Victory Mission + Ministry

What Victory Mission + Ministry does

Victory Mission + Ministry (legal name: Springfield Victory Mission) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1976 by Rev. and Mrs. Everett Cook in Springfield, Missouri. The organization serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and incarceration in the Springfield, MO metro area, operating a multi-program service platform that addresses five life domains: spiritual, relational, personal, vocational, and financial restoration. Its core programs include a 150-bed Men's Emergency Shelter (up to 30-day stays with waived fees), a Transitional Shelter ($13-$16/day), a 12-18 month faith-based Restoration Program offered separately for men and women, the WorkReady BootCamp for workforce readiness, and Street Outreach with case management. The organization documents 1,204 case management sessions and prepares 120+ meals daily through its in-house food service operation.

The organization supplements donated revenue with two wholly-owned social enterprises — Equip Coffee (specialty coffee providing job training for women overcoming homelessness, addiction, and incarceration) and Springfield Mattress Recycling — whose profits are reinvested into Victory Mission programs. Additional services include a Community Garden, Clothing Pantry, Mobile Food Pantry, Senior Lunch program for community members 60+, Sisters in Christ Clothing Outlet, and Victory Serve Nights volunteer programming. The organization distributes content through its own website (victorymission.com), the Brighter Stories Podcast (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor.fm), email newsletter, community tours, and paid digital campaigns tied to Missouri Food Pantry and Shelter Tax Credits (50% credit up to $2,500) and Neighborhood Assistance Program credits.

Victory Mission is governed by a Board of Directors and operates with 11-50 staff. It maintains ECFA membership (ID 61192), GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under EIN 43-1345089. The organization is currently constructing Victory HQ, a new shelter facility in Springfield with documented building progress through 2025-2026. BootCamp graduates earn an average starting wage of $14/hour, and placement occurs through an employer-partnership pipeline that includes SRC Electrical, BancorpSouth, Hudson+Hawk, Walmart, QPS, Metro Appliances and More, Oasis Hotel, and SRC Holdings. The organization's underlying technology stack is operational rather than proprietary — relying on DonorSupport for online donations, GivePulse for volunteer management, and standard podcast distribution platforms — with no disclosed AI, ML, or proprietary software components.

Name

Victory Mission + Ministry

Legal name

Springfield Victory Mission

Website

https://victorymission.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Victory Mission + Ministry is a Springfield, Missouri-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that operates emergency and transitional shelters, a 12-18 month Restoration Program, workforce development, and social enterprises serving individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and incarceration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services and Social Assistance

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Emergency shelter
• Workforce development
• Faith-based programs
• Social enterprise

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting the organization's mission. Monthly recurring donor program (Upholders) provides sustained funding. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 43-1345089).
2. Social Enterprise - Equip Coffee: Social enterprise providing specialty coffee that creates job training and employment for women overcoming homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. All profits are reinvested into Victory Mission programs.
3. Social Enterprise - Mattress Recycling: Springfield Mattress Recycling provides meaningful work and job training for individuals overcoming homelessness. All profits generated are reinvested into Victory Mission programs.
4. Transitional Shelter Fees: Residential program fees of $13-$16 per day for men in transitional shelter, providing affordable housing alternative as they transition to independence.
5. Tax Credit Programs: Missouri Food Pantry and Shelter Tax Credits (50% credit up to $2,500) and Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) credits allowing donors to maximize charitable impact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Victory Mission + Ministry provides emergency shelter (150-bed men's facility), transitional housing ($13-$16/day), and a 12-18 month faith-based residential Restoration Program addressing spiritual, relational, personal, vocational, and financial areas. The organization also runs WorkReady BootCamp for workforce development and operates social enterprises (Equip Coffee and Springfield Mattress Recycling) that provide job training for program participants.

Product overview

Victory Mission + Ministry is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of programs to address homelessness and poverty in Springfield, Missouri. The organization operates as a multi-program platform consisting of core residential services (Emergency Shelter, Transitional Shelter, and the 12-18 month Restoration Program for men and women), workforce development (WorkReady BootCamp), and social enterprises (Equip Coffee and Springfield Mattress Recycling) that provide job training and fund reinvestment. The portfolio is unified by a holistic approach addressing five life areas: spiritual, relational, personal, vocational, and financial. Additional programs include volunteer engagement, food/clothing assistance, senior services, and the Brighter Stories podcast for outreach. All programs are coordinated through its administrative headquarters with a new shelter facility (Victory HQ) under development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Equip Coffee: Social enterprise coffee brand providing job training and employment for women in Victory's restoration program overcoming homelessness, addiction, and incarceration.
• WorkReady BootCamp
• Brighter Stories Podcast

