Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brata Alberta

What Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brata Alberta does

Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brata Alberta, Koło Puławskie (the Puławy Chapter), is a Polish non-profit charitable organization (organizacja pożytku publicznego) operating a homeless men's shelter at ul. Rybacka 6 in Puławy. Founded as a chapter on July 4, 1991 — with the national parent society registered on November 2, 1981 in Wrocław and operating 63 chapters across Poland — the Puławy chapter opened its 40-48 bed shelter (expandable to 60+ in winter) on December 5, 1991 in a building provided by the City of Puławy. The shelter provides 24-hour accommodation, three daily meals, clothing exchange, bathing facilities, medical referrals, addiction treatment support, social rehabilitation, and assistance with documents and benefits applications, plus emergency single-night stays and external meal distribution (~90 meals daily through cooperation with MOPS Puławy). Complementary programs include a food assistance program run with the Lublin Food Bank, the 'Dobra Pasieka' (Good Apiary) therapeutic beekeeping program, and a 60-ar garden supporting self-sufficiency.

The chapter employs approximately 26 staff (shelter manager, social workers, and periodically engaged psychologists) and is governed by 60-70 volunteer members under a Board led by President and Shelter Manager Halina Kowalewska. Revenue is generated through four streams: individual and parish donations (including the Polish 1.5% tax deduction via KRS 0000769591); municipal subsidies reimbursing 900 PLN per resident per month under the Social Welfare Act; EU and government grants (e.g., the Ministry of Labor's 'Pokonać bezdomność' program, Lublin Voivodeship competitive grants, PEAD/PO PŻ food aid); and membership fees. Operating costs ranged from 456,900 PLN (2013) to 535,792 PLN (2016), placing total annual inflows well under $1M USD. The chapter has sheltered over 4,000 people and provided emergency assistance to over 4,500 since 1991, and was awarded the Commemorative Medal by the City Council of Puławy in 2017.

Name

Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brata Alberta

Legal name

Towarzystwo Pomocy im. Świetego Brata Alberta

Website

https://tpbapulawy.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brata Alberta, Koło Puławskie is a Polish non-profit operating a 40-48 bed homeless men's shelter in Puławy, providing accommodation, meals, rehabilitation, and social services since 1991, funded by municipal subsidies, donations, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Homeless Shelter

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Social welfare assistance
• Food aid distribution
• Charitable humanitarian services
• Social rehabilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Puławy

