Whosoever Gospel Mission

Name

Whosoever Gospel Mission

Legal name

Whosoever Gospel Mission and Rescue Home Association

Website

https://whosoevergospel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Homeless rehabilitation services
• Faith-based residential programs
• Job readiness training
• Thrift store retail
• Christian nonprofit charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual and Church Donations: Primary funding source from individual donors and churches who contribute financially to support the Mission's programs and operations.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Grants from private foundations and corporate giving programs support specific initiatives and general operations.
3. Thrift Store Operations: Revenue generated through two thrift stores (Lighthouse Thrift Shop and Germantown Thrift Shop) that sell donated clothing and household items. The stores are a significant revenue stream supporting the Mission's operations.
4. Workplace Giving Campaigns: United Way Donor Choice (SEPA #1045), City of Philadelphia Combined Campaign (#11-1045), Combined Federal Campaign (#69784), and other workplace giving programs provide sustained funding.
5. Employer Matching Gifts: Corporate employee matching gift programs double individual donations at no additional cost to the donor.
6. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Individual Retirement Account distributions for donors 70½ or older, up to $100,000 annually, providing tax-advantaged giving options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Whosoever Gospel Mission operates a Christ-centered residential rehabilitation and job readiness program (the New Life Program) for homeless men in Philadelphia, providing free shelter, meals, clothing, counseling (including drug and alcohol support), adult basic education, GED preparation, vocational training, and spiritual development through three phases (Foundations, Careers, Aftercare). It supplements this core program with two thrift stores (Lighthouse and Germantown) that generate revenue to support operations, an after-school program for children of residents, and an aftercare counseling service for graduates. The career development component is housed in the Robert A. Emberger Center for Career Development.

Product overview

Whosoever Gospel Mission offers a holistic residential rehabilitation and job readiness program (New Life Program) for homeless men, supplemented by educational services (Career Track Learning Program), thrift store retail operations, after-school programming for children, and aftercare counseling for graduates. All services are provided free of charge to residents. The organization operates two thrift shops that generate revenue to support programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New Life Program: A residential Christ-centered rehabilitation and job readiness program for homeless men consisting of three phases: Foundations, Careers, and Aftercare.
• Robert A. Emberger Center for Career Development
• Lighthouse Thrift Shop
• Germantown Thrift Shop
• Career Track Learning Program
• Hannah's Place

Products and services

• New Life Program for Men A Christ-centered residential rehabilitation and job readiness program for homeless men in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, delivered free of charge regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, or age. Three phases (Foundations, Careers, Aftercare) provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, drug/alcohol support, education, vocational training, and spiritual development.
• Career Track Learning Program Educational component of the New Life Program that helps homeless men improve adult basic education skills, obtain GEDs, learn computer skills, and prepare for employment through tutoring and classes.
• Robert A. Emberger Center for Career Development Adult basic education instruction, GED preparation, and vocational skills training delivered to New Life Program residents through tutoring and structured classes.
• Lighthouse Thrift Shop A thrift store located at 6515 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111, selling donated gently used clothing, housewares, and household items to the general public. Revenue supports the Mission's charitable programs.
• Germantown Thrift Shop A thrift store co-located at the Mission's main Germantown facility at 101 E. Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, accepting and reselling donated gently used items. Revenue supports Mission operations.
• Aftercare Counseling Post-graduation counseling and ongoing support services provided by Rev. Joe McAvinney to New Life Program alumni to maintain sobriety, employment, and stable living.

Quantifiable outcome

• Men achieving financial stability, employment, and permanent housing upon graduation from the New Life Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Citygate NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mission is a member of the Citygate Network, an association of 300 rescue missions in the United States and Canada. This affiliation provides networking, best practices sharing, and solidarity with other Gospel-centered rescue missions.
• Evangelical Council for Financial AccountabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mission is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, demonstrating commitment to financial transparency and accountability standards expected of evangelical nonprofit organizations.
• Philabundance Community KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHands-on culinary arts vocational training program. Men in the Careers Phase of the New Life Program can attend Philabundance Community Kitchen for culinary training as a job readiness pathway.
• United Way of Southeastern PennsylvaniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoutheastern Pennsylvania United Way Donor Choice Number: 1045. The Mission receives designated donations through United Way workplace giving campaigns.
• Combined Federal CampaignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCombined Federal Campaign number: 69784. Federal employees can designate donations to the Mission through workplace giving.
• City of Philadelphia Combined CampaignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity of Philadelphia Combined Campaign Number: 11-1045. Municipal employees can designate donations to the Mission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/whosoevergospel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/whosoever-gospel-mission

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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