Christ In The City

What Christ In The City does

Christ In The City is a Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 27-4663181) founded in 2010 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with a second operational location in Philadelphia. The organization recruits young adults ages 18-28 as year-long missionaries (August to July) who live in intentional community and serve individuals experiencing homelessness through street ministry, weekly Lunch in the Park meal programs (serving 150+ individuals weekly in Denver and 125+ weekly in Philadelphia), and accompaniment at nursing homes, hospitals, jails, and women's shelters. The organization's stated thesis is that "the root of homelessness is ruptured relationships" and that it addresses an underlying need for human connection through consistent, relational presence rather than transactional service.

Its core programs include a year-long missionary formation program, summer mission trips (3-week and 2-month durations across 8 U.S. cities), group mission experiences for college and university partners, the Homeless But Human podcast, a documentary, and a reflections blog. Distribution is direct: Denver and Philadelphia street ministry, weekly community meals, summer trips, and university group immersions. The organization has documented partnerships with 14+ universities (Benedictine College, LSU, Texas A&M, Stanford, Dartmouth, and others), FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) for missionary recruitment, My Catholic Will for planned giving, and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit program.

The organization does not charge for its programs. Revenue is generated entirely through contributed income: individual donations, the tiered Known & Loved monthly giving program ($50 / $208.33 / $416.66 per month) offering escalating engagement benefits, planned/estate giving, summer mission participant contributions, and matching challenge campaigns (e.g., a $100,000 June match). Marketing operates through a community-led and event-driven model that leverages alumni word-of-mouth, parish and school presentations, university campus ministry partnerships, and active content production across podcast, YouTube, Substack, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok. The operation is run by a small staff (11-50 range) led by Managing Director Blake Brouillette, with functional directors for formation, programs (Denver and Philadelphia), mission operations, community engagement, and administration.

Name

Christ In The City

Legal name

Christ in the City

Website

https://christinthecity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Christ In The City is a Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit that forms young adult missionaries for year-long service, conducting relational street ministry, weekly Lunch in the Park community meals, and homeless outreach programs in Denver and Philadelphia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Homeless Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Homeless outreach
• Street ministry
• Missionary formation
• Community meals
• Volunteer ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Christ In The City relies primarily on individual donations from supporters who contribute to general mission operations or specific city campaigns (Denver, Philadelphia). The organization runs matching challenge campaigns (e.g., $100,000 June donation match) to incentivize giving.
2. Known & Loved Monthly Giving Program: Monthly recurring donations at three tiers: Candlelight ($50/month), Lantern ($208.33/month), and Bonfire ($416.66/month). These provide predictable recurring revenue and include donor benefits such as webinars, acknowledgment at annual celebrations, and exclusive items.
3. Planned Giving / Estate Gifts: Partnership with My Catholic Will enables supporters to include Christ In The City in their estate planning through free will-writing services, generating future legacy gifts.
4. Colorado Homeless Contribution Tax Credit: Colorado taxpayers can receive a 25% state income tax credit on gifts of $100 or more to eligible homelessness projects, effectively multiplying the impact of donations and incentivizing larger gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Christ In The City is a 501(c)(3) Catholic nonprofit that forms young adult missionaries (ages 18-28) for year-long service and provides relational street ministry to individuals experiencing homelessness in Denver and Philadelphia. Programs include year-long missionary formation, summer mission trips, group mission experiences for university groups, weekly Lunch in the Park community meals, street outreach walks, and volunteer ministry placements in nursing homes, hospitals, jails, and shelters.

Product overview

Christ In The City is a Catholic nonprofit ministry organization (501(c)(3)) operating as a single unified mission rather than a platform architecture. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on relational ministry to the homeless, including year-long and summer missionary programs, group mission experiences, weekly Lunch in the Park community meals, volunteer ministry opportunities, the Homeless But Human podcast, documentary content, and the Known & Loved monthly giving program. These programs work together to fulfill the organization's mission of addressing homelessness through human connection rather than transactional service, with missionaries providing street outreach, community formation, and spiritual development while volunteers support through various ministry roles and donors fund operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Known & Loved: A monthly giving community program with tiered giving levels (Candlelight $50/mo, Lantern $208.33/mo, Bonfire $416.66/mo) offering exclusive benefits and deeper engagement with the mission.

