Joshua House

What Joshua House does

Joshua House is a faith-based youth ministry non-profit founded in 1998, operating from facilities in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The organization serves youth from middle school through college age, addressing identity formation, spiritual foundation, relationships, entrepreneurship, and servant leadership. It is hosted at Center City Church (1220 12th Ave) and maintains a cross-promotional affiliate relationship with Arrows Christian Academy, with no formal parent-subsidiary ownership structure. The organization employs approximately 31 staff.

The product portfolio spans structured youth programs (Summer Camp 2026, After Hours Programs, Cross-Town Basketball League), sports events (Fall Classic 5K, HoopsFest 3-on-3 tournament and camp, Dumbell and Donuts), a fitness studio (YBM Fitness Studio distributed via PunchPass), and a multi-use venue (The Loft at 1408 11th Ave in Downtown Altoona) rented for birthday parties, dance parties, and office retreats. There is no proprietary technology stack; the organization relies on a Squarespace-hosted website, a Facebook presence, and the third-party PunchPass SaaS platform for fitness bookings.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time registrations for youth programs and camps, one-time venue rental fees at The Loft (with a $50 deposit to secure bookings), and recurring fitness studio memberships via PunchPass. Marketing is conducted through the website, organic Facebook engagement, community partnerships (Center City Church, Arrows Christian Academy), and word-of-mouth referrals within the Altoona community. The geographic footprint is restricted to a single mid-sized Pennsylvania metro.

Name

Joshua House

Legal name

Joshua House

Website

https://joshuahouse.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Joshua House is a faith-based youth ministry non-profit in Altoona, PA, founded in 1998, serving youth and families through camps, basketball leagues, fitness programming, and venue rentals at The Loft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Youth ministry programs
• Summer camp programs
• Venue rental services
• Basketball league
• Fitness studio classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Altoona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: The Loft venue at 1408 11th Ave in Downtown Altoona is rented for events including birthday parties, dance parties, and office retreats. Revenue generated through rental fees and add-on services such as photography and DJ. Rental times offered in 4-hour slots, daily, or customized packages.
2. Youth Programs and Camps: Revenue from registration fees for structured youth programming including Summer Camp 2026, Basketball Camp (HoopsFest 3-on-3), Cross-Town Basketball League, and after-hours programs. Programs offered on a per-registration basis.
3. Fitness Studio Memberships and Classes: YBM Fitness Studio Programs offered through PunchPass platform with classes calendar and membership options generating recurring revenue from fitness class attendance and memberships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Joshua House is a faith-based youth ministry that delivers Christ-centered youth development programs, seasonal camps, sports leagues and tournaments, fitness classes, and event venue rentals. Programs focus on Biblical foundation, relationships, self-awareness, entrepreneurship, and servant leadership for middle-school through college-age youth. The organization also operates The Loft, a multi-use downtown Altoona venue available for birthday parties, youth events, and office retreats.

Product overview

Joshua House is a youth ministry organization that operates a portfolio of programs and services organized around youth development and community engagement. The core offering includes The Loft, a multi-use event venue in Downtown Altoona available for rental for parties and retreats. Supporting programs include sports events (Fall Classic 5K, HoopsFest basketball tournaments, Cross-Town Basketball League), seasonal camps (Summer Camp 2026), fitness programs (YBM Fitness Studio), and youth development initiatives covering biblical foundation, relationships, self-awareness, entrepreneurship, and servant leadership. The organization also offers birthday party and youth event hosting services at The Loft venue. All offerings are interconnected through the mission of helping youth find purpose through Jesus Christ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Loft: Multi-use venue rental space located at 1408 11th Ave in Downtown Altoona for birthday parties, dance parties, and office retreats. Features lounge and game room with add-on options.
• YBM Fitness Studio
• Cross-Town Basketball League
• Fall Classic 5K
• HoopsFest

Products and services

• The Loft Venue Rental Multi-use venue space at 1408 11th Ave in Downtown Altoona with a large open floor, lounge, and game room. Available for birthday parties, dance parties, youth events, and office retreats. Rentals offered in 4-hour slots, by the day, or as customized packages with optional add-ons including photography and DJ services. $50 deposit required to secure booking.
• Summer Camp 2026 Seasonal summer day camp program with weekly themes for youth, including structured day-camp activities, daily schedules, and online registration through the Joshua House website.
• HoopsFest Basketball Tournament and Camp Annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament and basketball camp, including the HoopsFest 3 on 3 Basketball Camp, for youth participants.
• Cross-Town Basketball League Citywide basketball league for youth and community participants offered under the Center City Sports Programs umbrella.
• Fall Classic 5K Annual community 5K running event open to participants in the Altoona area as part of the organization's endurance sports programming.
• YBM Fitness Studio Programs Fitness studio classes calendar and recurring membership options delivered through the PunchPass online platform, including Dumbbell and Donuts fitness events.
• After Hours Youth Development Programs Evening and after-school youth development programming covering self-awareness, relationships, biblical foundation, entrepreneurship, and servant leadership skills for middle-school through college-age youth.
• Birthday Party Services at The Loft Birthday party hosting services delivered at The Loft venue with optional add-on services including photography and DJ.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Center City ChurchcoreOthersJoshua House is hosted at Center City Church facility at 1220 12th Ave, Altoona, PA. The church provides physical space and likely administrative support for Joshua House operations. Center City Church is the parent/host organization.
• Arrows Christian AcademyminorOthersJoshua House maintains cross-promotional relationship with Arrows Christian Academy, another faith-based educational organization. Listed as a related organization on Joshua House website for family referrals and program coordination.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Adventures in Missions: Faith-based youth programs running camps, retreats, and mission experiences for teens and young adults. Comparable faith-anchored youth programming and camp-style offerings to Joshua House's Summer Camp 2026.
• Youth for Christ (YFC): Faith-based youth ministry reaching adolescents globally through school-based and community programs. Directly comparable on mission, faith-based youth development framework, and community-anchored delivery.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Faith-based organization engaging coaches and athletes at schools, camps, and Huddles. Directly comparable to Joshua House's HoopsFest basketball events, Cross-Town Basketball League, and faith-centered sports programming.
• Young Life: Faith-based youth ministry organization that introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ through relational outreach, clubs, and camps. Direct peer: same faith-based youth formation mission, same age-range target, and similar community-based program delivery model.
• Athletes in Action: Faith-based sports ministry of Cru focused on athlete and youth development through camps, teams, and outreach. Comparable to Joshua House's faith + sports programming and basketball events.
• WinShape Foundation: Faith-based organization founded by Chick-fil-A that operates summer camps and leadership programs. Directly comparable to Joshua House's Summer Camp programming and faith + leadership curriculum.
• Upward Sports: Faith-based youth sports league provider that runs basketball and other leagues through local churches. Directly mirrors Joshua House's Cross-Town Basketball League model and HoopsFest tournament structure.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization offering sports, education, and after-school programming through local affiliate clubs. Broader incumbent in the same youth-development category, but without the faith-anchored mission.
• 4-H: National youth development program running community clubs, camps, and leadership curriculum for school-age youth. Comparable age range, multi-pillar leadership development, and community-based delivery through local chapters.
• YMCA of the USA: Large national nonprofit providing youth development, fitness memberships, sports leagues, and community programming. Broad incumbent comparable in overall service mix (fitness, youth sports, after-school programs), though secular and much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JoshuaHouseTyrone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joshua-house

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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