Temporary Emergency Residential Resource Institute for Families in Crises

What Temporary Emergency Residential Resource Institute for Families in Crises does

TERRIFIC, Inc. (Temporary Emergency Residential Resource Institute for Families in Crisis) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 by Reverend Debbie Tate and headquartered at 1222 T Street NW, Washington, D.C., with a second site at 6940 Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland (TERRIFIC at Takoma, opened 2024). The organization provides housing and human services to children, youth, families, adults, and seniors in crisis across the Greater Metropolitan Area. Its core programmatic offerings include TERRIFIC Inn, a 14-unit HUD Section 202-subsidized senior housing property for residents 55 and older; HIV Services including testing (CLIA-certified as of 2015), care navigation, and case management funded through D.C. Department of Health HAHSTA and Ryan White; Food Insecurity programming; Aging and Disability Resource Centers serving D.C. Wards 1, 2, and 4; and a specialized LGBTQ+ and Same Gender Loving (SGL) Older Adults Program. Historical residential programs include Grandma's House, Grandpa's House, and the Francois Xavier Bagnoud House for children and youth affected by HIV/AIDS and prenatal drug exposure.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform disclosed and operates through direct service delivery, phone-based intake (202.882.1160), community-based events, and partner-mediated distribution channels. Its revenue is composed of multiple government grants (HUD Section 202, HAHSTA, Ryan White Early Intervention and Psychosocial Services, D.C. Office on Aging), a tiered monthly donor program ($50-$500 per month), and a newly introduced commercial rental line at TERRIFIC at Takoma ($60-$125 per hour for offices, conference, and training rooms). Strategic distribution partnerships include a 340B pharmacy relationship with BOCA Pharmacy Group for prescription delivery and medical equipment, and faith-based partnerships for HIV prevention in African American communities. A planned 2026 launch of TERRIFIC University (TERRIFIC U) will add workforce development and continuing education programming across in-person and online channels. The organization employs 51-100 staff including clinicians, social workers, nutritionists, and nurses, and is governed by separate D.C. and Maryland boards.

Name

Temporary Emergency Residential Resource Institute for Families in Crises

Legal name

TERRIFIC, Inc.

Website

https://terrificinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TERRIFIC, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that integrates subsidized senior housing, HIV services, food insecurity support, and aging resource programs for families and individuals in crisis across the D.C. and Maryland Greater Metropolitan Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services and Nonprofit Housing

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Subsidized senior housing
• HIV care services
• Human services nonprofit
• Community health programs
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary funding from District of Columbia Department of Health (HAHSTA), HUD Section 202, DC Office on Aging, and Ryan White program for HIV services
2. Donations and Monthly Giving: Donor contributions through monthly impact partner program and one-time donations to support housing, healthcare, workforce development, and community services
3. Commercial Space Rentals: Revenue from renting office spaces, conference rooms, and training rooms at TERRIFIC at Takoma location

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TERRIFIC, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides housing and human services to families and individuals in crisis, integrating subsidized senior housing (TERRIFIC Inn), HIV testing/care/case management, food insecurity programs, LGBTQ+ and SGL older-adult services, Ryan White psychosocial support, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, workforce development (TERRIFIC University), and commercial space rentals (TERRIFIC at Takoma). Revenue comes from government grants, private donations, subsidized resident rents, and hourly facility rentals.

Product overview

TERRIFIC, Inc. operates as a nonprofit housing and human services organization offering an integrated portfolio of programs. Core offerings include TERRIFIC Inn, a 14-unit HUD 202-subsidized senior housing program in Washington, D.C.; comprehensive HIV Services including testing, care navigation, and case management through a BOCA Pharmacy partnership; and TERRIFIC at Takoma, a commercial office rental facility in Takoma Park, MD. The organization provides TERRIFIC U for workforce development and continuing education, along with food insecurity programs, LGBTQ+ and SGL older adults programming, Ryan White Services, and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. These programs work together to address the bio-psychosocial needs of families in crisis through integrated housing, healthcare, and supportive services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TERRIFIC Inn (Subsidized Senior Housing) 14-unit HUD Section 202-subsidized apartment building in Washington, D.C. providing independent living for low-income tenants, including seniors aged 55 and older and adults with mild developmental disabilities. Rent is based on DC County Fair Market Rents with subsidies of 70% for tenants at or below 30% of area median income.
• HIV Services Comprehensive HIV care services including CLIA-certified testing, medical care navigation, case management, and psychosocial support for individuals recently diagnosed, in denial, or in need of medical care. Funded by the District of Columbia Department of Health (HAHSTA) and Ryan White Program.
• Food Insecurity Program Food distribution and food insecurity programming addressing hunger in D.C. communities, with a focus on households with children and seniors experiencing food insecurity (13.6% of D.C. households with children are food insecure).
• TERRIFIC at Takoma (Commercial Space Rentals) Commercial facility in the Takoma Park Historic District offering private offices ($60/hour), conference rooms ($100/hour), and training rooms ($125/hour) for rent on a pay-as-you-go basis by businesses and organizations needing flexible short-term space.
• TERRIFIC University (Workforce Development) Workforce development and continuing education program offering affordable, practical, and accessible classes in person and online, including skill development, CEU programs, noncredit courses, library resources, and training for youth, adults with developmental disabilities, and seniors aged 50 and older.
• Ryan White Services HIV early intervention services and psychosocial support services funded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, providing case management and support programs for individuals living with HIV.
• LGBTQ+ & SGL Older Adults Program Specialized programming for LGBTQ+ and Same Gender Loving (SGL) older adults and older adults living with HIV, including Pride events, community gatherings, senior resource service centers, and Dancing with Senior Stars events.
• Aging and Disability Resource Centers Resource centers serving residents age 60 and older in Washington, D.C. Wards 1, 2, and 4, providing information and access to aging and disability services. Funded by the D.C. Office on Aging.
• 340B Pharmacy Partnership (BOCA Pharmacy) Strategic partnership with BOCA Pharmacy Group providing Red Carpet access, no-cost home-delivered prescriptions, medical equipment services, and enhanced medical compliance support for TERRIFIC consumers living with HIV and other chronic conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Practices Program recognition for reducing HIV transmission among adults 50 and older (2012)

