Paxton Ministries

What Paxton Ministries does

Paxton Ministries (legal name: Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 2001 Paxton Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, founded in 1981 by local Christians who purchased the former Messiah Home to serve vulnerable adults. The organization operates a continuum of affordable housing and support programs serving up to approximately 138 individuals across four program lines: Paxton Street Home, a licensed personal care facility providing 24-hour support for up to 85 residents with mental illness or intellectual disabilities; Hudson Street Apartments (7 units) and the Community Lodge Program (Scenery Lodge and Boas Street Lodge, based on the Fairweather Lodge model) for adults with mental health challenges seeking greater independence; and Paxton Place Apartments, a 37-unit low-income senior housing building opened in 2019. Resident services include medication management, three daily meals, scheduled activities, transportation assistance, and case coordination, with monthly fees set on a sliding scale based on resident income. Paxton also operates Paxton Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned for-profit commercial cleaning subsidiary that generates earned revenue while creating supported employment for residents and community members with barriers to employment.

The organization has no proprietary technology. Its technology stack consists of standard nonprofit SaaS tools: DonorPerfect (donation processing including the monthly Companion Circle program), Paycom (HR/recruiting), Volgistics (volunteer management), GoFevo (event ticketing for the Senators Game fundraiser), Constant Contact (email marketing to 2,600+ subscribers), Google Analytics (web analytics), and PayPal/SafeSave (online giving). Revenue is assembled from six primary streams: individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring via the Companion Circle, and tribute gifts), sliding-scale resident program fees, corporate event sponsorships ($300 to $7,500 tiers), Paxton Solutions commercial cleaning revenue, planned giving and estate gifts (including QCDs from IRAs), and a CommunityAid partnership (Partner ID 50046) that converts donated clothing and household items into revenue. Distribution is direct on-site at Harrisburg-located facilities, with admissions managed through an Admissions Manager, and donor/community reach extended via a 1,800+ address quarterly print newsletter, a content-rich website, Facebook (5,800 reach), and partnership-driven referrals from local churches and Messiah University. The organization is ECFA-accredited, reports 84% of total operating expenses going to programs in FY2024-25, and is currently executing a 2023-launched five-year Strategic Plan targeting growth, comprehensive care, financial stability, and employer-of-choice status.

