Vincent Village

What Vincent Village does

Vincent Village, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 2827 Holton Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that has operated continuously since December 1989 (originally under the name Vincent House). It is the only transitional housing program in Allen County and the Greater Fort Wayne area that exclusively serves families with children, including two-parent, single-mother, and single-father households. Its core service model is a two-phase housing continuum: Phase I (Vincent House Shelter) provides up to two years of transitional housing with intensive case management, and Phase II (Village Community Rental Homes) extends up to five additional years of subsidized housing and case management support, totaling a potential seven-year runway per family.

The product set is anchored on housing and case management but extended through several wraparound programs: Vinnie's Store (a points-based incentive store rewarding compliance behaviors), the HOME Academy (employment, financial literacy, and educational workshops), the Care Car Program (transportation assistance including bus passes and dedicated drivers), and the Family Engagement Program (tutoring, parenting workshops, daycare scholarships). Supporting infrastructure includes 33 affordable program homes developed in the surrounding neighborhood beginning in 1996, and the St. Hyacinth Center, a community hub that since 1999 has housed child care, adult literacy (Ft. Wayne Literacy Alliance), grief support (Erin's House for Grieving Children), and mental health services (Park Center's 2 Wishes program). Health is delivered through an on-site Parkview Health partnership. Documented 2023-2024 outcomes include 24 families served, 5,438 nights of shelter provided, 93% stable-housing retention, and 75% employment gain/retention.

Vincent Village is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue model: individual donations (including the Keys to Hope recurring Giving Circle at $25-$150/month), in-kind donations of goods, volunteer contributions (currently paused), special-event fundraising (annual Kentucky Derby Party "Racing Toward Home"), government grants (via CHDO status attained in 2006), and rental program service revenue. Go-to-market is community-led: families enter via emergency-shelter referrals, partner organizations, healthcare providers, social services, self-referral, or word-of-mouth. Distribution is direct service delivery through application ([email protected]) or phone intake (260-456-4172). The organization is governed by a board of directors chaired by John Christensen, with Rob Haworth as Executive Director.

Name

Vincent Village

Legal name

Vincent Village, Inc.

Website

https://vincentvillage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vincent Village is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the only transitional housing program in Allen County exclusively serving homeless families with children, delivering a two-phase, up-to-seven-year housing and case management continuum alongside wraparound education, transportation, and health services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Transitional Housing

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Transitional housing services
• Family homeless shelter
• Affordable housing program
• Social services nonprofit
• Case management support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

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 Donations: Financial donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to end family homelessness. Options include one-time gifts and monthly recurring donations through the Keys to Hope Giving Circle program.
2. In-Kind Donations: Donations of goods including toiletries, household items, bedding, cleaning supplies, appliances, and children's items. Donations support families in shelter and the Vinnie's Store points program.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Time and talent contributions from volunteers (currently paused). Volunteers support shelter operations, family services, and program activities.
4. Event Fundraising: Special events like the annual Kentucky Derby Party 'Racing Toward Home' generate donations and community engagement while raising awareness for the mission.
5. Government Funding: Secured government funding as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to support home rehabilitation projects and affordable housing development.
6. Rental Program: Phase II Village Community Rental Homes provides up to five years of housing with rental subsidies for families transitioning to self-sufficiency.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vincent Village is a nonprofit organization providing transitional housing and supportive services for homeless families in Allen County and Greater Fort Wayne. Its two-phase model offers up to two years of shelter with intensive case management (Phase I) and up to five years of affordable rental housing with continued support (Phase II), complemented by programs such as Vinnie's Store, HOME Academy, Care Car transportation, and Family Engagement services.

