Hope Center Houston

What Hope Center Houston does

Hope Center Houston is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 and operational since August 29, 2016, serving individuals experiencing homelessness in northwest Houston from a single facility at 821 Peakwood Drive. Originally incorporated as 1960 Hope Center by a task force from St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, it rebranded to Hope Center Houston in August 2019 upon moving into a larger facility. The organization operates as an integrated social services platform, offering a day center (meals, showers, laundry, clothing, computer access), an emergency shelter activated during inclement weather, transitional housing, and specialized programs including Women of Hope (founded 2024) and the in-development Men of Hope program. Supplementary services span addiction recovery, life and job-skills training, social services (ID assistance, housing navigation, employment help), medical and dental care via hospital partnerships, spiritual programming, and voter registration.

The underlying operating model is volunteer-driven and community-anchored rather than technology-driven; the organization has no proprietary technology stack and runs on standard nonprofit tools (WooCommerce for donations, Constant Contact for email, SignUp.com for volunteer scheduling, HMIS for guest intake) plus an Amazon Wish List for in-kind giving. Funding flows from individual donations, recurring contributions from a network of more than 20 partner churches, corporate sponsorships (notably the annual golf tournament with Chick-fil-A and Tom Peacock Cadillac), and in-kind donations of food, furniture, and supplies. All services are provided free of charge to registered guests, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with the facility converting to a 24-hour emergency shelter during severe weather. The organization reports serving over 600 meals weekly and having served more than 3,000 unique homeless individuals in its first three years, with a recent track record of helping 140+ guests transition from the streets into apartments since 2021.

Name

Hope Center Houston

Legal name

Hope Center Houston

Website

https://hopecenterhouston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hope Center Houston is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a day center, emergency shelter, and transitional housing program for individuals experiencing homelessness in northwest Houston, supported by a network of 20+ partner churches and volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Homeless day services
• Emergency shelter operations
• Transitional housing support
• Addiction recovery programs
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston, Texas

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Hope Center Houston accepts financial donations from individuals through its website, with options for one-time and recurring donations at various amount levels ($20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, or custom amounts).
2. Church and Faith Community Support: The organization receives support from over 20 churches including financial contributions, volunteer labor, prepared meals, and in-kind donations of food and clothing.
3. Business and Corporate Donations: Local businesses provide food donations, sponsorship of events like the annual golf tournament, and other in-kind support.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual events including a Golf Tournament (9th Annual in 2026) serve as major fundraising initiatives, with sponsorship opportunities and participant registration fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hope Center Houston is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a day center, emergency shelter, and transitional housing program for individuals experiencing homelessness in northwest Houston. It delivers free, in-person services Monday through Friday including breakfast and lunch (600+ meals weekly), laundry, showers, clothing, computer access, medical and dental care, social services, addiction recovery counseling, life and job skills training, and spiritual programs. Specialized programs include Women of Hope (temporary housing for women, founded 2024) and the in-development Men of Hope program.

Product overview

Hope Center Houston operates as a unified social services platform offering multiple interconnected programs for homeless individuals. The core offering includes a Day Center providing essential services (meals, showers, laundry, clothing, computer access, medical and dental care), supplemented by emergency and transitional housing programs. Specialized programs include Women of Hope (housing for women, founded 2024) and the developing Men of Hope program. Additional services span addiction recovery, life skills training, job skills training, social services, spiritual services, voter registration, and Furnished by Faith (furniture for housing transitions). All services are coordinated through the main facility at 821 Peakwood Drive, Houston, Texas 77090.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women of Hope: Program providing temporary housing, safety, education, healthcare, and pathways to stable employment for women experiencing homelessness. Founded in 2024.
• Furnished by Faith

Products and services

• Day Center Services
• Emergency Shelter
• Women of Hope
• Transitional Housing
• Food Services
• Clothing Services
• Laundry Services
• Shower Services
• Computer Access
• Medical Services
• Social Services
• Addiction Recovery
• Life Skills Classes
• Job Skills Training
• Hair Services
• Spiritual Services
• Voter Registration
• Furnished by Faith

