Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County

What Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County does

Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County is a faith-based nonprofit organization that operates the only emergency homeless shelter in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, headquartered in New Philadelphia with approximately 19 employees. The organization's mission is to assist families and individuals in achieving stability, sobriety, and permanent housing through a structured 90-day program model that combines emergency shelter, individualized case management, life-skills training, employment support, housing referrals (HCRP/TBRA), transportation, an emergency food pantry, a daily community dinner, sober support meetings, and an integrated addiction recovery pathway called Pathway to Wellness. Since opening in October 2005, it has delivered over 178,000 bed nights to more than 4,000 men, women, and children and served an additional 6,000+ community members with non-shelter services.

The organization's core "product" is a portfolio of free, on-site human services delivered from three New Philadelphia locations: the 214 Ashwood Lane NE headquarters, the 211 East High Avenue shelter (with the new Jack's House of Hope facility built immediately behind it), and the 119 2nd Street NE Pathway to Wellness sober living house. Technology is limited to standard nonprofit intake, case management, and donor/volunteer coordination systems - there is no proprietary platform or AI component. Service delivery is enabled through a deeply embedded community ecosystem comprising volunteer meal providers, partner churches and civic groups, educational partners (Stark State College for OTA clinical services, Buckeye Vocational School), the Akron Canton Food Bank for food pantry operations, and local business sponsors for fundraising events.

The business model is a donations-only nonprofit model with no fees charged to residents. Revenue streams include general operational donations, the completed House of Hope Capital Campaign (raising more than $5.5 million from hundreds of individuals, civic groups, churches, and foundations), event-based fundraising (Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament, car raffles, Hats for Hope school program), and in-kind contributions (donated van from the Reeves Foundation). The organization has no parent company, no subsidiaries beyond the wholly-owned Pathway to Wellness program, and operates under a Board of Directors led by Executive Director Calvin White and Board President Rev. Joseph Svancara.

Name

Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County

Legal name

Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County

Website

https://fothtusc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County is a faith-based nonprofit operating the only emergency homeless shelter in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, serving men, women, and families through a 90-day program of shelter, case management, life-skills training, food assistance, transportation, and addiction recovery housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Emergency homeless shelter
• Addiction recovery housing
• Emergency food pantry
• Case management services
• Sober support meetings

Headquarters

HQ city

New Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization operates entirely on charitable donations from individuals, churches, civic groups, and foundations. Donations support general operations, the shelter, and the Jack's House of Hope capital campaign.
2. General Fund: General operational donations to keep the shelter running smoothly.
3. House of Hope Capital Campaign: Designated donations for the Jack's House of Hope new construction project.
4. Community Meal Donations: Area churches, clubs, organizations and individuals prepare and donate meals for shelter residents nightly.
5. Event Fundraising: Proceeds from community events such as Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament and car raffles support daily operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County operates the only emergency homeless shelter in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, providing emergency overnight accommodations, case management, and a 90-day structured program for men, women, and families. The organization also runs the Pathway to Wellness sober living program for men in addiction recovery, along with an emergency food pantry, transportation, community dinners, housing referrals, and sober support meetings.

