STREETLIGHT MINISTRIES

What STREETLIGHT MINISTRIES does

Streetlight Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2022 by Pam and Jerry Stricker and headquartered at PO Box 44, Batavia, Ohio. The organization delivers direct humanitarian services—community meals three Tuesdays per month at hotel parking lots and subsidized housing communities, street outreach distributing tents, sleeping bags, blankets, personal care items, and pet food, and annual events including Family Fun Day, an October fundraiser, Thanksgiving Box Delivery, and Christmas Outreach—to homeless and poor individuals across a 400-square-mile area of southwest Ohio (Clermont County) where no shelter currently exists. Its core technology is effectively nil; operations run through a Webflow website, a Facebook page, a Zeffy donation portal, an Amazon Wishlist for in-kind gifts, and a phone line, with no proprietary software, APIs, or integrations disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely from charitable contributions: individual donations via Zeffy, recurring meal sponsorships from corporate partners (Chick-fil-A, City BBQ, LaRosas, Kroger, Schumm Associates), in-kind gifts, a fraternal donor (Modern Woodmen), and a primary faith-based co-development relationship with Crossroads Church. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, and no pricing model, contract structure, or revenue figures are disclosed. The organization is governed by a roughly nine-member board with backgrounds spanning Clermont County government, senior physician executive leadership, Willow Creek Association innovation work, nonprofit shelter creative direction, and women's ministry, with Pamela Stricker as Executive Director and Jody Faul as Outreach Coordinator following co-founder Jerry Stricker's death in September 2025.

Name

STREETLIGHT MINISTRIES

Legal name

Streetlight Ministry

Website

https://streetlightministry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Streetlight Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving homeless and poor individuals in southwest Ohio's Clermont County through community meals, street outreach distributing basic necessities, and annual events, funded by individual donations, corporate meal sponsorships, and church partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Human Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Homeless outreach services
• Community meal programs
• Faith-based charity
• Humanitarian aid distribution
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Batavia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals through its Zeffy-powered online donation portal. Donations support the continuation and growth of ministry services including shelter, food, and basic necessities year-round.
2. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts physical donations of basic necessities (tents, sleeping bags, blankets, backpacks, personal care items, pet food, gift cards) through its Amazon Wishlist and direct donation drops. These items are distributed to those in need through street outreach.
3. Meal Sponsorship: Groups and organizations can sponsor meals by preparing and/or catering the meals served at hotel parking lots and subsidized housing communities. Partners like Chick-fil-A, City BBQ, and LaRosas regularly sponsor meals.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Streetlight Ministries is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit that provides free direct outreach services to homeless and poor individuals in southwest Ohio, including community meals served three Tuesdays each month at hotel parking lots and subsidized housing complexes, street outreach distribution of basic necessities, and annual events such as Family Fun Day, an Annual Fundraiser, Thanksgiving Box Delivery, and Christmas Outreach. All services are delivered free of charge to recipients and are funded through individual donations, in-kind contributions, and meal sponsorships.

Product overview

Streetlight Ministry is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering humanitarian services to the homeless and poor in southwest Ohio. The organization operates community meal programs serving three Tuesdays monthly, street outreach distributing essential supplies, and annual special events including Family Fun Day, an Annual Fundraiser, Thanksgiving Box Delivery, and Christmas Outreach. The organization also facilitates meal sponsorships and in-kind donations through partnerships with local businesses and churches. The organization primarily serves a 400 square mile area in southwest Ohio where no shelter exists for those experiencing homelessness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Meal Program Free hot meals served three Tuesdays per month at hotel parking lots and subsidized housing complexes to homeless and poor residents of Clermont County and southwest Ohio.
• Street Outreach Direct street outreach that distributes meals and basic necessities to homeless and poor individuals across Clermont County and southwest Ohio.
• Meal Sponsorship Program Donor-sponsored meals that fund the community meal program, allowing individuals and groups to underwrite specific community meals.
• Family Fun Day Annual community event for families and local residents in Clermont County organized by Streetlight Ministries.
• Annual Streetlight Fundraiser Annual fundraising event that generates financial support for Streetlight Ministries' outreach programs.
• Thanksgiving Box Delivery Annual holiday outreach that delivers Thanksgiving boxes to families and individuals in need across Clermont County.
• Christmas Outreach Annual Christmas holiday outreach that provides gifts, meals, and/or supplies to homeless and poor individuals and families in southwest Ohio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves a 400 square mile area in southwest Ohio where no shelter exists for homeless individuals

