Restoration Ministries, Inc.

What Restoration Ministries, Inc. does

Restoration Ministries, Inc. is a Harvey, Illinois-based 501(c)-style faith-based nonprofit founded in 1988 by Dr. John Sullivan, operating 22 integrated programs across addiction recovery, youth development, and community social services. Its core service lines include two residential Christian recovery programs (Harvey House for men, Tabitha House for women, both 12-18 months), the Harvey Boxing Club and Sullivan Arts Center for at-risk youth, an After-School Program and Summer Day Camp, a weekly Food Pantry serving 300-350 families, a Community Garden, the Christmas Toy Store, and holiday meal Boxes of Love. The organization also operates two thrift stores (South Holland and Harvey) and an estate cleanout service that provide employment training for recovery program residents and generate earned revenue. The organization employs 25 staff, operates from a 25,000 sq. ft. headquarters built in 2009, and serves more than 6,000 people annually across the Harvey and south suburban Chicago community.

The business model is donation-dependent with diversified revenue streams including individual and church contributions, corporate gifts, vehicle donations, thrift store sales, estate service fees, and nominal program fees ($20/month Boxing Club membership, $10-$25/session Arts classes). The core beneficiary programs (recovery, youth development, food assistance) are provided free of charge. Distribution is direct through five physical facilities in Harvey and South Holland; the Food Pantry program sources approximately 80% of its food from a member-agency partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository established in 1990, including a refrigerated van donated by GCFD and Walmart for daily food rescue pickups from Jewel, Meijer, Target, Aldi, McDonald's, and Starbucks. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, church networks, court and probation referrals, and recurring fundraising events including an annual Golf Tournament, Chicago Marathon charity team, and Associate Board-led Holiday Tasting Party.

The organization has no proprietary technology stack; service delivery, donor management, and program administration are human-powered. Leadership transitioned after founder Dr. John Sullivan's death in 2017; current President & CEO Todd Schultz and VP of Development & Administration Karen Vrdolyak oversee a team that includes program directors for Harvey House (Garry Ruvoli, a program graduate), Tabitha House (Brooke Goulooze), Sullivan Arts Center (Mary Crowley), and Food Programs (Dan Roberts), with an LPC counselor (Patti Ahern) on staff.

Name

Restoration Ministries, Inc.

Legal name

Restoration Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://restorationministries.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Restoration Ministries is a Harvey, Illinois faith-based nonprofit operating 22 addiction recovery, youth development, and food assistance programs serving 6,000+ people annually across Chicago's south suburbs through donations, thrift stores, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Community Housing Services (62422), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery services
• Youth development programs
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Food assistance services
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harvey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from individual donors, corporate donors, and church contributions. Donations support all programs and operations.
2. Thrift Store Sales: Two thrift stores (South Holland and Harvey) generate revenue through resale of donated clothing, furniture, appliances, and household items. Proceeds support organizational programs.
3. Vehicle Donations: Accepts used vehicle donations; donors receive tax deduction based on Kelley Blue Book value. Vehicles are given to program graduates or used in ministry operations.
4. Estate Sale Services: Provides donation pickup and cleanout services for estates, downsizing individuals, and businesses. Serves Chicago, suburbs, and northwest Indiana. Items sold in thrift stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Restoration Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit that operates residential addiction recovery programs (Harvey House for men and Tabitha House for women, 12-18 months), youth development programs (Harvey Boxing Club, Sullivan Arts Center, After-School Program, Summer Day Camp), and community services (Food Pantry, Community Garden, Christmas Toy Store, Boxes of Love). It also runs two thrift stores and estate sale cleanout services to fund its programs.

Product overview

Restoration Ministries operates 22 faith-based social services programs serving the Harvey, Illinois community. The organization offers a unified portfolio centered on addiction recovery (Harvey House for men, Tabitha House for women), at-risk youth development (Harvey Boxing Club, Sullivan Arts Center, After-School Program, Summer Day Camp), and community support (Food Pantry, Community Garden, Christmas Toy Store, Boxes of Love). Retail operations through two thrift stores and estate sales services generate revenue supporting all programs. The organization serves over 6,000 people annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harvey House: A Christian-training residential program for men who have struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, part of the Recovery Programs.
• Tabitha House
• Harvey Boxing Club
• Sullivan Arts Center
• After-School Program & Summer Day Camp
• Food Pantry
• Christmas Toy Store
• Community Garden

