Shelter Care Ministries

What Shelter Care Ministries does

Shelter Care Ministries is a nonprofit social services organization incorporated in Illinois in 1985 and headquartered at 218 7th Street, Rockford, IL. Originating as an outreach ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in 1982, it operates a coordinated continuum of housing programs — Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing — serving homeless families and, since 2023, single adults living with serious mental illness. The organization owns or operates 48 houses and apartments for families plus 15 dedicated apartments for individuals, and houses 65 households every night across Winnebago and Boone counties. Access is centralized through a Single Point of Entry intake system (844-710-6919).

Its second core program, the Jubilee Center (413 N. Court St., Rockford), is a day program for adults living with chronic mental illness, providing advocacy, case management, meals, activities, and social support, with 450+ active members as of 2025. The Jubilee Center is part of the National Episcopal Church Jubilee Center network, one of approximately 600 worldwide. A 2026 partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago – Rockford extends the Jubilee Center offering with on-site primary medical care.

The organization is funded entirely through charitable donations and government grants — primarily HUD Continuum of Care funding and Illinois Department of Public Aid and State of Illinois grants for Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing — with no client fees. Revenue channels include the Friends of Shelter Care Monthly Giving Program, one-time donations, special appeals, Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Member Christmas programs, the AmazonSmile affiliate program, and community fundraising events (Artale Wine Tasting, Spring Luncheon, Harvest Fest). Leadership is led by Executive Director Sarah Parker-Scanlon, with a Board of Directors comprising community executives from insurance, banking, legal, and nonprofit sectors.

Name

Shelter Care Ministries

Legal name

Shelter Care Ministries

Website

https://shelter-care.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shelter Care Ministries is a Rockford, Illinois nonprofit providing supportive housing and day programs for homeless families and adults with chronic mental illness, funded by government grants and donations and housing 65 households nightly across Winnebago and Boone counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services and Supportive Housing

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Supportive housing programs
• Mental health day programs
• Emergency shelter services
• Permanent supportive housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockford

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and organizational donations through monthly giving programs, one-time donations, and special appeals. The Friends of Shelter Care Monthly Giving Program provides recurring donations.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal funding through HUD (Housing and Urban Development) Continuum of Care programs, Illinois Department of Public Aid grants, and state of Illinois funding for Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing programs.
3. AmazonSmile: 0.5% of qualifying Amazon purchases donated through AmazonSmile program when customers select Shelter Care as their charity.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shelter Care Ministries provides a coordinated continuum of supportive housing programs for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Rockford, Illinois, including Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing. The organization also operates the Jubilee Center, a day program for adults living with chronic mental illness offering advocacy, case management, meals, activities, and social support. All services are provided at no cost to clients, funded through donations and government grants.

Product overview

Shelter Care Ministries is a nonprofit social services organization providing a coordinated system of housing programs and support services. The core offerings include the Supportive Housing Program (with Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing sub-programs) and the Jubilee Center day program for adults with mental illness. Additional services include volunteer programs, donation programs, and newsletter communications. The organization previously operated MAYA'S House (closed 2021) and serves families and individuals in Winnebago and Boone counties through centralized access via the Single Point of Entry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jubilee Center: A day program for adults living with chronic mental illness, who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. Provides advocacy, case management, meals, activities, and social events. Located at 413 N. Court St., Rockford, IL 61103.

Products and services

• Supportive Housing Program A comprehensive housing program providing multiple levels of support including Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Rockford, Illinois.
• Jubilee Center A day program for adults living with chronic mental illness, who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. Provides advocacy, case management, intervention, meals, activities, and a caring, nurturing environment of hospitality and welcome.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65 households housed every night
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Illinois Chicago - RockfordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Jubilee Center has partnered with UIC Rockford to provide on-site primary medical care to Jubilee members starting in 2026.
• Junior League of RockfordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Founded MAYA'S House in 2002 as a daytime Drop-In Day Center for homeless children. Shelter Care became the managing partner in 2005 and sole administrator in 2007. MAYA'S House closed in 2021 due to COVID-19 and changing community needs.
• Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded as an outreach ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in 1982. The Jubilee Center began as an outreach ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and is part of the National Episcopal Church's Jubilee Center network.
• NiReach (formerly Winnebago County Housing Authority)minorOthersListed as a community resource and partner organization for housing services in Winnebago County.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hesed House: One of Illinois' largest emergency shelters and supportive housing providers, based in Aurora. Comparable service model but primarily serves the far-western Chicago suburbs, not the Rockford market.
• PADS Lake County: Northern Illinois regional nonprofit providing emergency shelter and supportive housing across Lake County. Similar HUD-funded supportive housing program structure but geographically separate from Shelter Care.

Direct peers

• Carpenter's Place: Rockford-area nonprofit focused on day services and housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering case management and employment readiness. Serves the same regional unhoused population through a similar case-management model.
• Rosecrance Health Network: Rockford-headquartered behavioral health network offering mental health and substance-abuse treatment, including housing for vulnerable populations. Comparable to Shelter Care's Jubilee Center mental-health day program and supportive housing offerings.
• Rockford Rescue Mission: Rockford, IL-based faith-affiliated nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for homeless and low-income individuals. Directly competes with Shelter Care Ministries for the same client population in Winnebago County.
• Open Doors Mission: Rockford, IL faith-based nonprofit providing food, shelter, and recovery services. Partnered with Shelter Care on an early 1985 pilot program and continues to serve the same homeless population in the region.
• Catholic Charities of Rockford Diocese: Regional faith-based social services organization providing housing, counseling, and emergency assistance across Northern Illinois. Comparable mission, regional scope, and funding mix (donations + government grants).

Emerging players

• Milestone Inc. Rockford-area nonprofit providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. A Shelter Care board member is Milestone's Senior VP of Program Services, and the organizations serve overlapping vulnerable populations.
• Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois: Regional nonprofit delivering reentry programs, vocational training, and supported housing. A Shelter Care board member leads its reentry work, signaling overlap in target populations and service model.
• Institute for Community Alliances: National nonprofit administering HUD-funded homelessness and housing programs via local administrators. Comparable funder/administrator role and a Shelter Care board member serves as an administrator there.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SCMRockford
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOKC0rbDUocJXajHyMCC8Aw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCMRockford
• Instagraminstagram.com/scmrockford

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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