TruLight127 Ministries

What TruLight127 Ministries does

TruLight127 Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Seguin, Texas, with a mailing address in Marion, TX. Founded by Sondra Ajasin and operating under the scriptural mission of James 1:27, the organization provides faith-based child welfare services across the state of Texas. It serves children and youth in foster care, foster and kinship families, aging-out youth, and faith-based community partners, with particular specialization in large sibling groups and teenagers who have fewer placement options in the conventional foster care system.

The organization delivers its services through three core programs: a licensed Child Placing Agency that recruits, trains, and supports foster and adoptive families; TruLight Youth Village, a General Residential Operation providing 24/7 residential care; and Project REACH, which offers free counseling, trauma-informed classes, parenting education, and community support aimed at preventing children from entering or re-entering foster care. These services are supplemented by community-building and donor cultivation events including the annual Boots & Roots Dinner, A Seat at the Table fundraiser, Chosen-Brave Girls Conference for girls ages 12-21, and the Filled Local retreat for foster, adoptive, and kinship mothers.

Revenue is generated through individual donations, tiered monthly recurring giving programs (Light Givers and Count the Steps with levels from $25 to $250), event ticket sales and sponsorships (Boots & Roots tickets $65-$75, Legacy Sponsorships at $10,000), and church and community partnerships. The organization has 11-50 employees, relies on volunteers, and uses Wix as its website platform with PayPal and Ticket Tailor as its primary third-party integrations. There is no proprietary technology product; delivery is fundamentally human- and relationship-driven.

Name

TruLight127 Ministries

Legal name

TruLight127 Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://trulight127.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TruLight127 Ministries is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing faith-based child welfare services through a licensed Child Placing Agency, residential Youth Village for teens and sibling groups, and Project REACH counseling and family support programs. It serves foster children, foster/adoptive families, and aging-out youth statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Foster Care Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Adoption services
• Residential youth care
• Trauma-informed counseling
• Child welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission. Donation tiers range from $25 to $250 for various programs.
2. Monthly Giving Program (Light Circle): Recurring monthly donations providing stable, predictable support for TruLight Youth Village operations. Monthly tiers at $20, $25, $50, $100, $250.
3. Event Revenue: Ticket sales and sponsorships from annual events including Boots & Roots Dinner (tickets $65-$75, sponsorships up to $10,000), A Seat at the Table fundraiser ($25-$100 tickets).
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Legacy Sponsor level at $10,000 for premier event sponsorship with reserved table, recognition, logo placement, and advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TruLight127 Ministries is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a wraparound continuum of child welfare services in Texas. It operates a licensed Child Placing Agency that recruits, trains, and supports foster and adoptive families; runs TruLight Youth Village, a General Residential Operation providing 24/7 care for teens and large sibling groups; and delivers Project REACH, which provides free trauma-informed counseling, parenting classes, mentorship, and tangible family support to prevent re-entry into foster care.