Name

Paxton Ministries

Legal name

Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society

Website

https://paxtonmin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paxton Ministries is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Harrisburg, PA that provides affordable housing and support services to approximately 138 adults with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and low-income seniors through licensed personal care, independent living, community lodges, and senior apartments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing and Support Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Personal care facility
• Supportive housing
• Community living programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time gifts, monthly recurring gifts through the Companion Circle program, and tribute gifts in honor or memory of loved ones. Donations are processed via DonorPerfect through the website or by mailing checks directly to the organization.
2. Resident Program Fees: Sliding-scale monthly fees charged to residents at Paxton Street Home, determined based on each resident's income and financial resources. These fees cover personal care services, housing, and meals.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities for annual events including Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Highmark Walk, Fall Family Fest, and Anniversary Celebration. Sponsorship levels range from $300 (Finish Line Fans) to $7,500 (Legacy Leader Sponsor).
4. Paxton Solutions Revenue: Paxton Solutions, Inc. is a for-profit subsidiary providing commercial cleaning and janitorial services. Revenue from cleaning contracts funds employment opportunities for residents and community members with barriers to employment.
5. Planned Giving & Estate Gifts: Legacy gifts through wills, estate plans, life insurance beneficiary designations, and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs for donors aged 70.5 and older.
6. CommunityAid Partnership: Funds received when donors donate gently used clothing and household items to CommunityAid locations using Paxton's Partner ID 50046. This is a non-cash contribution mechanism that generates revenue through the clothing donation pipeline.
7. Alternative Giving Methods: Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) contributions, gifts of stocks/bonds/mutual funds, and cryptocurrency donations provide tax-advantaged giving options for donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Paxton Ministries provides affordable housing and support services to adults in need with Christ-like love through licensed personal care, independent living, community lodge, and senior housing programs. The organization operates Paxton Street Home (85-bed licensed personal care facility), Hudson Street Apartments (7 units of independent living), the Community Lodge Program (Fairweather-model shared housing), and Paxton Place Apartments (37 senior housing units), supported by a for-profit cleaning subsidiary. Services include 24-hour support, medication management, meals, activities, and care coordination across Central Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Paxton Ministries operates a portfolio of faith-based housing programs serving adults in need in Central Pennsylvania. The core offering includes Paxton Street Home (licensed 85-bed personal care facility with 24-hour support), Hudson Street Apartments (7-unit independent living with minimal support), and the Community Lodge Program (Scenery and Boas Street Lodges based on Fairweather model for men with mental illness). In 2019, the organization expanded into senior housing with Paxton Place Apartments (37 units for low-income seniors). A for-profit subsidiary, Paxton Solutions, provides commercial cleaning services while creating supported employment opportunities for residents and community members with barriers to employment. All programs are guided by the mission to provide affordable housing and support services with Christ-like love.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paxton Street Home Licensed personal care facility providing 24-hour support for up to 85 adult residents who struggle to live independently due to mental illness or intellectual disabilities. Located at 2001 Paxton Street in Harrisburg, PA, offering private fully-furnished rooms with shared bathroom facilities, three meals daily, medication management, and a variety of wellness activities including outings, crafts, Bible studies, and exercise classes.
• Hudson Street Apartments One- and two-bedroom apartments offering independence with minimal staff support for seven residents living with mental health challenges. Part of the Community Living program, providing a supportive close-knit environment where residents manage their own care while staff check in periodically.
• Community Lodge Program Shared housing program at Scenery Lodge and Boas Street Lodge offering four- and five-bedroom single family homes for men (22+) living with mental illness. Based on the Fairweather Lodge model, emphasizing peer support, shared responsibility, and resident autonomy with limited staff support.
• Paxton Place Apartments 37-unit apartment building serving low income seniors, opened in 2019, located adjacent to Paxton Street Home. Provides independent senior living with income-based monthly rent.
• Paxton Solutions (Commercial Cleaning) For-profit commercial cleaning and custodial subsidiary providing janitorial services to office buildings, retail stores, churches, healthcare facilities, warehouses, dining facilities, and other commercial properties. Offers both comprehensive ongoing cleaning and à la carte services. Provides supported employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to work, including Paxton residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of total operating expenses go directly to programs providing housing and support services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• CommunityAidminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunityAid accepts gently used clothing and household item donations on behalf of Paxton Ministries. Donors use Paxton's Partner ID 50046 when donating. CommunityAid provides funds to Paxton based on donated items. This partnership enables supporters to donate unwanted items while generating revenue for Paxton's programs.
• ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)coreOthersECFA accreditation demonstrates Paxton Ministries' commitment to financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability. The accreditation serves as a trust signal for donors, providing assurance that the organization manages donations responsibly and maintains high standards of governance.
• Messiah UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent volunteers from Messiah University serve at Paxton Ministries, providing intergenerational support and engagement. The partnership benefits residents through additional volunteer capacity while offering students meaningful service-learning opportunities.
• Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHighmark sponsors the annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community event benefiting Paxton Ministries. The walk takes place May 16, 2026 and engages corporate employees, community members, and individual walkers in fundraising for Paxton's housing and support services.
• Local Churches and Faith OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnerships with local churches who provide volunteers, donations, prayer support, and referrals of individuals in need. Churches participate in group volunteer projects, special events, and provide spiritual community for residents. Churches are mentioned as partners who 'share our heart for service' and 'bring time, talent, and compassion to our residents.'

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability): Accrediting body of which Paxton is a member. Comparable as the standards ecosystem that signals financial accountability to faith-based donors and underpins Paxton's fundraising credibility.
• CommunityAid: Partner organization that converts donated clothing and household goods into funds for Paxton (Partner ID 50046). Comparable as a nonprofit fundraising channel and adjacent revenue model.

Direct peers

• Bethesda Project: Faith-inspired nonprofit in Philadelphia providing shelter, housing, and supportive services to adults experiencing homelessness and mental illness. Comparable in mission, resident population, and supportive housing model to Paxton's personal care and community lodging programs.
• Project HOME: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit offering permanent supportive housing, behavioral health, and education services for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and mental illness. Directly comparable care continuum and resident population.
• Fairweather Lodge (Family Residences and Essential Enterprises): Operator of the Fairweather Lodge model that Paxton's Community Lodge Program explicitly adopts. Provides supportive housing and community living for adults with mental illness, making it the closest conceptual model peer.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area: Faith-rooted affordable housing nonprofit serving the Harrisburg region. Comparable in faith-based identity, volunteer-driven model, and affordable housing mission, though focused on home ownership rather than supportive housing.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg: Faith-based social services organization serving Central Pennsylvania with housing assistance, mental health support, and senior services. Competes for similar donor base and resident referrals in the same geography.
• Goodwill of Central and Northern Pennsylvania: Regional Goodwill affiliate offering employment services, housing supports, and programs for individuals with disabilities and barriers to work. Comparable supported-employment (Paxton Solutions) and disability-services orientation.
• Volunteers of America Pennsylvania: Established faith-affiliated national nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and supportive services across Pennsylvania. Comparable programs for vulnerable adults but operates at broader scale and geography.

Emerging players

• Chosen 300 Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit providing meals, shelter, and supportive services to homeless and vulnerable populations. Comparable faith-rooted service model to vulnerable adults, though smaller and focused on emergency services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/paxtonmin

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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