Star of Hope

What Star of Hope does

Star of Hope Activity Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1964 in Coos Bay, Oregon, providing residential, day-activity, supported-living, community-living, and professional behavior services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Coos and Curry Counties in southwestern Oregon. The organization operates 13 state-licensed 24-hour residential group homes (including named programs such as Acapella, Applewood, Brook, Cammann, Cedar, Compass Circle, and Driftwood) and runs a clinical behavior practice anchored by the Oregon Intervention System (OIS) framework, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Positive Behavior Support Plans delivered by licensed Behavior Professionals and an OIS Independent Master Instructor.

The organization's revenue model relies primarily on Oregon state contracts for I/DD services, supplemented by foundation and grant funding (Oregon Community Foundation, Jamogan, Stampers, Collins, Wild Rivers Coast Alliance, United Way, and state grants) and a diversified community fundraising program including the annual Dancing with the Bay Area Stars event, a tree sponsorship campaign for the new campus, and direct donations from local businesses and individuals. Services are accessed through Oregon developmental disability programs and state referrals; pricing is not publicly disclosed. As of 2023, Star of Hope has acquired ownership of 90% of the buildings it occupies, and in 2024 it broke ground on a new administration building and expanded Coos Day Activities Program at 1875 N. 6th Coos Bay that will add capacity for up to 25 additional individuals. The organization also expanded into Curry County in 2021 at the invitation of the State of Oregon.

Star of Hope is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by CEO LouAnn Dewater (with the organization since 1998, promoted to Executive Director in 2016). The organization employs 101–250 people across program management, direct support, clinical behavior, finance, HR, and operations functions spanning two counties, with deep community relationships built over 60+ years of continuous operation.

Name

Star of Hope

Legal name

Star of Hope Activity Center, Inc.

Website

https://star-of-hope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Star of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1964 and based in Coos Bay, Oregon, that delivers licensed residential, day-activity, supported-living, and professional behavior services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Coos and Curry Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential support services
• Community living supports
• Behavior support services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Coos Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Contracts: Primary revenue from Oregon state contracts for providing residential services, day activities, supported living, community living supports, and professional behavior services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: Support from foundations including Stampers Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Collins Foundation, Wild Rivers Coast Alliance, and State of Oregon grants. Also HDI Equality for All Foundation.
3. Individual and Business Donations: Donations from individual donors, business donors, and community partners including Banner Bank, Knife River, Ko-Kwell Casino Resort, Oregon Coast Community Action, and others.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual Dancing with the Bay Area Stars fundraiser with sponsorship levels at Ballroom ($1,000), Fox Trot ($500), and Charleston ($200). Additional community events and bluegrass bash fundraisers.
5. Tree Fundraiser and Capital Campaigns: Tree sponsorship program for community members to fund planting of trees for new campus, with dedication or plaque recognition opportunities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Star of Hope provides residential services, day activities, supported living, community living supports, and professional behavior services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Coos and Curry Counties in Oregon. The organization operates 13 licensed 24-hour residential programs, structured day activities programs in both counties, in-home supported living and community living supports, and behavior professional services including Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans grounded in the Oregon Intervention System.

Product overview

Star of Hope is a nonprofit organization providing social services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Coos and Curry Counties in Oregon. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio centered on three core pillars: Residential Services (13 licensed 24-hour group homes including named residences like Acapella Home, Applewood Home, Brook Home, Cammann Home, Cedar Home, Compass Circle Home, and Driftwood Home), Community Based Services (Day Services Activities, Supported Living, and Community Living Supports), and Professional Behavior Services (Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Support Plans, and Oregon Intervention System training). These services work together to support individuals at varying levels of independence, from 24-hour residential care to semi-independent living, with the goal of promoting inclusion, independence, and quality of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services 24-hour licensed residential programs providing comfortable homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Coos and Curry Counties, supported by trained Direct Support Professionals. The portfolio includes named residences such as Acapella, Applewood, Brook, Cammann, Cedar, Compass Circle, Driftwood, Forest View, Edgewood, Hayes, Maxwell, Newmark Street, and additional group homes supporting varied acuity levels from semi-independent to complex behavioral and medical needs.
• Community Based Services Community-based services focused on assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently while encouraging active community participation. Includes Day Services Activities (structured skill-building at Coos and Curry centers, 8:45am-2:30pm), Supported Living (personalized in-home assistance for those not requiring 24-hour care), and Community Living Supports (attendance care, skills training, and community integration in individuals' homes and communities).
• Behavior Services Professional behavior services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), Oregon Intervention System (OIS) training and certification, and crisis intervention support, delivered by licensed Behavior Professionals within home and community-based settings.
• Day Activities Program Structured skill-building activities promoting independence, socialization, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, available in Coos and Curry Counties during specified hours (8:45am-2:30pm), with a second Coos Day Activities Program under development as part of the new administration building at 1875 N. 6th Coos Bay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped people build safer, more independent, and more connected lives in their own communities since 1964

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HUB InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Dancing with the Bay Area Stars fundraiser.
• Rogue Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 and 2026 event sponsor for Dancing with the Bay Area Stars fundraiser.
• Oregon Coast BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for fundraising activities.
• Banner BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support to Star of Hope.
• NW NaturalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for fundraising activities.
• Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation (OTAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Behavior Professional Mentorship Program that qualified Julie Wadkins to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Albertina Kerr: Oregon-based nonprofit providing residential, community, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closest direct comparable given shared mission, Oregon footprint, and state-contract funding model.
• Lifeworks NW: Portland-based nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, supported living, and employment services. Comparable service portfolio and Oregon state contract reliance.
• UCP Oregon (United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington): Regional nonprofit providing residential, in-home, and case management services to people with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Directly comparable in service mix and funding model.
• Community Vision (formerly Oregon Supported Living Program): Oregon nonprofit offering residential, supported living, and community inclusion services for individuals with IDD. Comparable state-funded residential service model.

Broad incumbents

• Rise Services Inc. Multi-state nonprofit (formerly known as RISE) providing residential, day, and behavioral services for people with IDD, with Oregon operations. Larger scale and broader geographic reach than Star of Hope.
• BrightSpring Health Services (formerly ResCare): Large publicly traded provider of home and community-based services including IDD residential and behavioral support. Represents the for-profit, scaled end of the same market.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including host homes and day programs. Comparable service categories at significantly larger scale.
• Easterseals Oregon: Affiliate of national Easterseals network serving people with disabilities and special needs through community-based programs. Overlapping mission and service categories with broader portfolio.

Regional players

• The Arc Oregon: State chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy, case management, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oregon. Mission-aligned but less residential-service focus.
• Children's Home Society of Washington: Pacific Northwest nonprofit providing residential and behavioral services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Comparable residential model in adjacent regional geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/starofhopecc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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