Tampa Bay Academy of Hope

What Tampa Bay Academy of Hope does

Tampa Bay Academy of Hope (TBAH) is a Florida-based nonprofit organization founded in 1996 that delivers wraparound human services programs to disadvantaged youth, returning citizens, justice-impacted veterans, and families across six counties: Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Highlands, and Hernando. Headquartered at 7402 N 56th Street in Tampa with a regional office in Lakeland, the organization operates nine core programs — FAME mentoring for youth ages 10-17, PATHS abstinence education for ages 12-19, YouthBuild alternative education and construction training for ages 16-24, Pathways to Success and H.O.P.E. reentry employment for returning citizens, Second Chance Heroes veteran services, PLAN parent leadership, JOBS workforce credentialing, and CLIMATE climate-sector training — along with supporting services in tutoring, case management, employment placement, and parenting classes.

The organization's business model is government-grant dependent. Primary funding flows from the U.S. Department of Labor's Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), HHS's Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grant, and the Florida Department of Corrections, supplemented by the Career Pathways Collaborative partnership with Goodwill Suncoast and Career Source Tampa Bay. The only directly priced participant offering is the Summer Program at $350 for the full summer; virtually all other services are free to eligible participants. Service delivery is human-mediated through in-person mentoring, case management, vocational training, workshops, and community events; there is no proprietary technology platform.

Operationally, TBAH runs with 11-50 employees led by founding Executive Director Titania Lamb (in role since 1996), governed by a seven-member volunteer board. The organization leverages community partnerships with schools, faith-based agencies, and employers for participant recruitment and uses a YouTube channel and website as awareness channels. Its strategic value proposition is the combination of 28+ years of operational continuity, a multi-program portfolio addressing interconnected family and community needs, and established relationships with correctional, workforce, and educational agencies across the Tampa Bay region.

Name

Tampa Bay Academy of Hope

Legal name

Tampa Bay Academy of Hope

Website

https://tampahope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tampa Bay Academy of Hope is a Florida-based nonprofit founded in 1996 that delivers mentoring, education, workforce credentialing, and reentry programs to disadvantaged youth, returning citizens, veterans, and families across six counties, funded primarily through federal and state government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Community Human Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF), Alternative Education & Dropout Prevention / Re-Engagement Programs (EDANAJAF), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Reentry employment programs
• Community workforce development
• Parent education programs
• Veteran support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant and Government Funding: Tampa Bay Academy of Hope operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through government grants and federal programs. The organization receives funding from the U.S. Department of Labor's Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grant, and partnerships with Florida Department of Corrections. Most programs are provided at no cost to participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tampa Bay Academy of Hope is a nonprofit community services organization that delivers human services programming to youth, adults, veterans, and families in socioeconomically disadvantaged Florida communities. Its core offerings include one-to-one and group youth mentoring (FAME), evidence-based abstinence education (PATHS), alternative education and construction training (YouthBuild TBAH), reentry services for returning citizens (Pathways to Success, H.O.P.E., JOBS, CLIMATE), veteran employment and reintegration support (Second Chance Heroes), and parent leadership education (PLAN). Supporting services include tutoring, case management, employment readiness and placement, and parenting classes, all delivered primarily free of charge across six Florida counties.

Product overview

Tampa Bay Academy of Hope operates as a single unified non-profit service organization offering a portfolio of community programs rather than a technology product platform. The core programs include: FAME (mentoring for youth ages 10-17), PATHS (abstinence education for ages 12-19), YouthBuild (alternative education and construction training for ages 16-24), Pathways to Success (reentry services for returning citizens), Second Chance Heroes (veteran employment services), H.O.P.E. (offender reentry employment), PLAN (parent leadership education), JOBS (vocational training and certifications), and CLIMATE (climate sector workforce training). Supporting services include tutoring, case management, employment placement, and parenting classes. These programs collectively aim to keep youth in school, prevent incarceration, and support workforce development across six Florida counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TBAH: Abbreviated name used for Tampa Bay Academy of Hope programs

