City Mission of Schenectady

What City Mission of Schenectady does

City Mission of Schenectady is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit founded in 1906 that delivers an integrated portfolio of homeless services, food assistance, workforce development, transitional housing, and faith-based discipleship programs to men, women, and children in Schenectady, New York. Operating from a multi-building campus at 425 Hamilton Street with additional sites on Lafayette Street and 816 Union Street, the organization runs the Men's Shelter (serving nearly 100 individuals nightly), the Family Life Center (opened 2003), the Dining Center (over 600 meals daily), and Schenectady Works, a workforce-development initiative with six sub-programs (Employer Resource Network, Downtown Ambassadors, Career Training Center, Empower Health, Getting Ahead, and Professional Development) serving approximately 3,000 individuals annually. Discipleship and life-skills offerings include the 90-day REBUILD program and the 9-month Bridges to Freedom curriculum, supported by transitional housing capacity totaling more than 41 apartments across the Cornerstone Building (23 units, opened August 2024), Transitional Housing and Wellness Center (10 units for women and children, opened March 2022), and Lafayette Street apartments (8 units, December 2019).

The underlying technology footprint is modest and operationally focused rather than AI-driven: a SEFCU-funded Freight Farm 40-foot hydroponic shipping container produces hundreds of heads of lettuce weekly for the Dining Center and community farm stands; digital infrastructure is limited to a PCI-compliant online donation portal, a FreeWill planned-giving widget, the CARS automobile-donation processing partnership (70% net proceeds to City Mission), and a Target Community Registry for in-kind goods. The organization's revenue model is donation-led (individual, corporate, planned giving, and matching gifts), supplemented by thrift-store sales, automobile-donation processing, and special-event fundraising such as the Golf With A Mission tournament ($175 per individual golfer / $700 per foursome) and Dueling Pianos events. Go-to-market is community-led: direct service delivery at campus facilities, donor and volunteer engagement through the citymission.com website, email newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, podcast appearances by Executive Director Mike Saccocio, and earned media across regional outlets. The organization has held four consecutive 4-star Charity Navigator ratings and ECFA accreditation, signaling durable financial-health credibility within the donor market.

Name

City Mission of Schenectady

Legal name

City Mission of Schenectady

Website

https://citymission.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

City Mission of Schenectady is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit founded in 1906 that provides shelter, meals, transitional housing, workforce development, and discipleship programs to homeless and at-risk men, women, and children in Schenectady, New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Workforce development programs
• Emergency food services
• Transitional housing programs
• Faith-based nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenectady

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations from donors supporting the nonprofit mission of providing shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and families in Schenectady.
2. Thrift Store Sales: Donated household items sold at the thrift store with proceeds supporting City Mission programs. Some items are given directly to residents moving to their own apartments.
3. Automobile Donation Program: Vehicle donations processed through CARS, with City Mission receiving 70% of net proceeds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

City Mission of Schenectady provides emergency shelter, daily meals, transitional housing, workforce development, and faith-based life-skills programs to homeless and at-risk men, women, and children in Schenectady, New York. The organization operates a multi-faceted service portfolio centered on its main campus, including a Men's Shelter, Family Life Center, Dining Center, Schenectady Works workforce programs, Bridges to Freedom discipleship, Thrift Store, and a Freight Farm hydroponic garden.

Product overview

City Mission of Schenectady is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID: 14-1403652) that provides immediate help for today and hope for tomorrow to men, women and children in need in the Schenectady community. The organization operates a multi-faceted social services portfolio organized around shelter/housing, food services, workforce development, and spiritual/discipleship programs. The core service delivery includes the Men's Shelter and Family Life Center providing shelter for nearly 100 individuals nightly; the Dining Center serving over 600 meals daily; and transitional housing apartments supporting graduates in their move to independent living. Workforce development is centered on Schenectady Works, which encompasses six sub-programs: Employer Resource Network, Downtown Ambassadors, Career Training Center, Empower Health, Getting Ahead, and Professional Development. Life transformation programs include the 90-day REBUILD Program and 9-month Bridges to Freedom discipleship program. Additional programs include the Freight Farm (hydroponic year-round farming), Thrift Store, Wellness Center, Noah's Ark Learning Room, Exodus Interest Free Loan program, and various community outreach initiatives. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for four consecutive years and holds ECFA accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schenectady Works: Workforce development and employment support program offering job training, job placement, and job retention services with six sub-programs including Employer Resource Network, Downtown Ambassadors, Career Training Center, Empower Health, Getting Ahead, and Professional Development.

