Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri

What Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri does

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2009 as the charitable arm of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Operating across the southernmost 39 counties of Missouri, the organization delivers six interconnected social service programs — Developmental Disability Services, Housing Services, Maternal & Family Programs (anchored by the LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home), Construction Services, Veteran Services, and Other Services (including SNAP assistance) — and served nearly 3,000 individuals in the last fiscal year. Clients include homeless pregnant women, veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, low-income families and seniors, and those at risk of homelessness. All services are provided free of charge to eligible clients based on need criteria, and there is no proprietary technology disclosed; service delivery is conducted in-person through eight office locations and two residential facilities.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding stack rather than a revenue model: CCSOMO raises operating capital through individual and corporate donations (including 70% Missouri Maternity Home Tax Credit-eligible gifts), federal and state grants (HUD, SSVF veteran rapid rehousing, Ozarks Food Harvest, Walmart Foundation), annual fundraising events (the LifeHouse Galas in Springfield and Cape Girardeau, Taste of CCSOMO), and increasingly through structured partnerships such as the Mountaintop Homes joint venture with O'Reilly Development using LIHTC financing. Distribution is direct-to-client via physical service locations, home visits, and referrals from community partners, healthcare providers, and the coordinated entry system. Pricing is not applicable as services are provided at no cost, and the organization does not sell products.

CCSOMO's operational footprint has expanded materially in 2024–2025, with the April 2024 opening of LifeHouse Cape Girardeau (15 residential rooms on the Little Flower Campus), the 2024–2025 Mountaintop Homes JV (42 mixed-income townhomes, 8 reserved for clients), and the 2025 expansion of Developmental Disability Services into Butler and Dunklin counties (adding 175–300 clients). The organization is led by CEO Ken Palermo with a senior team including Chief Advancement Officer Suzanne Cronkhite, Chief Program Operations Officer Jeremy Rowland (since November 2024), and Chief Compliance Officer Susan Cox.

Name

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri

Website

https://ccsomo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2009 that operates six social service programs across 39 counties in southern Missouri, serving nearly 3,000 vulnerable individuals annually through free maternal, housing, veteran, developmental disability, and home repair services as the charitable arm of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Developmental disability services
• Homeless veteran housing
• Maternity home shelter
• Affordable housing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from the general public, parish communities, and supporters. The organization conducts direct donation campaigns, online giving through its website, and tax credit donation programs.
2. Tax Credit Donations (MHTC): 70% Maternity Home Tax Credits (MHTC) available to donors making gifts to the LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home program. Donors receive a state tax credit worth 70% of their donation value in addition to standard charitable deductions, effectively maximizing the impact of giving while reducing Missouri state tax liability.
3. Grants and Government Contracts: Funding from government agencies and private foundations including rapid rehousing grants, HUD funding, and grants from organizations like Ozarks Food Harvest and Walmart Foundation. The SSVF program for veterans is federally funded.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including the LifeHouse Gala in Springfield (Moonlight Masquerade) and the LifeHouse Gala in Cape Girardeau (Stetsons & Stilettos), along with the Taste of CCSOMO cocktail mixer. These events generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and raffles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers six integrated social-service programs at no cost to eligible clients across 39 counties in southern Missouri. Core offerings include residential maternity housing (LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home in Springfield and Cape Girardeau), developmental disability case management and supports, veteran homelessness rapid rehousing (SSVF), housing and homelessness prevention, low-income home repair/construction, and SNAP/emergency assistance. Funding comes from individual donations, parish and corporate giving, foundation and government grants, Missouri Maternity Home Tax Credits, and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include Developmental Disability Services providing residential and day programs, Housing Services for affordable housing and homeless prevention, Maternal & Family Programs including the LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home, Construction Services building affordable homes, Veteran Services for case management and benefits access, and Other Services including SNAP assistance. These programs work together to provide comprehensive support across housing, family stability, disability services, and veteran assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Developmental Disability Services Targeted Case Management and supports for individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability prior to age 22, connecting them to state-funded home and community-based supports through the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities. Currently serves approximately 1,100 individuals in Butler, Dunklin, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, and Scott counties.
• Housing Services Rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, rent and mortgage assistance, HUD-certified housing counseling, and financial counseling for individuals and families who are literally homeless, at imminent risk of homelessness, or fleeing domestic violence, with case management aimed at self-sufficiency.
• LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home Residential maternity home providing shelter, case management, prenatal education, parenting training, life-skills development, and reunification support for homeless pregnant women and new mothers. Operates residential campuses in Springfield and Cape Girardeau, the latter featuring rooms for 15 mothers plus classroom, kitchen, community room, and office space.
• Maternal & Family Programs Comprehensive maternal and family support program that includes the LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home, Healthy Moms Healthy Babies case management, and AfterCare services for graduates; serves homeless and at-risk pregnant women, new mothers, and their children with shelter, counseling, parenting education, and transitional housing.
• Construction Services Volunteer-built home repair and accessibility modification services for low-income families, seniors, and individuals with developmental disabilities, including Department of Mental Health developmental disability home modifications, the Cape Girardeau Senior Build Program, and the Cape Girardeau Developmentally Disabled Home Repair Program.
• Veteran Services Federally funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program providing case management, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, financial counseling, and benefit connections for veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, have limited income, or face unemployment.
• Other Services (SNAP Assistance) SNAP enrollment assistance and emergency financial assistance for individuals and families to meet basic needs during crisis situations, increasing access to nutrition benefits across southern Missouri.

