House of Possibilities

What House of Possibilities does

House of Possibilities (HOPe) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that provides a continuum of disability services for children and adults with developmental differences—including autism, intellectual disabilities, and related profiles—across 60+ communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and Greater Boston. The organization operates four core program lines: the Career & Community Access Program (CCAP), delivered in partnership with Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) at JVS's Economic Opportunity Center and expanding to Easton and Brockton; Overnight Respite (both adult DDS-funded and children private-pay) at the Easton facility; Social & Recreational programs including Adventure Club, Friday Night Lights, and HOPe Club; and Coaching & College Navigation for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. HOPe also runs HOPe Unlimited, a wholly-owned social enterprise at Boston Public Market that combines retail workforce development (American Stonecraft, 48 sq ft) with a member-made goods shop (98 sq ft). The organization holds a Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services license (issued September 2023) and serves nearly 300 families annually.

HOPe is anchored at Stonehill College in Easton, MA through a long-term land lease dating to 2003, and is currently building out the Yawkey Campus—a new 15,000 sq ft facility plus renovation of the existing 11,000 sq ft Yawkey House, scheduled for Summer 2026—funded by a $5M Yawkey Foundation grant (July 2025) and a prior $555K Strategic Investment grant. The technology stack is non-proprietary: a Squarespace CMS website (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) with WCAG 2.1 Level AA partial accessibility, IATS and Square for donations and retail payments, and no disclosed proprietary software or mobile applications.

Revenue is diversified across Massachusetts public-pay streams (DDS/MassHealth reimbursement for CCAP, Coaching & College Navigation, and Adult Overnight Respite), private-pay program fees (e.g., $250/sleepover for Children's Overnight Respite, $125/session for Adventure Club, $500/person for Career Training), individual donations through an Annual Campaign, foundation and corporate grants (Yawkey Foundation, Liberty Mutual), event fundraising including Team HOPe at the Boston Marathon and Big Night Out, and modest earned revenue from HOPe Unlimited retail. GTM is community-led: HOPe acquires members through DDS/school referrals, disability advocacy organizations, college volunteer pipelines (Best Buddies chapters at Stonehill and Northeastern, with 100+ student-member friendships annually), and word-of-mouth across Southeastern Massachusetts. The organization is approaching a $5M operating budget and has grown 106% over five years.

Name

House of Possibilities

Legal name

House of Possibilities

Website

https://houseofpossibilities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

House of Possibilities is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 2009, serving nearly 300 children and adults with developmental disabilities annually through workforce development, overnight respite, social/recreational programs, and college navigation, with funding from DDS/MassHealth, donations, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Secondary Transition Planning & Coordination (EDAKANAA), Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational) (EDAKAKAK), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), Family/Caregiver Transition Training & Planning Support (EDAKANAL)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Developmental disabilities programs
• Overnight respite care
• Career coaching services
• Social recreational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Easton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Programs (DDS / MassHealth): HOPe's primary programs — Career & Community Access Program (CCAP), Coaching & College Navigation, and Adult Overnight Respite — are funded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and MassHealth. Families access services through these public funding streams.
2. Private Pay Programs: Children's Overnight Respite and Social & Recreational Programs are funded privately by families. Financial assistance (the Caroline Maura Hamilton Friendship Fund) is available for families who cannot afford full program fees.
3. Individual Donations & Annual Campaign: HOPe runs an Annual Campaign as the main source of support for the operating budget. One-time and recurring donations are accepted online, by mail, or through payroll deduction. The organization is a 501(c)(3) with EIN 13-4246859.
4. Foundation Grants: Major grants from Yawkey Foundation ($5M for Easton campus expansion), Liberty Mutual ($300K BCCI planning grant via Impact Driven Collaboration), and others. Strategic Investment grants from Yawkey Foundation support pre-construction work. These are non-recurring capital and program grants.
5. HOPe Unlimited Social Enterprise Revenue: HOPe Unlimited LLC operates retail spaces at Boston Public Market, staffing them with HOPe members and trainees. Revenue generated from retail sales of American Stonecraft products and goods made by artists with disabilities.
6. Event Fundraising & Sponsorships: Annual events including Big Night Out, Boston Marathon Team HOPe, and summer celebrations generate sponsorship revenue, ticket sales, live auction proceeds, and advertising in event programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

House of Possibilities (HOPe) provides disability services to children and adults with developmental differences, including overnight respite, career and community access training, social and recreational programs, and coaching and college navigation for individuals with ASD. Programs are delivered across multiple Massachusetts locations (Easton, Boston, Brockton) and funded through DDS/MassHealth, private pay, donations, and grants. HOPe Unlimited operates a social enterprise at Boston Public Market providing retail workforce development.

