The Mission Of Yahweh

What The Mission Of Yahweh does

The Mission of Yahweh is a Houston-based, faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by Sister Helen Gay to serve homeless women and children. It operates a 12-building campus at 10247 Algiers Road that delivers emergency shelter, transitional living, an aftercare program, and a Senior Care track (60+), with capacity for over 120 women and children after the 2025 addition of two new dormitories. Programmatic depth extends beyond housing to a Children's Program (tutoring, music lessons, summer programming, with roughly 80% of children in 2022 on the autism spectrum), a Learning Center, the Workforce Integration Now vocational program (launched 2017), the Kingdom Expansion spiritual program (launched 2018), an iWRITE literacy camp co-sponsored with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, dental services via a UT School of Dentistry partnership (initiated 2017), and an 850-sq-ft organic garden. The organization also runs seasonal community outreach feeding 500+ families twice yearly and operates The Mission's Closet Resale Shoppe as a retail arm.

The business is funded entirely outside the public sector; it explicitly does not accept government money and relies on individual donations (via website, GoFundMe, Classy, and Amazon Wishlist), foundation and grant funding, church and corporate partnerships, special events (Leaders & Legends Gala, Miracles Luncheon, Partners Luncheon, Christmas on a Mission), and resale shop proceeds. Go-to-market is community-led: awareness is built through events, direct mail, email newsletters, volunteer programs, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid digital acquisition. Geographic footprint is the Houston metropolitan area only, with no remote or multi-city delivery model and a 60-year operational history that has produced sustained recognition (Jefferson Award, Mickey Leland Humanitarian Award, Savvy Award, two City of Houston Proclamation Days) and deep institutional partnerships, particularly the 26+ year Kirk Elementary relationship.

Annualized scale metrics include 400+ women served, over 4,000 meals served monthly, and 500+ families supported through twice-yearly community outreach. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, with no revenue or expense figures publicly disclosed. The Mission is governed by a Board of Directors (Kari Work or Michael Sinclair as Chairman across source variants, with Blake Steele as Vice Chairman, Nikki Samuelsen as Treasurer, Stanley Salters as Secretary, Debra Witherspoon as Parliamentarian) and is led day-to-day by Executive Director Glenda Haynes. Sub-brand activity includes the affiliated Yahweh's Children Foundation (focused on infants born in prison and their families).

Name

The Mission Of Yahweh

Legal name

The Mission of Yahweh

Website

https://missionofyahweh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Mission of Yahweh is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1961 that operates a faith-based shelter and 12-building campus providing emergency housing, education, vocational, and spiritual programs for homeless women and children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Women and children services
• Transitional housing programs
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through online platforms (GoFundMe, Classy), monthly giving programs, and one-time contributions. Donors can give through the website, by mail (checks/money orders), or in person.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: Support from private foundations and grant organizations. The organization explicitly states it does not accept government funds but relies on the private sector for funding.
3. Church and Corporate Partnerships: Support from churches and corporate partners who contribute financially to the mission's operations and programs.
4. Resale Shop Operations: The Mission's Closet Resale Shoppe sells donated clothing and housewares, generating revenue while also accepting drop-off donations during specific hours.
5. Special Event Fundraising: Annual events including Christmas on a Mission, Leaders & Legends Gala, and other community events that generate sponsorship revenue and direct donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Mission of Yahweh operates a 12-building residential campus in Houston, Texas that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and comprehensive support services to homeless women and children. Its core offerings include residential programs (Emergency Shelter, Transitional Living, Aftercare, Seniors 60+), a Children's Program with tutoring and enrichment, community outreach (Thanksgiving and Christmas food/toy distributions), workforce readiness training, and spiritual counseling through the Kingdom Expansion Program. The organization also operates The Mission's Closet Resale Shoppe, which sells donated clothing and housewares to generate supplemental revenue.

