The Drake House

Name

The Drake House

Legal name

Drake House Inc.

Website

https://thedrakehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services and Affordable Housing

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Crisis housing services
• Transitional housing programs
• Nonprofit social services
• Homeless family support
• Affordable housing program

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible monetary contributions from individuals supporting the organization's mission to house and empower single mothers and their children.
2. Drake Closet Retail Proceeds: Revenue from resale boutique selling new and gently used ladies' clothing, shoes, and accessories. All proceeds benefit The Drake House mission.
3. Fundraising Events: Peer-to-peer and third-party fundraising events including cornhole tournaments, fashion shows, and community galas generate donations.
4. Corporate/Organization Sponsorships: Apartment sponsorship program through Neighbor to Neighbor Partners contributing $4800/year for apartment upkeep and $3600/year for Drake Village.
5. Grants and Government Funding: Financial support from foundations, government entities, and the City of Roswell for specific programs and emergency response initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Drake House provides crisis and transitional program-enriched housing for single mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in North Fulton, Georgia. Residents receive furnished individual apartments plus mandatory weekly empowerment workshops, career coaching, children's after-school programming, and budget mentoring. Graduates transition to The Drake Village, an affordable 16-unit next-step housing program, and remain supported by the Professional Women's Career Network. The Drake Closet resale boutiques (Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs) generate mission-supporting revenue.

Product overview

The Drake House is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing a coordinated housing and support services ecosystem for single mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in North Fulton. The core offering consists of crisis and transitional housing at two apartment buildings serving 50 families, augmented by The Drake Village for graduates requiring continued affordable housing support. The organization complements its housing programs with career services, children's enrichment programs, and The Market pantry. Retail operations through The Drake Closet (three boutique locations) generate funding while providing shopping access for residents. The Professional Women's Career Network extends support to program graduates pursuing career advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Drake Closet: A boutique benefiting The Drake House, selling new and gently used ladies' clothing, shoes, and accessories at significantly reduced prices. Proceeds support The Drake House mission.
• The Drake Village
• The Market
• Professional Women's Career Network (PWCN)

Products and services

• The Drake House Crisis Housing Program Private crisis-housing program providing 16 furnished individual apartment units plus comprehensive wraparound services (weekly empowerment workshops, career coaching, children's programs, budget mentoring) to single mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in North Fulton, Georgia.
• The Drake Village Affordable 'next-step' transitional housing program providing 16 two-bedroom apartments on annual leases at reduced rates to mothers who complete their empowerment plan at The Drake House, paired with continued budget coaching support.
• The Drake Closet Volunteer-supported resale boutique selling new and gently used ladies' clothing, shoes, and accessories at reduced prices, with all proceeds benefiting The Drake House mission. Operates three retail locations in Alpharetta, Roswell, and Sandy Springs, GA.
• Career Services Weekly career coaching providing resume development, interviewing skills, career-attire assistance, job leads, and professional-led career seminars to help resident mothers achieve financial security.
• Children and Teen Programs After-school enrichment program for elementary and middle school students of residents, offering tutoring, enrichment activities, and social-emotional learning skills.
• The Market On-campus resource pantry where residents shop for household items, personal hygiene products, and fresh produce using a point system, designed to help practice budgeting skills in a supportive environment.
• Professional Women's Career Network (PWCN) Professional network providing support to employed single mothers including access to jobs, skill matching, coaching, mentoring, networking, and business development opportunities for graduates of The Drake House programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of families transition to stable housing upon program completion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SPARC (Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnered with SPARC during the May 2025 Economy Hotel emergency evacuation. SPARC provided onsite support throughout the week of transition and intensive case management for 40 families, leveraging existing relationships with hotel partners to secure temporary shelter options.
• Fulton County Coordinated EntrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnered during Economy Hotel emergency response to provide housing placement services for displaced families. Part of coordinated emergency response system.
• Fulton County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnered during Economy Hotel crisis to offer remote learning and transportation support for displaced children, helping them stay connected to education through end of school year.
• HomeAid AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Nonprofit affiliate of Atlanta Home Builders Association that completed renovations on all 16 original apartment units in 2006. Also completed renovation and ADA upgrades at The Drake Center in 2015, adding new classroom space.
• Community-Based OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with many community-based organizations and pro-bono resources to fill gaps in services needed by families, including medical, vision, dental, and mental health services.
• Professional Women's Career Network (PWCN) EmployersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies that host quarterly PWCN meetings, provide free training and career development courses, offer meeting space, gift cards, incentives, apprenticeships, community service projects, and financial support for the career network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit providing affordable, service-enriched housing for low-income families, seniors, and individuals. Direct peer in combining affordable housing units with supportive services programming.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit providing shelter, prevention, and stabilization services to families with children experiencing homelessness. Closest direct peer in mission and family-focused housing model with wraparound services.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter and comprehensive services to young people and families experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Direct peer in mission-aligned housing-plus-services model for vulnerable populations.
• Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC): Atlanta-based nonprofit serving single parents with case management, resource connection, and housing support. Direct peer and named partner of The Drake House in the Economy Hotel evacuation response.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and advocacy organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness. Adjacent/ecosystem player that shapes federal funding and best practices relevant to The Drake House's operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National social services network providing housing, emergency assistance, and family support services. Broader incumbent operating overlapping family-housing and emergency shelter programs through local agencies.
• YWCA USA: National organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, including domestic violence shelter and women's housing services. Broader incumbent in women's social services with significant housing components.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Largest nonprofit housing organization globally, building affordable housing for low-income families. Broader incumbent in the affordable/homeless housing space with much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and human services including affordable housing and family-focused programs. Broader incumbent offering a similar continuum-of-care model at national scale.

Regional players

• Hope Atlanta: Atlanta-area nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty with emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and workforce development. Direct regional peer serving overlapping Atlanta-metro populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=elqiJtlq4gE
• Facebookfacebook.com/thedrakehouseroswell
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-drake-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/thedrakehouse

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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