Dimitri House

What Dimitri House does

Dimitri House, Inc. is a Rochester, New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 16-1587868) that delivers food, housing, and referral services to residents of Greater Rochester experiencing food and housing insecurity. It operates from a single headquarters at 102 North Union Street in Monroe County and serves beneficiaries through a coordinated "Spectrum of Care" comprising five programs: the Drop-In Lunch Program (free daily meals), the Emergency Food Cupboard (groceries), DASH / Dimitri Affordable Safe Housing (permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless adults), Mamczur Place (affordable housing for individuals and families), and the Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Program (seasonal holiday assistance). In 2024 the organization served 10,150 free meals, distributed groceries to 6,525 individuals, and since 2015 has housed 235 individuals and families, with 6 adults currently in permanent supportive housing.

The business and operating model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. Funding streams include one-time and recurring individual donations via the website (with PayPal and Venmo), United Way donor-designated funds (#1389), planned giving (estate gifts, stock/securities, IRA distributions, donor-advised fund grants), in-kind goods donations, community food drives, and corporate sponsorships, with Wegmans and First American disclosed as anchor corporate partners and Foodlink as a pantry-operations reference partner. Distribution is regional and direct: services are delivered in person at the Rochester facility and supplemented by outreach initiatives such as Fuel the Summer Break, Adopt a Shelf, Host a Fundraiser (Facebook Fundraisers, GoFundMe), and a Google-Forms-based volunteer pipeline. Marketing is community-led across the website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

The technology stack is intentionally light: no proprietary platform, API, or mobile application is disclosed. Operations rely on a Wix-hosted website, PayPal and Venmo for payments, Google Analytics for web traffic measurement, and Google Forms for volunteer intake. There is no evidence of AI/ML, data products, or software licensing as a service line; the organization is a service-delivery nonprofit rather than a technology entity.

Name

Dimitri House

Legal name

Dimitri House, Inc.

Website

https://dimitri-house.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dimitri House is a Rochester, NY-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free meals, groceries, affordable and supportive housing, and holiday assistance to food- and housing-insecure residents of Greater Rochester through five integrated programs funded by individual donations, corporate sponsors, and United Way contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services / Food and Housing Assistance

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Food assistance services
• Emergency food pantry
• Affordable housing programs
• Community meal programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Dimitri House accepts one-time and recurring donations (monthly, yearly) through its website. Donation options include preset amounts ($25, $50, $100, $500) or custom amounts. The organization also accepts PayPal and Venmo payments.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial contributions, program sponsorships, and multi-year funding commitments. Corporate partners also offer gifts-in-kind (food, hygiene products, winter clothing, household supplies) and employee engagement/volunteerism programs.
3. Planned Giving: The organization accepts planned gifts including estate plan donations, memorial donations in lieu of flowers, stock/securities donations, IRA distributions, and donor-advised fund grants.
4. United Way: Donors can contribute through United Way donor designated funds with ID #1389.
5. Goods Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations of non-perishable groceries, toiletries, household products, clothing, office supplies, and gift cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dimitri House is a nonprofit organization that delivers food, housing, and referral services to the Greater Rochester community. It operates a coordinated "Spectrum of Care" comprising the Drop-in Lunch Program (free daily meals), Emergency Food Cupboard (groceries distribution), Dimitri Affordable Safe Housing/DASH (permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless adults), Mamczur Place (affordable housing), and the Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Program. Services are delivered in-person at the Rochester headquarters, supported by volunteer programs, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.

Product overview

Dimitri House is a nonprofit organization offering a coordinated spectrum of care addressing food and housing insecurity in the Greater Rochester community. The organization operates six core service programs: the Drop-in Lunch Program (providing free meals), Emergency Food Cupboard (distributing groceries), Dimitri Affordable Safe Housing (DASH, permanent supportive housing), Mamczur Place (affordable housing), and Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Program. These programs are complemented by community engagement initiatives including volunteer opportunities, food drives, Adopt a Shelf, and fundraiser hosting. The organization also offers corporate sponsorship and planned giving programs for donors. Together, these services form an interconnected support model helping neighbors achieve self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DASH (Dimitri Affordable Safe Housing): A housing program providing permanent supportive housing for adults experiencing chronic homelessness and affordable housing for individuals and families.
• Mamczur Place

