Arundel House of Hope

What Arundel House of Hope does

Arundel House of Hope (AHOH) is a 501(c)(3) ecumenical non-profit organization founded in 1992 and headquartered at 7164 East Furnace Branch Rd., Glen Burnie, Maryland, where it has operated since April 2024 after nearly 20 years at a prior Crain Highway location. It serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County through a tiered service portfolio: emergency services (Resource and Day Center, Winter Relief rotating seasonal shelter, Warming Center), support services (Community Recovery Center hosting 12-step and recovery meetings), transitional housing (Bridges to Hope serving up to 8 men, Fouse Center, Patriot House for veterans, The Family Project), and permanent supportive housing (Community Supportive Housing, Safe Haven, WISH), with residents paying no more than 30% of income toward rent.

The organization operates a community-led go-to-market model, relying on direct service delivery at its facilities, an extensive faith-based partner network (Solley UMC, St. Christopher's, Calvary UMC, Trinity UMC, St. Philip Neri, St. John's, and the Emmaus Center/Together recovery community), volunteer labor, and word-of-mouth referrals through county social services. Fundraising is conducted through individual and corporate donations, county grants (notably from Anne Arundel Community Development Services), an anonymous donor, and annual events including the Bid for Hope auction (which raised over $50,000 in March 2025, a record) and the inaugural Toss for Hope cornhole tournament in September 2025.

The organization owns at least five residential properties following 2025 purchases (two previously rented Community Supportive Housing houses and the newly renovated Bridges to Hope property), and is led by Executive Director Mario Berninzoni. It employs 11-50 staff across program, case management, and operational roles. No proprietary technology, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are part of the service model — delivery is human-labor-intensive case management and shelter operations. The organization publishes an annual Impact Statement (2025 edition released in early 2026) and operates with a Board of Directors governance structure typical of community-based nonprofits.

Name

Arundel House of Hope

Legal name

Arundel House of Hope

Website

https://arundelhoh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arundel House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 that provides emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing plus case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, operating through a faith-based partner network and donor-funded model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Emergency homeless shelter
• Transitional housing programs
• Permanent supportive housing
• Homeless support services
• Community housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Burnie

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. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit receiving donations from individuals, corporations, and community organizations. Major fundraising events include Bid for Hope auction and Toss for Hope cornhole tournament.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from county grant programs (such as from ACDS/Anne Arundel Community Development Services) and potentially federal homeless assistance programs.
3. Property Ownership for Housing Programs: The organization owns and operates residential properties for transitional and permanent supportive housing. Residents pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arundel House of Hope is a non-profit ecumenical organization that provides emergency, transitional, and permanent affordable housing and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County. Its core offering spans emergency shelter (Winter Relief rotating shelter, Warming Center), daytime support (Resource and Day Center), recovery support (Community Recovery Center), transitional housing (Bridges to Hope, Fouse Center, Patriot House, Family Project) with intensive case management up to two years, and permanent supportive housing (Community Supportive Housing, Safe Haven, WISH) for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities who pay no more than 30% of income toward rent.

