What Christian Help does

Christian HELP is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Casselberry, Florida, founded in 1992 by Dick Wilson, Madge Wilson, and Harry Kunisch. The organization's mission is to prevent homelessness in Central Florida by combining three interconnected service pillars: (1) Employment Services delivered through 1-on-1 career coaching, six annual job fairs operated via the wholly-owned CFEC (Central Florida Employment Connections) division, an online job board, and virtual/in-person workshops; (2) Grocery/Nutrition Services through a 2,000 square foot food pantry at the Casselberry HQ, a mobile grocery program for seniors, summer child nutrition (Hunger Never Sleeps), and holiday programs (A Christmas Blessing); and (3) Spiritual Support through prayer requests, pastoral care, and church partner referrals. Over 34 years, the organization reports placing 170,943 job seekers, distributing 23.3 million pounds of food, and generating $570 million in taxpayer savings.

The technology stack is intentionally lightweight and non-proprietary: standard nonprofit management tools, the cfec.org job board, a Banzai-powered money management portal, and basic digital marketing via the GiveBackNation and CompeteSmartMarketing partnerships. There is no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability, no mobile app, and no published API. The revenue model is entirely donation- and grant-based, with funding sourced from individuals, churches (34+ partners), corporations, and foundations (Westgate Foundation, Lee Foundation, Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, Publix Charities). All services are provided free of charge to clients. Distribution is direct-to-client across two physical locations (Casselberry and South Orange/Orlando) with referral pipelines through church, business, and community partner networks.

The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven rather than traditional demand generation: biannual job fairs, Workshop Wednesdays, Bounce Back Stronger workshops, and seasonal fundraisers (Breakfast To Bless, Season of Giving) drive both client acquisition and donor engagement. The organization is led by Executive Director Britt Johnson (appointed December 5, 2025), who rose from volunteer to executive leadership, and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Reggie White. Strategic priorities under the new leadership appear to be professionalization, geographic completion within Orange/Seminole counties, and segment expansion into seniors and children.

Name

Christian Help

Legal name

Christian HELP Foundation Inc.

Website

https://christianhelp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Christian HELP is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Central Florida that prevents homelessness through free employment coaching, job fairs, grocery/food distribution, and spiritual support, serving job seekers, families, seniors, and children across Seminole and Orange Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Employment services
• Career coaching
• Food assistance
• Homelessness prevention
• Job placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Casselberry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from Individuals and Organizations: Christian HELP operates entirely on donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and foundations. The organization provides all services free of charge to clients, with donations funding career coaching, grocery services, and wrap-around support programs.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: The organization receives grant funding from foundations and corporate giving programs including Westgate Foundation, The Lee Foundation, Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, and Publix Charities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Christian Help is a faith-based nonprofit that provides free employment services (career coaching, job fairs, online job board, workshops), grocery/food pantry services (over 1,000,000 pounds of food annually), and spiritual support to prevent homelessness in Central Florida. Its CFEC division hosts six major job fairs per year, connecting job seekers directly with employers across Seminole and Orange counties.

Product overview

Christian HELP is a faith-based nonprofit offering a unified service portfolio focused on preventing homelessness through three interconnected pillars: Employment Services (career coaching, job fairs via CFEC division, job board, workshops), Grocery/Nutrition Services (food pantry, senior delivery, summer child nutrition), and Spiritual Support (prayer, pastoral care, church connections). The CFEC division operates as a sub-brand managing job fairs and employer partnerships. Additional modules include money management tools, anti-trafficking resources, and seasonal programs like A Christmas Blessing. All services are free to clients and funded through donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment Services Core service helping Central Florida job seekers find employment through 1-on-1 career coaching, six job fairs per year, an online job board (cfec.org), and career readiness workshops. Free to clients and funded by donations.
• Career Coaching One-on-one career coaching provided virtually or in-person for as long as it takes to help job seekers secure employment. Includes resume help, interview preparation, customized classes, and strength discovery.
• Central Florida Employment Connections (CFEC) A division of Christian Help that hosts six major job fairs annually and maintains an online job board (cfec.org) connecting job seekers directly with employers for interviews, networking, and immediate hiring opportunities.
• Grocery Services Food distribution service distributing over 1,000,000 pounds of food annually to thousands of Seminole and Orange County residents. Includes a 2,000 sq ft food pantry, grocery delivery, and partnerships with grocers such as Publix, Walmart, Target, and BJ's.
• Spiritual Support Christ-centered support including prayer request submission, pastoral care, mentorship connections, and connections to church partners. A core pillar of the organization's holistic approach to preventing homelessness.

