Somebody Cares America

What Somebody Cares America does

Somebody Cares America (SCA), founded in 1994 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes church networks for disaster response, compassion outreach, prayer initiatives, and leadership development under its 'NET that WORKS' framework. The organization operates through domestic chapters (San Antonio, New England, Aberdeen) and a wider network of partner ministries and centers, coordinating volunteer armies across denominational, racial, and generational lines. Active in disaster relief since Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, SCA has responded to major events including Hurricanes Katrina, Harvey, Helene, and Milton, Winter Storm Uri, the Ukraine crisis, the Turkey-Syria earthquake, and the 2025 Texas Hill Country floods, with operational reach extending to Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Syria, Kenya, Venezuela, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.

The organization's product surface is ministry- rather than software-led. Core services include a 24/7 prayer line (855-459-CARE), disaster preparedness training (Preparedness Peace curriculum, Leadership Awakening Series), and published media including two podcasts ('A Word in Season' hosted by Doug Stringer and 'Her God Story' hosted by Jodie Chiricosta), the Somebody Cares Magazine, and a portfolio of books and devotionals sold through an online bookstore. Donor infrastructure is powered by GiveCloud, enabling one-time, recurring monthly (NET Partner), and multi-channel giving via credit/debit, ACH, Zelle, Venmo, cryptocurrency, stocks, real estate, and Donor-Advised Funds; a newly launched Partner Portal supports donor self-service.

Revenue is derived primarily from individual donations (including monthly NET Partner giving), designated special-purpose funds (Widow & Orphan Fund, Ukrainian Crisis Fund, Earthquake Response Fund, Disaster Response Fund), merchandise sales (books, CDs/DVDs, training kits, branded apparel), and corporate in-kind contributions. The organization is founder-led by Doug Stringer, with a small staff of 24, and was recognized by the Governor of Texas' One Star Foundation in 2021 with the Excellence in Disaster Volunteerism Award.

Name

Somebody Cares America

Legal name

Somebody Cares America, Inc.

Website

https://somebodycares.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Somebody Cares America is a Houston-based faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes church networks to coordinate disaster response, compassion outreach, prayer support, and leadership development across U.S. chapters and international relief operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Disaster Relief & Community Outreach Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification (HLAJAGAG), Community Resilience, Preparedness Training & Exercises (HLAJAGAL), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• Disaster relief services
• Faith-based ministry
• Community outreach
• Prayer support services
• Church-based disaster response

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, with monthly NET Partner program enabling sustained giving
2. Merchandise Sales: Online bookstore selling books by Doug Stringer and other authors, devotional materials, CDs, DVDs, training resources, and clothing/accessories
3. Special Purpose Funds: Designated funds such as the Widow & Orphan Fund, Ukrainian Crisis Fund, Earthquake Response Fund, and Disaster Response Fund
4. Partner Portal Giving: GiveCloud-powered platform supporting credit/debit, bank transfer (ACH), Zelle, Venmo, checks, Donor-Advised Funds, employer matching, cryptocurrency, stocks, and real estate gifts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Somebody Cares America is a faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes churches and partner ministries to deliver disaster relief, prayer support, compassion outreach, and leadership development across the U.S. and internationally. Its core offerings include church-coordinated disaster response (hurricanes, winter storms, earthquakes, refugee crises), a 24/7 prayer line, donor-supported relief funds (Widow & Orphan Fund, Disaster Response Fund), Christian books/devotionals, training materials, podcasts, and the GiveCloud-powered Partner Portal for recurring giving.

Product overview

Somebody Cares America is a Christian ministry (not a technology company) that offers a collection of ministry programs, publications, and digital content rather than a unified software product. The organization operates the NET that WORKS initiative comprising four core ministry areas: Prayer Initiatives, Compassion Evangelism, Disaster Response, and Leadership Development. Key offerings include books and training materials (leadership, disaster preparedness), podcasts (A Word in Season, Her God Story), the Somebody Cares Magazine, a 24/7 prayer line, and online giving/donation tools. The Partner Portal is a GiveCloud-powered platform for managing recurring donations. Products span books, media (CDs/DVDs), training resources, clothing, and digital content—organized primarily for ministry outreach rather than as a commercial software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A Word in Season Podcast: Weekly podcast hosted by Doug Stringer featuring teachings, prayer, and spiritual encouragement.
• Her God Story Podcast
• NET That WORKS
• Widow and Orphan Fund
• Partner Portal

Products and services

• Partner Portal (Powered by GiveCloud)