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 meals served weekly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Coalition for the HomelesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouston Coalition For The Homeless is a key partner providing coordination and advocacy for homeless services in the Houston area.
• HCA Northwest HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCase managers work directly with HCA Northwest to schedule and prioritize outpatient appointments for Hope Center guests, including post-hospitalization follow-ups and specialist referrals. Transportation arrangements are made for guest appointments.
• Spring Branch Community HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a standing agreement, monthly mobile clinics are hosted on Hope Center campus offering free lab work, X-rays, and mental health assessments. Volunteer physicians and nurses provide on-site health education workshops.
• Harris County HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates immunizations (flu, COVID-19, hepatitis), TB screenings, and preventive screenings. Assists eligible guests with Medicaid enrollment and connects them with substance use treatment resources.
• St. Dunstan's Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding church of Hope Center Houston. In 2015, members of this church formed a task force, created a 501(c)(3) corporation, and began the homeless ministry that became 1960 Hope Center.
• Faith United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome of Furnished by Faith ministry that provides furniture and household essentials to formerly unhoused individuals. The church's pastor, Rev. Dr. David Horton, serves on the Board.
• St. Ignatius Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the 10th Anniversary Luncheon & Fundraiser. Father Norbert Maduzia and the church provided incredible generosity in hosting this milestone event.
• Christ The Good Shepherd Catholic ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFr. James and staff toured Hope Center and brought a donation of $5,695.90. Fr. James also generously offered to purchase and pay for a new food warmer.
• John Wesley Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoe Wilson serves as liaison to this church. The church's 5th Grader VBS students made about 50 Manna bags for guests. Rev. Trish Woodruff serves on the church staff.
• Klein United Methodist ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with Hope Center Houston to provide hot meals and hope to the city's most vulnerable.
• Jimmy John'smajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMary Thompson picks up leftover bread from Jimmy John's twice a week to help feed Hope Center guests.
• Chick-fil-A Market at Springwoods VillagemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides breakfast for the annual Golf Tournament. Tom Peacock Cadillac is sponsoring the Hole-in-One prize.
• Pizza ZonemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonating pizza and salad to feed 70 people every Tuesday for the rest of the year. Josh works with Aaron Lynam, the GM, and his parents who are the owners.
• Lasagna HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted celebration lunch for Women of Hope 'graduates' and provides ongoing meal support.
• Knights of ColumbusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaul, with the Knights of Columbus, delivers baked goods from Kroger every Tuesday.
• Ronald ZeitlerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual donor who donates milk and Little Debbie's every week.
• Timothy P. Barkley DDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental services provider. Jan and Ray Papciak with Dr. Tim Barkley and Kathleen Spangler at the Hope Center Houston dental clinic. Their generous donation helped make the clinic's reopening possible.
• Houston MethodistmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services and support for Hope Center guests.
• KSBJminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio station that came to Hope Center to feed guests and visit with staff and volunteers.
• Furnished by FaithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Faith United Methodist Church providing furniture and household essentials to formerly unhoused individuals who acquire housing. Works in partnership with Hope Center Houston.
• Have Shears Will TravelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHair services volunteer organization that provides haircuts for Hope Center guests.
• Soles Of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing footwear donations for homeless individuals.
• UsedBikesDirect.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized a blanket drive in December 2025 that brought together motorcycle riders whose generous donations provided warmth and comfort to guests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Beacon: Downtown Houston day-services campus offering meals, showers, clothing, mail, case management, and healthcare referrals to people experiencing homelessness — directly comparable day-center model.
• SEARCH Homeless Services: Houston-area nonprofit providing employment-focused services, housing navigation, and day resources for people experiencing homelessness — comparable housing-outcome and case-management orientation.
• Star of Hope Mission: Houston-based faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, meals, recovery programs, and transitional housing for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness — the closest in scale and mission within the same metro.
• Haven for Hope: San Antonio's comprehensive homeless-services campus combining day services, shelter, and transitional housing — operates the closest model to Hope Center's integrated 'one-stop' campus concept.

Others

• Houston Coalition for the Homeless: Coalition and advocacy organization coordinating homeless services across Houston and a confirmed partner of Hope Center Houston — comparable mission and overlapping referral network.

Regional players

• Loaves & Fishes: Faith-rooted community organization serving unhoused individuals with meals, day services, and case management — comparable faith-based service mix though operating in a different Texas market.

Broad incumbents

• Open Door Mission: Faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, food services, addiction recovery, and rehousing programs for people experiencing homelessness — comparable holistic services model.
• Family Promise: National faith-based nonprofit mobilizing congregations to shelter and rehouse families experiencing homelessness — directly comparable church-network-driven operating model.
• The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command: National faith-based social-services organization operating shelters, food programs, and recovery services in Houston — broader portfolio but overlapping shelter and rehabilitation offerings.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Faith-based social services agency providing emergency assistance, housing, and refugee services in the Houston area — broader case-management and shelter scope with similar values base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hopecenterhou
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-center-houston

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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