St. Vincent's House

What St. Vincent's House does

St. Vincent's House is a faith-based nonprofit social services organization headquartered in Galveston, Texas, founded in 1989 and operating with approximately 20 staff. Its mission is to provide services and resources that empower individuals and families in Galveston County to become healthy, self-sustaining, and contributing community members. The organization operates a coordinated suite of free programs including a drive-through food pantry and snack-pack distribution (Monday-Friday 9am-1pm), a Homebound Grocery Delivery Program serving 140+ clients weekly on a Tuesday-Thursday route, a Homeless Prevention and Emergency Assistance Program for utility and eviction crises, weekday transportation services, clinical and dental services (including a Saturday dental extraction clinic), bilingual mental health counseling, integrated case management, and dedicated veteran services.

Delivery is enabled through a network of strategic partnerships rather than proprietary technology. UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch) provides clinical and dental capacity and historically supported a COVID-19 hotline. The Family Service Center supplies bilingual mental-health counseling. The Galveston Diaper Bank, with a decade of operating history, is integrated under St. Vincent's House's "Integrated Care Model" and distributed 1.6 million diapers and supplies in 2022 to 40+ community partners. United Way Galveston, United Way Galveston County Mainland, GISD F.A.C.E., and the Pregnancy Help Center round out the partner ecosystem. Service distribution is purely regional (Galveston County, USA), with the entire organization funded through donations, charitable contributions, and an annual Gospel Brunch fundraiser with tiered sponsorship packages from $150 to $25,000. No AI, proprietary software, or API products are part of the offering.

Name

St. Vincent's House

Legal name

St. Vincent's House

Website

https://stvhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Vincent's House is a faith-based nonprofit in Galveston, Texas, delivering free food, clinical, dental, mental-health, transportation, and emergency-assistance services to low-income residents through partnerships with UTMB, Family Service Center, and the Galveston Diaper Bank.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food pantry assistance
• Clinical health services
• Emergency housing assistance
• Veteran support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Galveston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Organization relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners to fund operations and service delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Vincent's House provides free, integrated community social services to Galveston County residents, including a drive-through food pantry and snack packs, homebound grocery delivery, homeless prevention and emergency financial assistance, transportation, clinical and dental services, bilingual mental health counseling, integrated case management, and veteran services. Service delivery is supported through partnerships with UTMB, Family Service Center, and the Galveston Diaper Bank, and is funded by donations, grants, and community fundraising.

