HealthNet Gaston

What HealthNet Gaston does

HealthNet Gaston, operating legally as Advocates for Healthy Citizens, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that functions as the Lead Agency for the NC-509 Continuum of Care, coordinating homeless-assistance funding and service delivery across Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties in western North Carolina. The organization was originally launched by Kintegra Health and subsequently spun out as an independent entity, retaining programmatic affiliation with the parent federally qualified health center. Its service portfolio spans Rapid Rehousing, Street Outreach, the Justice-Involved Transition Project (reentry support), the Western NC Youth Homelessness Partnership (youth homelessness), and SHIIP Medicare/Medicaid counseling for seniors. All direct services are delivered free of charge to clients.

The organization's beneficiary base is restricted to low-income and uninsured residents of the three-county service area, with a deliberate expansion into adjacent populations — individuals involved with the criminal justice system, unaccompanied youth, and seniors needing insurance navigation. There is no proprietary technology platform, no digital product surface, and no AI/ML capability; service delivery is grounded in case management, HMIS data reporting, and human counseling. Operational headquarters are located at 613 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, with Donna Elliott currently serving as Interim Executive Director during a leadership transition.

Revenue is generated through three streams: donations, government grants (federal HUD CoC funding accessed via the Lead Agency designation, plus state and county grants), and professional services (principally SHIIP counseling). The organization does not charge beneficiaries and has no fee-for-service healthcare revenue. Headcount is reported in the 501–1,000 range, consistent with a mid-sized community-based organization operating multiple grant-funded programs simultaneously. The combination of Lead Agency status, multi-vertical programming, and a transitional leadership posture defines the current operating profile.

Name

HealthNet Gaston

Legal name

Advocates for Healthy Citizens, Inc. dba HealthNet Gaston

Website

https://healthnetgaston.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

HealthNet Gaston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Lead Agency for the NC-509 Continuum of Care, delivering homeless, reentry, youth, and senior health-insurance services free of charge across Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties in North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Social Assistance (624), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

Keywords

• Homeless services coordination
• Rapid rehousing assistance
• Community health navigation
• Medicare counseling services
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Gastonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: HealthNet Gaston is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 56-1913112) that relies on donations from the community to fund operations. The organization explicitly requests financial support from the community on its donate page.
2. Government Grants and Program Funding: As the Lead Agency for NC-509 Continuum of Care and coordinator of ESG Rapid Rehousing programs, HealthNet Gaston receives federal and state funding to coordinate regional homelessness response and provide housing assistance services.
3. Medicaid/Healthcare Navigation Services: HealthNet Gaston helps low-income households access Medicaid and connects individuals to healthcare providers, potentially generating revenue through healthcare navigation and coordination activities with Kintegra Health.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HealthNet Gaston is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers direct healthcare navigation, housing assistance, and social support services to low-income, uninsured residents of Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties in North Carolina. The organization's offerings include Rapid Rehousing rental assistance, Street Outreach for unsheltered individuals, Justice-Involved Transition support, Western NC Youth Homelessness Partnership, and SHIIP Medicare/Medicaid counseling. It additionally serves as the Lead Agency for the NC-509 Continuum of Care, coordinating regional homelessness strategy and funding across three counties.

Product overview

HealthNet Gaston is a nonprofit organization offering a unified suite of social services and healthcare navigation programs for underserved community members. The portfolio includes housing assistance programs (Rapid Rehousing ESG, Street Outreach), reentry support services (Justice-Involved Transition Project), youth homelessness prevention (Western NC Youth Homelessness Partnership), healthcare insurance counseling (SHIIP/Medicare/Medicaid Assistance), and regional homeless response coordination as the NC-509 Continuum of Care Lead Agency. These programs work together to address critical barriers to stability through a Housing First approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rapid Rehousing ESG Program Housing assistance program that helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness quickly secure safe, permanent housing through short-term rental assistance, housing navigation, and personalized case management using a Housing First approach.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kintegra HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthNet Gaston was originally launched by Kintegra Health and maintains a close operational partnership. Kintegra Health and HealthNet Gaston jointly operate the Justice-Involved Transition Project, with shared staff and coordination on healthcare services for vulnerable populations. Donna Elliott serves as Interim Executive Director while also being associated with Kintegra Health.
• First United Methodist ChurchminorOthersFirst United Methodist Church in Gastonia serves as the venue for Hope Fest 2026, an annual community event organized by HealthNet Gaston to provide resources and support to community members facing housing stability challenges.
• Community Services Providers (Various)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthNet Gaston partners with a host of community services providers for Hope Fest and other community events. The organization coordinates with service providers, local governments, and advocates across Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties as Lead Agency for NC-509 Continuum of Care.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Way of Gaston County: Local United Way affiliate serving the same Gaston County geography as HealthNet Gaston, with overlapping board representation and community funding roles. A peer in community resource coordination and a strategic partner via board overlap.
• Urban Ministries of Durham: Durham, NC-based nonprofit delivering integrated health, housing, and emergency services to low-income residents. Closely comparable integrated service model combining community health, shelter, and social services in a North Carolina regional context.
• Kintegra Health: Parent-affiliated FQHC that launched HealthNet Gaston and continues to share staff, leadership, and joint program delivery (Justice-Involved Transition Project). Operates as both strategic parent and operational partner, making it the closest comparable organization.
• Roof Above (formerly Urban Ministry Center): Charlotte-based nonprofit delivering street outreach, shelter, rapid rehousing, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg continuum. Highly comparable in program mix, Housing First approach, and Continuum of Care coordination.
• CaroMont Health: Regional health system serving Gaston County with deep board-level ties to HealthNet Gaston (Board President and Treasurer roles). Comparable in community health mission and a key partner in cross-referral and care coordination for low-income populations.
• Community Link: Charlotte-based nonprofit providing housing, case management, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness and crisis. Comparable in mission, regional service model, and Continuum of Care lead agency responsibilities.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte: Regional arm of a national nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and social services across the Carolinas. Comparable in shelter/housing services for vulnerable populations but operates at a much larger scale and broader scope.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte: Regional Catholic Charities agency delivering housing assistance, refugee services, and social support across western North Carolina including Gaston County. Comparable in social services portfolio and faith-affiliated community model, but operates at a larger regional scale.
• North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness: Statewide umbrella organization supporting Continuums of Care and homeless service providers across North Carolina, including capacity building, advocacy, and funding coordination. Operates one level above HealthNet Gaston in the regional coordination hierarchy.

Others

• Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services: Local government public health and human services agency with overlapping client base and board-level partnership with HealthNet Gaston. A key referral and co-funding partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/HealthNet-Gaston/61574465377047
• Instagraminstagram.com/healthnet_gaston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/healthnet-gaston

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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