Product overview

Vincent Village is a non-profit transitional housing organization (not a technology company) offering a two-phase housing continuum for homeless families. Phase I (Vincent House Shelter) provides up to two years of transitional housing with intensive case management, while Phase II (Village Community Rental Homes) offers extended housing for up to five years with continued support. The organization operates complementary programs including Vinnie's Store (a points-based物资 store), HOME Academy (educational workshops), Care Car Program (transportation assistance), and the Family Engagement Program. Fundraising initiatives include the Keys to Hope Giving Circle monthly donor program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vincent House Shelter (Phase I) Transitional housing program offering up to two years of shelter with intensive case management, crisis intervention, emotional support, and skill development for families experiencing homelessness.
• Village Community Rental Homes (Phase II) Extended housing program providing up to five years of housing with continued case management, rental subsidies, and support in financial planning, employment readiness, and education for families transitioning to self-sufficiency.
• Vinnie's Store Points-based incentive store where families can purchase essential items using points earned through program activities including employment training, mental health services, volunteering, on-time rent payments, and budget management.
• HOME Academy Educational program offering workshops focused on employment, financial literacy, and educational opportunities to help families achieve financial independence.
• Care Car Program Transportation assistance program providing bus passes and dedicated transportation to healthcare, job interviews, daycare, and essential services for families in the shelter program.
• Family Engagement Program Individualized family support services including academic tutoring, parenting workshops, and daycare scholarships, aimed at strengthening family bonds and promoting long-term stability.
• Keys to Hope Giving Circle Monthly giving program that recognizes donors who commit to regular monthly donations to support families entering Vincent Village, ranging from $25 to $150 per month.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of families maintain stable housing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ft. Wayne Literacy AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Provides literacy programs at the St. Hyacinth Center community location, supporting adult education and family literacy initiatives.
• Erin's House for Grieving ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Grief support services for children offered through the St. Hyacinth Center community programming.
• Park CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Provides the 2 Wishes mental health program at the St. Hyacinth Center, addressing mental health needs of families in the shelter program.
• Home Builders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Partnered in the construction and development of 33 affordable program homes for families transitioning from shelter.
• Tippmann GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Construction partner for development of affordable housing homes in the Vincent Village neighborhood.
• St. Elizabeth Seton ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Faith-based partner that contributed to the funding of affordable housing development for working families.
• Ft. Wayne Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Educational partnership ensuring homeless children receive uninterrupted schooling during the crisis of homelessness. Includes transportation to home school, after-school tutoring, and additional services for children and families.
• Parkview HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkview Health provides on-site health screenings and coordinates healthcare services for residents. Partnership ensures comprehensive physical and mental health care, early intervention, and regular health assessments for families in the program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy, research, and advocacy organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness in the U.S. Acts as a sector-level convener and federal advocacy voice that shapes the funding environment in which Vincent Village and similar direct-service nonprofits operate.
• United Way of Allen County: Local United Way affiliate that coordinates regional fundraising, donor stewardship, and grantmaking for Allen County social services including Vincent Village itself. Functions as both a potential funding partner and a sector convening body for area nonprofits serving families in crisis.

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network specifically focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through volunteer-driven shelter, case management, and stabilization programs. Operates an affiliate model with local chapters serving families with children, directly mirroring Vincent Village's mission and family-only service model.

Regional players

• Matthew 25: Ministries: Cincinnati-based humanitarian aid and poverty-relief organization serving the broader Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky region. While primarily focused on disaster relief and material aid distribution, it operates complementary poverty-relief programs serving overlapping vulnerable populations in the Midwest.
• Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate serving the same northeast Indiana geography, providing shelter, housing, and social services to vulnerable populations including families. Operates competing emergency and transitional housing programs in Allen County and frequently partners on regional homelessness initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership development for low-income families. Comparable to Vincent Village's affordable-housing development arm (33 neighborhood homes) but operates through a much larger home-construction and mortgage-financing model rather than transitional shelter.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating affordable housing, homeless services, and family-support programs across the U.S. Provides transitional and permanent supportive housing for families and individuals, with service breadth that includes behavioral health and workforce development comparable to Vincent Village's wraparound model.
• The Salvation Army: National faith-based organization operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and family services across the U.S., including Fort Wayne. Addresses overlapping client populations (families experiencing homelessness) with a much broader service portfolio that includes food, addiction recovery, and disaster relief.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Vincent_Village
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeIpKywU4X7isIFVGYelaEQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Vincent-Village/190570714339777
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vincent-village
• Instagraminstagram.com/vincentvillage
• Pinterestpinterest.com/vincentvillage

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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