HARBEL

What HARBEL does

HARBEL Community Organization, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 and headquartered at 5807 Harford Road in Baltimore, Maryland, serving the Northeast Baltimore corridor under the executive leadership of Dr. Arvella Floyd. The organization operates across three programmatic pillars: a HUD-certified Housing Partnership providing homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and budget counseling; a Prevention & Recovery Center delivering outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment under ACHC accreditation and Maryland OHCQ licensure; and a Community Services pillar encompassing neighborhood organizing, a citizens patrol, emergency food resources, and youth programming that includes the C.R.E.W. Out-of-School Time Academic and Vocational Enrichment Program launched in 2022. Governance is anchored by 80+ constituent member organizations—churches, PTAs, civic associations, and neighborhood groups—which collectively form the federation that has sustained the organization for over five decades.

The operating model is built on credentialed service delivery rather than a single technology platform: clinical work runs through evidence-based outpatient treatment protocols with ACHC oversight; housing counseling is delivered under HUD curricula; and the NorthEast Resiliency Hub coordinates emergency preparedness with the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, and Fire Services. The organization employs 31 staff, holds no parent company, and has no disclosed private equity or venture investment. Technical scope is intentionally narrow and mission-aligned rather than productized.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of government grants (notably CDBG, Baltimore Substance Abuse System, and Baltimore City Health Department), third-party insurance reimbursement (Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS, CareFirst, Aetna), client self-pay, contributions from member organizations, and individual donations accepted via PayPal, mailed check, and securities gifts. Programmatic growth has been incremental rather than transformational, exemplified by recent additions such as the C.R.E.W. youth program and the NorthEast Resiliency Hub rather than new acquisitions or capital raises.

Name

HARBEL

Legal name

HARBEL Community Organization, Inc.

Website

https://harbel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HARBEL Community Organization is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Northeast Baltimore since 1969 through HUD-certified housing counseling, ACHC-accredited outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment, and community services spanning youth, emergency food, and resilience programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Mental health counseling
• Homebuyer education
• Community organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Community Donations: Individual and organizational donations received through PayPal, check, money order, securities gifts, and in-kind contributions. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from CDBG (Community Development Block Grants), Baltimore Substance Abuse System, and Baltimore City Health Department.
3. Client Fees and Insurance: Client fees for substance abuse and mental health services. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst Administrators, Aetna, and self-pay/sliding scale.
4. Member Organization Contributions: Support from member organizations including churches, PTAs, business associations, and civic associations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HARBEL Community Organization, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing community-based services in Northeast Baltimore across three core pillars: Housing Partnership (HUD-certified first-time homebuyer education, financial literacy counseling, and down payment assistance program certification), Prevention and Recovery (outpatient substance abuse treatment, intensive outpatient program, DUI/DWI programs, mental health counseling, and clinical evaluations for adults and adolescents), and Community Services (community relations, emergency food resources, NorthEast Resiliency Hub, and the Northeast Citizens Patrol). Services are delivered through eight direct service programs to individuals and families in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Product overview

HARBEL is a multi-purpose community organization offering three core service pillars: Housing Partnership, Prevention and Recovery Center, and Community Services. The Housing Partnership provides HUD-certified first-time homebuyer education and counseling. The Prevention and Recovery Center offers outpatient substance abuse treatment and mental health services including Intensive Outpatient Program, Standard Outpatient Program, DUI/DWI Programs, mental health counseling, clinical evaluations, and the HARBEL C.R.E.W. youth program. Community Services encompasses Community Relations, Emergency Food Resources, the NorthEast Resiliency Hub, and the Northeast Citizens Patrol (NECOP). The organization serves Northeast Baltimore communities through 80+ member organizations with a staff of 31 and annual budget exceeding $1 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HARBEL Prevention and Recovery Center: Outpatient substance abuse treatment and mental health services for adults and adolescents in the Baltimore Metropolitan area
• HARBEL Housing Partnership
• NECOP (Northeast Citizens Patrol)
• HARBEL C.R.E.W.

