Mobile Hope

What Mobile Hope does

Mobile Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Loudoun County, Virginia that provides shelter, outreach, and wraparound support services to homeless and at-risk youth up to age 24. Founded in 2011 by Donna Fortier, LCSW, as a spin-off from Inova Loudoun Hospital, the organization received its 501(c)(3) designation in 2014 and operates with approximately 19 employees. Its program portfolio includes the Listen for the Honk mobile outreach bus, Crisis Care emergency hotel placements, the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) program, the Trade School (Trading Up) for skilled trades, the Graffiti & Silk thrift store, the Handcuffs to Hope re-entry program, the Airstream Community emergency shelter unit, and the Hope's Village campus with seasonal villages (Christmas, Back-to-School) and support initiatives (Feeding the Soul, Hope's Helpers). The organization has served more than 500,000 family members on its bus and sponsors hundreds of youth per fiscal year (439 referenced).

Mobile Hope generates revenue through individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, a monthly recurring donor program, thrift store sales at Graffiti & Silk, special-event fundraising, and in-kind donations. Anchor funders include Google (cumulative disclosed grants of approximately $125,000), Microsoft, Amazon, the Washington Commanders, the Terry McLaurin Foundation, Dominion Energy, and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The organization holds a 100/100 Charity Navigator score and Gold Guidestar (Candid) status, reflecting top-tier nonprofit governance and financial-health benchmarks. Pricing/service metrics include a per-youth shelter and sponsorship cost of $268 per day.

Mobile Hope is actively expanding both its service lines and physical infrastructure. Hope's Village Phase 4 development is planned to add a boxing ring/gym and a dedicated Job Training Center, while recent program additions (Airstream Community, Handcuffs to Hope) and partnerships (Terry McLaurin Foundation, 2024) signal continued vertical and ecosystem expansion within the Loudoun County service area, with new verticals spanning justice-involved youth and youth with disabilities.

Name

Mobile Hope

Legal name

Mobile Hope

Website

https://mobile-hope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mobile Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Loudoun County, Virginia serving homeless and at-risk youth up to age 24 with shelter, mobile outreach, trade-school training, and wraparound support programs funded by donations, grants, and thrift-store revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Homeless and At-Risk Youth

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Youth homeless services
• Emergency shelter support
• Mobile outreach programs
• Vocational training services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Individual and corporate donations received through online portal, text-to-give, mail, and in-person. Mobile Hope operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 46-3053144) and accepts United Way (UWNCA 9209), CFC (65969), and CVC (8810) donations.
2. We Got You Crew Monthly Giving: Recurring monthly donor program where supporters commit to monthly contributions starting at $10/month to provide ongoing support for homeless youth services.
3. Graffiti & Silk Thrift Store Revenue: Proceeds from the modern concept thrift store at 860 East Main Street, Purcellville, VA, where surplus clothing and household goods are sold. All revenue goes directly back into Mobile Hope programs.
4. Vehicle and In-Kind Donations: Accepts donated cars, bikes, clothing, food, and other items that are either provided to youth in need or sold to generate program funding.
5. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Harmonizing for Hope (karaoke fundraiser with celebrity judges), rooftop dinners, golf tournaments, and the Christmas Village event.
6. Grant Funding: Foundation and corporate grants from organizations including Google ($50,000 and $75,000 for trade school), Microsoft (Airstream project), Dominion Energy ($15,000), and Community Foundation for Northern Virginia ($10,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mobile Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers emergency shelter, mobile outreach, case management, vocational training, employment services, and a thrift retail operation to homeless and at-risk youth up to age 24 in Loudoun County, Virginia. Core deliverables include hotel-based emergency shelter, the "Listen for the Honk" mobile bus providing food and supplies, intensive individualized case management, the Google-funded "Trading Up" trade school, the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) employment team, and the Graffiti & Silk thrift store, all offered free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Mobile Hope is a nonprofit social services organization (not a technology company) offering a coordinated suite of programs to support homeless and at-risk youth up to age 24. Its core services include emergency shelter/crisis care, the Listen for the Honk mobile outreach bus, the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) team for employment assistance, and the Google-funded Trade School (Trading Up) for vocational training. The organization operates Graffiti & Silk, a thrift store that funds programs and provides retail job training, alongside Hope's Village as a central campus hub. Additional programs include Handcuffs to Hope (re-entry support), Feeding the Soul (daily meals), Christmas Village (annual toy distribution), Airstream Community (trailer shelter), Back-to-School Village, Hope's Helpers (disability partnerships), and the planned Boxing Ring & Gym and Job Training Center. The portfolio is unified around the mission of moving youth from homelessness to self-sufficiency through emergency services, skill-building, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope's Village: A safe place in downtown Leesburg for homeless and at-risk youth to experience community and unlock their potential. Hope's Village encompasses Mobile Hope's physical campus, providing a safe haven for youth to connect, receive services and vital supplies, and rebuild their lives.
• Terry McLaurin Full Circle Jobs Program
• Graffiti & Silk

