MY OWN HOME PROJECT INC

What MY OWN HOME PROJECT INC does

My Own Home Project, Inc. (MHOP) is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by Erin Udell, an operating room nurse in Palm Beach County, after she helped a 17-year-old foster youth who requested basic household items rather than gifts. The organization serves young adults aging out of the foster care system in Palm Beach County, approximately 100 individuals per year, by providing each youth with a comprehensive "Age Out Supply Kit" of brand-new household goods through in-person distribution parties hosted at ChildNet's facility. The kit includes a 1000-watt microwave, toaster, pots and pans, utensils, dishes, glassware, cutlery, bedding, towels, laundry basket, cleaning and bath supplies, shower curtain, lamps, tool kit, and decorative items; at each distribution party, youth personally select items that fit their taste to foster a sense of ownership.

The organization has no proprietary technology, software platform, mobile app, or API; its operations are entirely manual and volunteer-driven, with a Weebly-hosted website (myownhomeproject.org) serving as the primary digital touchpoint and Amazon Smile as a passive affiliate revenue channel. There are no paid staff and no technology products or modules. Leadership consists of founder Erin Udell, President Tracey Cannova, and contact representative Dayne Popa.

Revenue is sourced from individual donations (tax-deductible), foundation and corporate grants (Quantum Foundation, Children's Services Council, Pollination Project, UPS, Awesome Palm Beach), fundraising events (Happy Hour, Little Black Dress, Jupiter Dragons swim meet, Red Rock & Roll), Amazon Smile pass-through contributions, and unit sponsorships at $500 per youth for a complete Age Out Supply Kit. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: distribution parties serve as both service delivery and awareness events, with awareness generated through local media coverage (Palm Beach Post), foundation breakfasts (Quantum Foundation), and word-of-mouth referrals among partner organizations including the Florida Department of Children and Families, ChildNet, Vita Nova, and Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A.

Name

MY OWN HOME PROJECT INC

Legal name

My Own Home Project, Inc.

Website

https://myownhomeproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

My Own Home Project, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Palm Beach County, Florida that provides comprehensive brand-new household supply kits to young adults aging out of the foster care system through volunteer-hosted distribution parties, funded by donations, grants, and fundraisers at $500 per youth sponsored.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care Transition Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Seasonal & Outgrown Items Management (Clothes/Toys) (HSAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Foster care support
• Household goods donation
• Youth transition services
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Independent living assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting foster youth in Palm Beach County. All donations go directly to purchasing household goods for distribution parties.
2. Grants: Corporate and foundation grants including Quantum Foundation ($25,000 and $15,000), Children's Services Council ($25,000), The Pollination Project ($1,000), UPS ($1,000), and Awesome Palm Beach microgrant ($1,100).
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue from organized fundraising events including Happy Hour fundraisers, Little Black Dress events, Jupiter Dragons swim meet fundraiser, Red Rock & Roll events. Funds raised support distribution party operations.
4. Amazon Smile Program: Percentage of Amazon purchases donated to the organization when customers shop through smile.amazon.com using My Own Home Project's designated page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

My Own Home Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supplies brand-new household items to young adults aging out of the foster care system in Palm Beach County, Florida. Working with ChildNet and the Florida Department of Children and Families, the organization identifies eligible youth and hosts distribution parties where each young adult personally selects items (microwave, toaster, pots, pans, bedding, towels, lamps, cleaning supplies, decorative items, etc.) to furnish their first independent home.

Product overview

My Own Home Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a single-service charitable program rather than a technology platform. The organization provides Age Out Supply Kits—comprehensive packages of brand new household items—to young adults aging out of the foster care system in Palm Beach County, Florida. Each youth participates in distribution parties where they choose items that fit their taste and personality, enabling them to create a pleasant, stable home environment. The cost to sponsor one child with an Age Out Supply Kit is $500.00. There are no technology products, modules, or software offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Age Out Supply Kit A comprehensive package of brand-new household items provided to young adults aging out of the foster care system in Palm Beach County. Each kit includes a 1000-watt microwave, toaster, pots and pans, utensils, dishes, glassware, cutlery, a bedding set (comforter, sheets, pillows), two towel sets, a laundry basket, cleaning supplies, bath and shower supplies, a shower curtain with rings, two lamps, a tool kit, and decorative items including wall art.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82 foster youths helped with independent living transition in 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChildNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for identifying young adults in need within Palm Beach County foster care system. ChildNet provides case management and coordinates with Florida Department of Children and Families. Organization works with ChildNet to hold distribution parties at their facility where youth receive household goods.
• Florida Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency collaboration to identify and serve young adults aging out of the foster care system. Partnership enables identification of eligible youth for the household goods distribution program.
• Jupiter DragonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwim team that hosted 2nd Annual Fundraiser for My Own Home Project, raising $1,500. Community partner supporting awareness and fundraising efforts.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program allows shoppers to designate My Own Home Project as their charity. Amazon donates a percentage of each qualifying purchase to the organization.
• Vita Nova, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing support for distribution party events and serving as a great support for foster children. Helps host events.
• Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting firm that provided food for September distribution party event. Terri Melton CPA specifically mentioned.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Dignity Grows: Nonprofit providing hygiene and household essentials to people in need, often distributed through partner agencies. Comparable model of mobilizing donated goods to vulnerable populations.

Direct peers

• Comfort Cases: National nonprofit packing duffel bags with essential items for children entering foster care and those aging out. Comparable in providing tangible household/personal goods to the foster youth demographic.
• National Foster Youth Institute: Advocacy and leadership organization for current and former foster youth, focused on policy and direct support for youth aging out — comparable beneficiary focus, though more advocacy-led than goods-based.
• Together We Rise: National 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing tangible goods (sweet cases, beds, bicycles) to foster youth and supporting their transition to independence — a closely overlapping mission and beneficiary population to My Own Home Project.
• Foster Love: Nonprofit providing birthday, graduation, and 'bridges' support items to foster youth, including resources for those aging out — closely aligned mission and target population.
• FosterClub: National network for foster youth, including resources and programs for those transitioning out of care. Overlapping mission to support foster youth aging out of the system.
• A Sense of Home: Nonprofit that furnishes first homes for former foster youth aging out of care, providing household furniture and goods — directly comparable service offering (starter-home kits) to the same demographic.

Regional players

• The Bair Foundation: Multi-state foster care and family services agency providing direct residential and support services to foster youth — comparable direct-service model, though operating as a licensed agency rather than a grassroots nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National accreditation and support body for Children's Advocacy Centers serving abused and neglected children — broader scope but significant overlap in the foster/at-risk youth demographic MHOP serves.
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Large national nonprofit focused on foster care adoption, with broader scope than MHOP but significant overlap in the foster youth beneficiary population and similar funder base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/my-own-home-project-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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