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Washington HomeminorOthers · 1 January 2021Sponsor of TERRIFIC, Inc.'s Caregiver Respite Program in 2021.
• BOCA Pharmacy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership and alliance to deliver expertise and committed care to challenged/high-risk/underserved TERRIFIC Inc. consumers. The partnership aims to enhance patients' medical compliance, medical participation rates, and overall health outcomes through Red Carpet access, simple access, no-cost home delivered prescription delivery, and medical equipment services. This is a 340B pharmacy partnership.
• District of Columbia Department of Health (HAHSTA)coreOthersPrimary government funding source for HIV services including Older Adults and HIV Prevention Program, Ryan White Early Intervention Services, Ryan White Psychosocial Services, and Prevention through Faith-Based Approaches for African American Women program.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersHUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program providing capital advances and Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRAC) for TERRIFIC Inn I.
• D.C. Office on AgingcoreOthersFunding recipient for Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) serving residents age 60 and older in Wards 1, 2, and 4.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community of Hope: DC-based nonprofit providing healthcare, housing, and family support services to underserved residents. Comparable integrated service portfolio (housing plus healthcare plus family services), and competes for the same DC government and federal grant funding pools as TERRIFIC.
• Martha's Table: Washington, D.C. nonprofit delivering healthy food, education, and family support services to children and families. Comparable in addressing food insecurity and family stability in DC, with a similar hybrid model combining direct services and wraparound support.
• SOME (So Others Might Eat): DC-based nonprofit offering housing, healthcare, food, and workforce development to individuals and families experiencing poverty. Closely aligned with TERRIFIC's integrated human services model and serves overlapping populations including people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Bread for the City: Washington, D.C. nonprofit providing integrated food assistance, social services, and healthcare to low-income residents. Directly comparable to TERRIFIC in its integrated biopsychosocial model and DC-based crisis-services mission, including food pantry operations and case management.
• Sasha Bruce Youthwork: DC-based nonprofit serving young people and families through housing, workforce development, and crisis intervention programs. Comparable in DC youth-and-family services niche and operates competing programs for similar Ryan White and DC government funding streams.
• Housing Up: Washington, D.C. nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing and family services for families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable in HUD-funded housing operations and family-focused case management serving DC low-income populations.

Emerging players

• HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive): DC nonprofit providing harm reduction, HIV prevention, and supportive services to underserved populations. Comparable in DC HAHSTA-funded HIV prevention programming and serving populations with overlapping risk profiles to TERRIFIC's clients.
• Food & Friends: DC-area nonprofit providing home-delivered meals and nutrition support specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. Highly comparable niche overlap with TERRIFIC's HIV services and food insecurity programs for HIV-positive clients.

Regional players

• DC Central Kitchen: DC-based nonprofit combating hunger through meal distribution, culinary job training, and food waste reduction. Comparable overlap with TERRIFIC's food insecurity programming in DC and workforce development mission adjacent to TERRIFIC U's planned offerings.
• Calvary Women's Services: Washington, D.C. nonprofit providing housing, health, and personal growth services for women experiencing homelessness and trauma. Comparable in DC-based housing and human services model targeting vulnerable populations, though focused specifically on women.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IncTerrific
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@terrificinc.6848
• Facebookfacebook.com/TerrificIncoporated
• Instagraminstagram.com/Terrificinc.76
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terrific-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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