Quantifiable outcome

• $570,121,200 saved for taxpayers through homelessness prevention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Central Florida Employment Council (CFEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994A division of Christian HELP established in 1994 to host job fairs and connect employers with job seekers. Hosts 6 major job fairs annually.
• AdventHealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner and employer who participates in job fairs and provides employment opportunities for job seekers.
• DudasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner supporting Christian HELP's mission.
• One Florida BanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner providing financial support and community involvement.
• Raymond JamessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner supporting Christian HELP's community initiatives.
• Willow Creek ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner hosting Christmas Blessing events. Provides venue for free holiday shopping events for families.
• Northland ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner hosting Breakfast To Bless annual fundraiser event.
• Peace United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner hosting South Orange location for employment workshops and groceries.
• United HealthcaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSustaining sponsor for Breakfast To Bless annual event.
• PublixsupportingOthersFood donor providing groceries for distribution through Christian HELP pantry.
• WalmartsupportingOthersFood donor providing groceries for distribution through Christian HELP pantry.
• TargetsupportingOthersFood donor providing groceries for distribution through Christian HELP pantry.
• BJ'ssupportingOthersFood donor providing groceries for distribution through Christian HELP pantry.
• Papa John'ssupportingOthersFood donor providing food items for distribution through Christian HELP pantry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Regional food bank distributing millions of pounds of food annually across Central Florida. Comparable because Christian HELP receives and distributes food through its grocery services arm, mirroring Second Harvest's hunger-relief mission in the same geography.
• Goodwill Industries of Central Florida: Provides free employment services, career coaching, and job placement in Central Florida, with a similar mission of helping people find work. Comparable as a regional employment-focused nonprofit operating in the same geography and customer segments.
• Jobs Partnership: Faith-based nonprofit providing employment readiness, mentoring, and job placement through church partnerships. Comparable because it combines Christian discipleship with employment services using a church-network delivery model analogous to Christian HELP's approach.
• Dress for Success Central Florida: Nonprofit providing career coaching, interview preparation, and employment support for job seekers. Comparable because it offers free, donor-funded employment services to similar populations with parallel career-readiness programming.

Broad incumbents

• Heart of Florida United Way: Central Florida's largest United Way chapter, funding and coordinating dozens of health and human service nonprofits in the region. Comparable as a regional convener and funder whose grantee network overlaps with Christian HELP's partner ecosystem.
• CareerSource Central Florida: The regional workforce development board serving Central Florida with publicly funded employment services, job fairs, and training programs. Directly comparable as the dominant publicly funded employment-services provider in the same geography.
• The Salvation Army Orlando: Faith-based social services and food distribution organization serving Central Florida. Comparable because it combines food assistance, social services, and spiritual support under a faith-based umbrella, often serving the same vulnerable populations.
• Catholic Charities of Central Florida: Faith-based social services organization offering food, housing, and employment support across Central Florida. Comparable as a faith-rooted multi-service nonprofit operating in the same geography with overlapping beneficiary segments.

Regional players

• Community Food & Outreach Center: Orlando-based nonprofit providing food assistance, social services, and emergency aid to families in crisis. Comparable as a local direct-service organization addressing food insecurity and economic hardship in the same Central Florida geography.

Emerging players

• Christian Career Center (various metro chapters): Faith-based career coaching and job placement services operating in select US metros. Comparable because it offers the same faith-based employment-services formula (resume help, career coaching, networking) targeting similar job-seeker personas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/christian_help

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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