Product overview

TruLight127 Ministries operates as a faith-based child welfare organization offering a wraparound approach through three core programs: a licensed Child Placing Agency that recruits and supports foster/adoptive families, TruLight Youth Village providing residential care for teens and sibling groups, and Project REACH offering free counseling and trauma-informed support services. The organization supplements its core services with community events including the annual Boots & Roots Dinner, Chosen-Brave Girls Conference, and A Seat at the Table fundraiser, plus donation programs like Count the Steps and Light Givers for monthly giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Placing Agency A licensed child placing agency that recruits, trains, and supports foster and adoptive families across Texas, providing licensing support, support groups, training, resources, and ongoing encouragement.
• TruLight Youth Village A General Residential Operation providing safe, stable 24/7 homes for children and youth in foster care, specializing in caring for large sibling groups and teens with fewer placement options.
• Project REACH Restoring, Empowering, and Advancing Communities in Healing — free trauma-informed counseling, therapeutic interventions, parenting classes, mentorship, and tangible family support aimed at preventing foster care entry or re-entry.
• Filled Local Retreat A 2-day retreat conference created specifically for foster, kinship, and adoptive moms providing rest, encouragement, connection, and spiritual renewal through simulcast messages, yoga, games, and community building.
• Boots & Roots Dinner Annual fundraising dinner event featuring live music, dancing, dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions, and the Boots & Brews Bar to raise funds for children and families impacted by foster care.
• Chosen-Brave Girls Conference Free conference for teen girls and young women ages 12-21 designed to build confidence, identity, and purpose through activities focused on discovering true worth and personal growth.
• A Seat at the Table Family-friendly outdoor fundraiser held during Child Abuse Awareness Month featuring live music, chicken fajita buffet, raffles, and games to raise awareness and support for children impacted by abuse and neglect.
• Count the Steps Monthly Giving Program Monthly giving program with tiered donation levels ($25-$250) that funds specific services at TruLight Youth Village including safe nights, counseling sessions, tutoring, and life-skills training.
• Light Givers Monthly Giving Monthly recurring donation program with tiered giving levels (The Encourager $25, The Supporter $50, The Builder $100, The Sustainer $250) providing consistent support for housing, programming, and ongoing care.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Summit Church (Chosen Women)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Summit Church's Chosen Women ministry led by Cindy Godwin to host the annual Chosen-Brave Girls Conference for teen girls and young women ages 12-21. Joint effort combining resources and leadership to deliver confidence-building programming.
• Belong (Community Based Care SSCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Based Care Single Source Continuum Contractor referenced as a key organizational partner in the Texas foster care ecosystem. Belong is the SSCC managing community-based care services.
• Foster the Family (Jamie Finn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jamie Finn and Foster the Family to bring Filled Local retreat to Texas. Filled Local is a 2-day conference for foster, adoptive, and kinship moms providing rest, encouragement, and biblical teaching. TruLight127 is partnering to host the local event.
• Child Advocacy ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with child advocacy programs network, referencing CAP's multidisciplinary team model for child protection and trauma-informed care coordination.
• Morgan's Wonderland Event CenterminorOthersEvent venue partnership for annual Boots & Roots Dinner fundraiser. Located at 5223 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233.
• Viola's VentanasminorOthersEvent venue partnership for A Seat at the Table outdoor fundraiser. Located at 9660 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Upbring: Texas-based nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and family services across the state with a similar wraparound model; the most direct head-to-head peer in TruLight127's Texas geography, operating at significantly larger scale.
• BCFS Health and Human Services: Texas-headquartered child welfare and family services nonprofit operating residential, foster care, and emergency services statewide; large, more diversified peer operating in the same Texas continuum.
• Buckner International: Long-established Texas-based faith-based child and family services organization providing foster care, adoption, and residential programs; highly comparable mission and faith-rooted delivery model in the same geography.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Faith-based child welfare organization operating foster care, residential treatment, and family preservation services across multiple states; directly comparable model with similar religious-affiliation positioning.
• Methodist Children's Home: Waco, Texas-based faith-affiliated organization providing residential care, foster/adoption services, and family support; direct competitor in Texas residential and CPA services with comparable faith-based positioning.

Emerging players

• Together We Rise: National nonprofit focused specifically on foster youth support through donations, events, and direct services; comparable donor-and-event-driven GTM but no residential continuum, making it a partial-overlap peer.

Regional players

• Children's Home Society of California: California-based child welfare nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and family services; comparable service mix (CPA, adoption, family support) but operates in a different state regulatory environment, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large national nonprofit operating residential treatment, foster care, and behavioral health services for children and families; comparable on the residential and trauma-informed care axis, but operates nationally at much greater scale.
• KVC Health Systems: Large national child welfare and behavioral health nonprofit operating foster care, residential, and in-home services across multiple states; comparable in foster care and residential continuum, with significantly greater geographic and operational scale.
• Boys Town: National youth services organization operating residential care, family support, and child welfare programs at substantially larger scale; comparable in residential and family-services scope but national rather than Texas-concentrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/trulight127
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trulight127

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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