Holsten Human Capital Development

Name

Holsten Human Capital Development

Legal name

Holsten Human Capital Development, NFP

Website

https://hhcd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Human Services

NAICS

Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Affordable housing support
• Workforce development programs
• Case management services
• Community building programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: HHCD receives funding through government contracts including HUD grants, ROSS grants, and Chicago Housing Authority contracts for providing social services to public housing residents.
2. Fundraising and Donations: HHCD accepts donations through PayPal and organizes annual fundraising events with sponsorship opportunities at various levels (Platinum $7,500, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers on-site social and human services to residents of affordable, mixed-income, and supportive housing communities across Chicago and Joliet. Its core offerings include Workforce Development (assessments, job coaching, career exploration, job placement), Resident and Family Services (comprehensive assessment, case management, social service referrals, housing stability), Community Building (consortium-building, wellness, recreational activities), and the FamilyWorks program (comprehensive case management, employment, youth empowerment, and clinical/wellness services delivered under contract with the Chicago Housing Authority).

Product overview

HHCD is a 501c3 non-profit organization that does not offer commercial technology products or platforms. Instead, it provides social service programs including Workforce Development (job training, career coaching, employment assistance), Resident and Family Services (case management, social services referrals, housing support), Community Building (consortium-building, wellness programming, recreational activities), and FamilyWorks (a comprehensive case management program for CHA residents in partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority). These are community service programs, not technology products or SaaS offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,800 CHA residents helped transition to private housing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHCD was awarded a five-year FamilyWorks contract with CHA in 2014 to provide comprehensive case management, employment services, youth empowerment, housing stability, clinical and wellness programs to CHA residents in the Near North community (former Cabrini-Green neighborhood).
• Holsten Real Estate Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHCD partners with Holsten Real Estate to co-develop and redevelop properties including North Town Village, Parkside of Old Town, Historic Strand, Lawson House, and Riverwalk Homes, providing resident services at each location.
• Loyola UniversityminorOthersLoyola University provides academic partnerships and internship opportunities for social work students who gain hands-on experience at HHCD sites.
• University of Illinois-Jane Addams School of Social WorkminorOthersProvides social work interns who contribute over 3,500 service hours annually while gaining experience with diverse communities.
• DePaul UniversityminorOthersDePaul University social work students intern at HHCD sites as part of their academic program.
• Northeastern UniversityminorOthersNortheastern University social work students intern at HHCD sites.
• Joliet Junior CollegeminorOthersJoliet Junior College social work students intern at HHCD sites, particularly in the Joliet region.
• City of ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Chicago partners with HHCD for community development initiatives and workforce programs.
• City of JolietminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Joliet partners with HHCD for community initiatives at Riverwalk Homes and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Greater Chicago Food DepositoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood depository provides food pantry support at HHCD sites including H.E.A.L. FRESH meal program.
• Northern Illinois Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides food assistance programs for HHCD residents.
• After School MattersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on youth programming and after-school activities for HHCD residents.
• Storycatchers TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on Teens Together Summer Touring Ensemble youth arts program.
• Jesse White Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on youth programs and community activities.
• Northwestern HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing services to HHCD residents.
• Oak Street HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing services to HHCD senior residents.
• Denny ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing clinical services at Lawson House Life Development Center.
• Cornerstone Counseling Center of ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner for HHCD residents.
• City Colleges of ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing skills-based training in hospitality, retail, manufacturing, information technology, and transportation/logistics.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Human Care Services: Chicago-based nonprofit providing case management, workforce development, supportive housing, and refugee/immigrant services to at-risk populations. Directly comparable mission, geographic overlap, and overlapping program set (housing stability + employment + youth services).
• Mercy Housing Lakefront: Chicago arm of national Mercy Housing that combines affordable housing development with on-site resident services. Closest analog to HHCD's model of pairing Holsten Real Estate's property portfolio with wraparound resident services.
• Sarah's Circle: Chicago nonprofit providing case management, housing, and supportive services for women experiencing homelessness. Smaller scale but directly comparable in delivering wraparound services to formerly homeless residents in supportive housing settings.
• Thresholds: Chicago-based nonprofit providing mental health, housing, and employment services to individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. Overlaps HHCD's clinical/wellness programming and supportive housing at Lawson House.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Illinois: Regional affiliate of the national Volunteers of America network, providing supportive housing, workforce development, and family services across Illinois. Larger scale with broader geographic reach but similar program mix to HHCD.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Large Chicago-area nonprofit providing case management, housing stability, workforce, immigration, and senior services. Significantly larger scale and broader program scope but directly comparable service mix to HHCD's CHA FamilyWorks.
• Lutheran Social Services of Illinois: Statewide Illinois nonprofit providing senior services, housing, refugee services, and behavioral health. Comparable in mission and service mix to HHCD, with broader statewide reach and larger headcount.

Regional players

• The Resurrection Project: Chicago Latino-focused community development nonprofit working on affordable housing, immigration, and community building on the southwest side. Comparable in community development + housing services focus, though with a narrower demographic focus.
• Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare: Chicago-area nonprofit providing mental health and substance use treatment, supportive housing, and care coordination. Comparable in clinical/wellness programming and supportive housing model, especially for residents with behavioral health needs.

Emerging players

• BEDS Plus Care: Chicago southwest-suburban nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. Smaller scale than HHCD but directly comparable in serving formerly homeless populations through wraparound services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HHCD_NFP
• Facebookfacebook.com/HHCDNFP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holsten-human-capital-development-nfp
• Instagraminstagram.com/hhcd.nfp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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