SPRINGS OF LIFE FOUNDATION

What SPRINGS OF LIFE FOUNDATION does

Springs of Life Foundation is a private, Christ-centered nonprofit ministry founded in 2014 by Cliff Branam and headquartered in Jellico, Tennessee (rural Appalachia). The organization operates a Day Center open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, providing free, low-barrier services to men and women facing addiction, poverty, homelessness, and mental health challenges. Core service offerings include personalized case management and resource navigation, evidence-based fatherhood programming, structured recovery activities (group discussions, creative arts, life skills classes), weekly free meals and critical care packages, laundry services, GED and adult education classes, clinical Christian counseling, and recovery church gatherings. Healthcare-adjacent support includes Hepatitis C treatment access, free prescriptions, dental extractions, and transportation support.

The organization's core product is the Springs of Life Recovery Center (Day Center), supplemented by two adjacent operating arms. Solid Grounds Coffee Shop functions as both a community gathering space and a social enterprise training ground for emerging local youth leaders, noted as the only coffee shop in the community. The Farm is a planned working farm initiative designed to provide food sustainability, therapeutic engagement through hands-on labor, and recovery housing relocation. Springs of Life discloses no proprietary technology; the underlying "platform" is a relational, faith-based service delivery model supported by volunteer labor, church partnerships, and a small staff of 1–10 employees.

The revenue model combines three streams: individual and church donations (facilitated via PayPal on the website), state grant funding (with ARP contract billing handled internally), and modest social enterprise revenue from Solid Grounds Coffee Shop. All services to beneficiaries are provided free of charge. The organization reaches beneficiaries through direct walk-in access at the Day Center, referrals from local churches and healthcare providers, volunteer mobilization, and earned media in Knoxville News Sentinel and WBIR. Distribution is entirely domestic, focused on East Tennessee and the broader Campbell County region.

Name

SPRINGS OF LIFE FOUNDATION

Legal name

Springs of Life Foundation

Website

https://springsoflifeinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Springs of Life Foundation is a Christ-centered nonprofit in Jellico, Tennessee that provides free, low-barrier recovery, case management, and community support services to individuals facing addiction, poverty, and mental health challenges in rural Appalachia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Faith-based recovery services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Community case management
• Nonprofit recovery ministry
• Social services support

Headquarters

HQ city

Jellico

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: The organization relies on financial donations from individuals, churches, and the community to sustain its mission. A PayPal donation mechanism is embedded on the website, and donors can contribute toward specific initiatives such as The Farm campaign.
2. State Grants: Springs of Life receives state grant funding to assist with operational costs. Allison Branam handles ARP contract billing for state grants, which fund programs and provide additional resources for residents in the recovery program.
3. Social Enterprise Revenue: Solid Grounds Coffee Shop operates as a social enterprise, providing a gathering space for the community while also serving as a training ground for emerging young leaders. Revenue from the coffee shop supports ministry operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Springs of Life Foundation operates a Christ-centered day center and community hub in Jellico, Tennessee, providing free, low-barrier recovery, case management, education, and support services for individuals facing addiction, poverty, and mental health challenges. The organization also runs Solid Grounds Coffee Shop as a social enterprise and youth leadership training ground.

Product overview

Springs of Life Foundation is a Christ-centered ministry operating a unified recovery center model centered around its Day Center in Jellico, Tennessee. The core offerings include the Springs of Life Recovery Center (Day Center), which provides comprehensive support services such as case management, evidence-based fatherhood programming, recovery activities, free meals, laundry services, and daytime rest accommodations. Adjacent to the Day Center is Solid Grounds Coffee Shop, a community gathering space that also serves as a training ground for young leaders. The organization is also developing The Farm, a planned working farm initiative for food sustainability and therapeutic engagement. All services operate from the same source of faith-based mission to rescue lives, restore families, and rebuild communities in rural Appalachia.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Springs of Life Recovery Center (Day Center) Christ-centered day center and community hub offering low-barrier access to case management, recovery activities, hot meals, clothing, hygiene essentials, and spiritual support for individuals facing addiction, poverty, and mental health challenges. Open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Free Case Management

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• University of TennesseesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Tennessee provides wellness classes on site at Springs of Life, including healthy menu planning and the development of culinary skills for residents and program participants.
• Dayspring Family Health CenterssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Allen McClary serves on the board of Dayspring Family Health Centers. Springs of Life staff member Allison Branam previously worked as a PA for Dayspring Health in Jellico, TN. Dayspring provides healthcare access for residents, including Hepatitis C treatments and general health services.
• Jellico Community HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Allen McClary serves on the board of Jellico Community Hospital, which supports healthcare access for individuals in the Springs of Life recovery program.
• Seeds of Hope Food PantrysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Allen McClary serves on the board of Seeds of Hope Food Pantry, which aligns with Springs of Life's mission to address food insecurity in the Jellico community.
• Solid Grounds Coffee ShopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA social enterprise operated by Springs of Life, Solid Grounds is the only coffee shop in the community and serves as a hub for local youth and young adults. It functions as a training ground for emerging young leaders, teaching responsibility, hospitality, and service excellence.
• LaFollette Medical FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Michael Walden serves on the board of LaFollette Medical Foundation, which supports healthcare access in the broader Campbell County region served by Springs of Life.
• Campbell County High School Relief FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Michael Walden serves on the board of Campbell County High School Relief Fund, supporting the broader community's educational and social needs.
• New Life Ministry Center (Jackboro)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Michael Walden is an active member of New Life Ministry Center in Jacksboro, where the church community supports Springs of Life's mission and weekly bible study.
• Knoxville News Sentinel / WBIRsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe organization's services and mission have been featured in local media including Knoxville News Sentinel and WBIR (a local NBC affiliate), providing earned media coverage and community awareness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/springsoflifeinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springs-of-life-ministries

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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