Products and services

• Schenectady Works City Mission's workforce development initiative providing job training, job search assistance, and job retention services through six sub-programs (Employer Resource Network, Downtown Ambassadors, Career Training Center, Empower Health, Getting Ahead, Professional Development). Serves nearly 3,000 individuals annually.
• Bridges to Freedom A 9-month life-skills and discipleship program addressing root causes of homelessness through holistic group classes covering physical health, financial well-being, spiritual and relational health, with employment coaching.
• Downtown Ambassadors Hospitality program employing formerly homeless men and women to welcome visitors downtown, providing directions, parking assistance, and restaurant recommendations while gaining workforce experience.
• REBUILD Program An introductory 90-day program helping residents examine behaviors, attitudes, and desires, and assisting with acquiring important documents such as driver's license, social security card, and birth certificate.
• Family Life Center Emergency and long-term shelter facility for homeless women and children, providing safe refuge, meals, clothing, and support services. Opened in 2003.
• Men's Shelter Warm and safe shelter for nearly 100 men every night, providing immediate help and hope to men in need.
• Dining Center Serves over 600 meals every day to residents and community members, providing food assistance to the hungry in Schenectady.
• Transitional Housing Apartments helping graduates transition from shelter living to independent living, with support including future planning, goal setting, money management, and budget maintenance. Includes Cornerstone Building (23 apartments) and Lafayette Street apartments.
• Transitional Housing and Wellness Center Building providing 10 transitional housing apartments for women and children, a Wellness Center with counseling services, fitness center, prayer chapel, and facilities workshop.
• Freight Farm A 40-foot shipping container equipped with hydroponic technology and LED lights that produces hundreds of heads of lettuce and vegetables weekly, supplying fresh produce to the Dining Center and community farm stands year-round.
• Thrift Store Retail store selling donated household items and clothing, with proceeds supporting City Mission programs. Donated items may also be given directly to residents moving from shelters to their own apartments.
• Empower Health Health Ambassador program that meets people in the community and connects them to resources for leading healthier lives, addressing healthcare navigation challenges for those in poverty.
• Noah's Ark Learning Room Virtual learning classroom created to help students living at the Family Life Center continue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a quiet space for virtual instruction.
• Exodus Interest Free Loan Interest-free loan program providing financial assistance to individuals in need.
• Getting Ahead A facilitated group class taking participants through a step-by-step discovery of who they are and their future goals, covering relationships, time and money management, and goal achievement.
• Career Training Center Component of Schenectady Works providing job skills training and professional development opportunities for program participants.
• Employer Resource Network Component of Schenectady Works that builds employer partnerships to support job placement and retention for program participants.
• Community Outreach General outreach services connecting community members in need to City Mission resources and support.
• Clothing Program Provides clothing and shoes for men, women, and children, including jewelry, outerwear, ties, purses, and other accessories. Clothing donations support both the Thrift Store and direct distribution.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEFCUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021SEFCU provided funding for the Freight Farm hydroponic container garden located next to the Administration building. The partnership enables year-round fresh produce cultivation for residents and community members, supporting health and wellness initiatives.
• Hodorowski HomescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Presenting sponsor of Golf With A Mission tournament benefiting Schenectady Works employment program. Co-sponsored multiple annual golf events.
• ProctorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership initiated in 2009 to offer hospitality services to visitors coming downtown to enjoy shows. This program evolved into the Downtown Ambassador program employing formerly homeless individuals.
• Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS)minorOthersCARS processes automobile donations on behalf of City Mission. The organization receives 70% of net proceeds from vehicle sales, with CARS handling pickup coordination and customer service.
• Northway Golf CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing golf tournament prizes and integral support for Golf With A Mission events. Scott Hoffman plays key role in event organization.
• Community Fathers Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing support groups for fathers at City Mission, creating safe atmosphere for men to share struggles and grow in fatherhood.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rescue Mission of Utica: Regional faith-based rescue mission in Utica, NY providing shelter, food, and recovery programs - comparable service model in the broader upstate New York region.

Direct peers

• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk individuals in Atlanta with shelter, recovery programs, and workforce development services - closely comparable mission, faith-based culture, and program mix.
• City Rescue Mission of Jacksonville: Faith-based rescue mission in Jacksonville, FL providing emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and workforce development programs - directly comparable service model, faith orientation, and integrated shelter-to-employment continuum.
• The Bowery Mission: NYC-based faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, meals, and transformational programs to homeless and hungry individuals - directly comparable in faith-based shelter and recovery services within the same state/region.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: Large international faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, food, workforce development, and disaster relief - overlapping services including transitional housing and workforce programs, though operating at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Goodwill Industries International:

Others

• City Gate Network: National network of city rescue missions of which City Mission is a member - serves as both peer community and industry association, providing shared resources, benchmarking, and standards across the rescue mission sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ImpactingTheCity
• Facebookfacebook.com/citymissionofschenectady
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-mission-of-schenectady
• Instagraminstagram.com/citymission518

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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