Homes For The Homeless, Inc.

What Homes For The Homeless, Inc. does

Homes For The Homeless (HFH) is a New York City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that operates six family residences across the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island to provide shelter and comprehensive support services to families experiencing homelessness. Beyond emergency housing, HFH delivers an integrated portfolio of on-site programs including Early Childhood Education (3K/4K preparation), Afterschool & Recreation for K-12 students, Family Services (case management, housing placement, budgeting, life-skills training), sleep-away Summer Camps (Camp Wakonda and Camp Lanowa at Harriman State Park), and the Culinary Center at Allie's Place — a 60-hour workforce development program covering Culinary Essentials, Pastry Arts, and Hospitality with employment placement support. Many programs are accessible to neighborhood residents beyond shelter occupants, positioning HFH as both a service provider and a community anchor.

The organization runs on a donor- and contract-funded operating model with no proprietary technology stack; it relies on standard nonprofit management systems, program delivery platforms, and an extensive partnership ecosystem spanning educational institutions (Writopia Lab, St. John's University, Columbia AAPD, CUNY CAT, Bronx Arena High School), media organizations (PBS KIDS, Fred Rogers Productions), the New York Public Library, and corporate sponsors (Old Navy, Lufthansa, Madison Square Garden/Knicks, KidCare). HFH's 420-person staff operates under the leadership of Executive Director John Greenwood with a senior team spanning operations, family services, culinary education, building operations, and program coordination at each residence.

HFH's revenue is not publicly disclosed. Funding flows from NYC Department of Homeless Services contracts, private donations from individuals, corporate contributions, and foundation grants. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the six physical family residences and on-site programming, with referrals sourced through community partnerships and case managers. The organization publishes an annual Impact Report (most recent: 2024) and maintains an active presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn for donor and volunteer engagement.

Name

Homes For The Homeless, Inc.

Legal name

Homes for the Homeless, Inc.

Website

https://hfhnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Homes For The Homeless is a NYC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating six family residences across the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, providing shelter, early childhood education, afterschool programs, family services, summer camps, and culinary training to families experiencing homelessness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Homeless Services and Social Support

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Family homeless services
• Emergency family shelter
• Early childhood education
• Workforce development training
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: HFH operates as a nonprofit organization funded through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as government and private grants to support shelter operations and programs.
2. Government Funding: Funding through NYC Department of Homeless Services and other government partnerships to operate family shelters and social services programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Homes For The Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates six family residences across New York City (Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island), providing free emergency shelter and wraparound services to families experiencing homelessness. Its service portfolio includes on-site early childhood education (3K and 4K), afterschool and recreation programs for K-12 youth, case management and family services, sleep-away summer camps (Camp Wakonda and Camp Lanowa), and workforce development through the Culinary Center at Allie's Place offering a 60-hour culinary training program.

Product overview

Homes For The Homeless (HFH) is a nonprofit organization operating six family residences across NYC that provides shelter and comprehensive support services for families experiencing homelessness. The organization offers a multi-faceted service portfolio centered on family residences (Allie's Place, Clinton, Prospect, Saratoga, Williamsbridge, and Island) which provide not just housing but also Early Childhood Education programs, Afterschool & Recreation for K-12 students, Family Services with case management and housing support, HFH Summer Day Camps (Camp Wakonda and Camp Lanowa), and the Culinary Center at Allie's Place - a workforce development program providing culinary training and employment preparation. Many programs are also available to the surrounding community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Allie's Place Family Residence: A family residence in the Bronx operated by HFH, featuring the Culinary Center at Allie's Place.
• Clinton Family Residence
• Prospect Family Residence
• Saratoga Family Residence
• Williamsbridge Family Residence
• Culinary Center at Allie's Place
• HFH Summer Camps