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: Financial donations from individual donors, parish collections during church kwesty, and gifts in kind (food, clothing, furniture). The organization conducts annual fundraising campaigns and benefits from the 1.5% tax deduction scheme for non-profit organizations.
2. Municipal subsidies for shelter services: Reimbursement from municipalities (gminy) for shelter services based on the Social Welfare Act, covering accommodation costs for homeless individuals from various municipalities. Rate was 900 PLN monthly per resident in 2019-2020.
3. EU and government program funding: Funding from European Union programs (PEAD, POPŻ) and government programs such as 'Pokonać Bezdomność' (Conquer Homelessness) program from the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. Also receives support from the Voivode and Marszałek of Lublin Voivodeship.
4. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 60-70 chapter members who support the organization's operations and governance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Koło Puławskie chapter operates a homeless men's shelter at ul. Rybacka 6 in Puławy, providing 40-48 permanent overnight beds (expandable to 60+ in winter), three daily meals, clothing, bathing and hygiene facilities, medical and addiction-treatment referrals, social work, and assistance with documents and benefits. Supplementary programs include food parcel distribution in partnership with the Lublin Food Bank, used clothing collection and distribution, and the Dobra Pasieka therapeutic beekeeping initiative where residents maintain five hives. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brataberta is a charitable organization operating a homeless shelter network across Poland. The Koło Puławskie branch provides a unified portfolio of social assistance services centered on its core shelter facility (schronisko dla mężczyzn) at ul. Rybacka 6, offering overnight accommodation for up to 48 men with full board. Supporting this core service are complementary programs: food assistance distributing hot meals and food parcels (in cooperation with Bank Żywności Lublin), a clothing donation initiative via ubraniadooddania.pl, and a therapeutic beekeeping program (Dobra Pasieka) where residents maintain beehives. All services are coordinated to address the holistic needs of homeless and impoverished individuals in Puławy.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 people sheltered and over 4,500 received emergency assistance since 1991
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundacja Biedronki (Biedronka Foundation)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2022The shelter qualified for the Foundation's 'Żywnościowy SOS' (Food SOS) program in November 2022. Received e-codes worth 24,000 PLN for purchases at Biedronka stores, enabling preparation of 540 meals for shelter residents and distribution of food parcels to 150 needy individuals. Program ran from November 2022 to April 2023. In October 2023, received additional e-codes worth 20,000 PLN under a new program phase.
• Bank Żywności w Lublinie (Lublin Food Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2016As a Local Partner Organization (OPL), the shelter receives food aid through the Operational Program for Food Aid 2014-2020 (PEAD/PO PŻ) and Podprogram 2021 Plus. In Podprogram 2016, provided food parcels to 132 individuals. Coordinates food distribution and conducts accompanying activities such as culinary workshops.
• MOPS Puławy (Municipal Social Welfare Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing cooperation for meal programs - shelter prepares and serves hot meals for city residents under contract with MOPS. Approximately 90 people daily receive meals through this program. MOPS provides referrals for individuals to receive food assistance and coordinates support for the needy.
• Zarząd Główny TPBA (Headquarters of the Society of Help of St. Brother Albert)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization based in Wrocław with 63 chapters nationwide. Provides policy guidance, training, emergency food supplies during crises, and access to low-interest loans from the welfare fund. Coordinates national programs and advocacy for homeless people.
• Local schools in PuławyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious schools in Puławy conduct food drives and charitable collections for the shelter. During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools provided significant food donations and surplus food when schools closed. Also involved in educational visits and youth volunteer programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Polska: Poland's largest Catholic charitable organization, operating shelters, food aid, and social services nationwide. Directly comparable to TPBA as a faith-rooted nonprofit delivering emergency shelter, meals, and social rehabilitation to vulnerable populations across Poland.
• Stowarzyszenie MONAR: Polish NGO operating shelters, addiction treatment programs, and social reintegration services for homeless and substance-dependent individuals. Highly comparable in target population (homeless men with addiction issues) and service mix.
• Polski Czerwony Krzyż (Polish Red Cross): National humanitarian organization providing emergency shelter, food distribution, and social assistance to vulnerable populations including the homeless. Comparable mission and operating model with similar reliance on donations, government contracts, and EU programs.

Others

• Fundacja Biedronki (Biedronka Foundation): Corporate foundation of Biedronka (largest Polish supermarket chain) running the Żywnościowy SOS food aid program that has funded TPBA Puławy with 44,000+ PLN in e-codes. Comparable as a funder of food security programs targeting vulnerable populations.
• Bank Żywności w Lublinie: Current partner operating the Operational Program for Food Aid (PEAD/PO PŻ) distribution channel that supplies TPBA Puławy. Comparable as a nonprofit food-distribution organization, but acts as a supplier/intermediary rather than a direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Depaul International: International network of charities operating homeless shelters and social services across multiple countries, including Poland. Comparable faith-rooted operating model and target population, but operates at much larger international scale.
• Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brata Alberta Zarząd Główny: Parent national organization of the subject company, operating 63 chapters across Poland running men's shelters, mother-and-child shelters, night shelters, and canteens. Provides governance, training, and centralized funding access to local chapters.

Regional players

• Caritas Archidiecezji Lubelskiej: Lublin archdiocese Caritas chapter delivering shelter, food aid, and social services in the same Lublin Voivodeship as TPBA Puławy. Regional competitor for municipal contracts, donations, and EU-funded food programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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