Products and services

• Recovery Programs (Harvey House and Tabitha House) Free 12-18 month faith-based residential recovery programs for men (Harvey House) and women (Tabitha House) struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Programs include housing, meals, Bible studies, devotionals, counseling, educational opportunities, job training, and court advocacy. Open to adults in the Harvey, IL community and referred from courts, probation offices, and social services.
• Harvey Boxing Club Boxing program for at-risk and underserved youth ages 8 and up. Promotes confidence, discipline, sportsmanship, and healthy habits. Home to state, regional, and national champions. Membership dues are $20/month; Harvey youth attend free. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.
• Sullivan Arts Center Arts education center for Harvey children and teens ages 6-21. Classes include Art Around the World, Painting with Masters, Piano, Guitar, Jazz Band, Sign Language, Pottery, Ballet, and Culinary Arts taught by professional artists. Sessions priced at $10 for youth and $25 for adults.
• After-School Program & Summer Day Camp Free after-school program for at-risk K-8 youth in Harvey, operating Monday-Friday 3-6pm with homework help, tutoring by a professional reading specialist and math teacher, nutritious meals, chess club, sports, field trips, and college tours. Six-week Summer Day Camp includes Garden Club, Bike Club, flag football, tennis, and field trips. Also includes the Bread for the Head Library with 2,000 new books where students take a book home weekly.
• Food Pantry Weekly food distribution program serving families, seniors, children, and homeless individuals in Harvey and the south suburbs. Open Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm; clients shop like a grocery store. Serves 300-350 families weekly and over 1,000 people monthly. Member agency of Greater Chicago Food Depository since 1990 with 80% of food supplied through this partnership and Food Rescue pickups from Jewel, Meijer, Target, Aldi, McDonald's, and Starbucks.
• Community Programs (Community Garden, Christmas Toy Store, Boxes of Love) Community support programs including the Community Garden with 15 raised beds growing vegetables and herbs for the neighborhood and food pantry clients, the annual Christmas Toy Store (5,000+ donated toys allowing parents to shop at minimal cost, started 1991), and the Boxes of Love holiday meal program providing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner groceries (250 boxes distributed in 2024).
• Thrift Stores Two thrift store locations (South Holland at 351 W 162nd Street and Harvey at 14950 Dixie Highway) selling donated clothing, furniture, appliances, and household items. Provides job training and employment for Harvey House and Tabitha House residents. Free donation pickup available.
• Estate Sales (Donation Pickup and Cleanout Services) Donation pickup and cleanout services for individuals downsizing, clearing estates, or commercial properties. Accepts furniture, appliances, clothing, electronics, and vehicles. Serves Chicago, suburbs, and northwest Indiana. Proceeds support Restoration Ministries programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ people served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Chicago Food DepositorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Member agency since 1990. GCFD provides 80% of food distributed by Food Pantry. Partnership includes Food Rescue program. GCFD & Wal-Mart donated refrigerated Mercedes-Benz van for daily food pickup from stores including Jewel, Meijer, Target, Aldi, McDonald's, and Starbucks.
• WalmartminorOthersPartner with Greater Chicago Food Depository; donated refrigerated Mercedes-Benz van. Food rescued from Walmart stores contributes to daily food pickup operations.
• Spirit of God FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch fellowship associated with Restoration Ministries. Members support residents through mentorship, spiritual guidance, and community. Residents participate in church activities and services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Operates thrift retail stores whose proceeds fund job training and employment programs for disadvantaged populations — directly comparable to Restoration Ministries' thrift-store-funded employment training model for Harvey House and Tabitha House residents.
• Habitat for Humanity: Faith-rooted nonprofit delivering community development, volunteer-driven programs, and donor-supported services to low-income populations — comparable mission orientation and volunteer-driven operating model.
• Catholic Charities USA: Faith-based social services network operating food pantries, recovery programs, youth services, and community support — directly overlapping Restoration Ministries' program portfolio and operating model.
• The Salvation Army: Global faith-based social services organization with addiction recovery, youth programs, food distribution, and thrift retail — overlapping every program Restoration Ministries runs, but at vastly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Volunteers of America: Faith-affiliated national nonprofit providing addiction recovery, housing, food assistance, and youth services — comparable program mix to Restoration Ministries but with national footprint and broader funding sources.

Regional players

• Northern Illinois Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Northern Illinois with member-agency food pantries comparable to Restoration Ministries' Food Pantry — operates at larger scale and broader geography, providing a regional benchmark.

Others

• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Regional food bank that is itself Restoration Ministries' primary upstream supplier for the Food Pantry; included as the most direct operating partner and a structural analog for food distribution scale and funding model.

Direct peers

• Teen Challenge USA: National faith-based addiction recovery organization offering long-term residential programs for men and women, the closest analog to Restoration Ministries' Harvey House and Tabitha House.
• Pacific Garden Mission: Chicago-based Christ-centered mission serving homeless, addicted, and poor populations with residential programs, food service, and recovery — same city and identical faith-based recovery model as Restoration Ministries.

Emerging players

• Crossroads House Ministries: Faith-rooted community and recovery-focused organization offering residential recovery and community services to populations similar to Restoration Ministries' Harvey and south-suburban beneficiaries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RMIHarvey
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUArflWeEnzU2afb__VaDrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/restorationministriesinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/restorationministriesinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/restoration-ministries-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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