Products and services

• Family Residences Six family residences (Allie's Place, Clinton, Prospect, Saratoga, Williamsbridge, and Island) located in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, providing free emergency shelter and housing to families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
• Early Childhood Education Free, on-site early education programming for children at HFH family residences, including 3K and 4K preparation for kindergarten and developmental support.
• Afterschool & Recreation Free after-school programs for K-12 students including homework help, dance, nutrition, yoga, arts, and various enrichment activities at HFH family residences.
• Family Services Wrap-around social services including case management, housing specialists, client care coordinators, Independent Living Plans, budgeting skills, and connections to citywide resources.
• HFH Summer Day Camps Sleep-away summer camps (Camp Wakonda and Camp Lanowa) at Harriman State Park serving children who have experienced homelessness, offering nature activities, athletics, and educational programming.
• Culinary Center at Allie's Place A 60-hour culinary training program preparing students for careers in food and hospitality, offering instruction in Culinary Essentials, Pastry Arts, and Hospitality, with employment preparation and workforce development services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Families successfully transition from shelter to permanent housing with ongoing stability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kids With CamerascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022NYC-based visual arts school that has partnered with HFH since 2022. Through this partnership, kids in Afterschool at HFH family residences are introduced to photography and creative expression. Students learn photography techniques, explore technology and visual storytelling, and develop confidence through creative exploration. At the end of each program cycle, they showcase their favorite photographs and portfolios in a final exhibit for their families.
• Fred Rogers Productions and PBS KIDS/THIRTEENminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Hosted exclusive premiere screening of Alma's Way animated series for HFH's Bronx family residences. The show features a young Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx who uses critical thinking skills to solve everyday problems.
• UC San Diego PAL ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020HFH collaborated with UC San Diego PAL Program for online tutoring and staff training, connecting HFH youth with PAL volunteers during pandemic isolation.
• Madison Square Garden (NBA Knicks)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Donated basketballs, T-shirts, and children's books to Saratoga Family Residence through collaboration with NYC Department of Homeless Services. Students received new t-shirts for Saratoga's basketball court.
• St. John's UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Two professors and freshmen from St. John's University developed a mural project for their Discover New York course, completing painting sessions at Saratoga Family Residence. Students contributed 6 hours of volunteer service per semester. Professors also organized a campus food drive to benefit HFH family residences.
• LufthansaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Volunteers from Lufthansa visited Saratoga Afterschool to teach students about aviation and global cultures. Employees from the international airline spent the afternoon sharing their diverse cultural backgrounds, creating educational props, and helping children take virtual flights between countries.
• Girl Scouts of Greater New York - Troop 6000coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Troop 6000 was launched in 2017 by Girl Scouts of Greater New York specifically to serve girls experiencing homelessness. The troop has made its way to HFH Afterschool and Recreation Programs, providing young girls with tools to be confident and courageous versions of themselves.
• Old NavycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Has been teaming up with HFH since 2017, providing generous donations of backpacks, notebooks, and school essentials for back-to-school preparations at HFH family residences throughout the Bronx and Westchester.
• Writopia LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Nonprofit offering creative writing workshops for children ages 2-18 has been collaborating with HFH since 2013, primarily providing supplemental afterschool creative writing enrichment. HFH Partnerships Manager Tierra Gunther was honored at Writopia Lab's 2025 Gala with Excellence in Literacy, Leadership, and Programming award after decade-long partnership.
• The New York Public Library (Soundview and Hunts Point branches)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSoundview branch of NYPL set up tables at Allie's Place for families to learn about free services, pick up flyers, and sign up for library cards. Hunts Point branch hosted Prospect Afterschool & Recreation for field trips. NYPL partnerships help families access educational resources and build neighborhood networks.
• CUNY Creative Arts Team (CAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUNY CAT develops kids' community, creativity, and social-emotional learning through theater. Led drama-based workshops at Prospect Afterschool where kids expressed themselves through interactive performances.
• PBS KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPBS Kids developed chemistry lessons, including make-your-own-slime activities, for Prospect afterschool programs to provide engaging educational content.
• KidCarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLongtime HFH partner hosting annual holiday party for 13 years, providing unique holiday experiences for kids. Also organized food truck events with taco, waffle, and ice cream trucks at HFH family residences.
• RAP4BronxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronx-based organization that brought holiday cheer to Allie's Place with goodie bags, hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, and holiday gifts for children.
• The Little BeetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant that provided nutritious meals to families at Allie's Place on behalf of country singer Brett Eldredge.
• Columbia University (AAPD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University donated over 600 toothbrushes with toothpaste to families and provided virtual workshop on dental hygiene and oral care for children.
• Red Lips for ChangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Williamsbridge Family Services for 'Celebrate Your Greatness' event, facilitating self-care workshops and confidence-building activities for mothers.
• That Suits YouminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducted workshop at Williamsbridge Family Services teaching essentials of interview presentation and providing professional clothing including suits and ties to parents.
• Brooklyn Music SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Buckets & Beats drumming classes to Prospect Afterschool kids, with young musicians tapping their way to success.
• DMF YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted semester-long dance residence at Prospect Afterschool, culminating in final showcase where students shared accomplishments with friends and families.
• Bronx Arena High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer school serving under-credited students collaborated with Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education. Students participated in weeklong Culinary Essentials cohort, earning credits toward graduation. Recent graduate Lily completed program in 2025 and secured culinary job at Orbital Kitchens.
• Make Mothers' MatterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted side event at UN Commission on Social Development where HFH COO John Greenwood joined panelists addressing single mothers' vulnerability to homelessness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Win (formerly Women In Need): Largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in NYC, operating family residences across the five boroughs — directly comparable to HFH in target population, service mix, and NYC government-contract funding model.
• CAMBA: Brooklyn-based nonprofit offering housing, family services, youth programs, and workforce development — directly comparable as a multi-program social services provider in NYC.
• Project Renewal: NYC nonprofit operating shelters, supportive housing, and workforce development programs (including culinary/vocational training) for people experiencing homelessness — closely aligned with HFH's integrated shelter-plus-employment model.
• Henry Street Settlement: Lower East Side settlement house delivering housing assistance, education, and workforce programs — directly comparable as a long-standing NYC social services nonprofit with a comparable funding mix.
• Breaking Ground: NYC nonprofit providing transitional housing, supportive housing, and homelessness prevention services — closely comparable in NYC shelter operations and supportive services.
• Coalition for the Homeless: NYC advocacy and direct-service organization providing emergency shelter, housing placement, and homelessness prevention — directly comparable in mission and NYC contract-dependent funding.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey: Workforce-development and community-services nonprofit operating in the NYC region — comparable to HFH's Culinary Center in employment-skills training, but with a much broader vocational scope.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: Large multi-service NYC/region-wide nonprofit providing housing, family services, early childhood education, and workforce programs — overlaps with HFH's service mix at much larger scale and geographic reach.
• Children's Aid Society: NYC-wide nonprofit providing early childhood education, afterschool, family services, and community programming — closely comparable in education-and-family services portfolio, though broader than just shelter.

Regional players

• Fountain House: NYC-based nonprofit providing supportive housing, education, and employment programs for adults with mental illness — adjacent peer in NYC supportive-housing and employment-services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HFHnyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/HFHnyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homes-for-the-homeless
• Instagraminstagram.com/hfh_nyc
• Xx.com/hfh_nyc

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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