Mission Waco Mission World

What Mission Waco Mission World does

Mission Waco Mission World is a Waco, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry founded in 1986 by Jimmy and Janet Dorrell that operates 18+ programs addressing poverty, homelessness, addiction, food insecurity, and lack of healthcare access through a Christian-based, holistic, relationship-centered model. It serves individuals and families experiencing poverty in Waco and McLennan County, while also mobilizing middle-class volunteers, church groups, and academic partners through experiential programs such as its long-running Poverty Simulation (25,000+ participants over nearly 40 years). International programming under the Mission World brand has installed 300+ water pumps across 9 cities (predominantly Haiti) and runs microloans, education sponsorships, and women's empowerment initiatives.

The organization delivers services through wholly-owned operating subsidiaries and social enterprises including World Cup Cafe (restaurant), World Cup Fair Trade Market (retail), The Colcord Center (business incubator), Urban REAP (environmental justice and community agriculture), Jubilee Theatre, Creekside Community Village (permanent supportive housing for 300+ individuals experiencing chronic homelessness), Meyer Center (community clinic and social services), Manna House (residential addiction recovery), and My Brother's Keeper (emergency men's shelter). Technical infrastructure is standard for a community nonprofit — a WordPress-based website (missionwaco.org) integrated with the Givecloud donation platform — with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or mobile applications.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) individual, church, and foundation donations via Givecloud with designated giving options; (2) social enterprise transactional revenue from World Cup Cafe, Fair Trade Market, and related retail operations; and (3) event-driven fundraising such as the annual Valentine's Dinner Fundraiser, Walk for the Homeless, Thanksgiving Lunch, and Christmas Toy Store (serving ~600 families annually at up to 80% off retail). Mission Waco holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating and operates academic and community partnerships with Baylor University (especially Truett Theological Seminary), McLennan Community College, Caritas of Waco, and the Family Abuse Center. The organization owns multiple Waco properties and ended its seven-year Jubilee Food Market operation in March 2025 amid improving local food access, redeploying affected staff into other Mission Waco programs.

Name

Mission Waco Mission World

Legal name

Mission Waco Mission World

Website

https://missionwaco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mission Waco Mission World is a Waco, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 18+ Christian-based programs addressing poverty, homelessness, addiction, and food insecurity through direct services, social enterprises, and international development initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Social enterprise operations
• Poverty alleviation programs
• Community development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors, church groups, and foundations provide financial support through one-time and recurring donations. The organization runs annual fundraising campaigns and accepts designated gifts for specific programs.
2. Social Enterprises: World Cup Cafe restaurant, Fair Trade Market retail store, and Urban REAP garden center generate revenue while providing job training and employment opportunities for those facing barriers to work.
3. Events and Fundraisers: Annual Valentine's Dinner Fundraiser ($100 per person), Walk for the Homeless, and other community events generate revenue while awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mission Waco Mission World operates an integrated portfolio of social services and social enterprises addressing poverty, homelessness, addiction, food insecurity, and unemployment in Waco, Texas, and select international communities. Core offerings include emergency shelter, residential addiction recovery, permanent and transitional housing, a free community health clinic, social enterprise businesses providing job training, youth and children's programs, and international Mission World programs installing water pumps and providing microloans in Haiti.

