Homes with Hope, Inc. CT

What Homes with Hope, Inc. CT does

Homes with Hope, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization (EIN 22-2534326) incorporated on December 5, 1983 in Westport, Connecticut. Founded originally as the Interfaith Housing Association by local religious congregations, the organization operates a continuum-of-care model addressing housing and food insecurity across Fairfield County. It provides emergency shelter (15 beds for men at Gillespie Center, 4 beds for women at Hoskins Place), 52 units of permanent supportive housing with individualized case management, rapid rehousing, diversion services, a Community Kitchen serving 21,000 meals annually, a Food Pantry, the Carol Randel Mentoring Program, and youth programs including ASAP, HEAL, and Susie's House (congregate housing prioritizing young women aged 18-24). In 2025, the organization served 2,195 households across its programs.

The organization's core technology is essentially non-existent as a product platform; it is a service-delivery operation built on physical real estate, licensed social workers (LMSW/MSW staff), and a network of volunteers and community partners. It operates owned and leased properties across Westport and Norwalk, including the newly opened 19-unit development at 122 Wilton Road (September 2024). Distribution is direct-to-client through shelters, housing units, and program sites, with intake routed through Connecticut's 211 System and the Fairfield County Coordinated Access Network.

The revenue model is diversified across government grants (Connecticut Department of Housing provided over $10 million in funding under the current CEO's tenure), individual donations (online via Network for Good and Authorize.net, plus AmazonSmile 0.5% referrals, securities, planned giving through the Legacy with Hope program, and donated vehicles), corporate sponsorships ($1,500-$30,000 tiers for the Stand Up 2026 comedy event plus matching gift programs), and volunteer-driven fundraising. The organization maintains IRS 501(c)(3) status, GuideStar Seal of Transparency, and Charity Navigator rating. Headcount is approximately 16 staff plus 18 program directors and case managers.

Name

Homes with Hope, Inc. CT

Legal name

Homes with Hope, Inc.

Website

https://hwhct.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homes with Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that prevents and ends housing and food insecurity in Fairfield County, CT through emergency shelter, 52 units of supportive housing, rapid rehousing, a community kitchen, food pantry, and youth programs, serving 2,195 households in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Supportive housing programs
• Homeless services nonprofit
• Food insecurity assistance
• Youth mentoring programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Westport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute financial support through online donations, mailed checks, and securities. The organization participates in AmazonSmile where 0.5% of eligible purchases are donated.
2. Corporate Giving and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the organization through event sponsorships (Stand Up for Homes with Hope), team volunteering programs, and financial gifts. Many companies match employee donations.
3. Planned Giving / Legacy Donations: Legacy with Hope is the planned giving program where donors include Homes with Hope as a beneficiary in their will or estate.
4. Car Donations: The organization accepts donated cars that pass Connecticut State Inspection and gives them directly to clients. Cars are not sold; they are gifted to homeless individuals and families.
5. Government Grants and Funding: Under CEO Helen McAlinden's leadership, the organization secured over $10 million in funding from the Department of Housing to create new housing and renovate facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Homes with Hope provides emergency shelter for single men (15 beds) and women (4 beds), 52 units of permanent supportive housing with case management, rapid rehousing, diversion services, a community kitchen serving 21,000 meals annually, a food pantry, youth development programs (After School Academic Program, HEAL, Susie's House), and the Carol Randel Mentoring Program. All offerings are provided free of charge to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness and food insecurity in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Product overview

Homes with Hope is a nonprofit social services organization offering an integrated portfolio of housing, food, and youth development programs to prevent and end homelessness and food insecurity in Fairfield County, CT. The core offerings include emergency shelter (Gillespie Center for men, Hoskins Place for women), permanent supportive housing with case management across 52 units, rapid rehousing, diversion services, a community kitchen serving 21,000 meals annually, a food pantry, mentoring programs, and youth development programs (ASAP, HEAL, Youth Council). The organization operates multiple housing properties including Susie's House, Westport Rotary Centennial House, Sasco Creek Village, Powell Place, Linxweiler House, Hayes Avenue, Hales Court, Fair Street Apartments, and The Bacharach Community, providing a continuum of care from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carol Randel Mentoring Program: A mentoring program that pairs participants with trained volunteer mentors from the community who provide encouragement, guidance, and practical support for individuals working to create stable and self-sufficient lives.
• Susie's House
• Gillespie Center & Hoskins Place
• After School Academic Program (ASAP)
• HEAL (Health, Empathy, Altruism, Love)
• CT Basket Brigade
• Diversion HUB
• Westport Rotary Centennial House
• Powell Place
• Legacy with Hope

