Habakkuk’s Vision

What Habakkuk’s Vision does

Habakkuk's Vision (legally Habakkuk's Vision Charitable Ministries, HBBKV) is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 by Aisha M. Babilonia and headquartered in Plainfield, New Jersey. The organization delivers reentry, advocacy, and supportive services for formerly incarcerated individuals, victims and survivors of domestic violence and sex and human trafficking, people experiencing homelessness, and individuals impacted by mental illness and substance abuse. Its service footprint spans Essex, Union, Middlesex, and Somerset counties, with national reach claimed for returning citizens. Core programming includes transitional housing, 24/7 crisis response and safety exit planning, the 12-week Mindset to Momentum leadership curriculum, the R.I.S.E. housing-navigation program, pre-release case management inside correctional facilities through the awarded NJDOC-NJLEAD partnership (FY23, FY24, FY25), workforce development via VWR Staffing and Grow With Google, healthcare access through Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center, HIV/AIDS-specific reentry support with the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children, AI and digital literacy training delivered through DIGITUNITY/AT&T and The Achievery, food-security programming, the Dress with Intention Days workforce-readiness initiative, and an advocacy-through-arts platform that staged Ritual4Return at NJPAC.

The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led and program-based, with WhatsApp serving as the primary direct-client communication channel and the website (hbbkv.org) functioning as the information hub. Revenue mechanics consist of grant funding - anchored by recurring NJDOC NJLEAD DOC grants - supplemented by individual and corporate donations (via PayPal and other channels), targeted foundation grants (Spanx Foundation, WeAllGrowLatina), and in-kind support including donated laptops and desktops for the digital literacy cohort. Services are provided at no cost to clients. The customer mix is highly diversified across six target populations, and the partnership ecosystem includes more than 20 named strategic and financial partners across government, healthcare, workforce development, education, and anti-trafficking organizations. Going to market is community-led and event-driven through street outreach, health fairs, advocacy performances, and partnerships rather than commercial sales channels, and geographic distribution is direct: on-site at HBBKV facilities, off-site at partner locations, and inside NJ correctional facilities.

Name

Habakkuk’s Vision

Legal name

Habakkuk's Vision Charitable Ministries

Website

https://hbbkv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habakkuk's Vision is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that provides reentry, advocacy, and supportive services for formerly incarcerated individuals, domestic violence and trafficking survivors, and homeless populations across multiple New Jersey counties, anchored by NJDOC NJLEAD funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Reentry Support

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Reentry services
• Transitional housing
• Domestic violence support
• Workforce development
• Crisis intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

South Plainfield

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Habakkuk's Vision operates primarily through grant funding and charitable donations. Key grants include NJLEAD DOC grants (FY23, FY24, FY25) from the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Donations are accepted via PayPal and other channels.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations provide operational support. The organization accepts donations of laptops and desktop computers (new and used) for their digital literacy programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habakkuk's Vision is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free re-entry, advocacy, and supportive services to formerly incarcerated individuals, victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, homeless populations, and individuals impacted by mental illness or substance abuse. Programs span transitional housing, 24/7 crisis response, pre-release case coordination inside correctional facilities through the NJDOC-NJLEAD partnership, workforce development, education and vocational training, healthcare access, food security, and advocacy through arts.