Products and services

• Restoration Program A 12-18 month faith-based residential development and discipleship program designed to transform lives through a holistic approach addressing spiritual, relational, personal, vocational, and financial areas. Available separately for men and women.
• Emergency Shelter for Men Emergency housing allowing men to stay for up to 30 days every six months with waived residential program fees through scholarship. Includes case management, counseling, and WorkReady BootCamp access.
• Transitional Shelter for Men Affordable housing alternative to pay-by-the-week hotels with program fees between $13-$16 per day. Includes case management, counseling, classes, and WorkReady BootCamp preparation.
• WorkReady BootCamp Weeklong workforce development training preparing individuals for workplace success through soft skills, resume building, interview preparation, budgeting, banking, and conflict resolution courses.
• Equip Coffee Social enterprise coffee shop providing job training and mentorship for women overcoming homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. All profits reinvested into Victory Mission.
• Springfield Mattress Recycling Social enterprise providing meaningful work and job training through mattress recycling services. All profits reinvested into Victory Mission.
• Street Outreach Emergency response program meeting immediate needs through street outreach and connecting individuals to shelter and recovery programs through case management.

Quantifiable outcome

• BootCamp graduates earn average starting wage of $14/hour
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SRC ElectricalminorOthersLocal employer partner that has hired WorkReady BootCamp graduates. SRC Electrical representatives visit Victory Mission to interview graduates and facilitate employment placements.
• BancorpSouthminorOthersCommunity bank partner supporting workforce development through financial literacy education and potential employment connections for program participants.
• Hudson+HawkminorOthersLocal business partner providing employment opportunities for individuals completing Victory Mission workforce development programs.
• Metro Appliances and MoreminorOthersAppliance retailer partner supporting Victory Mission through employment opportunities and community engagement.
• Oasis HotelminorOthersLocal hospitality partner providing employment pathways for program graduates transitioning into workforce.
• QPSminorOthersEmployment partner for workforce development, connecting program participants with job opportunities in the Springfield area.
• WalmartminorOthersNational retailer with local presence providing employment opportunities for Victory Mission program graduates.
• SRC HoldingsminorOthersLocal holding company with multiple business units that have hired WorkReady BootCamp graduates, including SRC Electrical.
• Central Assembly of GodminorOthersSpringfield church hosting the Restoration Celebration event, providing venue and community support for Victory Mission's annual celebration of transformation stories.
• GivePulseminorOthersVolunteer management platform partner used for volunteer sign-ups and coordination for Victory Serve Nights and other volunteer activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City Union Mission: Kansas City-based faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term residential restoration programs for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness—directly comparable service model and faith-based approach to Victory Mission.
• Kansas City Rescue Mission: Faith-based Kansas City nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and a long-term New Life Program for individuals overcoming homelessness, addiction, and poverty—shares the rescue mission + restoration model used by Victory Mission.
• St. Patrick Center: St. Louis nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and workforce development services for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty, including those with mental health and addiction challenges—comparable integrated housing-plus-workforce model.

Regional players

• Denver Rescue Mission: Faith-based Colorado nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and a long-term New Life Program for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness—closely aligned operating model but serving a different metro.
• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based Georgia nonprofit providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, and workforce development for men and women experiencing homelessness—directly comparable rescue mission model in a different region.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Faith-based Oregon nonprofit providing shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and workforce development programs for people experiencing homelessness—comparable multi-program service model in a different geographic market.
• Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities: Minnesota faith-based nonprofit operating shelter, addiction recovery, and workforce development programs including social enterprises—shares both the residential restoration and social enterprise dimensions of Victory Mission.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army USA: Massive international faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, addiction recovery, and workforce programs nationwide—overlapping mission and services with Victory Mission but at vastly greater scale and broader scope.
• Goodwill Industries International: Major nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and social enterprise programs (retail thrift) for individuals facing barriers to employment—overlapping with Victory Mission's WorkReady BootCamp and social enterprise operations.

Emerging players

• Thistle Farms: Nashville-based nonprofit social enterprise providing employment and housing for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and homelessness through a cafe and product business—shares the women-focused social-enterprise-plus-restoration model that Equip Coffee represents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SpringfieldVictoryMission
• Xx.com/SpringfieldVM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/victory-mission-ministry

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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