Miracle Hill Ministries

What Miracle Hill Ministries does

Miracle Hill Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1937 in Greenville, South Carolina, operating as the largest and most comprehensive provider of homeless services in South Carolina. The organization delivers services through four rescue missions (Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee County, and Shepherd's Gate for women and mothers), two residential addiction recovery centers (Overcomers Center for Men and Renewal for Women) using a Biblical 12-step model, a foster care community of seven homes in Pickens County, a Family Ministry Center, and a community food warehouse operated in partnership with From God To You Ministries. Beneficiary segments include adults and mothers experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and adults with life-dominating addictions, with FY 2025 output of 204,357 shelter beds, 361,020 meals, 11,819 cold weather beds, 2,769 unique individuals served, and 288 children fostered.

The business model is donations-funded and free-to-beneficiary, with 88 cents of every donated dollar directed to program services. Revenue diversification includes individual and corporate charitable donations, event-driven fundraising (annual banquet, turkey fry, clay shoot, golf tournament), monthly giving via the Lamplighters program, and earned income from eight thrift stores plus four workforce development social enterprises (AutoWorks, BridgeWorks, CreationWorks, and the newly launched Fresh Start CoffeeWorks) that provide vocational training. The organization holds Charity Navigator four-star, GuideStar Gold, ECFA, and CARF accreditations; leadership comprises President/CEO Ryan Duerk (appointed 2019, former program beneficiary), COO Justin Boles, CFO Rick Ingram, and CDO Jacob Edmisten, supported by a Board chaired by Peg Hudson. Recent strategic activity includes the January 2025 acquisition of two Habitat ReStore thrift locations, the March 2026 launch of Fresh Start CoffeeWorks, and the January 2026 opening of a new Spartanburg women's transitional house.

Name

Miracle Hill Ministries

Legal name

Miracle Hill Ministries

Website

https://miraclehill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Miracle Hill Ministries is a Greenville, South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates South Carolina's largest network of homeless shelters, addiction recovery centers, and foster care programs, serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the Upstate region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Addiction recovery
• Foster care
• Rescue missions
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Charitable donations from individuals, churches, and businesses. 88 cents of every dollar goes directly to program services.
2. Thrift Store Operations: Eight thrift stores across the Upstate generate revenue while providing affordable goods to the community. Donated items are sold at discounted prices.
3. Workforce Development Social Enterprises: AutoWorks (auto sales), Fresh Start CoffeeWorks (coffee sales), BridgeWorks, and CreationWorks provide job training and generate revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Miracle Hill Ministries provides emergency shelter, food, and comprehensive care for homeless individuals through four rescue missions (Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee County, and Shepherd's Gate), two addiction recovery centers using a Biblical 12-step model (Overcomers Center for Men and Renewal for Women), and a foster care community with seven homes. It operates eight thrift stores and four social enterprise workforce development programs (AutoWorks, BridgeWorks, CreationWorks, Fresh Start CoffeeWorks) that provide job training to program participants, plus transitional housing, foster care licensing, and community food distribution through the From God To You food warehouse.

Product overview

Miracle Hill Ministries operates a comprehensive portfolio of homeless services organized into four core program areas: Homeless Ministries (four rescue missions providing emergency shelter), Children's Ministries (foster care and family support), Addiction Recovery (residential 12-step programs), and Food Ministry (warehouse and pantry services). The organization also operates eight thrift stores and four workforce development programs (AutoWorks, BridgeWorks, CreationWorks, and Fresh Start CoffeeWorks) that provide job training to program participants. Supporting services include transitional housing with mentoring support. This is a nonprofit social services organization, not a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoWorks: Workforce development program focused on automotive skills
• BridgeWorks
• CreationWorks
• Fresh Start CoffeeWorks
• From God To You Food Warehouse
• Lamplighters
• Miracle Hill Thrift

