Home of Hope

What Home of Hope does

Home of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1968 in Vinita, Oklahoma, that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across eight counties in Northeast Oklahoma. The organization operates an integrated service ecosystem comprising 60 neighborhood homes serving more than 230 individuals, a 12,500-square-foot vocational training center (Rogers County Training Center, operating 50+ years), six client-operated thrift stores (Centsible Spending) in Claremore, Miami, Pryor, Vinita, Jay, and Grove, a greenhouse and garden center (Blooms Horticulture), a gift shop (Route 66 Mercantile), a candle-making operation, and recreational programs including a Special Olympics delegation of 100+ athletes and a 60+-participant equine-assisted activities program featuring a covered arena. Affiliated subsidiaries include Rogers County Training Center (RCTC), Delaware County Friendship Homes (acquired 2017, serving ~50 individuals across six homes in Jay), and Hope Industries (donation center and sorting facility).

The organization's revenue model combines government-funded services (Medicaid waiver programs for residential and vocational supports), individual and corporate donations, planned giving and endowments (including the Mary Moore Family Endowment), retail revenue from thrift stores and gift shops, and special events (Mary Moore Charity Event golf tournament, Admiral's Banquet). Home of Hope employs nearly 400 staff members, maintains a fleet of 100+ vehicles, and supports 65+ residential, vocational, and administrative facilities. Employer partnerships with businesses including Carl's Jr., Walmart, Oklahoma Leather, McSpaddens Fast Lube, and Woodshed provide community employment placements for clients. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Ralph Richardson, Ph.D. (since 2014), COO Dena Pitts (since 1998), and CFO Tim Wolfe (joined July 2025). No venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership is indicated.

Name

Home of Hope

Legal name

Home of Hope

Website

https://homeofhope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Home of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1968 serving 230+ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 8 Northeast Oklahoma counties through 60 residential homes, vocational training programs, client-operated retail businesses, and recreational programs including Special Olympics and equine therapy, employing nearly 400 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential care programs
• Vocational training services
• Special olympics training
• Therapeutic equine activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Vinita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations received through online portal, mail, and in-person. Includes one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and event sponsorships. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3).
2. Thrift Store Operations (Centsible Spending): Revenue from six resale stores across Northeast Oklahoma selling donated clothing, furniture, home décor, and other items. Provides vocational training for clients while generating operational funds.
3. Retail Sales (Route 66 Mercantile and Blooms Horticulture): Gift shop sales at Route 66 Mercantile featuring local artisan products and candles made by clients. Greenhouse and plant sales at Blooms Horticulture including bedding plants, hanging baskets, and produce.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Annual events including the Mary Moore Charity Event (golf tournament) and Admiral's Banquet featuring sponsorships, ticket sales, silent/live auctions, and wine pulls.
5. Planned Giving and Endowments: Bequests through wills/trusts, charitable gift annuities, endowment funds, and legacy gifts. Mary Moore Family Endowment established to support Special Olympics participation.
6. Vocational Services and Community Employment: Vocational training programs at Rogers County Training Center and Delaware County Friendship Homes. Job placement services for clients with private employers in the community.
7. Community-Based Employment Services: Job coaching, placement, and ongoing support services for adults with disabilities placed in community employment through partnerships with local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Home of Hope provides residential living, vocational training, and recreational/therapeutic programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Northeast Oklahoma. The organization operates 60 neighborhood homes, a Special Olympics program (100+ athletes), an Equine-Assisted Activities Program, and client-operated businesses (six thrift stores, a greenhouse, a gift shop, candle making) that serve as both vocational training venues and revenue-generating operations. The organization is funded by donations, retail sales, fundraising events, and government program reimbursements.