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chick-fil-AcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular meal sponsor that makes generous donations for those served by Streetlight Ministry. Chick-fil-A provides food products and support for community meal programs.
• City BBQcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular meal sponsor providing catered meals for Streetlight Ministry events and community meals at hotel locations.
• LaRosascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular sponsor that provides generous donations and support for those served by Streetlight Ministry.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular sponsor and donor providing food and grocery donations for Streetlight Ministry's meal programs.
• Schumm AssociatescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular sponsor that makes generous donations for those served by Streetlight Ministry. Dr. Herb Schumm serves on the Streetlight Ministry board.
• New Life Furniture BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization that supports Streetlight Ministry's mission to provide essentials to those in need.
• Nestle PurinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner that provides pet food donations for homeless individuals served by Streetlight Ministry, addressing the needs of pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness.
• Crossroads ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary faith-based partner collaborating on multiple initiatives including Go Day Family Fun Day, Thanksgiving Box Delivery (delivers dozens of dinner boxes, each feeding up to 10 people), and Christmas Outreach. Crossroads Church volunteers support Streetlight Ministry events; Debby Bailey serves as lead volunteer connecting Crossroads Church with Streetlight Ministry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Crossroads Church (Oakley): Large Cincinnati-area church and a core strategic partner of Streetlight Ministry, collaborating on Family Fun Day, Thanksgiving Box Delivery, and Christmas Outreach. Comparable as a faith-based mobilization engine for volunteer-driven service to the unhoused.
• New Life Furniture Bank: Cincinnati-area nonprofit furniture bank and listed partner of Streetlight Ministry. Comparable as a regional in-kind donation channel supporting vulnerable households with essential household goods.

Direct peers

• Room in the Inn - Memphis: Faith-based nonprofit sheltering and serving the homeless in Memphis with a Creative Director who serves on Streetlight's board. Directly comparable as a faith-rooted organization serving the unhoused with meal and outreach services.
• St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati: Catholic faith-based social services organization serving the poor and homeless in the greater Cincinnati area. Comparable mission of providing food, basic necessities, and referral services to those in need, drawing on parish and corporate partnerships.
• Brighton Center: Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit addressing poverty, homelessness, and family stability in the greater Cincinnati region. Comparable as a regional anti-poverty provider; Streetlight's Outreach Coordinator Jody Faul previously worked there as a Rapid Rehousing Specialist.
• City Gospel Mission: Cincinnati-based faith-based nonprofit providing meals, shelter, and recovery services to the homeless and poor in the greater Cincinnati region. Directly comparable as a Christian outreach organization serving similar unhoused populations in the adjacent Hamilton County market.
• Matthew 25: Ministries: Cincinnati-area faith-based humanitarian aid organization distributing food, supplies, and disaster relief. Comparable in faith-based identity, in-kind donation model (including through wishlists and corporate partners), and regional southwest Ohio footprint.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati: Regional Habitat affiliate addressing housing instability and homelessness through construction and home repair. Comparable via Streetlight Outreach Coordinator's background as a Habitat crew leader; both mobilize volunteers around tangible support for vulnerable populations.
• Lighthouse Youth Services: Cincinnati-area nonprofit serving youth and families experiencing homelessness and crisis. Comparable as a regional safety-net organization addressing homelessness and poverty, though its primary focus is youth rather than adult street outreach.

Regional players

• Welcome House of Northern Kentucky: Northern Kentucky-based emergency shelter and housing organization serving the greater Cincinnati region. Comparable in serving the unhoused in an adjacent geography; serves a different state but overlapping donor and partner pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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