What Providence Ministries does

Providence Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Christ-centered nonprofit rescue mission founded in 1985 by Roy G. Johnson, Sr. and headquartered at 711 S Hamilton St, Dalton, Georgia. The organization serves homeless, food-insecure, and addiction-affected individuals across Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee through an integrated portfolio of programs. This includes three residential recovery programs (Our Master's Camp for Men in Pikeville, TN; Providence Women's Recovery; and Providence Men's Recovery Dalton), an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), two men's emergency shelters (Dalton and Calhoun), a women and children's shelter (Patsy's Place), a Community Kitchen (Bread of Life Diner) serving three free meals daily 365 days per year, and a transitional living program. Recovery programs are GARR-certified (Georgia Association of Recovery Residences) and THOR-certified (Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry), blending faith-based curriculum rooted in Celebrate Recovery's Eight Principles with clinical best practices including the Matrix Model, CBT, and 12-Step methodology. The organization has historically served over 25,000 clients through its women's pregnancy facility and currently serves recovery clients from all 50 states.

The organization does not charge clients for services; all shelter, meals, and recovery programs are provided free of charge. The business model relies on a diversified funding mix including individual and corporate donations collected through Zeffy, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, vehicle donations, and planned giving, alongside grant funding from community foundations and partners (notably Shaw Industries and Chattanooga Area Food Bank), and earned income from eight thrift store locations plus a specialty Providence Home Furnishings store across Georgia and Tennessee. The thrift store network serves a dual purpose as both a fundraising vehicle and a community-touchpoint distribution channel. The organization is founder-led, with Johnson family members in CEO/President, Director of Administration, and Director of Operations roles, supported by a leadership team including a Vice President, Director of Development, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Director of Ministries/Chaplain, and Certified Addiction Counselors. Customer concentration is entirely on the donor and grant side, with services distributed across a wide beneficiary base in the regional community.

Name

Providence Ministries

Legal name

Providence Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://providenceministriesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Providence Ministries is a 501(c)(3) Christ-centered nonprofit rescue mission founded in 1985 in Dalton, Georgia, operating homeless shelters, a daily community kitchen, faith-based addiction recovery programs, and eight thrift stores across Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Nonprofit Rescue Mission

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Community kitchen meals
• Faith-based addiction recovery
• Transitional housing programs
• Nonprofit thrift retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations through online platforms (Zeffy, PayPal), vehicle donations, auto donations, and planned giving. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations are tax-deductible.
2. Thrift Store Sales: Revenue from eight thrift stores across Georgia and Tennessee selling donated clothing, furniture, and household goods. Proceeds support Providence Ministries programs.
3. Home Furnishings Sales: Specialty home furnishings store in Lafayette, GA selling donated furniture and home goods with proceeds supporting ministry operations.
4. Grant Funding: Support from community partners, grant organizations, and foundations for specific programs including the Bread of Life Diner kitchen renovation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Providence Ministries provides free, Christ-centered social services to individuals and families in need, including emergency and transitional housing for homeless men, women, and children, three daily meals through the Bread of Life Diner community kitchen, and 90-day faith-based residential addiction recovery programs for men and women alongside outpatient treatment. Supporting programs include thrift stores and home furnishings retail outlets whose proceeds fund the mission, with all client-facing services delivered at no charge.

Product overview

Providence Ministries is a Christ-centered nonprofit rescue mission offering a portfolio of social service programs addressing homelessness, hunger, and addiction in North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee since 1985. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including: three residential addiction recovery programs (Our Master's Camp for Men, Providence Women's Recovery, and Providence Men's Recovery Dalton), four homeless shelters (Providence Men's Shelter Dalton, Providence Men's Shelter Calhoun, and Patsy's Place for women and children), the Bread of Life Community Kitchen serving three meals daily 365 days per year, Providence Transitional Living for recovery graduates, and Providence Thrift Stores and Home Furnishings retail operations that fund the mission. The recovery programs are certified by GARR and THOR and incorporate faith-based, evidence-based clinical, and 12-Step approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Our Master's Camp for Men: A 90-day men's recovery program offering a transformative path to freedom from alcohol and drug addiction in a structured, faith-based environment.
• Providence Women's Recovery
• Providence Men's Recovery Dalton
• Patsy's Place
• Bread of Life Diner
• Providence Thrift Stores
• Providence Home Furnishings