Products and services

• FAME (Fostering Aspirations: Mentor Engagement) Program A mentoring program for youth ages 10–17 in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, and Manatee counties, providing one-to-one and group mentoring services with a minimum 12-month commitment of at least one hour per week. Mentoring services are offered at no cost to families and address academic, behavioral, and career-exposure needs of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• PATHS (Promoting Abstinence Through Health and Self-Awareness) An evidence-based education program funded under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' SRAE grant, using the Heritage Keepers curriculum to empower youth ages 12–19 across six Florida counties to make informed decisions about health and futures through abstinence education, self-awareness training, and healthy relationship skills.
• YouthBuild TBAH A community-based alternative education program for youth ages 16–24 in Hillsborough County that addresses affordable housing, education, employment, leadership development, and energy efficiency through project-based academic learning and occupational skills training in the construction industry.
• Pathways to Success A pre-release and post-release program operated in conjunction with the Florida Department of Corrections that assists returning citizens ages 18+ transitioning to Hillsborough and Polk Counties by obtaining industry-recognized credentials leading to sustainable employment.
• Second Chance Heroes: Veteran Employment and Support Services A U.S. Department of Labor IVTP program serving justice-impacted veterans from six Florida counties with employment assistance, educational enhancements, vocational training, mental health support, and legal assistance for successful community reintegration.
• H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Prepare for Employment) A reentry program using evidence-informed practices to assist returning citizens age 25+ in Hillsborough County to obtain industry-recognized credentials leading to sustainable employment through vocational training, case management, mentoring, and job placement services.
• PLAN (Parent Leadership Advocacy Network) An initiative providing evidence-based parenting education through the Nurturing Skills Curriculum, resource hub connectivity, networking opportunities, and workshops for parents across Hillsborough, Polk, and Pasco Counties to strengthen families.
• JOBS (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills) Program A workforce development program through the Career Pathways Collaborative that provides vocational training for industry-recognized certifications (CDL, CNA, welding, IT certifications), GED preparation, job readiness training, and case management for returning citizens in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk Counties.
• CLIMATE (Climate Labor Initiative Maximizing Access to Training and Employment) A program creating training and job opportunities in the climate resilience sector, broadening access to diverse talent and driving diversity, creativity, and innovation in the workforce.
• Summer Program 2025 A summer learning and enrichment program for youth running June 9 through August 1, 2025, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the cost of $350 for the entire summer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% more likely to enroll in college, 78% more likely to volunteer regularly, 46% more likely to hold leadership positions, 81% more likely to participate in sports or extracurricular activities for youth with mentors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Florida Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTampa Bay Academy of Hope partners with the Florida Department of Corrections to develop and implement programs assisting returning citizens transitioning into the community. The partnership focuses on pre-release services and attainment of industry-recognized credentials to improve workforce outcomes.
• Goodwill SuncoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodwill Suncoast is part of the Career Pathways Collaborative (CPC) with TBAH, working together to assist returning citizens transitioning back into the community by obtaining industry-recognized credentials leading to sustainable employment.
• Career Source Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Source Tampa Bay collaborates with TBAH as part of the Career Pathways Collaborative (CPC) to identify demand employment sectors and create vocational training strategies for returning citizens.
• Career SourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBAH partners with Career Source to identify demand employment sectors in the community and create vocational training strategies for men and women returning to improve workforce outcomes.
• U.S. Department of Labor - Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Second Chance Heroes program operates under the U.S. Department of Labor's Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), providing comprehensive services to justice-impacted veterans including employment services, educational opportunities, and vocational training.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PATHS program is funded under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grant, educating youth on abstinence, self-awareness, and healthy relationships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goodwill Industries-Suncoast: Regional Goodwill affiliate that, like TBAH, delivers workforce development, vocational training, credentialing, and reentry support across the Tampa Bay area. Co-partner in the Career Pathways Collaborative, serving overlapping justice-involved and low-income populations in the same Florida counties.
• YouthBuild USA: National umbrella network for YouthBuild programs serving low-income youth ages 16-24 with alternative education, leadership development, and construction training. TBAH operates a YouthBuild affiliate, making this the direct parent network peer.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay: Provides youth development, mentoring, tutoring, and structured after-school programming for at-risk youth across Hillsborough County. Overlaps with TBAH's FAME mentoring and Summer Program in serving similar low-income youth populations.
• Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS Florida): Large statewide nonprofit providing case management, counseling, mentoring, and wraparound services for at-risk children, youth, and families across Florida including Hillsborough County. Operates a comparable community-based service portfolio to TBAH.
• Center for Employment Opportunities: National nonprofit providing immediate employment, coaching, and retention support for people returning from incarceration. Operates the same evidence-informed reentry-to-employment model as TBAH's H.O.P.E. and Pathways to Success programs.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay: Mission-aligned one-to-one youth mentoring organization serving at-risk children in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties with similar age cohorts (10-17) as TBAH's FAME program. Directly comparable youth-mentoring delivery model.
• Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches: Statewide nonprofit providing residential and community-based alternative education and support for at-risk, dependent, and adjudicated youth across Florida. Closely comparable to TBAH's YouthBuild TBAH and Pathways to Success programs serving juvenile and justice-involved populations.

Others

• CareerSource Tampa Bay: Regional workforce development board and WIOA-aligned American Job Center operator that is both a strategic partner in the Career Pathways Collaborative and a comparable provider of vocational training and job placement for disadvantaged adults in TBAH's service area.

Regional players

• Operation PAR: Florida-based nonprofit providing substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services to youth and families across the Tampa Bay region. Comparable wraparound community-services delivery model to TBAH's youth and family programs.

Emerging players

• Dale S. Bonner (Bonner Consulting) / National Fatherhood Initiative: National organization providing fatherhood engagement and parent leadership curricula, closely comparable to TBAH's PLAN (Parent Leadership Advocacy Network) which delivers evidence-based Nurturing Skills parenting programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3s1A1qhAzpYdNWb7uOSzUQ
• Xx.com/tbahope

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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