Product overview

Habakkuk's Vision is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of re-entry and supportive services for formerly incarcerated individuals, homeless populations, domestic violence survivors, and other marginalized groups. The organization operates as a multi-service hub combining Transitional Housing, Crisis Response & Intervention, Education & Vocational Training, Workforce Development, Healthcare Services, and Advocacy Through Arts. Core programs include the Mindset to Momentum leadership development program, Pre-Release Care Coordination (in partnership with NJDOC-NJLEAD), the R.I.S.E. housing navigation program, and Support for Victims of Domestic Violence. Additional services encompass food security programs, professional clothing assistance (Dress with Intention Days), and AI & Digital Literacy Training through partnerships with Digitunity and AT&T.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Housing Home-like transitional housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, elderly, and people with disabilities that provides stability and dignity as residents work toward permanent housing.
• Crisis Response & Intervention 24/7 crisis support hotline offering judgment-free assistance for emotional distress, domestic violence, reentry challenges, substance use struggles, and safety exit planning.
• Mindset to Momentum Program 12-week intensive leadership development program equipping re-integrated community members with skills in leadership, public speaking, legislative advocacy, coalition building, and civic engagement.
• Education & Vocational Training Trade school scholarships, higher education supports, and career development initiatives made possible through NJDOC-NJLEAD partnership.
• Workforce Development & Job Readiness Workshops teaching office skills (typing, data entry, filing, Microsoft Office), resume building, interview preparation, and career planning for unemployed individuals and families.
• Healthcare Services Medical care, dental care, and mental health services provided through partnership with Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center, with transportation to appointments.
• Dress with Intention Days Onsite workforce readiness program providing professionally cleaned clothing, styling assistance, and dignity restoration for job seekers.
• Pre-Release Care Coordination Pre-release case management and coordination services inside New Jersey correctional facilities, jails, halfway houses, and detention centers to ensure structured reentry plans before release.
• R.I.S.E. Program (Resources, Advocacy, Community Navigation) Resource support program for individuals impacted by homelessness and systemic barriers, helping clients secure affordable stable housing and build community ties.
• Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Safe housing, educational programs, health services, order of protection assistance, escorts, and self-defense courses for domestic violence survivors.
• Combating Food Insecurity Food assistance programs providing healthy meals on-site and hot meals to shelters at no cost, empowering community members with food independence skills.
• Advocacy Through Arts Program Program using arts to uplift stories of women and children impacted by gun violence, incarceration, and systemic injustice, promoting trauma-informed healing and empowerment.
• AI & Digital Literacy Training Digital literacy and AI workforce training provided through partnerships with Digitunity, AT&T Digital Literacy Program, and The Achievery.
• HIV/AIDS Support Services Transitional housing and support for formerly incarcerated women living with HIV/AIDS, provided through partnership with AIDS Resource Foundation for Children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,200 pre-identified Newark Central Ward families at single community event (Get Ready Fest)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• NJDOC (New Jersey Department of Corrections) - NJLEAD InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2023Habakkuk's Vision serves as Partners & Advisors to the Department of Corrections providing pre & post-release Re-integration services beginning from inside prison walls. This partnership enables the organization to impact and serve returning citizens more effectively by providing services & resources before they exit the gates. The organization was recognized and awarded as a NJDOC Partner through FY2023 NJ LEAD initiative and continues as FY24 and FY25 partner.
• Mary Eliza Mahoney Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical care, dental care, and mental health services at no cost to program participants. Transportation is also provided to and from appointments to remove barriers to care.
• DIGITUNITY/AT&T Digital Literacy ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing AI and digital literacy education. Community members can earn while they learn through the AT&T digital literacy program. Courses empower learners to work alongside AI to improve efficiency, make informed decisions, and innovate.
• AIDS Resource Foundation For ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to assist formerly incarcerated women living with HIV/AIDS and their families re-enter society with focused support, free of stigma and biases. Services include transitional housing, referrals to homes for HIV+ gay/bisexual youth in New Jersey, and discharge planning.
• Grow With GooglesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Google's Grow With Google program and COUSERA to engage clients in building digital skills that can be used on the job or to start their own businesses.
• VWR Staffing SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing onsite education and career development services including resume development, interview preparation, job readiness skills, workplace expectations, and career planning.
• Gift-Give It for TomorrowsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Dress with Intention Days, an onsite workforce readiness program providing professionally cleaned, ready-to-wear & new clothing in a dignified setting to help community members feel confident and prepared for employment.