Products and services

• Year-Long Missionary Program A year-long missionary program (August to July) for young adults ages 18-28 focused on street ministry, community life, daily prayer and Mass, and Catholic spiritual formation while serving the homeless in Denver or Philadelphia.
• Summer Missions Short-term immersive domestic mission experiences for young adults (ages 18-28) lasting 3 weeks or 2 months, available in Denver, Philadelphia, Boston, Dallas, Dayton, Detroit, Gary, and New Orleans.
• Group Mission Experiences Week-long immersive domestic mission experiences for college/university groups, campus ministry programs, and young adult communities, including daily Mass, prayer, street ministry, and formation sessions.
• Lunch in the Park Free weekly community meal program held every Wednesday and on the 2nd Saturday at noon, serving hot meals to homeless individuals in Denver (150+ per week) and Philadelphia (125+ per week) with opportunities for relationship-building and volunteer participation.
• Denver Volunteer Ministries Recurring volunteer ministry placements at nursing homes, hospitals, jails, women's shelters, and homeless shelters in Denver, plus street walks downtown, requiring a minimum twice-per-month commitment and first-time volunteer training.
• Homeless But Human Podcast Podcast featuring missionaries, friends on the street, and other voices discussing street ministry, homelessness, relationships, and community life.
• Known & Loved Monthly Giving Program Monthly recurring donation community with three tiers: Candlelight $50/month, Lantern $208.33/month, and Bonfire $416.66/month, offering tiered engagement benefits including webinars, acknowledgment at the annual celebration, and exclusive items such as a cocktail reception and a 'When I was Hungry & Thirsty' statue replica for the top tier.
• Documentary Video documentary about Christ In The City's mission and work with the homeless community.
• Tips for Encounter Practical guide and educational resource teaching individuals how to approach, engage, and build relationships with people experiencing homelessness with dignity and compassion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ people served per weekly Lunch in the Park in Denver
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• My Catholic WillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChrist in the City has partnered with My Catholic Will, described as 'the only online Catholic will-writing tool available.' The partnership enables supporters to write their will free of charge and include Christ in the City in their estate planning, creating a legacy giving program for the organization.
• Benedictine CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenedictine College is a major university partner, with multiple student groups and missionaries coming from this institution. The partnership is highlighted as a key recruiting ground for missionaries and group mission trip participants.
• Louisiana State University (LSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSU is listed as a partner institution, with alumni serving as missionaries and participating in group mission experiences.
• Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas A&M is a partner institution with alumni serving as missionaries with Christ in the City.
• Carroll CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Dartmouth CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Stanford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Washington State University (WSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Eastern Illinois UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Anderson University (AU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Liberty University (LU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Michigan State University (MSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Seattle Pacific University (SPU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• University of Alabama (UA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• University of Oregon (UO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a university partner with student involvement in mission trips.
• Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)coreOthersDOLA administers the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC) program, which enables Colorado taxpayers to receive a 25% state income tax credit on donations of $100+ to approved homelessness projects. Christ in the City's Denver Street Outreach is an eligible project.
• FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOCUS missionaries have recruited multiple Christ in the City missionaries and are a key pipeline for missionary recruitment. FOCUS provides information about mission opportunities including Christ in the City summer missions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Open Door Mission: Christian nonprofit providing food, shelter, and recovery services to the homeless in Omaha. Comparable faith-based street ministry and meal service mission.
• Loaves & Fishes: Faith-rooted nonprofit in Sacramento serving meals to people experiencing homelessness, with a long-running daily meal program. Closely comparable weekly meal model and faith-motivated volunteer-driven outreach.
• Denver Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit headquartered in Denver that provides homeless outreach, food, shelter, and recovery programs. Direct geographic and mission peer, operating at significantly larger scale with permanent shelter capacity.
• The Bowery Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in New York City providing meals, shelter, and outreach to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable faith-driven street outreach and meal program model, though with permanent residential facilities.
• San Diego Rescue Mission: Christian nonprofit providing meals, emergency shelter, and recovery services to the homeless in San Diego. Comparable faith-based mission, daily meal service, and homeless outreach model at a larger scale.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Christian nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty in Portland with meals, shelter, and recovery programs. Similar faith-based meal and outreach model with deeper permanent-service infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Father Joe's Villages: Catholic-affiliated nonprofit in San Diego providing housing, meals, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. Comparable Catholic mission and service population, with a much larger permanent infrastructure including shelters.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic social service agencies providing homeless services, food assistance, and community outreach. Comparable faith-based social service mission but operates at vastly larger scale across 160+ agencies.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul: International Catholic lay organization providing direct aid to people experiencing poverty and homelessness through parish-based conferences. Highly comparable faith-based outreach model, though structured around parish volunteers rather than full-time missionaries.

Others

• FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students): Catholic collegiate outreach organization that serves as a primary recruitment pipeline for Christ In The City's missionaries. Not a homeless-services peer, but a strategic ecosystem partner and ecosystem peer for young-adult Catholic missionary formation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cic_mission
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChristintheCity2010
• Facebookfacebook.com/christinthecitymissionaries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christ-in-the-city
• Instagraminstagram.com/christinthecity
• TikToktiktok.com/@christ.in.the.city

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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