Decatur Cooperative Ministry Incorporated

What Decatur Cooperative Ministry Incorporated does

Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1969 and headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, that delivers a continuum of homelessness-prevention and housing programs to at-risk and homeless families in DeKalb County. Its core service portfolio comprises Hagar's House (a 30-bed, 90-day emergency shelter for families with children), Family House (transitional housing of up to six months in four scattered-site units), Family Success (permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless families with a diagnosed disability), and Project Take Charge (rent, mortgage, and utility assistance plus food pantries and a financial-literacy course). The organization also operates a veteran-supportive service satellite at Fort McPherson under the federal SSVF program.

DCM employs approximately 15 staff and serves more than 1,000 individuals annually, with over 50% of clients being children under 18. It reaches clients through DeKalb County's coordinated entry system, direct outreach, and a faith-based network of 35 congregations across 14 denominations. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; case management and reporting rely on standard nonprofit tools and the statewide Georgia HMIS system.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding structure: voluntary donations from individuals and member congregations, federal/state grants (HUD, VA SSVF, Community Development Block Grants), private foundation grants (MAXIMUS Foundation, Grants to Green), corporate sponsorships, and event-based fundraising (Sip & Savor auction, 5K runs, music festivals). Services are provided free of charge to clients; the organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Amma Williams and led operationally by Executive Director Marlene White.

Name

Decatur Cooperative Ministry Incorporated

Legal name

Decatur Cooperative Ministry

Website

https://decaturcooperativeministry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Decatur Cooperative Ministry is a 1969-founded nonprofit in Decatur, Georgia, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and homelessness-prevention services to at-risk and homeless families in DeKalb County, serving over 1,000 individuals annually alongside a 35-congregation faith partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

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), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Emergency shelter
• Transitional housing
• Homelessness prevention
• Supportive housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur , GA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual and Congregational Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals, families, and member congregations. Includes in-kind donations of food, clothing, and household items.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal and state funding including Community Development Block Grants, HUD programs, and VA SSVF grants for veteran services.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations including MAXIMUS Foundation, Grants to Green, and other regional foundations.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual community events including Sip & Savor wine tasting auction, 5k runs, and music festivals that raise funds and community awareness.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships from businesses and corporate partners for events and ongoing operational support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Decatur Cooperative Ministry provides a continuum of housing and support services for homeless and at-risk families in DeKalb County, Georgia. The organization operates emergency shelter (Hagar's House), transitional housing (Family House), permanent supportive housing (Family Success), and homelessness prevention services including rent/mortgage/utility assistance, food pantries, and financial literacy education (Project Take Charge). Services are delivered free of charge to clients and funded through donations, grants, and community partnerships.

Product overview

Decatur Cooperative Ministry operates a comprehensive suite of housing programs spanning the entire spectrum of homelessness interventions. The organization offers emergency shelter (Hagar's House), transitional housing (Family House), permanent supportive housing (Family Success), and homelessness prevention services (Project Take Charge). These programs are coordinated through intensive case management and a community-wide coordinated entry system, serving over 1,000 individuals annually with the majority being children under 18.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hagar's House: Emergency night shelter and assessment center for families experiencing homelessness, offering 5 rooms and 30 beds for up to 90 days.
• Family House
• Family Success
• Project Take Charge

Products and services

• Hagar's House Emergency night shelter and assessment center for homeless families with children, offering 5 rooms with 30 beds, daily showers, a tech center, laundry facilities, and two meals a day for stays up to 90 days.
• Family House Transitional housing program offering up to six months of housing in four single-family houses and apartments throughout DeKalb County for homeless families with compound barriers to stability. Residents pay no rent or utilities but are encouraged to save 30% of income.
• Family Success Permanent supportive housing program for chronically homeless families with extensive histories of homelessness who have at least one member with a diagnosed disability, providing long-term support and services for lasting housing stability.
• Project Take Charge Homeless prevention services offering financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities to low-income seniors, Veterans, and families facing eviction, foreclosure, or utility disconnection. Also operates a food pantry and three food cooperatives for food security. Includes a three-part financial management course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 1,000 at-risk or homeless children, women, and men annually
• +2 more outcomes

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

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Amplify My CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic-focused nonprofit that partners with DCM for community events including the Amplify Decatur Music Festival. Helps raise visibility and funds for homelessness programs.
• Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing support to disabled veterans that partners with DCM to address veteran homelessness in the DeKalb County area.
• Lenz Marketing AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing agency partner providing pro bono marketing support and strategic guidance to DCM.
• Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing referrals and coordination for families needing housing assistance and supportive services in DeKalb County.
• 35 Member Congregations (14 denominations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based network including churches from Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Catholic, Lutheran, Quaker, and other denominations. Congregations provide volunteers, in-kind donations, space, and community credibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Atlanta Mission: One of the largest homeless services providers in metro Atlanta, offering emergency shelter, recovery programs, and transitional housing. Comparable to DCM along service continuum and target population, though at significantly larger scale.
• Hope Atlanta: Regional homeless and housing services nonprofit in metro Atlanta providing rapid rehousing, prevention, and veteran services (SSVF). Directly comparable to DCM's veteran-focused work and prevention/rehousing toolkit.
• Mercy Care: Atlanta-based nonprofit delivering integrated health, housing, and social services for homeless and low-income populations. Comparable to DCM in wraparound service model and metro Atlanta focus.
• Nicholas House: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to DCM in mission, family-focused model, and metro Atlanta service area.
• Action Ministries: Georgia-based nonprofit addressing poverty through housing support, hunger relief, and reentry services. Comparable to DCM in faith-network-driven service delivery and Georgia footprint.
• CaringWorks: Decatur, GA-based nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct geographic peer with comparable service line including permanent supportive housing.

Regional players

• Hosea Helps: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing emergency rent, utility, and food assistance to families facing housing crises. Comparable to DCM along the homelessness-prevention and emergency-assistance service line in metro Atlanta.
• Capitol City Family Ministries: Faith-rooted Atlanta nonprofit providing emergency assistance, food, and housing support to vulnerable families. Comparable in faith-based delivery model and family focus, though concentrated in different sub-markets of metro Atlanta.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia: Catholic faith-based nonprofit providing rent, utility, and food assistance to prevent homelessness across Georgia. Comparable to DCM's Project Take Charge prevention model and faith-congregation infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network mobilizing faith congregations to shelter and stabilize families experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable to DCM's interfaith congregation model, but operating at national scale across affiliates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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