Straatpastoraat Den Haag

What Straatpastoraat Den Haag does

Straatpastoraat Den Haag is a Dutch charitable foundation (Stichting) founded in 2001 that delivers street pastoral care to homeless individuals, active drug and alcohol users, people with mental health struggles, and other socially vulnerable populations in The Hague. The organization is built around a 'presence approach' (presentiebenadering) in which three full-time street pastors (Nico Binnendijk, Kitty Mul, Josette Broekman-van Popering) and a volunteer coordinator (Nelline Kruk) physically position themselves where marginalized people gather — on streets, in municipal parks, at day and night shelters (Reakt, Kesslerstichting, Leger des Heils), and at the soup bus on Koekamp. Core deliverables include one-on-one pastoral conversation, accompaniment to medical and welfare appointments, referrals to specialized funds, dignified end-of-life farewells, and a weekly Friday program at the St. Jozefkapel/Vincentius' Hof comprising a worship service (40-45 attendees) followed by a three-course meal (110-130 total attendees), run 52-53 weeks per year by three rotating volunteer teams.

Name

Straatpastoraat Den Haag

Legal name

Stichting Straatpastoraat Den Haag

Website

https://straatpastoraatdenhaag.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Straatpastoraat Den Haag is a Dutch foundation that provides street pastoral care, weekly communal meals, and end-of-life support to homeless and socially vulnerable people in The Hague through three street pastors and ~25 weekly volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Pastoral Care

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Street pastoral care
• Homeless outreach services
• Community pastoral support
• Vulnerable population services
• Faith-based social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants and Municipal Funding: Primary funding comes from municipal grants (Gemeente Den Haag) and foundations including Haags Groene Kruis Fonds, Fonds 1818, Stichting Rotterdam, Van Sonsbeeck Stichting, Van der Mandele Stichting, Haella Stichting, and Kansfonds.
2. Church Contributions: Diaconie Protestantse Gemeente Den Haag, DCI Bisdom Rotterdam, Stichting RK Wees- en Oudeliedenhuis, and other Haagse churches provide financial support.
3. Individual Donations and Gifts: Individual gifts are received via IBAN NL73 INGB 0005 1610 46. As an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), donations are tax-deductible.
4. Volunteer Contributions: Approximately 20-25 weekly volunteers contribute labor for meal preparation, service, and dishwashing, representing significant in-kind support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Straatpastoraat Den Haag provides street pastoral care to socially vulnerable people in The Hague, including the homeless, drug/alcohol users, and individuals with mental health struggles. Its core services include street outreach and listening presence, weekly Friday celebrations and three-course communal meals serving 110-130 people, dignified end-of-life care and burials, and educational outreach to schools, churches, and civic organizations. All services are provided free of charge.