Products and services

• Listen for the Honk (Mobile Outreach Bus) Mobile bus outreach program delivering fresh food, diapers, hygiene items, books, and toys directly to struggling families and homeless youth across Loudoun County neighborhoods. The 20-year-old signature bus "Bessie" (plus a refrigerated truck for fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, and milk) runs 20 weekly stops including Sugarland Run Elementary in Sterling.
• Crisis Care (Emergency Shelter) Emergency shelter provided primarily via hotel/motel placements when county shelters have no available beds, paired with daily meals, clothing, intensive case management, and mentoring. Up to 20 youth in crisis served daily, averaging 60 shelter nights per month.
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Team Program Employment and empowerment services for at-risk youth providing mentorship, job placement assistance, driver's education, resume writing, career planning, and identification acquisition. 88% of program participants completed employment applications and 60% were successfully employed.
• Trading Up Trade School Vocational training program in partnership with Google teaching multiple trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, welding, drywall, electrical, automotive) to at-risk youth. Students earn 'sweat equity' while developing employable trade skills across multiple disciplines.
• Graffiti & Silk Modern Thrift Store Funky, artsy modern thrift store at 860 East Main Street, Purcellville, VA selling donated clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags, and vintage items. Serves as a retail learning lab for youth, teaching merchandising to customer service skills. All proceeds fund Mobile Hope programs.
• Handcuffs to Hope (Re-entry Program) Re-entry support program partnering with the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center to provide pre-release planning 3-6 months before youth exit jail, plus post-release support including clothing, hygiene items, food, job search, housing search, and mental health services referrals.
• Airstream Community Emergency Shelter Emergency housing initiative converting vintage Airstream trailers into emergency shelter units for homeless youth. Youth participate in the gutting, design, and renovation process as integrated hands-on training within the trade school curriculum, funded by a Microsoft grant.
• Feeding the Soul (Daily Meal Program) Daily homemade meals program providing family-style lunches to homeless and at-risk youth at the Hope's Village campus. Miss Wanda serves over 100 meals weekly, with food described as a vehicle for love and connection.
• Hope's Village Campus Central campus hub at 302 Parker Court SE, downtown Leesburg, providing a safe haven where homeless and at-risk youth experience community, receive services and vital supplies, and rebuild their lives. Open Monday–Friday 8:30–5:30. Includes the Trade School, Job Training Center, and planned Boxing Ring & Gym.
• We Got You Crew (Monthly Giving Program) Recurring monthly donor program connecting supporters with the mission to help struggling youth experiencing homelessness. Membership starts at $10/month to provide ongoing support for Mobile Hope services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of YES program participants completed employment applications, 60% were successfully employed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Terry McLaurin FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington Commanders Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin partnered with Mobile Hope to launch the Terry McLaurin Full Circle Jobs Program, a powerful new path to hope, healing, and employment for at-risk youth. Terry spent a day with Mobile Hope youth to help launch the program, which was captured by WUSA9 news.
• Washington CommanderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer Coach Jay Gruden and wife Sherry hosted Harmonizing for Hope karaoke fundraiser. Current player Terry McLaurin launched the Full Circle Jobs Program. Adrian Peterson and Chris Cooley served as karaoke judges at annual fundraiser.
• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon corporate teams volunteer at Mobile Hope, including transforming the Castle into a Christmas Wonderland. Amazon trucks delivered school supplies (notebooks, pencils, markers) for Back-to-School Village events. Amazon Wishlist utilized for donations.
• Grace Covenant ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church in Sterling community that hosts Listen for the Honk bus stops at Sugarland Run Elementary. Drone photos captured community impact.
• JK Community FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile Hope partners with Google and JK Community Farm for Sustainable Agriculture Project to feed food-insecure children. Youth harvest vegetables alongside staff, partners, and clients.
• Catalogue for Philanthropy Greater WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as one of 20 DC-Area Charities Where Your Donation Will Make an Impact in 2022/2023 editions, providing credibility and recognition for donors.
• WUSA9minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal news coverage documenting Mobile Hope's launch of Full Circle Jobs Program with Terry McLaurin and ongoing coverage of homeless youth services since 2021.
• Apple Federal Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial literacy partner providing budgeting and credit establishment support to Mobile Hope youth clients working toward self-sufficiency.
• Community and School Together (CAST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability-focused nonprofit partnering with Mobile Hope to provide job readiness opportunities for students with disabilities through Hope's Helpers program.
• Community Independence Instruction (CII)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability-focused nonprofit whose students volunteer at Mobile Hope developing independence, life skills, and job readiness alongside teachers and staff.
• Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability-focused nonprofit partnering with Mobile Hope for job readiness and volunteer opportunities at bus outreach programs.
• Loudoun County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement referrals of homeless youth to Mobile Hope services. Officers assist in providing essential needs including vehicles for families in need.
• Adult Detention Center (ADC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficers at the ADC refer releasing inmates who are homeless to Mobile Hope. Handcuffs to Hope program provides pre-release planning 3-6 months before exit for those leaving jail homeless.
• United AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Airlines employees volunteered for Back-to-School Village events, helping distribute school supplies to underserved families in Mobile Hope's iconic bus.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: National nonprofit operating shelter, housing, and youth development programs for homeless and trafficked youth across the U.S. Comparable to Mobile Hope in mission and target population, but with a national footprint, larger scale, and dedicated residential facilities rather than hotel-based shelter.

