Housing Help of Lenawee

What Housing Help of Lenawee does

Housing Help of Lenawee (H2L) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at 307 E. Church St, Adrian, Michigan, dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Lenawee County. Founded in 1990 as Lenawee Emergency and Affordable Housing Corporation (LEAHC) in collaboration with the Adrian Dominican Sisters and incorporated on October 8, 1991, the organization adopted the H2L doing-business-as name in February 2013. It is the sole dedicated homeless services provider in the county, operating a full continuum of housing programs including Emergency Shelter, Housing First rental and mortgage assistance, Transitional Housing for up to two years, and Permanent Supportive Housing for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities (delivered in partnership with Legacy Housing Apartments). A Veterans Program and additional wraparound services (PLAY youth program, Pet Project, Vital Records, Transportation Support, Food Pantry) extend the organization's reach beyond housing into stabilization support.

The organization is funded through a mix of government grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and The Salvation Army, supplemented by donations from individuals, churches, schools, civic groups, businesses, and foundations. All services are provided free of charge to eligible families, with applications accepted by email, mail, or in-person drop box and walk-in assessments available during office hours. Technology use is limited to the MSHMIS statewide reporting system for client data entry and case management; there is no proprietary technology, AI capability, or digital product.

The 11-50 employee organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Lynne Punnett and staffed by Executive Director Sarah Buku, a Business Manager, Case Manager, Intake Coordinator, Housing Navigator, Maintenance Supervisor, and Property Caretaker. Distribution occurs through the Adrian headquarters plus outreach partnerships with the Ann Arbor VA Hospital, Fisher House, Lenawee Public Transportation Authority, and a network of local churches, schools, and civic organizations, supported by a modest social media presence on Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn.

Name

Housing Help of Lenawee

Legal name

Lenawee Emergency and Affordable Housing Corporation

Website

https://h2lenawee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Housing Help of Lenawee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Adrian, Michigan providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and housing assistance programs to unhoused families and individuals throughout Lenawee County, funded by government grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Housing Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Emergency shelter
• Transitional housing
• Housing assistance
• Case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Adrian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Funding received from caring individuals, churches, schools, civic groups, businesses and foundations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, making donations tax-deductible.
2. Government Grants: Funded by Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and The Salvation Army.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Housing Help of Lenawee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers a continuum of housing programs to unhoused individuals and families in Lenawee County, Michigan. Core offerings include emergency shelter, Housing First rental/mortgage assistance, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, a veterans assistance program, and supplemental services such as a food pantry, transportation tokens, vital records support, a youth activities program, and a pet support project.

Product overview

Housing Help of Lenawee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a coordinated suite of housing-focused programs. The core service portfolio includes Emergency Shelter for families, Housing First for rental assistance and foreclosure prevention, Transitional Housing for families in need of longer-term support, and Permanent Supportive Housing for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities. A Veterans Program provides specialized financial assistance and support services. Additional supportive services include the PLAY Program for youth, Pet Program to keep families and pets together, Vital Records Support, Transportation Support through Lenawee Public Transportation Authority, and a Food Pantry. These programs work together to address the spectrum of housing instability, from emergency crisis intervention through permanent housing stability.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter services and referrals for unhoused community members in Lenawee County, including daily case management, life skills training, laundry facilities, transportation assistance, and emergency motel assistance for persons not served by current county shelter programs.
• Housing First Housing assistance program providing first month's rent, past due rent, and mortgage foreclosure assistance, bundled with case management, client outreach, landlord mediation, budgeting, housing search, and referrals for households facing housing instability.
• Transitional Housing Short-term income-based affordable housing program for families with minor children, providing housing for up to two years along with support services, life skills training, and weekly case management.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Supportive housing program for individuals with an extensive history of homelessness and long-term disability, offering ongoing case management, support services, and rental subsidy. Includes case management and property management for Legacy Housing Apartments.
• Veterans Program Veterans assistance program offering the Veterans Dire Need Fund for financial assistance (security deposit, rent, utilities, prescriptions, medical/dental emergencies, identification, vehicle repairs), Veterans Closet with supplies, Veterans Care Givers Fund for caregivers, and Reconnecting Home for temporary housing support.
• PLAY Program (Providing Leisure Activities for Youth) Program providing youth in Lenawee County opportunities for extracurricular activities and social events through financial support and resources.
• Pet Project (Pet Program) Lenawee County Pet Project assisting homeless families and pets to stay together during housing crisis by providing pet food, supplies, veterinarian care, temporary boarding, and pet deposits.
• Food Pantry Small food pantry providing nutritional food and supplies to emergency shelter families and eligible walk-in clients in need.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered founding, supporting and core.

• Adrian Dominican SistersfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Collaborative founding partner in 1990 that helped create Lenawee Emergency and Affordable Housing Corporation (LEAHC) out of recognition of community need for housing assistance programs.
• Lenawee Public Transportation AuthoritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides transportation tokens to eligible community members receiving services through Transportation Support program.
• Legacy Housing ApartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH2L provides case management and property management services for Legacy Housing Apartments, which is Lenawee County's only permanent supportive housing program for chronically homeless individuals.
• Ann Arbor VA HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Care Givers Fund assists caregivers when Veterans have medical procedures at Ann Arbor VA Hospital and cannot stay at the Fisher House due to distance restrictions (50 miles).
• Fisher HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Care Givers Fund provides alternative assistance when Veterans cannot stay at the Fisher House due to the 50-mile distance restriction from Ann Arbor VA Hospital.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Federated nonprofit providing social services including housing assistance, shelter, and case management through diocesan agencies. Comparable faith-rooted operating model and HUD funding relationships, with broader service scope.
• Lutheran Services in America: National network of Lutheran social service organizations delivering housing assistance, case management, and community supports. Closely comparable faith-based nonprofit operating model targeting similar vulnerable populations.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and advocacy organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness in the U.S. Comparable sector focus and HUD-aligned frameworks, though primarily advocacy rather than direct service delivery.
• The Salvation Army: Major national provider of emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeless services while also serving as a direct financial partner of H2L. Overlaps heavily in service category and HUD-aligned programming.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing: National nonprofit intermediary advancing supportive housing for highly vulnerable populations. Direct overlap with H2L's Permanent Supportive Housing program and HUD-funded service approach.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit operating a broad portfolio of housing and homeless services including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing programs across the U.S. Stronger scale and geographic footprint than H2L but overlapping service model.

Regional players

• Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness: Statewide Michigan advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting Continuum of Care networks and shelter providers. Acts as a peer membership/ecosystem organization for H2L within the same state system.

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network operating emergency shelter and stabilization programs specifically for families experiencing homelessness. Comparable continuum-of-care model with shelter, prevention, and supportive services delivered through affiliate sites.
• Community Action Agency of Lenawee County: Locally based anti-poverty nonprofit in Lenawee County delivering housing stability, utility assistance, and case management. Geographic and client-base overlap make it the closest in-market peer.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity International: Large nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership and housing development through local affiliates. Adjacent mission focus on housing stability but operates a different model (build/rehab vs. direct shelter and services).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/H2Lenawee
• Facebookfacebook.com/housing.help.of.lenawee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-help-of-lenawee

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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