Vine Faith In Action

What Vine Faith In Action does

VINE Faith In Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, Minnesota, founded in 1994 and operating since February 1995. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of aging-in-place services to adults 65+ (and, as resources permit, to people with disabilities and families in difficult circumstances) across Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties. Core services include Hot Meals on Wheels ($5.50/meal, delivered weekdays with daily safety checks), Door2Door volunteer transportation (voluntary $1.10/mile contribution), TRUE Transit rural rides ($5 each way), caregiver support and respite, a chores program, evidence-based health classes (Diabetes Prevention, Tai Chi, Stepping On, Walk with Ease, Tai Ji Quan, Forever Fit, Qigong), the PEARLS late-life depression program, and VINE Mind Academy cognitive training (Mind Sharpener and Mind Works).

The organization operates two anchor physical assets: the VINE Adult Community Center (VACC), a 60,000 sq. ft. repurposed facility with indoor walking track, warm-water therapy pool, HUR-equipped fitness center, and group exercise programming offered via three membership tiers (Social $12/month, Fitness Basic $30/month, Fitness Premium $46/month, with insurance reimbursement available); and the VINE Home Thrift Store, an 8,000 sq. ft. retail operation at 77 Star Street. Virtual VINE extends the programming to remote participants via on-demand and live-stream classes.

Revenue is intentionally diversified across individual donations, planned giving, membership subscriptions, thrift store proceeds, fee-for-service meal and chore payments, suggested contributions on transportation and care services, Medicaid/waiver reimbursements, event and newsletter sponsorships, revenue-share travel trips with Collette, and grants from Greater Mankato Area United Way, Blue Earth and Nicollet counties, the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and the Age-Friendly MN Council. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-intensive and volunteer-driven (600+ volunteers for the annual Rake the Town event alone), with a 2026 HMOW Achievement of Excellence Award and AARP Age-Friendly Network memberships (North Mankato 2024, Mankato 2025) as the most prominent third-party validations.

Name

Vine Faith In Action

Legal name

VINE Faith In Action

Website

https://vinevolunteers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VINE Faith In Action is a Mankato, Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1994, that delivers aging-in-place services including Meals on Wheels, transportation, caregiver support, evidence-based health classes, and a 60,000 sq. ft. Adult Community Center to older adults across three Minnesota counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior and Aging Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Adult Day Programs (Parkinson’s, Stroke, MS, etc.) (HSABANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH), Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

Keywords

• Senior community services
• Aging in place support
• Volunteer care programs
• Nonprofit community center
• Home delivered meals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mankato

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. Donations and Contributions: VINE accepts individual donations, commemorative brick purchases, birthday fundraisers, Facebook fundraisers, and planned giving including life income plans, life insurance gifts, and IRA charitable distributions. VINE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. VINE Adult Community Center Memberships: Three-tier membership model (Social, Fitness Basic, Fitness Premium) generating monthly recurring revenue from members. Many health insurance reimbursement programs cover memberships.
3. VINE Home Thrift Store: Non-profit thrift store selling donated furniture and household items. 8,000 sq. ft. retail operation. All proceeds stay local to support VINE programs.
4. Hot Meals on Wheels: Nutritious noon meals delivered on weekdays for $5.50 per meal. Revenue from meal contributions supplemented by grants.
5. Service Fees and Contributions: VINE asks care receivers to make regular contributions based on ability. Transportation has a voluntary contribution of $1.10 per mile. Some services have set fees (Meals on Wheels, Chores). Medicaid and waiver payments accepted.
6. Event Sponsorships and Newsletter Sponsorships: Annual Love Your Age 55+ Expo attracts presenting sponsors (Monarch Healthcare Management) and supporting/partner sponsors. Newsletter sponsorship reaching 5,000+ older adults is offered.
7. Travel Program Revenue: VINE partners with Collette Travel for guided trips. Registration fees starting at $3,099 per person for New York City Holiday and up to $7,399 for Alaska cruise. A portion of proceeds benefits VINE.
8. Grants and Fundraising Events: VINE receives grants from Greater Mankato Area United Way, Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties, Minnesota Board on Aging, MN Dept of Human Services, Age-Friendly MN Council, and others. Annual Give to the Max Day and Giving Tuesday events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VINE Faith In Action is a Mankato, Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a comprehensive, integrated suite of services for adults 65+, adults with disabilities, and individuals and families encountering difficult life circumstances across Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties. Offerings include home-delivered noon meals (Hot Meals on Wheels at $5.50 per meal), volunteer Door2Door transportation ($1.10 voluntary contribution per mile), chore and minor home-repair assistance, caregiver coaching and support groups, evidence-based health classes (Diabetes Prevention, Tai Chi, Stepping On, Walk with Ease, etc.), the PEARLS late-life depression program, the VINE Mind Academy cognitive training suite, and a 60,000 sq. ft. Adult Community Center with three monthly membership tiers providing fitness, social, and educational programming. An 8,000 sq. ft. VINE Home Thrift Store provides retail revenue that subsidizes program delivery.

