Leading Families Home

What Leading Families Home does

Leading Families Home (legal entity Beach House, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, founded in 1921 and currently operating as the largest nonprofit in northwest Ohio dedicated exclusively to families in crisis. It delivers a continuum-of-care model spanning emergency shelter (24/7/365), rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, behavioral health and substance use treatment, case management, and education/employment programming, with all major service lines CARF accredited.

Its operating footprint comprises three family-shelter campuses in Toledo (Beach House Erie, established 1921; Beach House Ashland, opened June 2023 with 75 beds; and Family House, acquired January 2026), plus the Providence Project site offering domestic violence, anger management, and parenting classes. The platform collectively houses 200+ individuals nightly and serves more than 1,000 individuals annually post-Family House, with 2025 throughput of 292 families and 619 children served and 240 families transitioned to permanent housing.

Revenue is generated entirely from non-fee sources: the organization manages over $3 million in federal and state grants (HUD, city, state), supplemented by individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, and a structured Adopt-a-Room/Area/Brick sponsorship program ($100 to $30,000 tiers). Families access services free of charge through the United Way 211 coordinated entry system, with landlord partnerships and community-organization referrals serving as the primary intake and rehousing channels. The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and operational in nature (no AI or software products disclosed); competitive advantage is rooted in regulatory standing, brand longevity, and ecosystem integration.

Name

Leading Families Home

Legal name

Beach House, Inc., dba Leading Families Home

Website

https://lfhtoledo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leading Families Home is a Toledo, Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1921, operating three family emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and behavioral health services for families and single women experiencing homelessness across Lucas County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Family Shelter Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Emergency family shelter
• Homelessness services
• Rapid rehousing programs
• Behavioral health services
• Supportive housing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Leading Families Home receives federal and state grants including HUD funding, city funding ($290,000 for Family House acquisition), and other governmental support. The organization manages over $3 million in federal and state grants.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and charitable contributions through PayPal, check donations, and in-kind donations of goods and services.
3. Foundation Grants: Strategic Alliance Partnership Grant from Greater Toledo Community Foundation ($20,000), and other foundation funding.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leading Families Home provides free emergency family shelter, rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing, behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, and education/parenting classes (the Providence Project) to families and single women experiencing homelessness or crisis in Lucas County, Ohio. All programs are CARF Accredited and form a continuum of care from shelter intake through two years of post-housing aftercare, with case management wrapped around every participant.