Product overview

Mission Waco Mission World operates a diverse portfolio of social enterprises, social services, housing programs, and community development initiatives united by a Christian-based, holistic mission to empower, equip, and engage communities in poverty alleviation. The organization's offerings include: restaurant and retail social enterprises (World Cup Cafe, Fair Trade Market, The Colcord Center, The Clothesline); environmental programs (Urban REAP); arts programming (Jubilee Theatre); housing and shelter (Creekside Community Village, The Ark Apartments, My Brother's Keeper); addiction recovery (Manna House); healthcare (Meyer Center Community Clinic); youth and children's programs; employment services (Street Sweep); international programs (Mission World); and volunteer mobilization programs. The portfolio functions as an integrated ecosystem where social enterprises generate revenue to sustain charitable programs, and various services work together to address root causes of poverty through empowerment and relationship-centered approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• World Cup Cafe A restaurant social enterprise that provides job opportunities for people facing employment challenges while serving the Waco community.
• World Cup Fair Trade Market A fair trade retail market selling ethically sourced handcrafted goods from artisans worldwide, with proceeds supporting Mission Waco programs.
• The Colcord Center A community space and business incubator that supports local entrepreneurs and provides rental space for small businesses.
• The Clothesline and Voucher Center A clothing assistance program that provides vouchers for clothing to individuals and families in need.
• Urban REAP An environmental justice program combining gardening, composting, and agriculture education to address food access and environmental stewardship in the community.
• Jubilee Theatre A community theatre offering year-round children's theatre programs, summer camps, and performances that foster creativity and connection.
• Creekside Community Village A transformative community development project combining permanent supportive housing with life-giving transformation for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
• Meyer Center Social Services A comprehensive service center providing health care, job training, shelter, clothing, and legal assistance to community members in need.
• Meyer Center Community Clinic A free health clinic providing healthcare services to homeless, uninsured, and working poor individuals in McLennan County.
• Manna House Residential Treatment Program A faith-based residential addiction recovery program offering trauma recovery, life skills training, and pathways to sobriety.
• The Ark Apartments Transitional housing apartments providing temporary residence for individuals working toward stable housing.
• My Brother's Keeper (MBK) An emergency homeless shelter providing overnight accommodation, chapel services, and pathways to stability.
• Children's Programs (King's Club, Street Camp, ROCK Children's Center) Programs including King's Club, Street Camp, and the ROCK Children's Center providing Bible lessons, arts, crafts, and mentorship for children.
• Youth Programs Youth development programs providing mentorship, life skills, and spiritual formation for teenagers.
• Christmas Toy Store An annual program allowing families to purchase gifts for their children at up to 80% off retail prices, serving approximately 600 families.
• Street Sweep Employment Program An employment program providing job opportunities and job training for adults in the community.
• Poverty Simulation A weekend experiential learning program that challenges participants to understand the realities of poverty through immersive simulation.
• Groups Mobilization A program coordinating group service trips, volunteer experiences, and learning opportunities for churches, schools, and organizations.
• Mission World International Programs International poverty alleviation programs including clean water wells, women's empowerment, micro-loans, and education sponsorships.
• Wellspring Scholarship Fund A scholarship program supporting individuals in pursuing higher education and career goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ water pumps installed across 9 cities internationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• Baylor UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaylor University students and faculty collaborate with Mission Waco programs. Truett Theological Seminary students complete internships and field education at Mission Waco. Academic internships available for multiple disciplines including social work, theology, and community development.
• McLennan Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCC students participate in Walk for the Homeless and other Mission Waco events. President Dr. Johnette McKown attended 2025 Walk for the Homeless with faculty and staff.
• Caritas of WacomoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing urgent support to people in need in the Waco community. Featured stop on Walk for the Homeless 2025. Executive Director Ann Owen has been involved for 11 years.
• Family Abuse CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization seeking to eliminate domestic violence throughout central Texas. Legal Outreach Coordinator Ambie Heltonberg participates in Walk for the Homeless to raise awareness about domestic violence victims facing homelessness.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Union Rescue Mission: Los Angeles-based faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, addiction recovery, job training, and holistic services for people experiencing homelessness. Closely mirrors Mission Waco's faith-based, multi-program service model serving impoverished urban populations.
• Wheeler Mission Ministries: Indianapolis-based faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, addiction recovery, food, and workforce development. Operates with the same Christian, relationship-centered, holistic-services framework as Mission Waco across a similar program footprint.
• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Atlanta offering emergency shelter, recovery programs, job training, and food services. Comparable to Mission Waco in scope of services, faith-based positioning, and focus on transforming lives through long-term residential programs.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit serving Portland, Oregon with shelter, addiction recovery, meals, and mobile outreach. Closely comparable to Mission Waco in combining shelter operations with longer-term recovery and re-entry programming under a Christian mission.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Faith-inspired nonprofit building affordable housing and operating home repair programs. Comparable to Mission Waco's Creekside Community Village housing mission and faith-based volunteer mobilization model, though focused specifically on housing rather than a broader service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: Global faith-based nonprofit operating shelter, recovery, food, housing, and youth programs at massive scale. Overlaps broadly with Mission Waco's service portfolio but operates as a much larger, internationally federated organization rather than a single-city community ministry.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of faith-based social service agencies providing housing, food, immigration, and recovery services. Comparable to Mission Waco in faith-rooted, holistic service delivery but at vastly greater geographic scale and institutional complexity.
• Samaritan's Purse: Faith-based humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, clean water, medical care, and children's programs internationally. Comparable to Mission Waco's Mission World international water pump installations and faith-based humanitarian aid model, though at much larger international scale.

Regional players

• Caritas of Waco: Waco-based nonprofit providing emergency assistance, food, and case management to people in need. A current Mission Waco partner operating in the same local market, addressing overlapping community needs through a different delivery model.
• Family Abuse Center: Central Texas nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence with shelter and advocacy services. Current Mission Waco partner addressing a related but distinct vulnerable population in the same local service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/missionwaco
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionwacojubileetheatre
• Xx.com/MissionWaco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-waco-mission-world

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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