The Women's Home

What The Women's Home does

The Women's Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1957 in Houston, Texas, that operates a comprehensive continuum of care for women and families experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. The organization's service portfolio includes a 50-bed Residential Treatment Program with both intensive (89-day) and supportive (6-18 month) tracks, the newly launched Passages Intensive Outpatient Program (2025), and a 171-unit permanent supportive housing portfolio comprising Jane Cizik Garden Place (87 units for individuals) and Adele and Ber Pieper Family Place (84 units for families, including 40 units reserved for chronically homeless families).

The core of the operating model is the WholeLife® framework, a registered proprietary methodology addressing six dimensions of wellness (emotional/mental, financial, physical, social, spiritual, vocational), delivered through the 30,000 sq ft Mabee WholeLife Service Center. This facility anchors the WholeLife Collaborative, a coalition of 20 partner social service agencies that together provide primary healthcare (4,000+ clients in 2025), behavioral health, youth development, adult education, and workforce development services under one roof.

Revenue is generated through diversified streams: individual and corporate donations, a tiered Leadership Circle donor program ($1,000-$10,000+), planned giving through the Legacy of Healing Society, foundation and government grants (including SAMHSA and John P. McGovern Foundation), and retail sales from The Cottage Shop resale boutique, which also serves as a vocational training site. In 2025, the organization reported serving over 5,000 individuals across its combined programs. The Women's Home is led by CEO Anna Coffey (9-year tenure) with no parent company, no acquisition activity, and no venture capital involvement; governance rests with an independent board.

Name

The Women's Home

Legal name

The Women's Home

Website

https://thewomenshome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Women's Home is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1957 that provides residential treatment, outpatient programs, permanent supportive housing, and integrated social services for women and families experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services (Behavioral Health and Permanent Supportive Housing)

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Residential substance abuse treatment
• Permanent supportive housing
• Intensive outpatient program
• Homeless women services
• Behavioral health recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: General donations from individuals and corporations, including one-time and recurring gifts. Donors can give online, by mail, or through various giving methods. The Leadership Circle program offers tiered membership benefits for annual donors.
2. Stock and Asset Donations: Appreciated stock donations processed through DonateStock.com partnership, offering tax advantages to donors while generating charitable contributions. Also accepts other assets, IRA plans, and real estate.
3. Planned Giving / Legacy Society: Bequest gifts through wills or living trusts, along with gifts of appreciated securities, real estate, life insurance, and retirement assets. The Legacy of Healing Society recognizes donors who make planned gifts.
4. Retail Sales - The Cottage Shop: The Cottage Shop resale boutique at 811 Westheimer Rd generates revenue from sales of new and gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags, and home goods. The shop also serves as a vocational training site for clients.
5. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from organizations including John P. McGovern Foundation, federal programs like SAMHSA, and other institutional funders for specific programs and expansion projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Women's Home provides no-cost residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, an intensive outpatient program (Passages IOP), and two permanent supportive housing complexes (Jane Cizik Garden Place and Adele and Ber Pieper Family Place) serving women and families experiencing homelessness in the Greater Houston area. All programs are delivered under the proprietary WholeLife® model, which integrates emotional, financial, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational wellness services through the Mabee WholeLife® Service Center and the WholeLife® Collaborative of 20 partner agencies.

Product overview

The Women's Home is a nonprofit social services organization operating a continuum of care for women and families experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. The organization offers four main programs: (1) Residential Treatment Program with both Intensive (89-day) and Supportive (6-18 month) tracks; (2) Passages Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for those continuing to live at home; (3) Affordable Housing through two permanent supportive housing complexes—Jane Cizik Garden Place (87 units for individuals) and Adele and Ber Pieper Family Place (84 units for families); and (4) Mabee WholeLife® Service Center providing integrated services through 20 collaborative partners. The organization also operates The Cottage Shop as a vocational training site and runs donor engagement programs including Leadership Circle and Legacy of Healing Society. The WholeLife® model underpins all services, addressing six dimensions of wellness: emotional/mental, financial, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WholeLife: A unique model of care that addresses six areas of wellness: emotional/mental, financial, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational.
• Jane Cizik Garden Place
• Adele and Ber Pieper Family Place
• Mabee WholeLife Service Center
• Passages Intensive Outpatient Program

