VOICE OF THE VOICELESS

What VOICE OF THE VOICELESS does

Voice of the Voiceless was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization that defended the rights of former homosexuals, individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, and their families within a Christian-faith framework. Founded in or before 2013 and formally dissolved on February 28, 2026, the organization was led by President Daren Mehl and operated with a staff of approximately 27 employees from a base in Bowie, Maryland, with advocacy activities extending to Washington, D.C., Minnesota, California, and before federal government bodies.

The organization produced no technology products or commercial services. Its core activities consisted of public advocacy, legislative testimony, federal court filings, public education, and convening events such as the First Annual Ex-Gay Awareness Dinner (2013) and the Reclaim It Virtual Conference (2021). Distribution was handled through a WordPress website (voiceofthevoiceless.info), a Twitter account (@VOVPresident), a Facebook page, YouTube, email newsletter, press releases, and direct engagement with legislative and judicial bodies. Key outputs included the APA Report, FTC complaints, UN submissions, and amicus-style participation in a federal lawsuit challenging the Equality Act (docket 1:22-cv-859, filed March 21, 2022).

Revenue was generated exclusively through donations from supporters solicited via the organization's website. The organization was governed by a Board of Directors, which unanimously voted to dissolve the entity in February 2026, citing the advancement of major counseling-freedom cases through the courts as the appropriate time to conclude operations. There were no external investors, parent companies, acquisitions, or commercial revenue streams.

Name

VOICE OF THE VOICELESS

Website

https://voiceofthevoiceless.info

Company type

Private

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Voice of the Voiceless was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization that defended the rights of former homosexuals, individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, and their families through public education, legislative testimony, and federal court advocacy before dissolving in February 2026.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Washington, D.C.

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501c3 non-profit organization, Voice of the Voiceless operated primarily through donations from supporters. The organization invited visitors to donate via their website to support their mission of amplifying exLGBTQ voices and defending the testimony of that community in the public sphere.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Voice of the Voiceless is a faith-based 501(c)(3) advocacy organization that defends the rights of former homosexuals, individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, and their families. It advances its mission through public education articles and reports, federal legislative testimony, federal court advocacy, FTC complaints, and the Reclaim It Virtual Conference series. The organization primarily serves individuals, families, and faith communities seeking support and policy advocacy aligned with a Christian ex-LGBT worldview.

Product overview

Voice of the Voiceless is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization that defends the rights of former homosexuals, individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, and their families. The organization does not offer technology products or services; instead, it provides advocacy resources, public education materials, legislative testimony, and organizes events such as the Reclaim It Virtual Conference. The organization operates as a faith-based ministry focused on public advocacy rather than a product company.

