What St. Patrick Center does

St. Patrick Center is a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization founded in 1983, operating as a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Its mission is to combat homelessness and housing instability in the St. Louis metropolitan area through three integrated service pillars: sustainable housing, employment opportunities, and healthcare (including behavioral health and substance use treatment). The organization served 4,223 people in FY2023 (June 2022–July 2023) and operates multiple program lines targeting distinct subpopulations: the Shamrock Club (daily meals and case management), the Women's Night Program (30-bed emergency shelter for women in crisis), Project LIVE (Housing First for chronically homeless individuals), SSVF and Project HERO (veteran-specific supportive services at Freedom Place), Rapid Rehousing, Housing First placement, Pre-Trial Re-Entry (formerly incarcerated individuals), Workforce Development (Job Readiness and Barista Training at Sacred Grounds Cafe), and Long-Term Transformation case management.

The underlying operating model combines walk-in intake at the Welcome Center (800 N. Tucker Blvd., first-come, first-served) with affiliated housing facilities (Caritas St. Matthews, Freedom Place, Grace House Safe Haven). Service delivery is fundamentally human-staff-intensive case management rather than technology-led. The only documented platform/tool is HMIS (Homeless Missourians Information System), used for coordinated intake and outcome tracking — a sector-standard nonprofit database, not a proprietary technology product.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: individual and corporate monetary donations, government and foundation grants (including a $100,000 Annual Catholic Appeal Affordable Housing Fund grant for Visitation House in 2024), event-based fundraising (Irish Open Gala, Irish Party, Veterans Day 5K, Christmas Wishes, Give Thanks), and in-kind donations. Services are provided free to clients; the organization is BBB-accredited, Gold Level on Guidestar, listed on Charity Navigator, and Catholic Charities underwent Joint Commission survey compliance in 2025. The current Executive Director/CEO is Chris Stephen, appointed in 2024.

Name

St. Patrick Center

Legal name

St. Patrick Center

Website

https://stpatrickcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Patrick Center is a 1983-founded St. Louis nonprofit and ministry of Catholic Charities that combats homelessness through Housing First, emergency shelter, veteran services (SSVF, Project HERO), workforce development, and behavioral health, serving 4,223 people in FY2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Housing assistance
• Workforce development
• Behavioral health
• Veteran support

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Monetary donations from individuals and corporations supporting programs for housing, employment, and healthcare services. Accepts donations online, by mail, and through third-party fundraisers.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from government programs and foundations such as the Annual Catholic Appeal Affordable Housing Fund ($100,000 grant for Visitation House renovation).
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Irish Open Gala & Golf Tournament, Irish Party, Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk, Christmas Wishes Family Sponsorship, and Give Thanks Thanksgiving Program.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts clothing, shoes, household items, and other in-kind donations for clients and housing move-in kits.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Patrick Center provides direct social services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the St. Louis region. Its core offerings span emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, workforce development and employment placement, and integrated behavioral health and primary care. Programs are organized into three pillars—Housing, Employment, and Health & Wellness—with intake handled through a 24/7 Welcome Center and a coordinated-entry process.

Product overview

St. Patrick Center is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services to combat homelessness. The organization operates a multi-program portfolio centered around three pillars: sustainable housing, employment opportunities, and healthcare services. The core programs include Shamrock Club (daily meals and case management), Women's Night Program (emergency shelter for women), Project LIVE (Housing First for chronic homelessness), Rapid Rehousing, and veteran-specific programs (SSVF and Project HERO). Workforce Development includes Job Readiness Training and Barista Training. The organization provides housing through facilities like Caritas St. Matthews, Freedom Place, and transitional housing. Additional support programs include Christmas Wishes (holiday sponsorship), Give Thanks (Thanksgiving meals), and Women in Philanthropy (giving circle). The Welcome Center serves as the intake point for all services, offering assessments and connections to appropriate programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shamrock Club: Oldest and longest-running program providing daily meals, intensive case management, outpatient support, and community for individuals experiencing homelessness
• Women in Philanthropy
• SPC Young Professionals Board
• Irish Open
• Irish Party
• Christmas Wishes
• Give Thanks
• Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

Products and services

• 24/7 Welcome Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,223 people served in FY2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• SLU Athletics (Saint Louis University)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2025Third annual cold weather clothing drive partnership at Billikens basketball game. Free entry for coat donations.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Patrick Center is a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, sharing the mission to bring healing, help, and hope to those in need.
• Keeley CompaniesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 10th Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk.
• Berra FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of the Veterans Day 5K.
• WWT (World Wide Technology)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of the Veterans Day 5K.
• Four Seasons Hotel St. LouisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Irish Open Gala.
• Norwood Hills Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf tournament venue for Irish Open.
• CITY Point at SOMA HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Irish Party annual event.
• McKinney-Vento Liaison (St. Louis Public Schools)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to serve homeless students and ensure school enrollment access under federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
• 21c Museum Hotel St. LouisminorOthersEmployer of former client Rizia as barista in their artsy cafe.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community of Hope (Washington, D.C.): D.C.-based nonprofit delivering housing, health, and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness through multiple pathways (rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing). Comparable wraparound model combining housing with health/employment services for high-need families.
• Shelter KC: Fellow Kansas City-area Catholic-affiliated nonprofit operating a multi-program model combining emergency shelter, housing, employment, and behavioral health for people experiencing homelessness. Operates similar dimensions such as pet-friendly shelter and workforce programming, making it the closest regional analogue to St. Patrick Center.
• Depaul USA: National Catholic-affiliated homelessness services nonprofit operating a Housing First model with emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and intensive case management across multiple U.S. cities. Closely aligned with St. Patrick Center's faith-rooted, wraparound service philosophy and target population.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and stabilization services to families experiencing homelessness through congregate and scattered-site shelter networks. Comparable to St. Patrick Center on its housing-plus-case-management combination and reliance on community volunteer engagement.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries (St. Louis): Regional nonprofit workforce development organization providing job readiness training, soft-skills preparation, and employment placement for individuals facing barriers to work, including those experiencing homelessness. Overlaps with St. Patrick Center's Workforce Development and Barista Training programs in the same St. Louis market.

Regional players

• Pittsburgh Mercy / Catholic Charities Pittsburgh: Catholic-affiliated social services organization operating housing, behavioral health, and re-entry programs for vulnerable populations in western Pennsylvania. Comparable mission and service-line mix to St. Patrick Center, but serves a different metropolitan geography.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America (National): Large national nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and workforce services for vulnerable populations, including veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. Operates on a much broader scale but offers overlapping service lines (SSVF-style veteran support, transitional housing) that directly overlap with St. Patrick Center programs.
• The Salvation Army (St. Louis): Faith-based national nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, and substance abuse programs in the same St. Louis market. Direct overlap with St. Patrick Center on emergency shelter, meal services, and case management, though Salvation Army spans a broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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