Product overview

House of Possibilities (HOPe) offers a suite of disability services organized as interconnected programs. The core offerings include the Career & Community Access Program (CCAP), a workforce development partnership with JVS providing job training and placement; Social & Recreational Programs including Adventure Club, Friday Night Lights, and HOPe Club for different age groups; Overnight Respite services for both children and adults at the Easton facility; and Coaching & College Navigation for individuals with ASD. HOPe Unlimited is a social enterprise venture at Boston Public Market providing retail job training and employment opportunities. All programs are designed to foster independence, community integration, and personal growth for individuals with developmental disabilities while providing caregivers with support and respite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career & Community Access Program (CCAP)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• New England Patriots / Patriots FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Patriots Foundation hosted HOPe's Big Night Out events, with Patriots players including Brenden Schooler serving as event host. Pat Patriot and Patriots Cheerleaders welcomed members at the 4th Annual Big Night Out in 2026. The Foundation provided front-row access to Training Camp for HOPe members.
• Brockton RoxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025Brockton Rox, Eastern Bank, and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism partnered to host Doug Flutie Night at the Rox in August 2025, with HOPe as beneficiary. Doug Flutie participated in a football passing game with Eastern Bank's president to raise donations for HOPe.
• Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for AutismminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025The Flutie Foundation funds programs that create opportunities for individuals with autism. Partnered with Brockton Rox and Eastern Bank for Doug Flutie Night at the Rox event benefiting HOPe. Foundation also sponsors Big Night Out.
• Eastern BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025Eastern Bank, the official bank of the Brockton Rox, partnered with the Rox and Flutie Foundation for the Doug Flutie Night at the Rox event benefiting HOPe. Eastern Bank President Quincy Miller participated in the football passing challenge. Major sponsor of Big Night Out events.
• Old Colony YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HOPe partners with Old Colony YMCA as part of the Brockton Career & Community Initiative (BCCI), a three-way partnership also including JVS Boston. OCY offers healthy living and employment opportunities for BCCI clients. Old Colony YMCA nominated HOPe for the 2025 Peer Provider Award.
• Stonehill College (Children's Respite Research Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024HOPe partnered with Stonehill College to conduct an IRB-approved research study on caregiver needs related to children's overnight respite. Under Dr. Danielle Waldron, students studying disability assist in gathering insights into caregiver challenges. Research results to be presented December 2024.
• Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute visited HOPe to teach members about creatures of the Ocean Twilight Zone. Made possible by the Yawkey Foundation. Members engaged in hands-on activities and received ocean-themed goodie bags.
• Northeastern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Northeastern University's Service Learning program places students with HOPe, engaging in volunteer experiences as part of coursework. Five semesters of partnership have seen over 20 students lead classes for HOPe's Boston group. Students have come from courses in Social Change, Biology, Nutrition, and Healthcare.
• Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021HOPe and JVS partner to provide the Career & Community Access Program (CCAP) at JVS's Economic Opportunity Center at 75 Federal Street, Boston. JVS leads workforce development and job placement while HOPe provides community-building programs. CCAP has expanded to Easton and Brockton as well, with the Brockton location part of the BCCI initiative.
• American StonecraftminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2021HOPe Unlimited operates a 48-sq-ft American Stonecraft retail space at Boston Public Market, staffed by HOPe members and employees. American Stonecraft creates food slabs, cooking stones, coasters, trivets, bowls, and custom engravings using New England-sourced stone. This provides on-the-job retail training for HOPe members.
• Tim Tebow's Night to ShineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013HOPe members participate in Tim Tebow's Night to Shine prom experience, a national event for people with disabilities hosted at local churches.
• Above the CloudsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Above the Clouds, based in Norwood, MA, brings joy and hope through the wonder of flight to children and teens with serious illness or disability. HOPe members experience airplane flights with Above the Clouds as part of their recreational programming.
• Best BuddiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Over 50 Stonehill College students and 30 Northeastern University students maintain friendships with HOPe members annually through Best Buddies. Buddies visit HOPe weekly and remain in the program throughout their four years of college, often forming lifelong connections with members.
• Stonehill CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Since 2003, Stonehill College has provided HOPe with an affordable, long-term lease on its beautiful campus in Easton, MA — home to the HOPe House. Nearly 100 Stonehill students volunteer annually at HOPe through the Best Buddies program, making it one of the largest Best Buddies programs in the state. The partnership has been foundational to HOPe's existence and growth.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of Massachusetts: Massachusetts chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy and direct services (employment, residential, family support, recreation) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct peer given the shared IDD focus, Massachusetts footprint, DDS-aligned services, and emphasis on transition, employment, and community belonging — the same mission pillars as HOPe.
• WORK Inc. Massachusetts-based nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through employment services, residential supports, day programs, and community-based services. Direct peer given overlapping workforce-development focus (comparable to HOPe's CCAP), DDS-funded service mix, and geographic overlap in Southeastern Massachusetts.
• Melmark: Pennsylvania- and Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, vocational, and clinical services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental disabilities. Direct peer given overlapping IDD/autism focus, comparable residential and vocational programming, and similar transition and college-readiness supports.
• MinuteMan Arc: Massachusetts-based nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment, day, and family support services. Direct peer given the Southeastern Massachusetts geographic proximity to HOPe, comparable DDS-funded service mix, and similar workforce and community-based programming.
• Easterseals Massachusetts: Massachusetts affiliate of Easterseals, providing disability services including employment programs, day services, residential supports, and recreation for children and adults with disabilities. Direct peer given overlapping services for both children and adults with developmental disabilities, workforce-development programs comparable to CCAP, and Massachusetts DDS contracting model.
• Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing mental health, developmental disability, and social services including outpatient, residential, employment, and community-based supports. Direct peer given the comparable Massachusetts footprint, mixed IDD/behavioral-health service portfolio, and similar government-funded service delivery infrastructure.
• Vinfen: Large Massachusetts-based human services nonprofit providing community-based residential, clinical, employment, and behavioral health supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and brain injuries. Direct peer given overlapping community-based disability services, DDS/MassHealth funding model, and emphasis on independence and community integration.
• May Institute: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, vocational, and clinical services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Direct peer given overlapping IDD service portfolio, Massachusetts footprint, DDS-style funding reliance, and similar workforce-development and community-living offerings.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing a broad range of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders, including residential, day, employment, and community supports. Direct peer given the comparable Massachusetts service area, similar government-funded disability services portfolio, and community-based service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating a broad portfolio of residential, educational, therapeutic, and vocational programs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. Broad incumbent peer given larger scale, multi-state footprint, and overlapping service categories, but operates at meaningfully greater scale than HOPe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/house-of-possibilities-inc.
• Xx.com/HouseofPossible
• Facebookfacebook.com/HOPeUnlimitedShop

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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