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Products and services

• Reclaim It Virtual Conference Annual virtual conference series hosted by Voice of the Voiceless that convenes former homosexuals, individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, their families, and faith-based community leaders for advocacy training, testimony, and community support.
• Federal Legislative Testimony and Advocacy Ongoing advocacy service in which Voice of the Voiceless authors and submits testimony, statements, and policy materials to federal legislative bodies to defend counseling freedom and the rights of individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction.
• Federal Court Advocacy Legal advocacy service supporting federal court cases related to conversion-therapy bans, counseling freedom, and religious liberty on behalf of former homosexuals, individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, and their families.
• Public Education Articles and Reports Written educational resources, including the APA Report and online articles, that inform the public, families, and faith communities about counseling freedom, religious liberty, and the experiences of former homosexuals and individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of testimonies from former LGBT individuals now publicly visible
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Stone MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2022First Stone Ministries, led by Rev. Stephen Black (Executive Director), joined Voice of the Voiceless President Daren Mehl in filing the federal lawsuit against the Equality Act on March 21, 2022. Rev. Black is described as an ex-gay activist.
• Center For Garden State FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2022Center For Garden State Family, led by Greg Quinlan (Executive Director), was a co-plaintiff in the federal lawsuit challenging the Equality Act, representing ex-gay advocacy interests in the legal challenge.
• Warriors for ChristminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2022Warriors for Christ, led by Pastor Penkoski (Senior Pastor), joined as a co-plaintiff in the federal lawsuit challenging the Equality Act's constitutionality on First Amendment grounds.
• De Facto Attorneys GeneralminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2022De Facto Attorneys General, founded by Chris Sevier, joined as a co-plaintiff in the federal lawsuit, contributing legal advocacy expertise to the constitutional challenge against the Equality Act.
• Agape First MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2021Agape First Ministries, led by Nate Oyloe (Executive Director) and Luca Groppoli (Associate Director), was a key partner in the Reclaim It Virtual Conference. The organization shares the mission of helping individuals leave LGBTQ identities and provides resources for exLGBT individuals and families.
• Full Proof MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2021Full Proof Ministries, led by Pastor Daryl Whiten, was a featured partner in the Reclaim It Virtual Conference, contributing expertise on ministering to those leaving LGBTQ identities from a faith-based perspective.
• American College of PediatriciansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2021The American College of Pediatricians, represented by Dr. Michelle Cretella (Executive Director), provided medical expertise at the Reclaim It Virtual Conference on the consequences of medical interventions for gender identity issues.
• Child Protection LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2021Child Protection League, represented by Bonnie Gaspar, was a conference partner focused on protecting children from LGBTQ agenda influences in public schools and advocating for parental rights.
• SurvivorSupport.netminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2021Jon Uhler, LPC from SurvivorSupport.net provided mental health expertise at the Reclaim It Virtual Conference on supporting individuals who regret transition-related medical interventions.
• The Reisman InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2021Dr. Judith Reisman, Ph.D from The Reisman Institute provided expertise at the Reclaim It Virtual Conference on issues related to sexuality and gender identity from an academic perspective.
• SexChangeRegret.comminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2021Walt Heyer from SexChangeRegret.com shared his personal testimony and expertise at the Reclaim It Virtual Conference about the regret experienced after gender transition procedures.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Family Policy Alliance: A non-profit that partners with state-level family policy councils to engage in legislative testimony and advocacy on religious freedom and family issues. Directly comparable in legislative-advocacy model and constituency.
• Center for Garden State Family: A New Jersey-based advocacy organization that was a co-plaintiff with Voice of the Voiceless in the federal Equality Act lawsuit (docket 1:22-cv-859). Directly comparable as a small-state faith-based advocacy partner.
• First Liberty Institute: A non-profit law firm dedicated to religious liberty that has been involved in cases overlapping with Voice of the Voiceless's counseling-freedom and free-speech priorities. Directly comparable as a faith-based legal advocacy organization.
• Family Research Council: A large faith-based advocacy organization that engages in policy, legislative testimony, and litigation on issues overlapping with Voice of the Voiceless, including religious liberty, counseling freedom, and opposition to the Equality Act. Highly comparable in mission, advocacy model, and donor base.
• Alliance Defending Freedom: A major Christian legal advocacy organization that has litigated multiple cases defending counseling freedom and First Amendment rights related to ex-LGBT and conversion-therapy issues. Directly comparable in legal-advocacy approach and court engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Concerned Women for America: A faith-based public policy organization that engages in legislative advocacy and grassroots mobilization on issues overlapping with Voice of the Voiceless, including religious liberty and traditional family policy.
• Focus on the Family: A large, established Christian advocacy organization with broader ministry scope that addresses sexuality, gender identity, and religious liberty from a traditional perspective. Operates in overlapping thematic territory at much greater scale.
• Eagle Forum: A conservative advocacy organization active on family, religious freedom, and cultural issues with overlapping positions on counseling freedom and parental rights. Comparable in faith-rooted advocacy approach.
• American Family Association: A longstanding faith-based advocacy organization engaged in legislative, cultural, and grassroots activism on religious and family issues, with overlapping positions on counseling freedom and parental rights.

Others

• Exodus International (historical): The historically dominant ex-gay ministry network that ceased operations in 2013; Voice of the Voiceless positioned itself as carrying forward work following Exodus's closure. Not currently operational, but historically the closest mission peer.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VOVPresident
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• Facebookfacebook.com/exLGBTRights
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voice-of-the-voiceless

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Profiles2 records

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