Quantifiable outcome

• 138+ healthy babies born drug-free at LifeHouse since 2013
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• O'Reilly DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025O'Reilly Development partnered with CCSOMO on Mountaintop Homes, a mixed-income housing community in Mount Vernon, MO. O' Reilly Development led the construction and development of 42 residential townhomes, with 8 units reserved for CCSOMO clients including homeless/at-risk veterans, mothers in the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies program, and mixed-income families. A CCSOMO staff member works on-site to provide resources and case management.
• Missouri Veterans CommissionminorOthers · 21 July 2025The Mountaintop Homes development sits adjacent to the Missouri Veterans Commission facility in Mount Vernon, enabling integrated services for veteran residents.
• Catholic Charities USAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025A representative of Catholic Charities USA participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mountaintop Homes, indicating the national organization's support for the local affiliate's initiatives.
• Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2024CCSOMO partnered with BCFO in a mutually beneficial arrangement. CCSOMO donated a box truck and committed all donated items (except monthly LifeHouse wish list items) to BCFO. In exchange, CCSOMO clients receive vouchers to shop at local Neat Repeats thrift stores owned and operated by BCFO. The stores in Joplin, Ozark, and Springfield provide accessible outlets for clients in CCSOMO's Maternal and Family, Housing, and Veteran programs, offering clothing, household items, furniture, and more.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veterans Inc. (Worcester, MA): National nonprofit providing SSVF-funded rapid rehousing, case management, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. Directly comparable to CCSOMO's Veteran Services program on SSVF funding mechanism, target client base, and service model, but operates at national scale.
• Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph: Missouri-based Catholic Charities affiliate serving the Kansas City and St. Joseph regions with comparable programming in housing, family services, and refugee resettlement. Directly comparable on operating model (Diocese-affiliated, multi-program, donation + grant funded) and geographic state footprint.
• Catholic Charities of St. Louis: Another Catholic Charities USA affiliate operating in Missouri with a similar faith-based, multi-program social services model (housing, family, veteran, refugee services). Highly comparable on mission, governance structure (Diocese of St. Louis), and service breadth, but serves an urban St. Louis-area population.
• Goodwill of the Ozarks: Regional Goodwill affiliate providing workforce development, disability services, and community support across southwest Missouri. Comparable on serving individuals with disabilities and operating donation-funded programs in the same geography, though with a workforce-development rather than crisis-services orientation.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Springfield: Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity serving the Springfield region with affordable home construction, repairs, and volunteer-driven housing solutions. Directly comparable to CCSOMO's Construction Services program on volunteer model, home repair focus, and target low-income client base.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of 167 Catholic Charities agencies. CCSOMO is an affiliate; the parent organization provides accreditation support, advocacy, and shared infrastructure. Comparable as the umbrella entity for the entire Catholic Charities system CCSOMO operates within.
• Salvation Army (Midland Division – Springfield): National faith-based social services organization providing emergency shelter, housing, veteran services, and family support across the same southern Missouri geography. Overlaps significantly on housing and veteran programs but operates as a much larger, nationally branded incumbent.

Others

• United Way of the Ozarks: Regional umbrella funder and social services coordinator in the Ozarks region that convenes nonprofits, distributes funds, and coordinates service delivery. Comparable as a regional social services ecosystem participant and potential CCSOMO partner/funder; not a direct service competitor.

Emerging players

• Birthright International: National nonprofit network providing crisis pregnancy support, similar in mission to CCSOMO's LifeHouse program. Overlaps on serving pregnant women in crisis but is volunteer-driven and does not operate residential maternity homes, making CCSOMO's LifeHouse a more intensive offering.

Regional players

• Doorways (St. Louis): St. Louis-based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for people living with HIV and homeless individuals. Comparable on housing-first service model and case management but operates in a different urban geography and specializes in HIV-affected populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccsomo
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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