What United Caring Services does

United Caring Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, that has delivered homeless services since its founding in 1991. It operates an integrated portfolio of programs targeting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Evansville-Henderson region, including a Day Shelter, two Emergency Night Shelters (a 55-bed men's facility and a 26-bed women's facility), a White Flag extreme-weather activation, a 10-bed Medical Respite program, a 5-bed Diversion Services program, and 21 low-income apartments at Ruth's House. Collectively these programs serve more than 229 guests per day and the organization has served over 90,000 meals since August 2025.

The organization's service model is built on physical shelter and housing capacity rather than proprietary technology. There is no disclosed digital platform, software product, or AI/ML capability; service delivery is delivered through in-person case management, clinical partnerships, and operational staff. The technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit administrative systems, with no indication of a data flywheel or technology differentiation.

Funding is generated through donations, in-kind contributions, and partnerships with municipal and corporate entities, including the City of Evansville, Bethel United Church of Christ, Optum Serve, and Amcor. Financial filings are available through ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, though specific revenue figures were not disclosed in the supplied material. Operations are led by a small staff (11–50 employees) under Executive Director Ryan Rigg.

Name

United Caring Services

Legal name

United Caring Shelters, Inc

Website

https://unitedcaringservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Caring Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 in Evansville, Indiana, operating emergency shelters, medical respite, low-income housing, and a Day Shelter that together serve more than 229 individuals experiencing homelessness daily across southwestern Indiana and western Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency night shelter
• Medical respite care
• Low-income housing
• Homeless services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, organizations, and community members. The website features donation options at various amounts ($5, $10, $50, $250, $500, and Other) as well as monthly giving options.
2. Partnership and Sponsor Support: Support from partners and sponsors including financial contributions, donated goods, and collaborative efforts from organizations like Pigeon Township, Methodist Temple, Amcor, Optum Serve, First Federal, Heritage, and City of Evansville.
3. In-Kind Donations: Receipt of in-kind donations including toiletries, clothing, food items, cleaning supplies, and other essential items needed for shelter operations.

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Caring Services provides free emergency and transitional shelter, hot meals, hygiene services, and medical respite to individuals and adults experiencing homelessness in Evansville, Indiana. The organization operates Day Shelter, Men's and Women's Night Shelters, a White Flag extreme-weather shelter, a Medical Respite Program for post-hospitalization recovery, 21 efficiency apartments for low-income housing transition, and a 5-bed Diversion Center for individuals facing addiction or mental health crises. All services are delivered at no cost to guests through physical shelters and street outreach.

Product overview

United Caring Services is a nonprofit homeless services organization offering six core programs designed to restore dignity and create pathways to stability. The organization operates as a multi-faceted shelter services provider consisting of: Day Shelter (providing daily essentials including meals, showers, and laundry), Emergency Night Shelters (Men's Shelter with 55 beds and Women's Shelter/Ruth's House with 26 beds), White Flag Emergency Shelter (extreme weather activation), Medical Respite Program (10 beds for post-hospitalization recovery), Low-Income Housing (21 efficiency apartments), and Diversion Services (5-bed crisis center for addiction/mental health support). These programs work together to address homelessness through low-barrier access, emergency response, recovery support, and long-term housing solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Shelter A safe place to rest, eat, and refresh. Guests receive hot meals, showers, laundry services, and connections to additional resources. Serving over 229 guests daily at 324 NW 6th Street, Evansville. Free of charge to homeless individuals.
• Emergency Night Shelters Safe and secure overnight accommodations for men and women, providing stability and pathways to long-term housing. Men's Shelter offers 55 beds (including 5 medical respite beds); Women's Shelter (Ruth's House) offers 26 beds (including 4 medical respite beds). Provided free of charge.
• White Flag Emergency Shelter

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90,000 meals served since August 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pigeon TownshipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting United Caring Services' mission through collaborative efforts in the Evansville region.
• Methodist TempleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support and collaboration for homeless services in the Evansville area.
• AmcorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting United Caring Services' programs and services through donations and collaborative efforts.
• Optum ServeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare services partner providing support for medical respite and health-related programs for homeless individuals.
• First FederalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partner supporting the organization through donations and community partnership.
• HeritageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting United Caring Services' mission through collaborative efforts.
• City of EvansvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey municipal partner providing essential support and collaboration for homeless services in the Evansville region. Works with UCS on community initiatives and programs.
• Bethel United Church of ChristcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner - in 1991, a compassionate Sunday school class from Bethel United Church of Christ served meals to those in need, which sparked the creation of United Caring Services.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Denver Rescue Mission: Denver Rescue Mission is a faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and transitional housing for homeless individuals. Directly comparable to UCS as a multi-program, donation-funded urban shelter operator with a continuum of services from emergency beds to longer-term housing.
• Atlanta Mission: Atlanta Mission provides emergency shelter, recovery programs, and transitional housing to people experiencing homelessness in metro Atlanta. Comparable to UCS in its multi-program, donation-funded model combining day services, overnight shelter, and pathways to stable housing.
• San Diego Rescue Mission: San Diego Rescue Mission provides meals, shelter, recovery programs, and transitional housing to individuals facing homelessness and addiction. Like UCS, it operates an integrated shelter-plus-housing continuum with strong community partnership and donor-supported funding.
• Los Angeles Mission: Los Angeles Mission provides emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and transitional housing to people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to UCS as a multi-program homeless services nonprofit with a shelter-to-housing service model.
• Coalition for the Homeless (Houston): Coalition for the Homeless in Houston provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services, and is a leading regional homeless services organization. Comparable to UCS in its integrated, multi-program shelter and housing approach for a single metro area.
• City Rescue Mission (Springfield, MO): City Rescue Mission in Springfield operates a multi-program homeless services model including emergency shelter, meals, recovery, and transitional housing in a Midwestern city. Closely comparable to UCS in scale, regional focus, and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: Volunteers of America is a national nonprofit operating extensive housing, shelter, and supportive services programs across the U.S. Comparable to UCS as a service-delivery peer in homeless services but operating at significantly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Salvation Army USA: The Salvation Army operates emergency shelters, transitional housing, and feeding programs nationwide. Comparable to UCS in offering shelter, meals, and recovery services, but at a much larger national scale with broader service portfolio.
• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities USA operates a national network of social services including homeless shelters, housing, and food programs. Comparable to UCS in mission and service model, but at significantly larger scale and with a broader service portfolio.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National Alliance to End Homelessness is a policy and advocacy organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness. Not a direct service provider, but a thematically related organization whose federal funding priorities and policy positions directly affect UCS's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedCaringServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitedcaringservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedcaringservices
• Xx.com/UCShelters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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