central Florida domestic violence shelter providing emergency housing, counseling, and advocacy. Comparable service model in a different Florida region, useful as a state-level peer benchmark.
• Dawn Center of Hernando County (Dawn Center): Florida domestic violence shelter and service provider serving Hernando and surrounding counties. Comparable shelter-plus-case-management model in a nearby regional market, though not overlapping Hillsborough County directly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BreakThatCycle
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaryMarthaHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mary-and-martha-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/maryandmarthahouse

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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