Direct peers

• StandUp for Kids: National nonprofit dedicated to ending youth homelessness through outreach, mentoring, and housing support. Comparable to Mobile Hope in serving at-risk transition-age youth with low-barrier, relationship-centered programming across multiple local chapters.
• Hope Center: Lexington, KY-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, and recovery programs for homeless individuals. Comparable to Mobile Hope in combining shelter, meals, and pathways programs under one community-embedded umbrella, with a similarly faith- and volunteer-driven operating model.
• N Street Village: DC-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Comparable to Mobile Hope in operating emergency shelter plus employment and case management services, but focused on women and serving a broader age range.
• Martha's Table: DC-based nonprofit addressing food insecurity, family support, and education for children and families. Comparable to Mobile Hope in combining food distribution, family/youth services, and community partnerships in the greater Washington region.
• Sasha Bruce Youthwork: Washington, DC-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with shelter, case management, and workforce development. Closely comparable to Mobile Hope in mission, target population, and integrated wraparound service model, though operating at a larger scale in an adjacent geography.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with shelter, housing, education, and employment programs. Comparable to Mobile Hope in integrating emergency services, workforce development (YES-equivalent), and wraparound support for transition-age youth.

Emerging players

• First Step Staffing: Nonprofit staffing agency focused on workforce development for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable to Mobile Hope's YES employment and Trade School programs, with a sharper focus on earned-income job placement as a pathway out of homelessness.

Regional players

• DC Central Kitchen: DC-based nonprofit combining food distribution with culinary job training for individuals facing barriers to employment. Comparable to Mobile Hope in pairing food insecurity response with workforce development, operating as a social enterprise in the broader DC region.
• Northern Virginia Family Service: Regional nonprofit providing housing, early childhood, and workforce services across Northern Virginia, including Loudoun County. Comparable to Mobile Hope in serving at-risk youth and families in the same geography, but with a broader multi-county footprint and more diversified programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mobile-hope-of-loudoun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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