United In Purpose

What United In Purpose does

United In Purpose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 92-0714022) headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an operational base in Kent, WA. It serves refugee and underserved communities through four programs: the Empowering Refugee Women in Health Program (menstrual hygiene products and education for Somali Bantu women and girls in Kenya's Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps), the Black Youth Swimming Program / Life After Drowning Program (free swim lessons for Black, refugee, and underserved youth via a YMCA partnership), the Annual Back to School Bash (backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and community resources), and the Empowering Moms & Sustainability Program (diaper/wipes distribution, case management, translation, and referral services for mothers in Kent, WA). The organization reports 1-10 employees and a footprint spanning Washington State and East Africa, with over 500 backpacks distributed and 50 youth enrolled in the swimming program as recent scale markers.

Name

United In Purpose

Legal name

United In Purpose

Website

https://unitedinpurpose.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United In Purpose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides menstrual health, water safety, and educational support programs for Somali Bantu refugees, underserved youth, and low-income families in Washington State and Kenya refugee camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Refugee support services
• Menstrual health education
• Youth swimming lessons
• Community nonprofit programs
• Family resource distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support the organization's programs and operations. Donations are accepted via website and third-party platforms like Zeffy.
2. Grants: The organization receives grant funding from government and foundation sources, including a 2024 grant from YMCA for the Black Youth Swimming Program.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Volunteer engagement serves as a key resource contribution model, with long-term volunteers supporting program delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United In Purpose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free community programs to refugee, Black, and underserved populations, including menstrual hygiene product distribution and education for Somali Bantu women and girls in Kenyan refugee camps, free swim lessons for underserved youth through a YMCA partnership, an annual back-to-school resource distribution event, and maternal/family support services such as diaper drives and case management in Kent, Washington.

Product overview

United In Purpose is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3) EIN: 92-0714022) that offers a portfolio of community support programs rather than a traditional product. The organization operates four distinct service programs: the Empowering Refugee Women in Health Program (providing menstrual hygiene products and education in Kenyan refugee camps), the Black Youth Swimming Program (free swim lessons for underserved youth via YMCA partnership), the Annual Back to School Bash Program (educational resource distribution), and the Empowering Moms & Sustainability Program (diaper/wipes distribution and case management in the Kent, Washington area). These programs are unified by the organization's mission to assist Somali Bantu refugees and support communities in achieving equity and belonging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Empowering Refugee Women in Health Program Provides feminine hygiene products and comprehensive menstrual health education to Somali Bantu women and girls in the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya, equipping them with the resources and knowledge to maintain their health.
• Black Youth Swimming Program (Life After Drowning Program) Provides free swim lessons to Black, refugee, and underserved youth in partnership with the YMCA, promoting water safety, fitness, and confidence among children and challenging stereotypes around swimming access.
• Annual Back to School Bash Program Annual educational support program that hosts drives to raise funds and gather resources such as backpacks and school supplies, collaborating with community partners who act as vendors offering services like free haircuts, braids, food, and activities for children and families in underserved communities.
• Empowering Moms & Sustainability Program Supports women and families in the Kent, Washington area through monthly diaper and wipes drives, personalized case management, home visits, translation and interpretation services, and referrals to vital resources such as housing and healthcare.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ backpacks distributed to children and families
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for the Black Youth Swimming Program (Life After Drowning Program) providing free swim lessons to Black, refugee, and underserved youth. YMCA provides facilities and support, with United in Purpose securing grant funding for the program.
• King County ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key partner in Special Thanks section, suggesting collaboration on community programs and facilities access.
• United Way King CountymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a key partner, indicating potential collaboration on community initiatives and resource sharing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: Provides refugee resettlement, case management, and material aid to newcomers through a national network of diocesan agencies — directly comparable service portfolio with maternal and family support offerings.
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS): Faith-based refugee resettlement and integration nonprofit serving newly arrived refugees with case management and integration services — closely aligned mandate with United In Purpose's refugee orientation work.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Global humanitarian organization that resettles refugees and delivers health, education, and integration services — operates in Dadaab-adjacent contexts and across Washington State, mirroring United In Purpose's dual U.S./East Africa footprint.
• Church World Service: Refugee resettlement and humanitarian assistance organization with U.S. integration programs and East Africa humanitarian reach — directly comparable geographic and service profile.
• HIAS: International refugee resettlement and integration agency serving refugee populations in the U.S. and globally, directly comparable to United In Purpose's refugee and newcomer orientation mandate.

Regional players

• YMCA of Greater Seattle: Regional YMCA affiliate and named program partner for the Black Youth Swimming Program; directly delivers the swim lesson infrastructure United In Purpose relies on for water-safety programming.
• Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Seattle-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services and community education for immigrants and refugees in Washington State — regional peer serving overlapping beneficiary populations.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian organization working on poverty alleviation and crisis response in East Africa and worldwide — broader in scale but operates in the same refugee-camp and resettlement space as United In Purpose.

Emerging players

• Refugee Women's Network: Community-based nonprofit supporting refugee and immigrant women with peer support, education, and advocacy — closely overlaps with United In Purpose's Empowering Refugee Women in Health Program.
• Diversity in Aquatics: Nonprofit focused on increasing swim access and water safety for Black and underrepresented communities — narrow but direct overlap with the Black Youth Swimming Program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-in-purpose
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedinpurposee

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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