Union Mission Ministries

Name

Union Mission Ministries

Legal name

The Union Mission Ministries

Website

https://unionmissionministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency shelter programs
• Transitional housing services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Norfolk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Contributions: Individual donations represent the primary funding source for Union Mission Ministries. Donors contribute through one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations (Anchor of Hope program), legacy giving (wills and estates), and Path to Purpose (changing-futures) programs.
2. Donated Goods: The organization receives donated goods including clothing, furniture, household items, and other materials that support shelter operations and are redistributed to homeless guests.
3. Other Income, Grants, and Bequests: Revenue includes grants from foundations (such as Sentara Health Foundation), bequests from estates, and other miscellaneous income sources. FY 2024-2025: $3,296,337.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Union Mission Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit providing free emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery programs for homeless and low-income individuals in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Core offerings include the Bashford Men's Shelter (up to 125 beds), Grace Place Women's and Children's Shelter (36 single women plus 7 family rooms), the RECLAIM transitional housing program, the David Development Program for young men ages 18-31, a comprehensive Wellness Program, case management, life skills and job training classes, and the Hope Haven Christian camp and children's home. All services are delivered free of charge and funded entirely by charitable contributions.

Product overview

Union Mission Ministries operates a multi-faceted homeless shelter and recovery program portfolio consisting of emergency shelters (Bashford Men's Shelter with 125 beds and Grace Place Women's and Children's Shelter with 36 beds plus 7 family rooms), transitional housing through the RECLAIM program, specialized training programs including the David Development Program for young men, a comprehensive Wellness Program partnered with 42 local health agencies, case management services, life skills and job training classes, and Hope Haven camp and children's ministry. The organization provides integrated services designed to move homeless individuals from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency through practical assistance, health support, education, and spiritual care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bashford Men's Shelter: Emergency shelter for up to 125 adult men in bunkroom-style dormitories at 5100 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk.
• Grace Place
• RECLAIM
• David Development Program
• Hope Haven

Products and services

• Bashford Men's Shelter Emergency shelter providing bunkroom-style dormitory accommodations for up to 125 adult men in need, with access to meals, case management, and transitional housing support through the RECLAIM program. Operates 24/7/365 at 5100 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk.
• Women's and Children's Shelter (Grace Place) Emergency shelter for single women (up to 36 in modular bedding dormitories) and seven private rooms for women with children, offering case management, childcare support, school enrollment assistance, parenting classes, and transitional support.
• RECLAIM Program Transitional housing and life skills program helping men move from emergency shelter to low-cost room rentals, teaching independent living skills while participants save funds and work toward permanent housing. Includes addiction recovery and relapse-prevention support.
• David Development Program Bible-based program for young men ages 18-31 offering mentoring, character building, behavioral expectations, job readiness, overcoming childhood adversity, anger management, social skills, and professional development. May include those aging out of foster care, dealing with addiction, young fathers without father figures, or those seeking to avoid chronic homelessness.
• Wellness Program Comprehensive health program providing wellness evaluations, prescription medication assistance, medical referrals including dental and vision, bus passes for appointments, and health education classes, partnered with 42 local agencies and funded primarily by Sentara Health Foundation.
• Case Management Services Personalized action planning for shelter guests including needs assessment, assistance obtaining IDs and birth certificates, veterans benefits, job and life skills training, counseling, and referrals to community agencies.
• Life Skills and Job Training Classes Bible-based classes covering employment readiness, budgeting and finance, parenting, relapse prevention, anger management, healthy boundaries, computer skills, culinary arts, retail, and warehousing.
• Hope Haven Christian summer camp and children's home located at 3000 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, offering seasonal camping programs, children's home, adult home, and respite care (Switchback, Recharge Respite Care).
• Day Center Services Walk-in practical assistance for homeless neighbors including meals, showers, toiletries, clothing, laundry facilities, phone and computer access, case management, and agency referrals. (Temporarily on hiatus)

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Citygate NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion Mission Ministries is a member of the Citygate Network, an association of over 300 Gospel rescue missions. This affiliation provides network resources, best practices sharing, and connection to similar organizations across the country.
• Sentara Health FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder of the Wellness Program that helps coordinate healthcare for shelter guests. Grant supports overall wellness evaluations, prescription medication assistance, medical supplies, referrals to doctors including dental and vision, bus passes for appointments, and health education classes.
• 42 Local Health AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness Program partnerships with 42 local agencies helping meet critical medical and mental health needs of guests. Includes partnerships with Virginia Employment Commission, Legal Aid, Veterans Administration, Norfolk Community Services Board, Bon Secours Care-A-Van, and Eastern Virginia Medical School.
• Southeastern Virginia Homeless CoalitionminorOthersAnnual Point-in-Time count collaboration; works with regional homeless services coordination
• Local ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with many different churches across Hampton Roads who help support the ministry's mission. Churches provide volunteers, resources, spiritual support, and referrals of homeless individuals in need.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): Founded in 1891, Union Rescue Mission is one of the largest faith-based rescue missions on the West Coast, providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, and healthcare to homeless individuals in Skid Row, Los Angeles. Most direct historical and operational analog to Union Mission Ministries.
• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based 501(c)(3) serving greater Atlanta with emergency shelter, transitional housing, recovery programs, and job training for homeless men, women, and children. Closely mirrors Union Mission's continuum-of-care model with multi-site campuses and donor-funded operating model.
• Hope Center: Faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, addiction recovery, transitional housing, and meals for homeless and hungry individuals in Louisville, Kentucky. Comparable Bible-based program delivery and donor-supported model.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit founded in 1904, providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, meals, and case management to homeless and hungry individuals in Nashville. Comparable multi-program structure and donor-funded operations.
• The Bowery Mission: New York City-based faith-based nonprofit founded in 1879, operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and residential recovery programs for homeless and hungry New Yorkers. Comparable 130+ year operating history and Bible-based program model.
• Denver Rescue Mission: Faith-based 501(c)(3) serving the Denver metro with emergency shelter, transitional programs, addiction recovery, and workforce development for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Operates under a similar Citygate Network affiliated rescue-mission framework.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, operating emergency shelter, addiction recovery, transitional housing, and meal services for homeless men, women, and children. Directly comparable program mix including family services and case management.
• Lighthouse Mission Ministries: Faith-based homeless services nonprofit operating in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, providing emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs. Directly comparable geographically and in faith-based delivery model.
• City Union Mission (Kansas City): Faith-based Kansas City nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, addiction recovery, and life-skills programs to homeless men, women, and children. Comparable name heritage, faith-based model, and continuum-of-care structure.
• Los Angeles Mission: Faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and faith-based recovery programs for homeless men, women, and children in downtown Los Angeles. Comparable faith-based, multi-program service continuum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/UnionMissionMinistries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ummn
• Instagraminstagram.com/unionmissionministries

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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