Matthew’s House Ministry

What Matthew’s House Ministry does

Matthew's House Ministry is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 by Pastor George Werkema and headquartered at 766 7th St. NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It provides a comprehensive suite of services to homeless individuals and families in the Grand Rapids area, including hot lunches (feeding 50 to 70 residents daily Monday through Friday), a food pantry, shower facilities, laundry services, a clothing pantry, weekly Bible study, drug and alcohol counseling, computer skills training, resume building, and business incubation support. The core service model is delivered through a drop-in center and four dedicated transitional housing programs: The Seed Men's Transitional House, Lydia's House (women), Family Housing, and Ruth's House (women with up to two children).

The organization's business model is donation-funded, with no product or technology platform; all services except minimal laundry fees ($0.75 to wash and $0.75 to dry) are provided free of charge. Transitional housing involves negotiable rent based on income. Revenue is sourced from individual donors, businesses, and community partners, with donations accepted via PayPal. Go-to-market is community-led: the ministry relies on word-of-mouth, success-story testimonials, church partnerships (notably Richmond Reformed Church), and food donation relationships with local businesses to reach both clients in need and donors. The organization is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors and supported by a small named staff of nine personnel.

Given its nonprofit status, there is no product technology stack, software platform, or proprietary technology. Customer concentration is structurally high in geographic terms — the ministry operates exclusively in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with no global footprint or multi-location expansion. The competitive moat rests on community ecosystem lock-in, faith-based mission differentiation, and physical infrastructure across multiple housing facilities. There is no measurable AI capability, no funding history, no M&A activity, and no disclosed financials.

Name

Matthew’s House Ministry

Legal name

Matthew's House Ministry

Website

https://matthewshouseministry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Matthew's House Ministry is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 2008, that provides hot meals, showers, laundry, clothing, Bible study, and four transitional housing programs to homeless individuals and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Transitional housing
• Food distribution
• Substance abuse counseling
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Matthew's House Ministry operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization primarily funded through donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners. The ministry accepts financial contributions via PayPal and other donation methods. Food donations are also received from local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Matthew's House Ministry operates a drop-in center and four transitional housing programs in Grand Rapids, Michigan that provide homeless individuals and families with daily hot meals, food pantry access, showers, laundry facilities, clothing, weekly Bible study, transitional housing, and employment/life skills support including drug and alcohol counseling, computer skills training, resume building, and business incubation. The ministry serves 50-70 residents on weekdays and integrates spiritual growth with practical stabilization services to help participants transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

Product overview

Matthew's House Ministry is a faith-based, nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of homeless support services in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The organization operates as a single unified ministry offering multiple interconnected programs including food distribution (hot lunches and pantry), hygiene facilities (showers and laundry), clothing assistance, Bible study, and transitional housing. The housing programs include The Seed Men's Transitional House for men, Lydia's House for women, Family Housing for families, and Ruth's House for mothers with children. Additional support services include employment assistance, drug and alcohol counseling, computer training, and resume building—all designed to promote self-sufficiency and end the cycle of homelessness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Seed Men's Transitional House: Temporary housing program for homeless men that provides basics to help them reenter the workforce and stabilize their lives.
• Lydia's House
• Ruth's House
• Family Housing

Products and services

• Food Distribution Program Provides hot lunches Monday through Friday at noon at the drop-in center, a weekly Weenie Wednesday program, and a food pantry open Mondays and Fridays from 2-3pm. Food donations from local businesses are also distributed daily under the canopy behind the ministry.
• Shower and Laundry Services Provides shower facilities Monday through Friday from 10am-2:40pm at the drop-in center and laundry services at $0.75 per wash and $0.75 per dry cycle at the Activity Center.
• Clothing Pantry Provides clothing assistance to those in need, available Monday through Friday from 1-2pm at the drop-in center.
• Bible Study Program Weekly Bible study sessions held at Richmond Reformed Church on Wednesdays with transportation provided from Matthew's House Ministry, pickup at 5:30pm.
• The Seed Men's Transitional House Temporary housing program for homeless men that provides basics needed to reenter the workforce and stabilize lives, addressing challenges of living on the street.
• Lydia's House Transitional housing for homeless women that provides a foundation to break through barriers associated with street living, allowing time to obtain employment, live in a safe drug-free home, and work toward life success.
• Family Housing A home-based program for struggling families offering a fresh start with spiritual Christ-centered requirements including church attendance and spiritual growth participation. Rent is negotiable based on income level.
• Ruth's House Christ-centered program helping women with up to two children get a safe fresh start, assisting with employment, and reestablishing stable family environments. Applications available by phone inquiry.
• Employment and Life Skills Support Includes daily drug and alcohol counseling, computer skills training, resume building, and business incubation services to support transition to stability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully helps individuals move from homelessness to independent living and employment

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Richmond Reformed ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Host venue for Wednesday Bible Study sessions. Matthew's House provides transportation to and from the ministry for participants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National nonprofit offering housing, supportive services, and empowerment programs for women and families — comparable to Ruth's House and Lydia's House offerings for women and women-with-children.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit network focused on family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs — comparable mission around transitional housing for families, with a much broader geographic and programmatic footprint.
• Catholic Charities USA: Faith-based national network providing housing assistance, food programs, and case management across the U.S. — comparable faith-rooted social service model with diversified funding and professional staffing.
• Salvation Army: Large international faith-based social services organization operating emergency shelters, food programs, and addiction recovery — directly comparable service categories (meals, shelter, counseling) at far greater scale.
• Goodwill Industries International: Large nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and community services — comparable around the resume-building, computer-skills, and employment-assistance components of Matthew's House Ministry.

Regional players

• Community Action Network: Michigan-based anti-poverty nonprofit providing housing assistance, food support, and case management — comparable community-based social services model in a different regional Michigan geography.
• Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS): Detroit-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to homeless individuals — comparable service model operating in a different Michigan urban market.

Direct peers

• Mel Trotter Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs to homeless individuals — directly comparable operating geography and mission, with a larger facility footprint and broader services.
• Degage Ministries: Grand Rapids-based nonprofit serving homeless and disadvantaged individuals through day services, shelter, and case management — operates in the same city and serves overlapping populations with comparable drop-in service offerings.
• Hope Network (Michigan): Michigan-based nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and workforce development services — closely comparable transitional housing and recovery-support model operating in overlapping Michigan geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100064494172180
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matthews-house-ministry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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