Hope House Ministries

Name

Hope House Ministries

Legal name

The Ministry for Hope Inc.

Website

https://hhm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Community Housing Services (62422)

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), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Mental health counseling
• Transitional housing services
• Youth residential care

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Jefferson

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. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute to fund free housing, counseling, healthcare, and other services. The organization receives donations of various sizes through its website and direct mail.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including golf classics, pig roasts, polar plunges, 4x4x48 endurance challenges, and concerts generate revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships.
3. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts vehicle donations, clothing, and other goods that support operations. A thrift boutique (Hope Springs Eternal 2nd Chance Boutique) sells donated items.
4. Product Sales (Christmas Cards): Hand-drawn watercolor Christmas cards sold for $5 (single) or $30 (8-pack), with proceeds supporting programs.
5. Endowment and Planned Giving: Hope for the Future Society members include Hope House Ministries in their estate plans through bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and life insurance.
6. Stock and Securities Donations: Donors can transfer appreciated stocks and securities directly to the organization, with no capital gains tax applying.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hope House Ministries provides free housing, counseling, education, and recovery services to individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, abuse, and family crisis. Operating 10 distinct programs including emergency shelters, outpatient addiction treatment, residential recovery for young men, transitional housing for women and youth, alternative education, and professional counseling—all delivered at no cost to clients through facilities in Port Jefferson and Mount Sinai, New York.

