Name

Tedford Housing

Legal name

Tedford Housing

Website

https://tedfordhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services and Supportive Housing

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homelessness prevention programs
• Permanent supportive housing
• Nonprofit human services
• Community housing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donors, corporate sponsors, and business partners contribute financial support through one-time and recurring gifts, monthly giving (Flagstone Donor program), stock gifts, and event sponsorships. The Pathways to Home Circle planned giving program accepts bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, and real estate gifts.
2. Government Contracts and Grants: Funding from MaineHousing (rental subsidies such as Shelter Plus Care), Cumberland County ARPA allocations, and competitive grants such as the $250,000 TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone grant. Rental assistance and permanent supportive housing programs funded through public sources.
3. CLYNK Bottle and Can Donations: Community members donate returnable bottles and cans via CLYNK tagged bags dropped at local Hannaford stores, generating small-value donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tedford Housing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a continuum of free, direct-service housing programs in midcoast Maine. Its core offerings include Emergency Shelter (24 adult beds and 10 family units at the new 65 Thomas Point Road facility), Homelessness Prevention (financial assistance plus case management for households at risk of eviction), Permanent Supportive Housing (37 subsidized units across Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston, Auburn, and Augusta), the seasonal Winter Warming Center, and the Warm Thy Neighbor emergency heating assistance program. Every program embeds individualized case management connecting clients to healthcare, employment, food, childcare, and legal resources.

Product overview

Tedford Housing is a nonprofit organization offering a coordinated portfolio of housing programs serving adults and families in midcoast Maine. Its core programs include Emergency Shelter (with separate adult and family wings at 65 Thomas Point Road), Homelessness Prevention (case management and financial assistance to prevent eviction), Permanent Supportive Housing (37 units across five cities with on-site case management), the Overnight Winter Warming Center (seasonal overflow shelter), and Warm Thy Neighbor (emergency heating assistance). These programs are supported by a Household Supplies Program and a Volunteer Program that supplies meals and in-kind support. The portfolio is unified by individualized case management at its center, connecting clients to housing, healthcare, employment, and community resources to move people from homelessness to home.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Provides immediate, safe housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with separate 24-bed adult wing and 10-unit family wing, meals, basic necessities, case management, and individualized housing stability plans at the new 65 Thomas Point Road facility.
• Homelessness Prevention Personalized case management plus financial assistance for past-due rent or security deposits, with connections to employment assistance, food pantries, and legal aid, helping midcoast Maine households at imminent risk of eviction remain stably housed.
• Permanent Supportive Housing 37 subsidized housing units across six buildings in Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston, Auburn, and Augusta, combining affordable rent (tenants pay no more than 30% of income) with on-site case management; average tenant length of stay is 6 years.
• Overnight Winter Warming Center Seasonal low-barrier overnight shelter open November 15 through April 30, 4 PM–8 AM nightly at 1 Tenney Way, Brunswick, providing safe accommodation, meals, and case management connections for individuals, families, and pets when emergency shelter beds are full.
• Warm Thy Neighbor Emergency heating assistance providing 100 gallons of heating fuel (or equivalent) per household once per heating season to extremely low-income households (at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline) across 18 midcoast Maine towns.
• Household Supplies Program Provides essential household goods and Move-Out Kits (kitchen supplies, bedding, towels, cleaning products, toiletries, everyday necessities) to shelter guests and individuals and families transitioning into permanent housing.
• Volunteer Program Coordinates volunteer engagement opportunities including the Meal-a-Month meal-preparation program, gardening and yardwork, youth play groups, adult shelter programming, transportation, seasonal Warm Thy Neighbor interviewing, and Warming Center hosting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average length of stay in Permanent Supportive Housing is 6 years (far exceeding the standard of maintaining housing for at least one year)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• United Way of Mid Coast MainecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner agency of United Way of Mid Coast Maine. Employees of companies running United Way workplace giving campaigns can designate Tedford Housing as their beneficiary. Enables payroll deduction donations supporting the organization.
• United Way of Androscoggin CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner agency of United Way of Androscoggin County. Enables employee payroll deduction giving to Tedford Housing through workplace campaigns in the Androscoggin County region.
• LaBrecque Property ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManages Tedford Housing's 37 Permanent Supportive Housing units across six buildings. Contact point for PSH apartment inquiries and availability: 207-375-8694. Handles tenant relations and property-level management for the housing portfolio.
• Community Resource and Referral PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of referral partners including: Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, Bath Area Food Bank, Oasis Free Clinic, Through These Doors, New Hope Midcoast, Curtis Memorial Library, Midcoast New Mainers Group, 211 Maine, Brunswick Link, Metro Breez, MaineHealth Free Care, and others. These partners provide food, healthcare, domestic violence support, transportation, immigration services, and other resources that Tedford case managers connect clients to.
• Business Partners and Corporate SponsorsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner20+ local businesses listed as business partners/sponsors including Martin, CHARITABLE, Developers Collaborative, FirstLight, Bath Savings Institution, Androscoggin Bank, MSCU, Basin Point Real Estate, Mascoma Bank, Darlings, and others. These companies provide financial sponsorships, volunteer support, and community visibility. Sponsors receive social media features and event access in exchange for support.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Maine: Statewide social services organization offering housing assistance, case management, and emergency support across Maine. Broader portfolio than Tedford but overlapping on homelessness, prevention, and emergency assistance programs.
• MaineHousing: State housing finance agency that administers federal housing funds, rental subsidies (including Shelter Plus Care used by Tedford), and is a major funder. Comparable as a housing-services ecosystem player rather than direct operator.
• Avesta Housing: Maine's largest affordable housing nonprofit, operating over 2,500 apartments and supportive housing units statewide. Comparable in operating PSH and affordable housing, but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• The Salvation Army of Northern New England: Regional Salvation Army operating emergency shelters and social services across northern New England, including Maine. Comparable emergency shelter and social assistance mission, though at larger geographic and programmatic scale.

Direct peers

• Community Housing of Maine: Maine-based nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing and supportive services across the state. Comparable PSH portfolio model with case management and rental subsidy administration similar to Tedford's 37-unit portfolio.
• Preble Street: Portland, Maine-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, supportive housing, and homelessness prevention services. Operates a similar full continuum of programs (shelter, PSH, prevention) and serves as the comparable urban counterpart to Tedford's midcoast regional model.
• Emmaus Homeless Shelter: Maine emergency shelter operator offering case management and transitional housing. Directly comparable in operating model (emergency beds, case management) and geographic focus within Maine.

Others

• Through These Doors: Maine domestic violence services organization and a Tedford referral partner. Comparable as a community-based social services provider with overlapping client populations and referral pathways in the same midcoast region.
• Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program: Brunswick-based nonprofit addressing food insecurity in midcoast Maine. Comparable as a community-embedded social services nonprofit in the same geographic region with overlapping client base and referral network.

Regional players

• Penquis (formerly Penobscot Community Health Care): Maine-based nonprofit providing housing assistance, homelessness prevention, and family services primarily in central and eastern Maine. Comparable service model but operating in a different geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HousingTedford
• Facebookfacebook.com/tedfordhousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tedfordhousing

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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