Products and services

• Our Master's Camp for Men A 90-day faith-based residential recovery program for men struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, located in Pikeville, Tennessee, welcoming men from across the United States.
• Providence Women's Recovery A 90-day transformative residential recovery program designed to address the unique emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of women overcoming alcohol and drug abuse.
• Providence Men's Recovery Dalton A two-phase, faith-based recovery community certified by THOR and GARR, helping men break free from addiction through structure, accountability, and spiritual transformation.
• Providence Men's Shelter Dalton Emergency homeless shelter for men offering safe shelter, hot meals, job training, and spiritual encouragement to break the cycle of homelessness.
• Providence Men's Shelter Calhoun Men's homeless shelter providing hope, support, safe shelter, hot meals, and essential resources to help men rebuild their lives.
• Patsy's Place Women & Children's Shelter A safe, nurturing shelter for women and children facing homelessness, offering compassionate care, life-skills support, and faith-based guidance.
• Bread of Life Diner Community kitchen serving three free, nutritious meals daily, 365 days a year, to anyone in need with no questions asked.
• Providence Transitional Living Nationally sought transitional living program for recovery program graduates, helping reintegrate individuals back into the world sustainably and safely.
• Providence Thrift Stores Multiple thrift store locations selling clothing, furniture, household goods, and other items, with proceeds funding Providence Ministries' programs.
• Providence Home Furnishings Home furnishings store with proceeds supporting Providence Ministries' local outreaches including homeless shelters, community kitchen, and recovery programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ clients served historically through women's pregnancy facility
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and supporting.

• Shaw Industries Group, Inc.notableOthers · 19 March 2026Corporate contributor to the Bread of Life Diner kitchen renovation project. Shaw Industries, a major flooring manufacturer headquartered in the Dalton, GA area, provided financial or in-kind support for the recently renovated community kitchen facility.
• Chattanooga Area Food BanknotableOthers · 19 March 2026Food bank partner contributing to the Bread of Life Diner kitchen renovation and ongoing food supply for the community kitchen. The partnership helps ensure consistent access to food supplies for daily meal service.
• Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (GARR)coreOthersCertifying body for Providence Men's Recovery Program as a registered recovery residence. GARR certification ensures compliance with state standards for addiction treatment and recovery housing facilities.
• THOR (Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry)coreOthersCertifying organization for Providence's offender reentry housing program. THOR certification validates the program's effectiveness in providing structured housing and support for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.
• AA and NA Hospital & Institution (H&I)supportingOthersLocal AA and NA groups provide weekly H&I presentations to Providence recovery program participants, introducing 12-step philosophy through shared experiences and testimony.
• Celebrate RecoverysupportingOthersNational Christian recovery program whose Eight Principles are incorporated into Providence's faith-based recovery curriculum. Participants attend local Celebrate Recovery meetings as part of their weekly programming.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves25 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Victory Outreach International: Faith-based residential recovery and outreach organization operating men's and women's recovery homes across the U.S. and internationally — directly comparable to Providence's residential recovery model and faith-based integration, though with different denominational roots.
• Adult & Teen Challenge: Largest faith-based addiction recovery network in the U.S., operating residential recovery programs for men, women, and teens using a Christ-centered model — directly comparable to Providence's Our Master's Camp and Providence Women's Recovery programs in both delivery model and target population.
• Union Mission (Atlanta): Faith-based rescue mission serving greater Atlanta with emergency shelter, residential recovery, and community kitchen services — directly comparable to Providence Ministries on mission model, program mix, and Christ-centered approach, with overlap in the same state.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Largest nonprofit thrift retail operator in North America, generating earned revenue through donated-goods resale to fund job training and mission programs — broad-incumbent comparison to Providence's 8-store thrift and home furnishings network on the retail-funding model.
• The Salvation Army: The largest faith-based social services organization in the U.S., offering emergency shelter, food service, addiction recovery (Adult Rehabilitation Centers), and thrift retail at national scale — broad incumbent comparison given overlapping service mix, but operating at far larger scale.

Regional players

• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based rescue mission serving metro Atlanta with emergency shelter, recovery programs, and supportive services — closely comparable service portfolio and Christ-centered approach, operating in the same Georgia market as Providence Ministries.
• Chattanooga Area Food Bank: Regional food bank distributing meals across a 20-county service area including the same NW Georgia / SE Tennessee region Providence serves — directly comparable on the hunger-relief mission and an active partner/supplier to Providence's Bread of Life Diner.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission in Nashville providing shelter, meals, and recovery programs across Middle Tennessee — closely comparable program portfolio (shelter + recovery + kitchen) and serves the same Tennessee market where Providence operates Our Master's Camp.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProvidenceMini3
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProvidenceMinistries1
• Instagraminstagram.com/providenceministries
• TikToktiktok.com/@providence_ministries
• Pinterestpinterest.com/providencerecoveryplace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/providence-ministries

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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