Product overview

Hope House Ministries operates as a multi-faceted network of human services offering housing, counseling, education, and recovery programs. The organization provides 10 distinct programs: Siena House (women's shelter), Matt's House (transitional housing for graduates), St. Maximilian Kolbe Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center, Montfort Therapeutic Residences (court-involved youth), Hope Academy at Little Portion Friary (residential recovery for young men), St. Louis de Montfort Academy (alternative education), Wisdom House (semi-structured adult residence), The Human Services Center (counseling), Pax Christi Hospitality Center (emergency shelter), and The Sr. Jean Beagan O.P. Family & Children's Center. Additional offerings include merchandise through Christmas cards and the Hope Springs Eternal 2nd Chance Boutique, and media content through Hopecast. All services are provided free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Siena House Safe, supportive transitional housing for women over 21 years experiencing domestic violence or homelessness, providing counseling, housing, food, clothing, and court advocacy.
• Matt's House Transitional housing and aftercare for Hope Academy graduates, offering counseling, community support, and life planning to sustain sobriety and achieve independent living.
• St. Maximilian Kolbe Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center Outpatient addiction treatment providing individual and group counseling for lasting recovery from substance abuse.
• Montfort Therapeutic Residences Therapeutic residential care for court-involved youth ages 11-18, offering education, counseling, and structured support through Lady of Peace Academy.
• Hope Academy at Little Portion Friary Long-term residential recovery and life-skills program for young men overcoming addiction and homelessness, offering free housing, education, and holistic care.
• St. Louis de Montfort Academy Alternative junior-senior high school offering individualized education and tutoring in a supportive community environment.
• Wisdom House Semi-structured residence helping adults in crisis regain stability, rebuild confidence, and transition toward independent living.
• The Human Services Center Comprehensive counseling services for individuals and families addressing mental health, addiction, and trauma recovery through one-on-one and group sessions.
• Pax Christi Hospitality Center 19-bed emergency shelter providing 24/7 food, safety, and counseling for individuals experiencing homelessness, supported by a network of volunteers and community resources.
• The Sr. Jean Beagan O.P. Family & Children's Center Counseling and play therapy for children and families healing from trauma, abuse, or crisis.
• Hope House Christmas Cards Hand-drawn watercolor Christmas cards created by artist Danielle Cacioppo, sold for $5 (single) or $30 (8-pack), with proceeds supporting Hope House Ministries programs.
• Hope Springs Eternal 2nd Chance Boutique A thrift boutique in Port Jefferson Station where purchased donated items help fund Hope House Ministries programs.
• Hopecast Award-winning podcast and weekly television program (originally called "Reason for Hope") hosted by Fr. Frank Pizzarelli, featuring real stories of courage, compassion, and transformation from the Hope House community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ lives lifted out of homelessness; 3,000+ people received housing and counseling; 150,000+ meals served; 800+ chronically homeless received basic essentials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Adelphi University School of Social WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Steve Rabeno serves as Adjunct Faculty at Adelphi University since 2003, facilitating learning for Bachelor's, Master's, and Post-Master's students. Hope House supervises social work interns from Adelphi as part of their clinical training.
• Stony Brook University School of Social WelfarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHope House serves as field placement site for social work interns. Dr. Rabeno served on the Field Instruction Committee (2000-2013). Currently supervises social work interns from the university.
• Fordham University Graduate School of Social ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFather Pizzarelli serves as Adjunct Professor of Social Work. Hope House provides field placement opportunities for graduate students. Two social work interns supervised at any given time.
• Response Crisis CentercoreOthersPrimary referral partner for mental health crises. Call 631-751-7500 for immediate crisis intervention. Serves as first step for individuals experiencing mental health crises seeking Hope House services.
• Suffolk County Department of Social ServicescoreOthersCoordinates resources and referrals for homeless individuals. Works with Pax Christi Hospitality Center to place homeless individuals. Department contacts used for housing assistance referrals.
• VA Hospital NorthportsecondaryOthersReferral partner for homeless veterans. Located at 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768. Phone: 631-261-4400. Veterans are referred to the VA for specialized services.
• Safe Harbor Domestic Violence SheltersecondaryOthers24-hour domestic abuse crisis hotline (631-666-8833) for individuals in abusive relationships. Referral partner for women seeking safety from domestic violence.
• Victim Information Bureau (VIBS)secondaryOthersProvides 24-hour hotline with crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, legal and educational services for domestic violence survivors. Phone: 631-360-3606.
• Siena HousecoreOthersNon-emergency transitional housing for women over 21 years. Contact Muriel Erdmann at 631-928-2377 ext. 30 for placement information and waiting list.
• Long Island Coalition for the HomelesscoreOthersCharlie Russo serves as Board Chair. Created synergy between the Coalition, Hope House, and Christmas Magic program to enhance lives of homeless individuals and families.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Covenant House: Faith-rooted nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and counseling for youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking—analogous model to Hope Academy and Pax Christi in target population and program design.
• MercyFirst: Long Island nonprofit providing residential care for court-involved youth, family counseling, and group home services—directly comparable to Montfort Therapeutic Residences, Lady of Peace Academy, and the Family & Children's Center.
• The Salvation Army Long Island: Faith-based organization operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, addiction recovery (Adult Rehabilitation Centers), and holiday giving programs that closely mirror Hope House's Pax Christi and Christmas Magic offerings in the same geography.
• Catholic Charities of Long Island: Faith-based Long Island nonprofit providing a similar portfolio of housing, behavioral health, addiction, family, and immigration services across the same Suffolk/Nassau geography. Direct overlap in mission model, donor base, and target populations.
• Volunteers of America Greater New York: Regional nonprofit providing supportive housing, behavioral health, addiction recovery, and veterans' services across New York; operates comparable shelter-and-services model overlapping Hope House's Pax Christi and veteran referral flows.
• Father Flanagan's Boys Town (Boys Town): National nonprofit running residential treatment, alternative education, and family services for at-risk and court-involved youth—closely aligned with Montfort Therapeutic Residences and St. Louis de Montfort Academy service design.
• Good Shepherd Services: NYC/LI nonprofit delivering residential programs for youth in foster care and juvenile justice, alternative education, and family counseling—directly comparable to Hope House's integrated education/residential/counseling model for at-risk youth.

Others

• Long Island Coalition for the Homeless: Regional advocacy and coordination organization for Long Island homeless service providers, of which Hope House Board Chair Charlie Russo is also Board Chair. Operates as adjacent ecosystem partner rather than direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hhmportjeff
• Xx.com/hhmportjeff
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-house-ministries

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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