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter (Gillespie Center & Hoskins Place) 24-hour emergency shelter providing 15 beds for single men at Gillespie Center and 4 beds for single women at Hoskins Place, with individualized case management services for clients routed through the 211 System.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Case management services provided to individuals and families living in 52 units of supportive housing across Westport and Norwalk, serving those who have experienced chronic homelessness with diagnosed mental illness.
• Rapid Rehousing & YHDP

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,195 households served in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CT FoodsharecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Local grocery partners and CT Foodshare pickups support food rescue operations. Van purchased September 2025 enables improved food rescue and deliveries from these partners.
• Corporate Sponsors (Various)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors provide financial support through event sponsorship (Stand Up for Homes with Hope), team volunteering programs, and matching gift programs. Sponsorship levels range from $1,500 to $30,000.
• Local Grocery PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery stores partner with Homes with Hope for regular food rescue to support the food pantry and its guests, especially during high-demand weeks.
• Fairfield Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCT Basket Brigade assembly and distribution takes place at Fairfield Social Services location at 100 Mona Terrace in Fairfield.
• Westport Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestport Housing Authority owns properties (Sasco Creek Village, Hales Court) where Homes with Hope provides Case Management Services to supportive housing residents.
• Norwalk Housing First CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomes with Hope is a member of the Norwalk Housing First Collaborative which coordinates all intake appointments through the State's Coordinated Access Network (CAN).
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazonSmile program allows shoppers to select Homes with Hope as their charitable organization, with Amazon donating 0.5% of eligible purchases.
• 211 SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner211 System is Connecticut's single point of entry for homeless services. All applications for housing are routed through this system.
• Fairfield County Coordinated Access Network (FFC CAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFC CAN implements strategies to help homeless and at-risk individuals gain access to services, including Homes with Hope's diversion services in Norwalk.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pacific House: Stamford, CT-based emergency shelter and supportive services nonprofit serving men experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable as a Fairfield County-area shelter operator providing emergency beds, case management, and pathways to stable housing.
• Open Doors Fairfield County (Opening Doors): Fairfield County-wide homeless services planning body of which Homes with Hope CEO co-chairs the Advocacy Committee. Directly comparable as a coordinating/advocacy peer shaping the same regional homeless services system.
• Bridgeport Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in nearby Bridgeport, CT providing emergency shelter, food, and recovery programs for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable as a regional faith-affiliated peer offering an integrated shelter-food continuum similar to Homes with Hope.
• Norwalk Emergency Shelter (St. Vincent de Paul): Operates emergency shelter and food programs in Norwalk, CT, overlapping directly with Homes with Hope's Norwalk Diversion HUB and case management footprint. Comparable as a regional emergency shelter and food assistance peer.
• Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County: Local Habitat affiliate providing affordable homeownership and housing services in the same coastal Fairfield County geography. Comparable as a housing-focused nonprofit with overlapping donor base and mission overlap on housing insecurity.
• Connecticut Foodshare: Connecticut's regional food bank distributing food to pantries including Homes with Hope's. Directly comparable as a food rescue and distribution peer operating in the same service region and supplying the anchor's pantry operations.
• Pivot Ministries: Bridgeport, CT-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery programs for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction. Directly comparable as a CT-based faith-affiliated homeless services provider serving a similar client population in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National affordable housing nonprofit operating supportive housing for low-income and formerly homeless families. Comparable in providing supportive housing with case management, though at national scale rather than single-county focus.
• The Salvation Army of Southern New England: Regional operator of emergency shelters, food pantries, and social services across Connecticut and Rhode Island. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering an integrated shelter + food + social services portfolio in overlapping geographies.
• Catholic Charities of Fairfield County: Multi-service nonprofit providing shelter, food, immigration, and behavioral health services across Fairfield County. Comparable as a broader social services incumbent offering overlapping programs (housing, food, case management) at greater scale across the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hwhct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hwhct
• Instagraminstagram.com/hwhct

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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