Product overview

VINE Faith in Action is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for aging adults (65+) and people with disabilities in the Greater Mankato area. The organization operates the VINE Adult Community Center (VACC), a 60,000 sq ft facility with fitness, wellness, and social programs available through tiered memberships (Social at $12/mo, Fitness Basic at $30/mo, Fitness Premium at $46/mo). Core services include: Hot Meals on Wheels ($5.50/meal), Door2Door Transportation, Caregiver Support, Chores Program, Evidence-Based Classes (Diabetes Prevention, Forever Fit, Tai Chi, Stepping On, Walk with Ease), PEARLS depression support, VINE Mind Academy cognitive programs, and Virtual VINE remote classes. The VINE Home Thrift Store (8,000 sq ft) generates proceeds supporting all programs. Additional offerings include Rake the Town annual service events, performance groups (DeVINE Singers, VINE Stompers, VINE Voices), international travel partnerships with Collette, and the annual Love Your Age 55+ Expo. The organization also leads the Age-Friendly Mankato & North Mankato initiative in partnership with AARP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DeVINE Singers: A group of 30-40 singers who rehearse on Mondays at 1 pm at the VINE Adult Community Center. They sing classic holiday music and popular choir songs.
• VINE Stompers
• VINE Voices
• VINE Mind Academy
• Hot Meals on Wheels

Products and services

• VINE Adult Community Center (VACC) A 60,000 sq. ft. community facility featuring a 70-degree indoor walking track with Minnesota River Valley views, an 89-degree warm-water exercise pool, a fitness center with HUR machines, NuSteps, treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, free weights, and balance training equipment, along with art classes, social groups, performance groups, and travel programs for adults in the Greater Mankato area.
• Hot Meals on Wheels Nutritious noon meal delivery service on weekdays for individuals in Mankato, North Mankato, Skyline, Le Hillier, and Eagle Lake who have difficulty shopping for or preparing meals. Includes daily safety checks. Priced at $5.50 per meal; 2026 recipient of the HMOW Achievement of Excellence Award.
• Door2Door Transportation Door-to-door rides in automobiles for adults 60+ living in Blue Earth County or Nicollet County. Volunteer drivers meet riders at the door and deliver them directly to medical appointments and other destinations. Voluntary contribution of $1.10 per mile.
• Caregiver Support Caregiver coaching, support groups, and resource referrals for family caregivers of elderly community members. Provides emotional support, education, and connections to community agencies.
• Chores Program Assistance with regular and seasonal chores, light home repairs, and home modifications for adults 65+ and people with physical disabilities. Includes lightbulb changing, window washing, lawn mowing, snow removal, raking, and minor repairs.
• Evidence-Based Classes Group health-promotion classes including the Diabetes Prevention Program, Forever Fit, Qigong, Stepping On, Tai Chi, Tai Ji Quan, and Walk with Ease. Designed to prevent falls, reduce type 2 diabetes risk, and manage chronic conditions for older adults.
• PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) National evidence-based program of 6–8 sessions focused on problem-solving skills and brief behavioral techniques for late-life depression. Serves people 60+ in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties. Priced at $10 per session.
• VINE Mind Academy Brain-health cognitive training programs including Mind Sharpener (for those with normal to forgetful cognition) and Mind Works (for mild to moderate cognitive decline). Priced at $50 per program; partially funded by a Minnesota Board on Aging Dementia grant.
• VINE Home Thrift Store 8,000 sq. ft. nonprofit thrift store at 77 Star Street, Mankato, selling donated furniture and household items. Proceeds stay local to support VINE programs. Tuesday–Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; offers free pickup of large items in the greater Mankato area.
• Virtual VINE On-demand and live-stream exercise classes accessible remotely, extending VACC programming to members who cannot attend in person.
• Rake the Town Annual community service project in which volunteers rake leaves for homeowners aged 65+ or with documented physical disabilities across Blue Earth and Nicollet counties, held each November.
• Travel with VINE & Collette Guided international trips offered in partnership with Collette Travel, including Spotlight on New York City Holiday starting at $3,099, Discover Italian Vistas starting at $6,599, and Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise starting at $7,399. A portion of each registration benefits VINE programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half through the Diabetes Prevention Program.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, supporting, core, partner and minor.