Product overview

Straatpastoraat Den Haag is a social ministry organization (stichting/foundation) providing pastoral care to homeless people, drug users, and other socially vulnerable individuals in The Hague. The core offering consists of street pastoral services where pastors provide unconditional presence and spiritual support, complemented by weekly Friday celebrations with worship services and communal meals serving 110-130 people. Additional offerings include dignified end-of-life care, a volunteer coordination program with 20-25 weekly volunteers, educational outreach through lectures and society contact programs, and a published cookbook. The organization operates 52-53 Fridays per year from the St. Jozefkapel at the Stadsklooster, offering a 'home-like' environment where marginalized individuals can find acceptance and support.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pastoral Care (Pastorale Aandacht) Free in-person spiritual, mental, and emotional support provided by street pastors to homeless people, drug/alcohol users, and other socially vulnerable individuals through 'professional proximity' - being present on streets, in shelters, and at drop-in centers across The Hague.
• Weekly Celebration and Meal (Viering en Maaltijd) Weekly Friday gathering at St. Jozefkapel featuring a worship service (40-45 attendees) followed by a warm three-course dinner (110-130 total attendees) at Vincentius' Hof, creating a 'living room atmosphere' with restaurant-style service for homeless and socially vulnerable guests.
• End-of-Life Care (Afscheid van het Leven) Free dignified farewell services for deceased street people, including remembrance during Friday services, funeral assistance, and burial at Oud Eik en Duinen cemetery with named gravestones and annual commemoration around All Saints' Day.
• Volunteer Program Coordinated program engaging 20-25 active weekly volunteers organized in three teams (cooking team, table team, and hosts) to support weekly Friday meals and celebrations, including collaboration with Church of our Saviour and international student volunteers from the Institute for Social Studies.
• Society Contact Program (Contact met de Samenleving) Educational outreach offering information sessions and lectures at schools, churches, associations, and business clubs to reduce the gap between street people and mainstream society, often featuring visitors sharing their personal stories.
• Cooking for Crowds Cookbook (Kookboek) Bilingual (Dutch/English) cookbook containing 30 complete three-course menus scaled for 30, 50, or 100 persons, developed from the organization's years of experience cooking large-group Friday meals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-45 people attend weekly Friday celebrations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Den HaagcoreOthersMunicipal government provides financial support to the organization. The city government recognizes the value of street pastoral work for the homeless population.
• Stek voor Stad en KerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation organization of the Diaconie Protestantse Gemeente Den Haag. Provides office facilities at Parkstraat 32. One board member (Henriëtte Boerma) represents Stek.
• Vincentiusvereniging Den HaagcoreOthersProvides venue for weekly celebrations and meals at Vincentius' Hof and St. Jozefkapel within Stadsklooster.
• KesslerstichtingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNight shelter where street pastor Kitty Mul holds weekly office hours (Wednesday 18:00-19:30). Staff and pastors know each other and refer clients.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay shelter 'Hier en Nu' where Josette holds weekly office hours. Pastoral workers meet periodically for coordination. Leger des Heils runs shelters where Straatpastoraat maintains presence.
• ReaktcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing support where Nico holds weekly office hours on Monday 11:45-13:00. Regular contact and referral network established.
• Church of our Saviour (Engelstalige rooms-katholieke)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish-language Catholic church that takes turns with volunteer teams for Friday meals on a rotating basis.
• Haagse Parochie 'De Vier Evangelisten'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish that takes over meal preparation when a month has a fifth Friday.
• Institute for Social StudiesminorOthersUniversity students (often international) volunteer regularly at the organization.
• Den Haag CaresminorOthersVolunteers from Den Haag Cares participate regularly in meal preparation.
• DAK (Door Aandacht Kracht)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of organizations working at the intersection of church and society. Street pastors meet colleagues biannually at national workdays.
• AandachtscentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization with periodic coordination meetings. Hosts Verhalentafel and coordinates events like Sinterklaas visits.
• StraatconsulaatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall organization with intensive collaboration. Participates in Breedstedelijk Overleg and organizes demonstrations.
• SHOPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall organization with regular contact and collaboration.
• LimorminorOthersAddiction care organization with contact at various levels.
• ParnassiaminorOthersMental healthcare organization with contact at various levels.
• Brijder VerslavingszorgminorOthersAddiction care organization with contact at various levels.
• SchroederminorOthersHealthcare organization with contact at various levels.
• PalierminorOthersHealthcare organization with contact at various levels.
• MauritshuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt museum that invites Straatpastoraat visitors for annual group visits.
• Music for Shelter (Iris Hond Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly music workshops for visitors after Friday meals, started February 2026. Partnership with concert pianist Iris Hond.
• Rotary Ter Horst (Wassenaar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary club partnered on unique 'Maaltijd Omgekeerd' project where guests cook for volunteers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leger des Heils Nederland: The Dutch Salvation Army provides day and night shelters, pastoral care, and social support to homeless and vulnerable individuals — a closely comparable service mix with overlapping beneficiary profile (addiction, homelessness, mental health).
• Aandachtscentrum: Local Den Haag social service organization that partners with Straatpastoraat and runs overlapping programming (e.g., Verhalentafel) for socially vulnerable people in the same city.
• Vincentiusvereniging Den Haag: Catholic charitable organization providing the venue for Straatpastoraat's weekly celebrations and meals; offers overlapping support for socially vulnerable people in The Hague.
• HVO-Querido: Amsterdam-based foundation offering housing, care, and social support to homeless individuals and people with psychiatric or addiction backgrounds — comparable Dutch urban social services delivery at larger scale.
• De Regenboog Groep: Amsterdam-based organization providing social support, day shelters, and pastoral-style outreach to homeless people, drug users, and sex workers — directly comparable service delivery model and beneficiary base.
• Straatconsulaat: Small Den Haag-based advocacy organization for homeless people with which Straatpastoraat has intensive collaboration; comparable grassroots service model for the same street-dwelling population.
• Straatpastoraat Amsterdam: Amsterdam street pastoral organization offering the same presence-based pastoral care and community building to homeless and drug-using individuals in a different Dutch city — the closest direct functional peer.
• Kesslerstichting: Den Haag-based night shelter provider where Straatpastoraat already holds weekly office hours; operates comparable services for the same homeless clientele in the same city.
• DAK (Door Aandacht Kracht): National Dutch network of street pastoral and church-and-society organizations that Straatpastoraat actively participates in; peers are the street-pastor organizations in other Dutch cities that operate the same model.

Broad incumbents

• Volksbond Amsterdam: Long-established Amsterdam organization providing shelter, food, and social support to homeless and marginalized people — comparable services at larger institutional scale, demonstrating the broader Dutch social services landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles9 records

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