Product overview

Arundel House of Hope is a nonprofit ecumenical organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of housing and support services organized into four tiers: Emergency Services (Resource and Day Center, Winter Relief Emergency Shelter, Warming Center), Support Services (Community Recovery Center), Transitional Housing (Bridges to Hope, Fouse Center, Patriot House, The Family Project), and Permanent Housing (Community Supportive Housing, Safe Haven Supportive Housing, WISH Supportive Housing). The organization follows a Housing First philosophy, providing emergency shelter and warming centers for immediate needs, transitional housing programs with intensive case management for up to two years, and permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities who pay no more than 30% of income toward rent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resource and Day Center A daytime facility providing resources, meals, support services, case management, and community space for individuals experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County.
• Winter Relief Emergency Shelter A seasonal rotating shelter program operating November through March, providing overnight shelter, meals, social activities, and supportive services through partnerships with local faith communities across Anne Arundel County.
• Warming Center An emergency warming space that opens during extreme cold weather to provide temporary warmth and safety for individuals who are unhoused.
• Community Recovery Center A facility hosting support groups, 12-step meetings, recovery programs, and community activities such as Bingo, supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
• Bridges to Hope Transitional Housing Transitional housing program serving up to eight men at a time with intensive support services including employment assistance, adult education, sobriety support, health referrals, counseling, and individualized goal planning for periods ranging from several months up to two years.
• Fouse Center Transitional housing program providing stability, security, and intensive support for individuals focusing on achieving goals and increasing housing stability.
• The Patriot House Transitional housing program specifically serving veterans who are experiencing homelessness, providing housing and support services for veteran populations.
• The Family Project Family-focused transitional housing program supporting families experiencing homelessness in achieving stability and independence through case management and goal planning.
• Community Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing providing affordable and stable housing to individuals previously chronically homeless with disabilities, with ongoing case management support and rent capped at no more than 30% of income.
• Safe Haven Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing offering stability, safety, independence, and ongoing support for individuals who were previously chronically homeless.
• WISH Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing providing long-term housing solutions for adults with disabilities who were previously chronically homeless, with ongoing case management support and rent capped at no more than 30% of income.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34 adults provided long-term housing through Permanent Supportive Housing programs last year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anne Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ACDS represents county government in housing development. Representatives attended Bridges to Hope ribbon-cutting celebration. ACDS CEO Erin Karpewicz spoke at the grand opening. The organization provided support in making the new Furnace Branch location a reality.
• Solley United Methodist ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch members have served monthly lunches at the Day Center for four years. They serve full-course meals with entrees, sides, salads, desserts, snacks, and beverages to 30-50 guests on the third Thursday of each month. Regular volunteers include Cindy, Debbie, Jeff, Ramona, Reggie, Linda, Liz, Irma, Delores, and Pastor Kate.
• Together / Emmaus Center ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Father Ed Jansen and Amma Trish Gaffney in 2008. Partners with AHOH for 12-step recovery meetings, Bingo games, and support group activities at the Community Recovery Center. Organizes annual Freedom Festival picnics and Thanksgiving dinners. Extended Emmaus Center's homeless ministry to AHOH facilities.
• Glen Burnie Home Depot (Ordnance Road location)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStore staff conducted Team Depot volunteer event at Patriot House, providing landscaping and gardening services. Staff members Gary, Cindy, TJ, Shane, Oumar, Barb, and Jason participated. Built garden beds and planted flowers to beautify grounds.
• Arts Council of Anne Arundel CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided generous grant funding for community art project including two art workshops and collaborative mural installation in the Resource and Day Center courtyard.
• Light House SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter and resource center in Annapolis. AHOH Winter Relief intake process operates in coordination with Light House. Phil Bailey received recognition for service at Light House in 2012. Executive Director David Alt spoke at 2025 Longest Night Memorial Service.
• Atlantic CateringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering company providing food at Bid for Hope annual fundraiser events. Contributed to event success in 2024 and 2025.
• Faith Communities (Winter Relief Host Sites)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple churches across Anne Arundel County host Winter Relief emergency shelter weeks November through March, providing beds, meals, and fellowship to homeless guests. Includes Calvary UMC, Trinity UMC, St. Christopher's, St. Philip Neri, St. John's, and others.
• Event Sponsors (Bank of Glen Burnie, BWMC, Baird, Sheehy Nissan, Wadsworth)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors of Bid for Hope 2025 auction event, providing financial support for housing programs.
• Serve Pro, The Bank of Glen Burnie, Clementine the ClownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors of Toss for Hope 2025 Cornhole Tournament and Family Fun Day. Bubba's 33 staff also volunteered at the event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Light House Shelter: Annapolis-based homeless shelter and resource center operating emergency shelter and case management in the same Anne Arundel County service area. AHOH's Winter Relief intake coordinates with Light House, making it the closest operational peer.
• Shepherd's Table: Silver Spring, Maryland nonprofit providing meals, emergency shelter, and case management to people experiencing homelessness. Comparable mid-sized Maryland community-based homeless services organization with a Housing First-style continuum.
• Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center: Columbia, Maryland nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and crisis intervention. Comparable community-based Maryland organization operating a multi-tier housing model similar to AHOH's continuum.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army Greater Baltimore: National nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services in the Baltimore region including Anne Arundel County. A much larger incumbent that competes for government grants and donor dollars in the same service geography.
• Catholic Charities of Baltimore: Large regional social services organization operating across Maryland including homelessness programs. AHOH's Executive Director Mario Berninzoni and Resident Manager Ray Kyler both previously worked at Catholic Charities, evidencing direct career pathway and operational overlap.

Regional players

• Howard County Continuum of Care: Howard County, Maryland's coordinated network for homeless services, including providers like Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. Adjacent regional peer serving a similar suburban Maryland population with comparable continuum-of-care programming.

Others

• Maryland Center on Economic Policy: Statewide Maryland policy organization addressing poverty and housing instability. Thematically aligned and influences state-level funding and policy frameworks relevant to AHOH's operating model.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and advocacy organization focused on homelessness. While not a direct service competitor, it shapes the federal funding environment (Continuum of Care, HUD programs) on which AHOH and similar providers depend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/ArundelHOH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arundel-house-of-hope

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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