Product overview

Home of Hope is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive ecosystem of services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 8 counties in Northeast Oklahoma. The organization operates as a unified service platform consisting of: residential living programs (group homes and community supports), vocational training and employment services (including client-operated businesses like Centsible Spending thrift stores, Blooms Horticulture greenhouse, Route 66 Mercantile, and candle making), and recreational programs (Special Olympics, Equine Therapy, and community activities). Supporting services include an Employee Childcare Center, volunteer programs, and various donation/planned giving programs. The organization serves more than 230 individuals and employs nearly 400 staff members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centsible Spending: Resale thrift stores providing vocational training for clients with disabilities. Multiple locations across Northeast Oklahoma.
• Blooms Horticulture
• Route 66 Mercantile
• Riding for Hope

Products and services

• Residential Living for Adults with Disabilities Provides safe, supportive residential environments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering various levels of support from community supports programs to 24/7 care in group homes across 60 neighborhood homes in Northeast Oklahoma.
• Vocational Life Provides job training, employment placement, and vocational development services for adults with disabilities, including client-operated businesses and community employment support.
• Recreational Life Offers recreational activities including Special Olympics, equine therapy, fitness programs, community outings, dances, and social events for adults with disabilities.
• Centsible Spending Thrift store chain providing vocational training in customer service, cash register operations, and merchandising for Home of Hope clients across 6 locations in Northeast Oklahoma (Claremore, Miami, Pryor, Vinita, Jay, and Grove).
• Blooms Horticulture
• Route 66 Mercantile
• Home of Hope Candle Company
• Rogers County Training Center (RCTC) 12,500 sq. ft. industrial vocational training facility in Claremore, OK providing hands-on job training with 40 team members, including 2 loading docks, fork lift, delivery truck, balers, and shredders.
• Delaware County Friendship Homes (DCFH)
• Equine Program (Riding for Hope) Therapeutic horseback riding program with 60+ participants providing equine-assisted activities to improve cognitive, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, featuring a covered arena and 7 horses, with PATH-certified instructors.
• Special Olympics Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 230+ adults with disabilities receiving services
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Delaware County Friendship Homes (DCFH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Joined Home of Hope family in 2017, serving nearly 50 individuals in Jay, Oklahoma across six homes with residential supports, vocational training, and life-enriching activities.
• United WaycoreOthersHome of Hope is proudly supported by United Way Worldwide, indicating a significant community partnership and mutual commitment to serving the Northeast Oklahoma community.
• Carl's Jr.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal restaurant providing community employment opportunities for Home of Hope clients through job placement services.
• McSpaddens Fast LubeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal automotive service business providing community employment for Home of Hope clients.
• Oklahoma LeatherminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturing company providing community employment opportunities for Home of Hope clients.
• WalmartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner providing community employment opportunities for Home of Hope clients.
• WoodshedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal restaurant where a Home of Hope client was honored for 25 years of dedicated service.
• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine Program Coordinator Kendra Phillips is a certified riding instructor through PATH International, providing professional credentials for the therapeutic riding program.
• Shangri-La ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf course venue for the annual Mary Moore Charity Event tournament. Located in Afton, OK.
• Cherokee Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for the Admiral's Banquet 2026 event, located at 33152 Browning Lane in Afton, OK.
• Rogers County Training Center (RCTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary organization operating for 50+ years providing vocational training in a 12,500 sq ft industrial facility. Part of the Home of Hope family.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sevita Health: One of the largest national providers of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential, day, and vocational services. Closest direct competitor in terms of integrated IDD service model.
• Dungarvin: National provider of residential, day, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable integrated service model across multiple states.
• Mosaic: Faith-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual disabilities through residential services, employment support, and community programs. Comparable faith-informed mission and integrated service delivery model.
• United Cerebral Palsy: National nonprofit serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, vocational, and assistive technology programs. Comparable integrated service model for adults with lifelong disabilities.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including residential, vocational, and recreational programs. Directly comparable as a similarly structured 501(c)(3) serving individuals with IDD across a multi-state footprint, though at much larger scale.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state nonprofit providing residential, supported living, and vocational services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Closely aligned service portfolio and mission.
• The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission around IDD community living, employment, and family support with affiliated state/local chapters.

Others

• Special Olympics: Global movement providing athletic training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor—Home of Hope's Special Olympics program operates under this organization's accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Publicly traded provider of home and community health services including IDD, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable residential and day services for IDD populations but operates at far greater scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Life Skills of Central Oklahoma: Oklahoma-based nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, and day services in central Oklahoma. Highly comparable model and funding structure within the same state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HomeOfHopeVinita
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100094403900284
• Xx.com/HomeOfHopeInc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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