Product overview

The Mission of Yahweh is a faith-based homeless shelter organization operating as a 12-building campus in Houston, Texas that provides residential services to homeless women and children. The organization offers a unified suite of shelter and support programs including Women's Shelter Programs (emergency shelter, transitional living, senior care, aftercare), a Children's Program (tutoring, music lessons, summer programs), Community Outreach (Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions), and specialty services like The Mission's Closet Resale Shoppe and Sarah's Organic Garden. The organization operates without government funding, relying on private donations and fundraising events such as Christmas on a Mission and the Leaders & Legends Gala.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Mission's Closet Resale Shoppe: A retail shop operated by The Mission of Yahweh that accepts donations of like-new and gently used clothing and housewares. Located across the street from the main entrance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 400 women annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Foundation that sponsored the 2023 iWRITE summer camp at MOY Learning Center, supporting children's literacy and creative expression programs.
• Houston PiBetaPhi Alumnae ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Alumnae club that co-sponsored the 2023 iWRITE summer camp program for children at The Mission of Yahweh.
• UT School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership initiated in 2017 to provide dental services for residents, addressing healthcare needs that homeless individuals often struggle to access.
• Kirk Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirk Elementary has been a vital volunteer and education partner to The Mission of Yahweh for over 26 years. Their commitment helps children experience a smooth transition and strong start as they arrive at the mission and enroll in school. Principal Kathryn Ford, staff, and the PTO led by Jen Medina consistently provide academic support, essential resources, and a welcoming environment for children experiencing homelessness.
• iWRITEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriWRITE is a nonprofit literacy organization that partnered with The Mission of Yahweh to offer a creative writing expression camp for children in grades 1st-9th. The two-week camp took place July 31 to August 10, 2023, culminating in a published book of poems and drawings from campers. Two campers won publishing contests and attended the iWRITE Gala and Book Signing Event.
• Urban HarvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that provided basic garden classes attended by Sarah, founder of Sarah's Organic Garden at The Mission. Helped establish the garden program that provides fresh vegetables to residents.
• Houston Urban GardenersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization whose monthly meetings Sarah attended to learn about gardening, supporting the development of the 850-square-foot organic vegetable garden at the Mission.
• Wabash Feed StoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden supply store and source of expert gardening advice for Sarah's Organic Garden. Provides both supplies and guidance for the Mission's gardening program.
• Hand and Feet of GodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization providing kindness and support to The Mission of Yahweh. Special recognition given for generosity and making a real difference in the community.
• Tailgate MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization featured in volunteer spotlight, contributing time and resources to support Mission residents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: National faith-based nonprofit providing shelter and services for youth and young families experiencing homelessness. Comparable through faith-rooted mission and shelter-plus-education model, though focused on youth rather than women/children.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit mobilizing faith congregations to shelter homeless families with children. Comparable as a faith-rooted family-shelter operator, though distributed across affiliates rather than a single campus.
• Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command: Major national faith-based organization operating family shelters, transitional housing, and disaster relief in Houston. Comparable through faith-based operating model and shelter delivery, though it serves a much broader population including men.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Large regional social services agency providing shelter, food, refugee, and family services across Greater Houston. Comparable given faith-based governance and overlapping Houston-area social service delivery, though services span well beyond women's sheltering.

Emerging players

• Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition: Houston-focused anti-trafficking and homeless services coalition. Comparable through Houston geography and overlapping beneficiary populations (women in crisis), though focused on trafficking-specific interventions rather than general women's sheltering.

Regional players

• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): Faith-based shelter serving homeless individuals and families in downtown Los Angeles. Comparable operating model (faith-based, comprehensive shelter, meal services) but geographically non-overlapping.
• Wheeler Mission: Faith-based shelter serving homeless men, women, and children in Indianapolis with emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs. Comparable faith-based women's/children's shelter model, but in a different region.

Others

• Feeding America: National hunger-relief nonprofit that partners with local agencies including shelters. Comparable as a Houston-area food distribution partner/funder ecosystem for MOY's 4,000+ meals/month program, rather than a direct operating competitor.

Direct peers

• The Women's Home: Houston nonprofit providing housing, mental health, and vocational services specifically for women and children. Direct peer because both serve the same Houston women/children population with a comprehensive housing-plus-services model.
• Star of Hope Mission: Houston-based faith-based shelter serving homeless men, women, and children with emergency shelter, transitional living, and recovery programs. Direct peer given overlapping faith-based model, Houston geography, and dual women/children service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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