Products and services

• Prevention and Recovery Center Outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment services providing confidential, evidence-based care for adults and adolescents in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Includes Intensive Outpatient Program, Standard Outpatient Treatment, DUI/DWI Programs, mental health counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, clinical evaluations, and peer recovery support. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst Administrators, Aetna, and self-pay/sliding scale.
• Housing Partnership HUD-certified first-time homebuyer education and counseling program serving communities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Provides one-on-one counseling sessions and group workshops on credit, budgeting, savings, and financial literacy, plus down payment assistance program certificates required for most down payment assistance programs.
• Community Services Community Relations program serving member associations with neighborhood concern navigation from illegal dumping to DPW complaints, emergency food resources (Grab & Go Groceries, assistance applying for state and local food resources), and support for 80+ constituent organizations in Northeast Baltimore.
• HARBEL C.R.E.W. (Creative, Righteous, Enrichment, Within) In-school and out-of-school time youth program serving Baltimore youth ages 11-24. Includes addiction and secondary generation recovery, mental and behavioral health counseling, youth diversion and Youth AIP, and out-of-school time academic and vocational enrichment. Delivered in partnership with Baltimore City Board of Education, Baltimore City Health Department, and partner nonprofits.
• Northeast Citizens Patrol (NECOP) Citizens patrol program covering Northeast Baltimore communities, patrolling Thursday, Friday, and designated Saturday nights 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Reports suspicious activity to a Baltimore Police liaison officer via radio.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baltimore City Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on C.R.E.W. youth programming and crisis response services. Also provides funding through Baltimore Substance Abuse System.
• Baltimore City Police Department Northeast DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on NECOP (Northeast Citizens On Patrol) and C.R.E.W. youth diversion programs. Officer liaison for patrol coordination.
• Baltimore City Board of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing in-school mental health and counseling services through C.R.E.W. program in Baltimore City schools.
• Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in C.R.E.W. programming for at-risk youth, providing referrals and services in support of programming.
• Arch Social Community NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in C.R.E.W. programming, on frontline in identifying at-risk youth and providing services.
• Strength Families and Building CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in C.R.E.W. programming providing referrals and services for youth.
• MISHA HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in C.R.E.W. programming providing services for youth overcoming addiction and mental health issues.
• Baltimore Office of SustainabilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting the NorthEast Resiliency Hub for weather-related and other hazard preparedness.
• Baltimore Office of Emergency ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting the NorthEast Resiliency Hub for emergency preparedness and response.
• Baltimore City Fire ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting the NorthEast Resiliency Hub for emergency response.
• Mayor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on NECOP and C.R.E.W. youth programming. Mayor's Station was part of city services at 5225 York Road.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The People's Homesteading Group: Baltimore HUD-approved housing counseling agency providing homebuyer education and counseling — directly comparable to HARBEL's Housing Partnership in service offering and Baltimore City/County geography.
• Humanim: Maryland social impact nonprofit providing behavioral health, workforce development, and housing services — comparable multi-pillar structure and Baltimore/Maryland footprint.
• Bon Secours Community Works: Baltimore-based community development nonprofit operating housing, workforce, and community health programs in West Baltimore — directly comparable multi-pillar community organization serving a distinct Baltimore micro-region.
• Tuerk House: Baltimore-based outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment provider — directly comparable in the Prevention & Recovery pillar, serving overlapping client populations in Baltimore City.
• Civic Works: Baltimore community service nonprofit offering workforce development, youth programs, and community housing support — comparable in mission and operating model as a multi-program Baltimore-based social services organization.
• Health Care for the Homeless: Baltimore-based nonprofit providing health care, behavioral health, and housing support services to vulnerable populations — comparable scope across health, housing, and community services.

Others

• Baltimore City Health Department: Public-sector partner and funder providing CDBG and Baltimore Substance Abuse System grants to HARBEL — a key ecosystem counterparty rather than a competitor.
• VolunteerMatch: National volunteer recruitment platform integrated with HARBEL for volunteer pipeline — an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Druid Hill Community Development Corporation: Baltimore community development nonprofit focused on housing and neighborhood revitalization — comparable housing-counseling and community-organization model in a different Baltimore sub-market.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Catholic Charities / St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore: Large Baltimore-area social services nonprofit offering housing, behavioral health, and community programs — broader portfolio overlap with HARBEL across the three pillars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HARBELhelps
• Facebookfacebook.com/harbelcommunityorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harbel-community-organization-inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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