Products and services

• Homeless Ministries (Rescue Missions) Four rescue missions providing emergency shelter, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, chapel services, case management, counseling, and cold-weather shelter for adults experiencing homelessness — Greenville Rescue Mission (153 beds + 6 respite care), Spartanburg Rescue Mission (94 beds for men, women, and mothers with children), Cherokee County Rescue Mission, and Shepherd's Gate (63 beds for women and mothers with children). For adults and families experiencing homelessness in Upstate South Carolina.
• Children's Ministries (Foster Care) Foster Care Community (formerly Children's Home) with seven on-campus homes in Pickens, SC providing loving homes for children removed from families due to abuse or neglect, plus foster care licensing support, Family Ministry Center services, adoption support, and family reunification services. Children placed through SCDSS referrals.
• Addiction Recovery Residential addiction recovery programs for men (Overcomers Center) and women (Renewal for Women) using a Biblical adaptation of the 12-step recovery model, with 6-7 month program length including counseling, life-skills training, and transitional housing. Program includes post-graduation support. For adults with life-dominating drug and alcohol addiction.
• Food Warehouse (From God To You) Community food pantry and warehouse at 725 Keith Drive, Greenville, SC operated in partnership with From God To You Ministries, supplying food for Miracle Hill shelters and distributing emergency food boxes to community members in need. Open M-F 8am-12pm.
• Miracle Hill Thrift Stores Eight thrift stores across the Upstate region selling donated goods (clothing, furniture, household items) at discounted prices to generate revenue supporting Miracle Hill's ministry operations and provide affordable goods to the community.
• AutoWorks Workforce development social enterprise providing automotive repair training and job skills for individuals in Miracle Hill programs, generating revenue through auto services while serving as a job-training site.
• BridgeWorks Workforce development social enterprise providing employment readiness training and job placement services for individuals exiting Miracle Hill shelters and recovery programs, generating revenue while serving as a bridge to stable employment.
• CreationWorks Workforce development social enterprise providing vocational training and job skills for Miracle Hill program participants, preparing them for stable employment and self-sufficiency.
• Fresh Start CoffeeWorks Coffee business social enterprise launched March 2026 providing sustainable job skills training through coffee sales, designed for women participating in Miracle Hill programs to gain workforce experience and earn income.
• Transitional Housing Affordable housing options with mentoring support for guests exiting shelters or completing recovery programs, helping residents transition to independent living. Includes Restoration Way village, Spartanburg men's transitional housing, and women's transitional housing in Greenville County and Cherokee County.
• Family Ministry Center Hub for the foster care team at 15 Regency Hill Drive, Greenville, SC providing family visitation space and family strengthening services to support foster families and family reunification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 204,357 shelter beds provided in FY 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• New Horizon Family Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide medical respite care beds for homeless individuals released from hospitals with special medical needs, and clinic services at Spartanburg Rescue Mission. Also provides healthcare access at Greenville Rescue Mission.
• From God to You MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation of the Food Warehouse that provides food for Miracle Hill shelters and serves as a community food pantry.
• South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS)coreOthersGovernment agency partnership for child placement referrals and foster care licensing oversight.
• Citygate NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation of rescue missions and homeless ministries providing resources, training, and network support.
• ECFAmajorOthersEvangelical Council for Financial Accountability membership providing financial transparency standards.
• GoodwillminorOthersCommunity partner providing goods and services to shelter guests.
• Greenville Homeless AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity alliance coordinating homelessness services and advocacy in the Upstate.
• Salvation ArmyminorOthersPartner in providing services to those experiencing homelessness.
• SC WorksminorOthersProvides employment readiness and job placement services for shelter guests.
• Kaleidoscope Therapy LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy services for children in foster care.
• Carolina Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily services partner for foster care support.
• Fostering Great IdeasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner for foster children programs.
• Strides TutoringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational support services for foster children.
• Phoenix CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and services partner for foster families.
• Isaiah 117 HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport services for foster families and children.
• Hope Remains RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreational and therapeutic services for foster children.
• Grace ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf Tournament sponsor representing significant church partnership.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: International faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, food, addiction recovery, and social services across the U.S. and globally. Directly comparable faith-based rescue mission model; already a community partner of Miracle Hill.
• Goodwill Industries International: Major nonprofit social enterprise operating thrift retail stores that fund workforce development and job training. Already a community partner of Miracle Hill; comparable thrift-funded mission model at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based nonprofit operating rescue missions, addiction recovery programs, and workforce development in metro Atlanta. Closely comparable service mix and Christ-centered recovery model.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission providing emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and workforce development in Nashville. Operates thrift stores and transitional housing similar to Miracle Hill's portfolio.
• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): One of the largest rescue missions in the U.S., offering emergency shelter, recovery programs, and social services with a Christian focus. Comparable faith-based residential services model.
• Wheeler Mission: Christian nonprofit providing emergency shelter, addiction recovery, and meal services across Indianapolis. Operates multiple facilities and thrift stores with similar Christ-centered approach.
• Open Door Mission: Faith-based rescue mission in Omaha providing shelter, recovery programs, food services, and thrift store operations. Directly comparable integrated service portfolio.
• City Union Mission: Kansas City-based Christian rescue mission providing emergency shelter, addiction recovery, and family services with a holistic care model similar to Miracle Hill.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Portland, Oregon offering shelter, recovery programs, and meal services with a New Life Program model similar to Miracle Hill's structured recovery.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Thrift/home goods retail operation supporting affordable housing mission. Miracle Hill directly acquired two ReStore locations in Jan 2025 to expand its thrift footprint — illustrating direct operational overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MiracleHillUpstate
• Xx.com/MiracleHill

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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