What Isaiah House does

Isaiah House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988 and headquartered at 238 North Munn Avenue in East Orange, New Jersey. It provides a coordinated continuum of emergency shelter, permanent housing, food assistance, and supportive services to vulnerable populations across Essex County, with a stated mission to reduce homelessness, hunger, and unemployment in the greater Newark area. Core programs include an Emergency Family Shelter that provides private rooms to keep families intact, a Food Pantry, the Community Creche for mothers with infants and open DCP&P cases, HIV/AIDS residential and HOPWA rental assistance programs, the Next Step permanent housing program for adults with mental health diagnoses, a Re-Entry Program for women exiting incarceration, and the HEAL Program offering Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Support services include the HomeFull furniture donation program and the Tiny Tots Daycare.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led, on-site, and case-managed. Revenue is generated through diversified streams: individual donations and monthly giving via Givelively, donor-advised funds through DAF Direct (BNY Mellon, Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable), federal and state grants (HUD-HOPWA, Ryan White, Title I, NJDOH), tiered corporate sponsorships, and special events including the House of Love annual gala. Isaiah House serves over 12,000 individuals annually across program verticals and operates with 11–50 employees under Executive Director Zammeah Bivins-Gibson, governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Rob Schutz.

Name

Isaiah House

Legal name

Isaiah House

Website

https://isaiahhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Isaiah House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 in East Orange, NJ, delivering emergency shelter, food assistance, permanent housing, and support services to vulnerable families and individuals across Essex County through seven core programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services & Homeless Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency family housing
• Food pantry assistance
• HIV/AIDS support programs
• Substance abuse treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

East Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Monthly Giving: Individual donors contribute through one-time and recurring monthly donations via the Givelively platform. Monthly giving is emphasized as an impactful way to support the organization year-round.
2. Donor-Advised Funds: Accepts grants from Donor-Advised Funds through DAF Direct, allowing donors to recommend grants over time. Partners with BNY Mellon, Fidelity Charitable, and Schwab Charitable.
3. Government Grants: Receives federal and state funding including Title I, Ryan White, NJDOH, and HUD-HOPWA monies for HIV/AIDS programs and housing assistance.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the organization through tiered sponsorship packages. Named sponsors include Shapiro Family Foundation and The Turley Family.
5. Special Events: Hosts fundraising events including House of Love annual gala, Wine & Dine, Family Color Run, and Kids Dance Marathon.
6. HomeFull Furniture Program: HomeFull is a not-for-profit furniture donation program where donors pay to cover storage and moving costs, receiving tax-deductible receipts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Isaiah House provides emergency shelter, food assistance, permanent supportive housing, HIV/AIDS programs, substance abuse treatment, and re-entry support to vulnerable families and individuals in Essex County, NJ. All services are delivered free of charge through direct on-site programs including the Emergency Family Shelter, Community Creche for mothers with infants, Next Step Program for adults with mental health diagnoses, the HEAL Program for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and a Re-Entry Program for women leaving incarceration.

Product overview

Isaiah House is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of shelter, housing, and support programs serving vulnerable families and individuals in Essex County, NJ since 1988. The core programs include Emergency Family Shelter (providing private rooms for families in crisis), Community Creche (housing for mothers with infants), and the Re-Entry Program (for women returning from incarceration). Additional programs address specific needs: the Food Pantry provides food assistance, HIV/AIDS Programs offer residential and rental support, the Next Step Program provides permanent housing for adults with mental health diagnoses, and the HEAL Program delivers Medication-Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders. HomeFull and Tiny Tots Daycare are support services that help residents transition to stable independent living. All programs are provided free of charge to clients and operate 365 days a year with 24-hour staff support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Family Shelter

Quantifiable outcome

• 66.67% of residents moved to permanent independent housing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Food Bank of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for food supply and support. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey provides food resources that Isaiah House distributes through its food pantry to the community.
• MENDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEND (Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity) partners with Isaiah House for continued support in food distribution services to Essex County residents.
• AHR DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHR Design partnered with Isaiah House on the HomeFull program to create curated furnishing spaces for individuals moving into permanent housing.
• Schwartz Design CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal design firm contributed to the renovation of the 14th Street building through design services and support.
• Planned ParenthoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Isaiah House nurse to host Sexual Awareness Month workshops in May 2024.
• NJCRIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Isaiah House and Planned Parenthood to host Sexual Awareness Month workshops for community education.
• Phi Mu Alpha SinfoniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical fraternity contributed to the reopening celebration and support of Isaiah House's 14th Street building renovation.
• Aimee Ryan and Lisa Rayman GoldfarbminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotographers who contributed to Isaiah House's ribbon-cutting ceremony documentation and community events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit dedicated to ending family homelessness through emergency shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Highly comparable to Isaiah House's Emergency Family Shelter model, though Family Promise operates nationally via affiliate network rather than a single fixed site.
• Housing Works: New York-based nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS and homelessness. Comparable to Isaiah House's HIV/AIDS Programs, particularly its HOPWA-funded rental assistance and trauma-informed care model.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services to youth and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable in mission, integrated service model, and government grant reliance, though it focuses more on youth and young adults.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and advocacy organization advancing evidence-based solutions to homelessness. Not a service provider, but a key influencer of the federal funding streams (HUD, HOPWA) on which Isaiah House depends.
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey: State's largest anti-hunger nonprofit and Isaiah House's primary food supplier for its pantry operations. While not a direct competitor, the relationship shapes the economics and scale of Isaiah House's food distribution program.

Regional players

• Integrity House: New Jersey-based nonprofit providing substance abuse treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, residential, and outpatient services. Directly comparable to Isaiah House's HEAL Program, with a stronger statewide reputation in addiction treatment.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark: Provides emergency assistance, housing, food, and social services throughout Essex County and the greater Newark area. Direct regional competitor for HUD funding, food pantry donations, and case management referrals in the same service territory.
• The Apostles' House: Newark, NJ-based nonprofit serving homeless individuals and families with shelter, housing, and supportive services. Most direct local peer in the Essex County service territory, competing for similar HUD and state funding.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army Northern New Jersey: Operates emergency shelters, transitional housing, food pantries, and social services across New Jersey, including Newark-area locations. Directly overlaps with Isaiah House on shelter, food pantry, and re-entry services, but is a much larger national organization with broader mandate.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing affordable housing, veterans' services, and behavioral health programs. Operates permanent supportive housing and re-entry programs similar to Isaiah House's Next Step and Re-Entry offerings, though at much larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IsaiahHouseEastOrange

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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