Products and services

• Residential Treatment Program A free residential treatment program for homeless women with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, offering Intensive (89-day) and Supportive (6-18 month) treatment tracks with therapeutic, vocational, and case management services.
• Passages Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Intensive outpatient program with group sessions and individual supports for substance use disorder, allowing clients to continue living at home while attending treatment.
• Affordable Housing Program Permanent supportive housing complexes — Jane Cizik Garden Place (87 units for individuals) and Adele and Ber Pieper Family Place (84 units for families) — providing affordable housing with on-site case management services.
• Mabee WholeLife® Service Center 30,000 sq ft multi-purpose service center offering integrated care through the WholeLife® Collaborative with 20 partner agencies, providing primary health care, mental health counseling, youth development, adult education, and workforce development services.
• The Cottage Shop Resale boutique at 811 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 selling new and gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags, and home goods; also serves as a vocational training site for clients in merchandising and customer service.
• Leadership Circle Tiered donor recognition program with Bronze ($1,000-$2,499), Silver ($2,500-$4,999), Gold ($5,000-$9,999), and Platinum ($10,000+) annual membership levels offering insider access to events, donor wall recognition, and personalized client engagement.
• Legacy of Healing Society Planned giving society recognizing individuals who support The Women's Home through wills, living trusts, appreciated securities, real estate, life insurance, or retirement assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 158 women served in 2025 Residential Treatment Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bel IniziominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Fitness partnership helping disadvantaged women develop self-confidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Participants train to complete a 5K, preparing them for the race for a better life. Partnership started in 2019.
• Tunes for Life (Rice University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Music therapy program from Rice University fostering rewarding discussions about music and mental processes. Through music, participants can reconnect with human culture and change life perspectives beneficial to recovery. Started in September 2019, classes began January 2020.
• Second ServingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond Servings brings a monthly Pop-Up Grocery Store to the Mabee WholeLife Service Center, providing residents with fresh, nutritious food rescued from local retailers. Volunteers help unload, sort donations, assist clients as they shop, restock items, and support setup and cleanup.
• Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for housing support services. 40 units at Adele and Ber Pieper Family Place are set aside to support chronically homeless and homeless families through partnership with Coalition for the Homeless and Houston Housing Authority.
• Houston Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for housing support services for homeless families. Houston Housing Authority works with Coalition for the Homeless to provide housing placement for families in need.
• WholeLife Collaborative Partners (20 agencies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 20 social service agencies offering integrated care at the Mabee WholeLife Service Center. Services include primary health care, mental health counseling, peer support, prevention services, youth development, financial literacy, adult education, case management, and basic needs assistance.
• DACAMERA Young Artist ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship program for emerging professional instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers. Young Artist Fellows partner with The Women's Home to write and perform music based on client experiences.
• Institute for Spirituality and HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with The Women's Home on the Courage to Search program offering clients opportunity to explore spirituality through meditation, journaling, faith discussions, and prayer.
• Rice UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership through Tunes for Life program providing student volunteers for music therapy and wellness activities.
• Community Volunteer GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious volunteer groups organize support groups, social events, and assistance for residents at housing complexes including job skills training, career development, and food pantry services.
• 90.1FM KPFTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio station partner broadcasting Amplified Houston: The Women's Edition hosted by CEO Anna Coffey, airing Mondays at 9:00AM.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Star of Hope Mission: Houston-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and recovery programs for women, men, and families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable as a Houston-focused homeless services provider with residential recovery programming, though broader in population served than TWH's women-only focus.
• SEARCH Homeless Services: Houston nonprofit providing shelter, housing navigation, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable in Houston geographic focus, housing-first orientation, and integrated service delivery model.
• Magnificat Houses: Houston-based nonprofit providing transitional housing and recovery support for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness and addiction. Comparable Houston-focused residential recovery model but broader population served than TWH.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA Houston: Houston affiliate of YWCA USA providing housing, domestic violence services, and economic empowerment programs for women. Comparable in women-focused mission and Houston service area.
• Volunteers of America Texas: Large national nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and recovery services across Texas, including programs targeting women and families. Broader portfolio than TWH but overlaps significantly in residential recovery and supportive housing.
• Salvation Army Houston Area Command: Houston branch of the national Salvation Army operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and addiction recovery programs. Comparable as a faith-affiliated Houston social services provider with residential programming.

Emerging players

• Avenue 360 Health & Wellness: Houston-based federally qualified health center providing primary care, behavioral health, and housing support to homeless and underserved populations. Comparable as a WholeLife Collaborative-style integrated care provider serving overlapping client populations.
• Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston: Houston-area nonprofit providing medical, mental health, and case management services to people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable as a healthcare-integrated homeless services provider operating in the same regional ecosystem.
• Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County: Houston/Harris County coalition coordinating homeless services and an existing TWH housing partner. Functions as a funder/convener rather than direct service provider, but operates in the same ecosystem and competes for similar public and philanthropic funding.

Regional players

• Covenant House Texas: Houston-based nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Similar service model and Houston footprint but focused on a younger demographic than TWH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/twhcottageshop
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecottageshophtx
• Xx.com/thewomenshome

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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