Products and services

• Drop-in Lunch Program Provides free daily meals to community members in need through a drop-in dining room service. Volunteers serve food, wash dishes, and keep the dining room stocked and clean. Served 10,150 free meals in 2024.
• Emergency Food Cupboard Provides groceries to children, adults, and seniors in need. Served 6,525 individuals with groceries in 2024. Food is packaged following Foodlink guidelines.
• Dimitri Affordable Safe Housing (DASH) Permanent supportive housing program for adults experiencing chronic homelessness, with affordable housing for individuals and families. Currently houses 6 adults experiencing chronic homelessness.
• Mamczur Place Affordable housing program providing secure, safe, affordable housing to individuals and families. Has provided housing to 235 individuals and families since 2015.
• Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Program Holiday assistance program that provides Thanksgiving meals and support to families in need through referrals to partner services.
• Planned Giving Program Legacy giving program allowing donors to include Dimitri House in estate plans, donate stock or securities, make IRA distributions, contribute donor-advised fund grants, or make memorial donations in lieu of flowers.
• Fuel the Summer Break Campaign Seasonal summer campaign addressing food insecurity when children lose access to school meals. Raises funds to provide meals during summer break through suggested donations of $20 or $200.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate partnership program offering sponsorship opportunities, gifts-in-kind donations, employee engagement, and matching gift programs for businesses and foundations such as Wegmans and First American.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,525 individuals provided groceries in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WegmanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor of Dimitri House. Listed as a key partner supporting food, shelter, and support services to those in need in the Rochester community. Wegmans provides financial contributions and/or in-kind support.
• First AmericancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the corporate sponsorship page. Supports Dimitri House's mission to provide food, shelter, and support services to the Rochester community.
• United WaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDimitri House's United Way donor designated funds ID: #1389, allowing donors to contribute through workplace giving programs.
• FoodlinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoodlink guidelines are referenced for food pantry operations. The organization follows Foodlink standards when packaging food for clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Family Center: Rochester-based human services agency providing emergency assistance, housing, food, and refugee services. Directly comparable as a multi-program social services nonprofit in the same Monroe County market.
• House of Mercy: Rochester nonprofit offering emergency shelter, food, and clothing to those in need. Comparable as a community-based food-and-housing service provider operating in the same Greater Rochester market.
• Bethany House: Rochester-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Directly comparable as a Greater Rochester housing and social services provider serving similar clients.
• Foodlink: Rochester-area regional food bank that Dimitri House already partners with for pantry guidelines. Operates food distribution and hunger-relief programs serving the same Monroe County geography and overlapping food-insecure populations.

Emerging players

• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Regional food bank distributing groceries through partner pantries, comparable to Dimitri House's Emergency Food Cupboard model, though operating at a multi-county scale rather than single-city.
• Lifespan of Greater Rochester: Rochester nonprofit providing services for older adults including housing navigation and caregiver support. Adjacent peer on the supportive services side of Dimitri House's housing work, with overlap in community-based assistance models.

Regional players

• Rochester Area Community Foundation: Community foundation serving the Rochester region that channels philanthropic dollars to local nonprofits including food and housing agencies. Comparable as a regional community-support institution in the same geographic footprint.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Rochester: Affordable housing-focused nonprofit operating in the same Rochester geography. Comparable on the affordable housing side of Dimitri House's mission, though focused on homeownership pathways rather than rental/emergency housing.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Upstate New York: Larger regional nonprofit operating housing, behavioral health, and community programs across upstate New York. Overlaps with Dimitri House's affordable and supportive housing mission but at a broader portfolio scale.
• United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes: Regional United Way affiliate that channels workplace giving (including to Dimitri House via donor-designated fund #1389) and funds a broad portfolio of local food, housing, and social service programs. Comparable as a funder/convener in the same Rochester ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dimitrihouserochester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dimitri-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/dimitrihouseroc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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Funding rounds

Investors

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