Product overview

Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County operates a portfolio of interconnected homeless shelter and addiction recovery services. The core offering is the Emergency Homeless Shelter (now operating from Jack's House of Hope), supplemented by Pathway to Wellness for addiction recovery. Supporting services include Emergency Food Pantry, Transportation, Dinner Service, Case Management, Housing Assistance & Referrals, Sober Support Meetings, and Community Service Site. The organization operates a faith-based model focused on achieving stability, sobriety, and permanent housing for residents through structured 90-day programs and life-skills development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Homeless Shelter Emergency shelter services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Tuscarawas County, providing bed nights, case management, and a 90-day success plan program.
• Pathway to Wellness Safe, supervised living environment for men receiving outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol abuse, with structured 6-month to 18-month recovery program at 119 2nd St. NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
• Jack's House of Hope New 20,000 sq. ft. shelter facility featuring private rooms for men, women, and families, a chapel, enclosed courtyard, playground, community room, meeting space, and offices, now operating as the primary shelter facility.
• Emergency Food Pantry Emergency food assistance following Akron Canton Food Bank guidelines, providing 3-day food boxes to individuals and families in need. Pickup hours 9am to 7pm Monday-Friday, requires state ID.
• Transportation Services Van transportation for shelter guests to medical appointments, legal appointments, employment within Dover-New Phila area, and job interviews, available for the first 2 weeks of employment.
• Community Dinner Service Daily community dinner served at 6pm for anyone in the community needing a meal, prepared by supportive community churches, clubs, and organizations.
• Case Management Individualized case management for shelter residents including intake assessment, 90-day program enrollment with success plans, regular case manager meetings, mandatory groups, job searching support, and exit strategy development toward stable housing.
• Housing Assistance & Referrals Access to housing assistance programs including HCRP and TBRA within Tuscarawas County and surrounding areas, providing referrals and support for permanent housing placement.
• Sober Support Meetings Support group meetings open to the public held twice weekly (Thursday and Saturday at noon) for individuals dealing with substance abuse.
• Community Service Site Friends of the Homeless serves as a community service site for court-ordered community service placements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 178,000 bednights provided to more than 4,000 individuals since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Buckeye Vocational SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Students created dog and cat retreats that were auctioned at a home show, with proceeds split between Friends of the Homeless and Stockpile charities.
• Jeff Mathias of Howard Hanna RealtyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023MVP sponsor for Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament benefiting the shelter.
• Berner TruckingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Tournament sponsor for Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament.
• Snyder ManufacturingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Tournament sponsor for Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament.
• Tremcar USAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Tournament sponsor for Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament.
• Dover Phila FCUminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Tournament sponsor for Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament.
• Adventure Harley-DavidsonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Tournament sponsor for Homers for the Homeless Softball Tournament.
• New Pointe ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Donated several bicycles and children's helmets to shelter guests who lacked transportation. Holly Waldenmyer and shelter guests accepted the donation on behalf of the organization.
• Stark State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide occupational therapy services for shelter guests. Each semester, OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) students from Stark State College work with shelter guests on life skills needed for independent living. This is an ongoing educational partnership providing hands-on training for students while delivering valuable services to guests.
• First Presbyterian ChurchcoreOthersGifted the current shelter building and the site for the new Jack's House of Hope facility to Friends of the Homeless. This gift allowed the organization to pursue construction at its current location at 211 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia. The church also hosts monthly Board meetings at 217 E High Ave.
• Trepicone and Associates ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDublin-based architectural firm led by Joe Trepicone that designed the Jack's House of Hope facility. Designed the 20,000 square foot building to provide a home-like atmosphere for guests while providing staff space needed to deliver services.
• Dover Tank and PlateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed materials and labor to repair the exterior stairway at the shelter that had become a safety issue. Bruce Owens coordinated the response with materials and labor from Jason.
• Akron Canton Food BankcoreOthersFriends of the Homeless follows the guidelines of the Akron Canton Food Bank for operating its Emergency Food Pantry and providing food boxes to those in need.
• Wellmore CentreminorOthersContact information provided during temporary suspension of sober support meetings while Jack's House of Hope is under construction. Guests are referred to Wellmore Centre for information about sober living and support groups at 234.801.2469.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network that mobilizes faith-based congregations to provide emergency shelter and housing stabilization services to families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to FOTH's faith-based, volunteer-driven shelter model with structured programs aimed at permanent housing.
• Huckleberry House: Ohio-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Comparable as an Ohio-rooted shelter and social services nonprofit with structured case management programming.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society: Catholic faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, food pantries, case management, and housing assistance through parish-based volunteer networks. Directly comparable as a faith-driven shelter and social services provider with a similar volunteer-donor ecosystem.
• Lighthouse Youth Services: Cincinnati-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, residential treatment, and supportive services for youth and families experiencing homelessness and addiction. Comparable as an Ohio-located provider of shelter and behavioral health services with a faith-adjacent model.
• Wellmore Centre: Regional nonprofit providing addiction recovery, sober living, and behavioral health services in eastern Ohio. Directly comparable as a referral partner to FOTH offering adjacent substance use disorder support services in overlapping territory.
• Community Action Council of Tuscarawas County: Local community action agency serving Tuscarawas County with antipoverty, housing, and emergency assistance programs. Directly comparable as a co-located provider of housing and social services for low-income residents in FOTH's same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Ohio: Regional arm of the national VOA network, operating supportive housing, recovery housing, and emergency services across Ohio. Comparable as a faith-rooted incumbent with overlapping homeless services and addiction recovery programming.
• The Salvation Army: Large national faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, addiction recovery programs, food pantries, and case management across the U.S. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping homeless and substance use services, though serving a far larger footprint and broader portfolio.
• Goodwill of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio: Regional nonprofit providing workforce development, life-skills training, and social services for low-income populations in eastern Ohio. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating employment-skills and supportive services that complement FOTH's life-skills and employment programs.
• Catholic Charities: National faith-based network providing emergency assistance, food, housing, and case management services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping services in many regions, though operating at much larger scale than FOTH.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fothtusc
• Facebookfacebook.com/FOTHTusc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/friends-of-the-homeless-of-tuscarawas-county

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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