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed nearly $100,000 in community grants and individual assistance following Winter Storm Uri
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crisis Response International (CRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner for disaster response operations. CRI deploys teams for international crisis response including Ukraine, Venezuela earthquake, and other disaster zones. Functions as advance team for relief operations.
• Mission Harvest America / Mission HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelief partner working with refugees in Ukraine crisis, providing meals, prayer, and essentials. Also assists with feeding programs during Texas disasters.
• Austin Disaster Relief NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner network for disaster response coordination in Texas, connecting needs with resources during Winter Storm Uri and other emergencies.
• Kiobassa MeatsminorOthersLocal business partner providing in-kind donations for feeding programs during disaster response.
• FEMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Emergency Management Agency - collaborates with agencies for disaster response coordination while maintaining organizational distinctiveness.
• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Red Cross - disaster response coordination partner, though SCA maintains church-based distinctiveness rather than being controlled by agencies.
• Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster response coordination partner. SCA works with agencies like these to be an asset without losing distinctiveness.
• Christian Ministry AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in San Antonio for feeding programs, serving homeless and those in need during disasters.
• Church Under the BridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in San Antonio for feeding homeless individuals during disaster response.
• Katy RespondscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization coordinating hurricane and winter storm recovery efforts in Katy, Texas area.
• Houston RespondscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner network for hurricane Harvey and Winter Storm Uri recovery, coordinating with SCA for home renovation and assistance programs.
• Lakewood ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor church partnership for home renovation projects for families in need, including orphaned brothers program.
• Dallas D.A. Chaplaincy OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Uvalde shooting response alongside Crisis Response Ministry.
• Iran Alive MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner for Turkey-Syria earthquake response, working with established churches to help Iranian and Afghan refugees with housing, food, and rent support.
• SC San AntoniocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chapter with Director Mark Roye serving as SCA Relief Coordinator for Texas operations.
• SC New EnglandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chapter led by Marlene Yeo, founder and executive director, with connection to Lebanese church network for Syria aid.
• SC AberdeencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chapter that packed and sent donations to Ukraine/Poland border during crisis response.
• Charisma Media / Charisma Podcast NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for podcast distribution including 'Her God Story' podcast featuring stories of extraordinary women.
• Grace InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational coordination partner providing situation updates from churches throughout Ukraine during crisis.
• Foursquare InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational coordination partner for Ukraine situation updates and church network communications.
• Intercessors for AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrayer network partner providing prayer points for Ukraine crisis and other ministry needs.
• Mercury OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing resources for Texas flood recovery in Kerr County.
• Lowe's of KerrvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing building materials for flood recovery and home restoration.
• GiveCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationModern giving platform for Partner Portal enabling online giving, recurring gifts, and donor management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: Major Christian humanitarian organization with disaster response, child sponsorship, and community development programming. Comparable in faith-based identity and international disaster footprint but operates at much larger scale.
• Salvation Army: Large-scale faith-based disaster response and social services organization with documented partnership with SCA. Comparable in disaster response and feeding programs but operates at materially greater scale across the U.S.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic faith-based social service and disaster response agencies. Comparable to SCA in faith-based humanitarian mission, social services delivery, and parish/church mobilization — though denominational focus and scale differ.
• American Red Cross: Largest U.S. humanitarian organization with whom SCA has a documented coordination relationship. Broadly comparable in disaster-response scope but operates as a secular, federally-chartered incumbent rather than a church-based network.

Direct peers

• Convoy of Hope: Faith-based humanitarian organization providing disaster relief and hunger outreach through church and community partnerships. Closely comparable to SCA in its church-network distribution model and U.S. disaster response activities.
• Operation Blessing: Faith-based humanitarian aid organization focused on disaster relief, hunger, and medical care. Comparable to SCA in its Christian identity and disaster-response focus, with a similarly diversified donor and partner model.
• Mercy Chefs: Faith-based disaster relief organization that mobilizes chef-led volunteer teams to provide hot meals to disaster-affected communities. Comparable to SCA's church-based volunteer mobilization and feeding-program focus (e.g., the 600 meals in one day cited).
• Samaritan's Purse: Faith-based disaster relief organization operating the 'Operation Christmas Child' and 'U.S. Disaster Relief' programs. Most directly comparable peer: shares SCA's evangelical Christian identity, church-based volunteer mobilization, and U.S. + international disaster response footprint, but at materially larger scale.

Emerging players

• All Hands and Hearts: Disaster response nonprofit focused on immediate relief and long-term recovery, including disaster preparedness training. Comparable to SCA in disaster-response mission and post-event rebuilding work, though secular and operationally distinct from a church-network model.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led disaster response organization that mobilizes skilled volunteers for debris removal and recovery operations. Comparable in volunteer-driven disaster-response model and post-disaster recovery focus, though secular rather than faith-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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