• The AchieverysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI and digital literacy education partnership providing courses that empower learners to work alongside AI to improve efficiency, make informed decisions, and innovate.
• Toastmasters InternationalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing coaching and development opportunities for individuals to become confident public speakers and community leaders. Participants strengthen communication skills, build self-confidence, and learn effective storytelling.
• Bergen County Division of Alternatives to DVsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to provide advocacy and support services for victims/survivors of domestic violence.
• Edna Mahan Correctional FacilitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorrectional facility partnership for providing domestic violence advocate program services and reentry support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• Family Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that awarded Founder Ms. Aisha B. Campbell with the Justice Advocate Award in 2026. Both organizations support survivors, strengthen families, and create safer communities through advocacy, resources, and compassion.
• YWCA of Union CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that co-awarded Founder Ms. Aisha B. Campbell with the Justice Advocate Award in 2026. Both organizations share commitment to supporting survivors and creating safer communities.
• Malcolm Jenkins FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Get Ready Fest event providing families with access to essential resources including food, dignity items, health products, education and social services. Partnered with Amazon and Amerigroup.
• NJRCIsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health fair partnership where team HBBKV and NJRCI provided food, job application assistance, resume building, LinkedIn profile creation, interview prep, and rental assistance applications.
• Outrageous OutreachsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 2021 Thanksgiving breakfast event serving 336 hot breakfast platters at a Newark shelter and extending to serve 61 persons living on streets.
• NOBODY Clothing Brand L.L.CsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship partner providing on-site internship opportunities within various departments for formerly incarcerated individuals to gain work experience.
• ADAMS Logistics Trucking CompanysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship partner providing on-site internship opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals to gain work experience in logistics and trucking.
• NJ Coalition Against Human TraffickingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership and recognition venue where Ms. Sheena Dume, leader at Habakkuk's Vision, was celebrated at the gala for her work to fight against trafficking.
• Rutgers University School of Social WorksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where Government & Policy Board Liaison Ms. Miseka Diggs is a graduate and current Master of Social Work candidate. University honored her with Marcia Brown Community Engagement & Activism Award in 2026.
• WeAreMajorsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-finalist partner with Ms. Leyanis Dias for Afro-Latina Jefas Grant alongside Habakkuk's Vision Founder.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sanctuary for Families: New York-based nonprofit providing shelter, legal services, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related abuse. Comparable in delivering trauma-informed DV and trafficking support services with case management.
• A New Way of Life: California-based nonprofit providing housing, reentry support, and advocacy for formerly incarcerated women. Comparable in serving justice-involved women with housing and wraparound services, with a strong advocacy focus.
• The Fortune Society: New York-based reentry nonprofit offering housing, employment, education, behavioral health, and advocacy services for formerly incarcerated individuals. Closely comparable in mission, multi-service model, and government contracting.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline and resource hub for victims of domestic violence. Comparable in operating crisis response and intervention for DV survivors as a core service, with national rather than regional scope.
• Osborne Association: New York-based nonprofit providing services to people affected by the criminal justice system, including prison- and community-based programs, advocacy, and reentry support. Comparable in operating reentry programs inside correctional facilities and in the community.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing immediate employment, retention, and follow-up services for people returning home from incarceration. Directly comparable as a reentry-services nonprofit with workforce development and government-funded service contracts.
• Exodus Transitional Community: NYC-based nonprofit providing reentry services including transitional housing, workforce development, and case management for formerly incarcerated individuals. Comparable as a community-based reentry provider with lived-experience leadership.

Regional players

• Project Return: Tennessee-based nonprofit providing reentry support, housing, and workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals. Comparable in reentry mission and service mix, though operating in a different geography with similar community-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based victim services nonprofit operating domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and community programs. Comparable in DV, trafficking, and crisis intervention services, though at significantly larger scale.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit with extensive reentry, housing, and behavioral health programs across many states. Comparable as a multi-service social services provider with government contracts, though much larger and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/habakkuksvision
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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