• Monarch Healthcare ManagementflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor of the Love Your Age VINE's 55+ Expo. The Expo is held at Mankato Civic Center with 1,000+ attendees, featuring vendors, health assessments, entertainment, and door prizes. Monarch's presenting sponsorship provides major event visibility to an engaged audience of older adults.
• River's Edge HospitalsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Supporting sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. River's Edge Hospital participates as a vendor and sponsor to engage with the 55+ community in the Greater Mankato area.
• Collette TravelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026VINE partners with Collette Travel for guided international trips including Spotlight on New York City Holiday (Dec 2026, from $3,099), Discover Italian Vistas (April-May 2027, from $6,599), and Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise (August 2027, from $7,399). A portion of proceeds from each trip benefits VINE.
• Blethen BerenspartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Law firm participating to engage with the aging community in Greater Mankato.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MinnesotapartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Major health insurer in Minnesota with interest in the aging demographic served by VINE.
• Gislason & HunterpartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Regional law firm serving as vendor and sponsor.
• Medica Health PlanspartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Health insurance provider with coverage offerings for the 55+ population.
• Minnesota River Area Agency on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Funding partner for PEARLS depression program and Age-Friendly community initiative. Key collaborator on evidence-based programming for older adults.
• Old Main VillagepartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Senior living community as vendor and sponsor.
• Orthopaedic and Fracture ClinicpartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Medical practice serving as vendor and sponsor.
• Steinbach Hearing ClinicpartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Healthcare provider serving older adults with hearing needs.
• The Pillars of MankatopartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor of the Love Your Age 55+ Expo. Senior living community as vendor and sponsor.
• Mayo Clinic Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Vendor at the Love Your Age 55+ Expo with multiple departments (Breast Clinic, Family Medicine, Stroke, Urology, Volunteer Services, Spine Care, Weight Management Clinic). Mayo Clinic doctors participate in Walk with a Doc program at VINE. Strong healthcare referral and collaboration relationship.
• The Free PressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local newspaper serving as media partner for the Love Your Age 55+ Expo.
• KTOE RadiominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local radio station (KTOE and Northstar Country) serving as media partner for the Love Your Age 55+ Expo.
• ScheelsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Retail store serving as in-kind partner for the Love Your Age 55+ Expo, donating items for goodie bags or door prizes.
• J. D. Truffles CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Long-term meal preparation partnership for VINE's Hot Meals on Wheels program. J. D. Truffles Catering provides nutritious noon meals for delivery to individuals in Mankato, North Mankato, Skyline, Le Hillier, and Eagle Lake. The partnership enables VINE to offer meals at a very low cost of $5.50 while maintaining quality and variety.
• TRUE TransitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRUE Transit provides rural county-wide public transportation for Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties. VINE works with TRUE Transit to provide rides for income-eligible clients. TRUE Transit buses have mobility lifts for accessibility. Rides are $5 each way.
• Greater Mankato GrowthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization represented in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato coalition led by VINE.
• MN Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on evidence-based programs including Diabetes Prevention Program, Stepping On, Tai Chi, Walk with Ease, and other health promotion initiatives through Blue Earth County SHIP.
• Blue Earth County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with VINE on evidence-based programs and aging services. Part of the Age-Friendly community coalition.
• Nicollet County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with VINE on PEARLS program serving Nicollet County residents and aging services.
• Region 9minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organization represented in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato coalition.
• Greater Mankato Diversity CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversity organization represented in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato coalition led by VINE.
• Mankato CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider represented in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato coalition. Collaborates on community health initiatives.
• Open Door Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider represented in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato coalition.
• Mankato Community EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity education organization represented in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato coalition.
• Chesley Center on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAging-focused organization represented in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato coalition.
• JuniperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with VINE on evidence-based programs through the MN River Area Agency on Aging network.
• Blue Earth County SHIPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide Health Improvement Partnership collaborating on evidence-based health programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cassia: Minnesota-based nonprofit providing housing, home care, and wellness services to older adults across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Directly comparable as a Minnesota-region elder care operator with in-home services, community programming, and a similar faith-inspired mission.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit association that supports the network of community-based Meals on Wheels programs, including VINE (a 2026 HMOW Achievement of Excellence Award recipient). Directly comparable as the umbrella organization for the core nutrition-and-daily-safety-check service model VINE operates.
• YMCA of the USA: National nonprofit operating community-based fitness and wellness centers with tiered memberships, group exercise classes, and senior-focused programming. Highly comparable to VINE's VACC membership model, fitness amenities, and community-center concept serving adults 25-100+.
• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit operating thrift/retail stores whose proceeds fund community programs and workforce services. Directly comparable as the most prominent example of a nonprofit thrift-store-funded mission model, similar to VINE's 8,000 sq ft VINE Home Thrift Store underwriting charitable programming.
• Volunteers of America: National faith-inspired nonprofit mobilizing volunteers to deliver senior services, housing, and community programs. Directly comparable to VINE's volunteer-driven model of in-home help, transportation, chore services, and Caring Connection-style companionship.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing services for older adults and people with disabilities, including in-home care, transportation, and community engagement. Directly comparable to VINE's secondary customer segment of younger adults with disabilities and its in-home service portfolio.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Nonprofit that mobilizes hundreds of thousands of volunteers annually for community service projects, including home repairs and modifications for low-income and elderly homeowners. Directly comparable to VINE's volunteer-driven Chores Program, Rake the Town, and home-modification services for older adults.

Broad incumbents

• AARP: National nonprofit serving the 50+ demographic through advocacy, information, the Age-Friendly Network, and member benefits. Comparable as VINE's coalition partner in the Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato initiative and the dominant 50+ engagement brand competing for the same donor and member mindshare.
• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization for older adults that curates evidence-based programs (many of which VINE delivers locally, including PEARLS, DPP, and Tai Chi). Comparable as the upstream standards-setting and policy body whose work shapes VINE's funding and program eligibility.
• LeadingAge: National association representing nonprofit aging-services providers including community-based service organizations. Comparable as the broader trade body whose membership includes peers of VINE and which influences federal aging-services policy and grant funding.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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