Product overview

Leading Families Home is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated suite of programs for families experiencing homelessness. The core offerings include three emergency family shelters (Beach House Erie established 1921, Beach House Ashland opened 2023, and Family House acquired 2026), Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programs, and Behavioral Health Services. The Providence Project provides education classes including domestic violence perpetrator programs, anger management, and parent education. All programs are CARF Accredited and operate across multiple Toledo locations serving more than 1,000 individuals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beach House Erie Emergency family shelter located at 915 N. Erie St., Toledo, Ohio. Established in 1921, it serves families with children and single women. Staffed 24/7/365, participants access the shelter through United Way's 211 coordinated entry system.
• Beach House Ashland Overflow emergency family shelter at 2283 Ashland Ave., Toledo, Ohio. Opened June 2023 as a 75-bed facility serving up to 75 additional individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing in northwest Ohio.
• Family House Emergency family shelter at 669 Indiana Ave., Toledo, Ohio. Acquired January 2026 through merger with Leading Families Home, combining two of the region's most established family service organizations.
• Providence Project (Steps to Education) Education and social services program at 1205 Broadway St., Toledo, Ohio. Offers classes including Men's Domestic Violence Perpetrators Group, Women Who Use Violence Group, Anger Management, Parent Education, and Parenting Plus. CARF Accredited.
• Behavioral Health Services (Steps to Health) Evidence-based trauma-informed behavioral health services including therapy, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, case management, and aftercare. Works with participants from shelter intake through the housing process and for two years after finding stable housing. CARF Accredited.
• Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Housing program providing rapid rehousing for homeless individuals and families. Offers security deposits, rent and utility subsidies, and home-based wrap-around housing services including economic and mental wellness supportive services. RRH participants are eligible for up to 24 months of rental assistance. CARF Accredited.
• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Housing program for chronically homeless individuals and families with at least one member diagnosed with a long-term disability. Participants receive ongoing supportive services with annual eligibility reviews. Households exit when able to maintain housing stability independently.
• Landlord Partnership Program Partnership program connecting landlords with families in the housing program. Offers landlords regular payment, double security deposit, pro-rated month's rent, first month's rent, monthly case management and home visits, tenant education workshops, and landlord-tenant mediation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 292 families served in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Family HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Family House was acquired by Leading Families Home in January 2026, combining two of the region's most established family service organizations. Family House started as the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance in 1985. This merger created the largest nonprofit in the region dedicated exclusively to serving families in crisis.
• YWCA Northwest OhiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal domestic violence shelter partner offering confidential and safe environment with 17 rooms and 46 beds for those fleeing abuse, including crisis hotline, court advocacy, safety planning, and support groups.
• United Way of Greater ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates 211 coordinated entry system which is the primary intake point for families seeking emergency shelter services at Leading Families Home.
• Cherry St. Mission MinistriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Leading Families Home's mission to help families achieve independence and economic stability.
• Toledo/Lucas County Homelessness BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner working with Leading Families Home on homelessness solutions and coordinated entry systems.
• University of ToledomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting community initiatives and potentially providing student volunteers or research collaboration.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern OhiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth mentorship organization partner supporting families served by Leading Families Home.
• Build the ChildrenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Carla Prenkert, supports families through school supply and essentials drives for families staying at Beach House shelter. Partnership began in 2020 and focuses on bringing joy and encouragement to families.
• Community SharesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization supporting Leading Families Home.
• Epworth United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting Leading Families Home's mission.
• St. Joseph ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting Leading Families Home's mission.
• Terrance R. DanielsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandlord partner who works with Leading Families Home's housing program to provide housing units for families transitioning from homelessness.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Star House: Columbus, Ohio nonprofit providing drop-in services, housing, and case management for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Comparable shelter-plus-housing-plus-case-management operating model in Ohio.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit network operating emergency shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs specifically for families experiencing homelessness. Highly comparable model: shelter + rehousing + case management + aftercare for families with children.
• Compass Family Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing programs, behavioral health, and case management for families and single women experiencing homelessness. Closely aligned program stack and participant profile.
• Lighthouse Youth & Family Services: Cincinnati-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, residential programs, foster care, and behavioral health services for children, youth, and families. Comparable Ohio-based family-focused residential care and rehousing model.
• Cherry Street Mission Ministries: Toledo-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing programs, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Direct local peer sharing geographic market and Continuum of Care participation.
• YWCA Northwest Ohio: Regional YWCA affiliate in Toledo operating a domestic-violence shelter with 17 rooms/46 beds and crisis, advocacy, and support services. Highly comparable service mix (shelter + DV + wraparound) in the same geographic market.
• Hannah's House: Indianapolis-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness. Highly comparable family-only shelter and rehousing operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio: Statewide advocacy and training coalition supporting Ohio homelessness and housing providers. Operates in the same Continuum of Care funding environment and supports family-service providers across Ohio.
• National Network for Youth: National membership and advocacy organization for youth and young-adult homelessness services. Broader ecosystem player addressing related populations (Runaway and Homeless Youth programs) with overlapping federal funding streams.
• Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate operating a broad portfolio of social services including housing, behavioral health, and family support. Overlapping service lines in the same NW Ohio geography; not specialized solely in family homelessness.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXh9NVteR-Q4ZNlhhdgY-Og
• Facebookfacebook.com/LFHToledo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leading-families-home

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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