Product overview

St. Vincent's House is a community social services organization providing a coordinated suite of programs to empower individuals and families in Galveston, TX. The core offerings include food security services (Food Pantry, Homebound Delivery), healthcare access (Clinical Services, Dental Clinic, Mental Health Counseling), emergency assistance, transportation, veteran services, and case management. The organization operates an Integrated Care Model that connects clients across multiple services, with key partnerships including the Galveston Diaper Bank and Family Service Center for expanded community impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Pantry & Snack Packs Drive-through food distribution available Monday-Friday 9am-1pm at the St. Vincent's House back alley; provides weekly groceries, snacks, and diapers to community members in need, with soaps, cleaning supplies, and other hygiene supplies given when available. No ID is required for first-time clients, who complete a Form B intake.
• Homebound Grocery Delivery Home delivery of groceries and essential supplies available Tuesday through Thursday for homebound clients who sign up through the Food Pantry; serves 140+ homebound clients weekly.
• Homeless Prevention & Emergency Assistance Program Financial assistance program for eligible individuals facing utility disconnection or home eviction; emergency assistance interviews are conducted by phone with a Case Manager, with the application available online and emailed to [email protected].
• Transportation Services Bus transportation for essential needs and appointments, available Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm and Friday 8:30am-2:00pm; appointments bookable up to two weeks in advance and must be made at least one business day before the requested time slot.
• Clinical Services Medical clinic offering in-person, video, and phone appointment options; routine prescription refills available without an in-person visit. Provided in collaboration with UTMB; appointments via (409) 765-2242.
• Dental Extraction Saturday Clinic Weekend dental service available Saturdays from 9am to 12pm providing dental extraction services; appointments via (409) 765-2242.
• Mental Health Counseling Bilingual (English/Spanish) counseling services available Monday through Friday 8am to 3pm via in-person, video, and phone calls, delivered in collaboration with the Family Service Center; appointments via (409) 765-2217.
• Integrated Case Management Case management services that connect clients with resources and support across multiple programs including food, housing, medical, and support services, serving as the coordinating layer of the Integrated Care Model.
• Veteran Services Limited financial support and assistance for eligible U.S. veterans including help with food, housing, medical, and support services, with an online assistance application available.
• Galveston Diaper Bank Partnership Collaborative program with Galveston Diaper Bank providing essential baby diapers and adult incontinence supplies; coordinated by the Newborn and Senior Coordinator and distributed to 40+ community partners, with 1.6 million diapers distributed in 2022.
• Gospel Brunch Annual fundraising event featuring ticket sales and multiple sponsor levels ($150 to $25,000) with benefits including VIP seating, event recognition, and program sponsorship; tickets via [email protected] and sponsor inquiries via [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.6 million diapers distributed in 2022 through Galveston Diaper Bank partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Family Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Family Service Center for integrated service delivery. Family Service Center provides bilingual counseling services Monday through Friday 8am to 3pm, complementing St. Vincent's House social services.
• Galveston Diaper BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between St. Vincent's House and Galveston Diaper Bank (with a decade of service) to enhance community support. The collaboration addresses critical needs across demographics from infants to seniors. Galveston Diaper Bank distributed 1.6 million diapers in 2022 alone to over 40 community partners.
• United Way GalvestonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way Galveston is listed as a partner organization, supporting community impact initiatives.
• United Way Galveston County MainlandmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way Galveston County Mainland is listed as a partner organization supporting community initiatives.
• UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical services are provided in collaboration with UTMB. Clinic appointments and dental services utilize UTMB partnership for healthcare delivery. COVID-19 hotline also maintained through this partnership.
• GISD F.A.C.E.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Back to School Blast event providing school supplies, clothing, and connections to community resources for families in need.
• Pregnancy Help CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner connected through diaper bank collaboration to provide essential supplies and support to families including car seats for expectant mothers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Houston Food Bank: Larger regional food bank operating across Southeast Texas; comparable in food-distribution mission and donor-funded model, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach than St. Vincent's House.
• Star of Hope Mission: Larger faith-based nonprofit in the broader Houston region providing shelter, food, and case management; comparable in mission and integrated service model, though operating at greater scale and in an adjacent market.

Others

• United Way of Galveston County: Listed partner of St. Vincent's House that funnels workplace giving and grants into local social services; comparable as a community-coordination nonprofit and potential funder/competitor for restricted grants in the same geography.

Emerging players

• UTMB Community Health Programs: University medical branch operating clinical partnerships — including St. Vincent's clinic — that deliver healthcare services to underserved populations; comparable in clinical-service delivery to vulnerable Galveston residents though operating under a different institutional model.

Direct peers

• Galveston County Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Galveston County; directly comparable core mission of addressing food insecurity, with overlapping donor base and similar distribution model to St. Vincent's food pantry and homebound delivery programs.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Faith-based nonprofit providing emergency assistance, food, housing, and case management across Southeast Texas; most directly comparable in mission, funding model, and integrated service mix to St. Vincent's House.
• Pregnancy Help Center of Galveston: Active community partner of St. Vincent's House providing supplies and support to expectant mothers; comparable faith-based social services nonprofit operating in the same geography and overlapping client base.
• Family Service Center of Galveston: Galveston-based social services nonprofit offering bilingual counseling and integrated support; listed as an active operational partner of St. Vincent's House with overlapping client base and complementary service lines in the same county.
• Salvation Army Galveston: Faith-based social services organization with comparable emergency assistance, food distribution, and case management programs operating in the same Galveston community; competes for similar donor and grant dollars.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity Galveston: Faith-affiliated nonprofit addressing housing stability in the same Galveston County market; comparable donor base, volunteer-driven model, and target population around housing-insecure families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stvhope
• Instagraminstagram.com/stvincentshouse
• TikToktiktok.com/@stvincentshouse

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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