What Exodus Place does

Exodus Place is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based non-profit organization founded in July 2009 by Robb Munger that operates a single transitional housing facility at 322 Front Ave SW, serving approximately 130 men experiencing homelessness at any given time. The organization converted a former corrections facility on the Grand River into housing that, unlike conventional time-limited shelter models, imposes no maximum length of stay, allowing members to stabilize at their own pace. The service offering is a vertically integrated wraparound bundle delivered on-site: affordable housing, daily meals (combining on-site garden produce with donated food from partners including Costco, Arnie's, Gordon's, and Tyson), professional case management, medical liaison services covering medication management and behavioral health, spiritual development led by a Pastor and Chaplain, and workforce development/education resources including resume building and job-skills training. AA meetings, a points-based rewards program for healthy habits, and a barbershop further round out member-facing services, and members can earn dues remission through workforce participation within the facility.

The business model blends three revenue streams: low recurring monthly membership dues covering housing and access to all services; charitable donations and in-kind contributions of clothing, hygiene items, furniture, and food from individuals and organizations; and Bridge Card (Michigan SNAP/EBT) payments allocated to the mandatory food program. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective members initiate services by contacting Case Managers by phone or email to schedule an intake assessment, conducted Tuesday through Thursday. Fundraising and awareness are driven by a broad social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X), the website, email newsletter opt-ins, monthly community luncheons and facility tours, and The Exodus Place Open annual golf fundraiser with tiered corporate sponsorship led by Burgess Technical Systems. The organization is led by a small multi-disciplinary staff of 11–50 (Operations Manager, Administrative Assistant, Case Managers, Medical Liaison, Pastor, Chaplain, Kitchen Staff, Facilities Supervisor), and discloses no proprietary technology platform, no AI capabilities, no M&A activity, and no parent or holding entity — operating as an independent, locally funded Christ-focused mission.

Name

Exodus Place

Legal name

Exodus Place

Website

https://exodusplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exodus Place is a Grand Rapids, Michigan non-profit operating a single transitional housing facility for approximately 130 men experiencing homelessness, delivering on-site housing, meals, case management, medical liaison, spiritual development, and workforce training with no time limit on stays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services / Transitional Housing

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Transitional housing
• Homeless services
• Case management
• Workforce development
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Members pay low monthly dues that include housing and access to all services. The dues structure is designed to be affordable, with a points program that rewards members for healthy habits and responsibilities.
2. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations, including financial gifts, in-kind donations of clothing, hygiene items, furniture, and food.
3. Bridge Card / Food Program: Members are required to enroll in the food program and can use their Bridge Card (SNAP benefits) towards payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Exodus Place provides long-term transitional housing and wraparound support services for homeless men in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Residents receive a bed, three meals per day, case management, medical support, spiritual development, and access to education and workforce development programming. Residents may stay indefinitely while working toward self-sufficiency.

Product overview

Exodus Place is a non-profit transitional housing organization offering a coordinated suite of services to help men transition out of homelessness. The core offering combines affordable housing with no time limit on stays, paired with comprehensive support services including Case Management, Spiritual Development, Meals Program, Medical Services, and Education/Workforce Development programs. These services are supported by Volunteer Programs and Donations initiatives. The organization also hosts fundraising events including The Exodus Place Open golf outing and monthly Luncheons and Tours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Housing Program Long-term residential housing for homeless men in Grand Rapids, MI, with beds and shelter provided on an unlimited-length-of-stay basis while residents pursue self-sufficiency.
• Case Management Services One-on-one case management for residents to develop stabilization plans, access benefits, and progress toward employment, recovery, and independent living goals.
• Meal Program Provision of three meals per day to resident men at the 322 Front Ave SW facility, addressing food insecurity as part of the wraparound support model.
• Medical Support Services Coordination of medical and health-related support for residents, addressing untreated health needs as part of stabilization toward self-sufficiency.
• Spiritual Development Program Faith-based spiritual development programming offered to residents as a component of the organization's Christian nonprofit mission.
• Education and Workforce Development Educational and workforce development programming designed to help residents build credentials, job skills, and sustainable income as they transition out of homelessness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides transitional housing and support services to approximately 130 men at any given time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• CostcominorOthersFood supplier partner providing items that cannot be grown in the on-site garden. Part of the food program that supplies members with nutritious meals.
• Arnie'sminorOthersFood supplier partner providing items for the food program. Contributes to the well-rounded selection of food for members.
• Gordon'sminorOthersFood supplier partner contributing to the food program that provides members with fresh, nutritious meals.
• TysonminorOthersFood supplier partner providing protein and other food items for the meal program.
• Burgess Technical SystemsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Exodus Place Open golf outing. Represents the highest sponsorship level for the annual fundraising event.
• Modern WoodmencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBirdie-level sponsor of the Exodus Place Open golf fundraising event.
• LMCU (Lake Michigan Credit Union)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerContest sponsor for the Exodus Place Open golf outing.
• REMAX AJ LewisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole sponsor for the Exodus Place Open golf event.
• Bouma CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole sponsor for the Exodus Place Open golf event.
• KCCUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole sponsor for the Exodus Place Open golf event.
• Provision PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole sponsor for the Exodus Place Open golf event.
• Spectrum IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole sponsor for the Exodus Place Open golf event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Atlanta Mission: Christ-centered nonprofit in Atlanta offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, recovery programs, and meals to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Comparable faith-based transitional housing model.
• Open Door Mission: Faith-based rescue mission in Omaha, NE providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, and recovery programs. Comparable in faith-based, men's-focused transitional housing services.
• Mel Trotter Ministries: Faith-based shelter and recovery organization also located in Grand Rapids, MI, offering emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. Highly comparable in mission, geography, and service mix.
• Union Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Los Angeles providing emergency shelter, transitional living, recovery programs, and meals to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable mission and wraparound service model.
• San Diego Rescue Mission: Faith-based organization providing shelter, recovery programs, meals, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness in San Diego. Comparable mission, faith-based identity, and integrated service model.
• Dégagé Ministries: Grand Rapids-based nonprofit providing meals, shelter, and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable as a co-located direct-service peer in the same West Michigan market.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: Large faith-based charitable organization operating shelter, transitional housing, addiction recovery, and food programs nationally. Comparable in faith-based homeless services model, though operating at significantly greater scale and scope.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit network focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, housing stabilization, and case management. Comparable in transitional housing mission and case-management-driven model, though focused on families rather than individual men.

Emerging players

• Alpha USA: Faith-based organization running courses and programs in prisons, homeless shelters, and recovery contexts. Adjacent peer sharing the Christ-centered mission orientation and presence in transitional housing environments.

Regional players

• Community Rebuilders: Grand Rapids-based nonprofit focused on housing solutions, homelessness prevention, and supportive services for vulnerable populations. Comparable as a West Michigan peer addressing homelessness through housing-focused programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exodus_place
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@exodusplace
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExodusPlace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exodus-place
• Instagraminstagram.com/exodusplace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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