516 Project

What 516 Project does

516 Project, Inc is a Christian-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit construction ministry founded in 2016 by James Roberson and headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The organization operates three integrated service programs: Home Repair Ministry (wheelchair ramps, accessibility modifications, and critical home repairs), Disaster Response Ministry (debris removal, hazardous tree clearing, roof tarping, and flood muck-outs across the Southeastern United States), and Servings of Hope (a feeding ministry providing hot meals, encouragement, and prayer to individuals and families facing food insecurity). All services are delivered free of charge to recipients.

The ministry runs on a volunteer-driven, donation-funded model. Volunteer recruitment is managed through the InitLive platform, donations flow through Network for Good, Qgiv, mail, and fundraising events, and service requests are evaluated by a project committee. Geographic operations span Fredericksburg, Richmond, and the Northern Neck in Virginia; Panama City, Florida; and Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, with ad hoc disaster response deployments extending reach to additional Southeastern states including Tennessee, North Carolina, and additional parts of Florida and Virginia.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation-based with no fees charged to recipients. The organization maintains GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency (2024) and received the Home Builders Association of Virginia "Best Humanitarian Project" award in 2023. Service delivery depends on a broad ecosystem of church partnerships (Stafford Crossing, The Mount, Northstar, Lifepoint, Shiloh Baptist, Chancellor Baptist, Community Life), nonprofit collaborators (Stafford RISE, Zoe Freedom Center), and corporate sponsors (Burke-Herbert Bank, Kitchen Krafters, Clearview Title, Teakwood Enterprises, Southpoint Chick-fil-A). In a recent strategic move, the organization absorbed program responsibilities from Rebuilding Together via a baton transfer, extending its service capacity.

Name

516 Project

Legal name

516 Project, Inc

Website

https://516project.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

516 Project is a Christian-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit construction ministry that delivers free home repairs, accessibility modifications, disaster response, and meal services to individuals and families in need across Virginia, Florida, and Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Home Repair and Disaster Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAC

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYHSAPAOAC

Demolition, Debris Removal & Site Cleanup

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Fire, Water & Storm Damage Restoration (Residential Rebuild)

SECONDARYHSAIAOAG

Fence/Deck/Outdoor Structure Tear-Out & Hauling

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Junk Removal & Yard Waste Hauling

Keywords

• Nonprofit construction ministry
• Home repair services
• Disaster relief services
• Community feeding ministry
• Faith-based charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 516 Project relies entirely on donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and community partners. Revenue comes through one-time and recurring donations via online platforms (Network for Good, Qgiv), mail-in donations, and special fundraising events. The organization does not charge recipients for services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

516 Project is a 501(c)(3) Christian construction ministry that provides free home repair services (wheelchair ramps, accessibility modifications, roof replacements, critical repairs) and disaster response services (debris removal, tree clearing, flood muck-outs, roof tarping) to individuals, families, and communities in need across Virginia, Florida, Missouri, and the broader Southeastern United States. Its third program, Servings of Hope, delivers hot meals, encouragement, and prayer to food-insecure individuals and families in the Fredericksburg area. All services are provided at no cost to recipients and are funded by donations and volunteer labor.

Product overview

516 Project is a Christian-based 501c3 nonprofit construction ministry operating three core service programs: Home Repair Ministry (wheelchair ramps, accessibility modifications, critical home repairs), Disaster Response Ministry (natural disaster relief across the Southeastern US), and Servings of Hope (feeding ministry providing meals to those in need). The organization serves Fredericksburg, Richmond, Northern Neck Virginia, Panama City Florida, and expanding to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Servings of Hope: 516 Project's feeding ministry focused on meeting both physical and spiritual needs by providing hot meals, encouragement, and prayer to individuals and families in the community.

Products and services

• Home Repair Ministry Provides critical home repairs and accessibility modifications—including wheelchair ramps and accessible bathrooms—to individuals and families in need who cannot afford repairs or face physical barriers. Active in Fredericksburg, Richmond, Northern Neck Virginia, and Panama City, Florida.
• Disaster Response Ministry Provides immediate disaster relief across the Southeastern United States, including debris removal, hazardous tree clearing, flood muck-outs, roof tarping, and other urgent recovery needs. Response teams are based in Central Virginia and along Florida's Gulf Coast.
• Servings of Hope Feeding ministry that provides hot meals, encouragement, and prayer to food-insecure individuals, students, and families in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area, including through partnership with Stafford RISE to serve residents of residential hotels.

Quantifiable outcome

• $5 per meal provided through Servings of Hope ministry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kitchen KraftersminorOthersLocal business sponsor listed on website partner page
• Teakwood EnterprisesminorOthersLocal business sponsor listed on website partner page
• Southpoint Chick-fil-AminorOthersCorporate partner for serve days and community events
• Clearview Title & SettlementsminorOthersPartner for 2nd Saturday Serve events
• Stafford Crossing ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch-wide serve day partner providing volunteers for home repair projects
• The Mount ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular church partner for serve days including yard work, deck repairs, and accessibility modifications
• Stafford RISEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for Servings of Hope meal service to residential hotels
• Northstar ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for Panama City storm response in January 2024
• Lifepoint Church King GeorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner for serve days and floor repairs
• Shiloh Baptist Church King GeorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner for 2nd Saturday Serve events
• Chancellor Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner for serve days
• Community Life Church (Port Charlotte, FL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost church for Hurricane Ian disaster response lodging
• Community FoundationminorOthersYouth In Philanthropy presentation partnership for Servings of Hope
• Burke-Herbert BankminorOthersFinancial institution sponsor listed on website

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Chefs: Faith-based nonprofit providing hot meals to disaster victims and communities in crisis. Directly comparable to 516 Project's Servings of Hope feeding ministry with shared faith-based identity.
• Convoy of Hope: Faith-based nonprofit providing disaster relief and feeding programs to communities in need across the US. Directly comparable faith-driven, donation-funded, multi-program (feeding + disaster response) model.
• All Hands and Hearts: Volunteer-driven disaster response nonprofit providing debris removal, roof tarping, and reconstruction services. Comparable volunteer-led, donation-funded disaster response model with similar service lines.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit providing critical home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners, directly comparable to 516 Project's Home Repair Ministry. Rebuilding Together actually transferred program responsibilities to 516 Project, indicating near-identical operating models.
• Mennonite Disaster Service: Faith-based volunteer organization providing cleanup, repair, and rebuilding after natural disasters across the US. Comparable volunteer-led, faith-driven, donation-funded disaster response model focused on home repair and reconstruction.
• Samaritan's Purse: Large faith-based nonprofit combining disaster relief (US and international) with home repair and construction ministry through volunteer teams. Directly comparable faith-based disaster response and home repair model, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity: Global nonprofit building and repairing affordable housing through volunteer labor and donations. Comparable home repair and accessibility construction model but operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Feeding America: National food assistance network operating food banks and feeding programs across the US. Comparable feeding ministry model but at vastly larger institutional scale.
• Catholic Charities USA: Large faith-based social services network providing disaster relief, housing assistance, and feeding programs. Comparable faith-rooted disaster and community services but with institutional scale and government funding access.
• World Vision: Large Christian humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, food assistance, and community development. Comparable faith-based identity and integrated relief programs, but operates at international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/frontlines4jesus
• Facebookfacebook.com/the516project
• Instagraminstagram.com/the516project
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-516-project

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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