Religious Coalition For Emergency Human Needs In Frederick County

What Religious Coalition For Emergency Human Needs In Frederick County does

Beyond Shelter Frederick, formerly the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in June 1981 in Frederick County, Maryland. It operates as the largest provider of emergency shelter and homelessness prevention services in the county, delivering its programs through two physical facilities, direct client intake, and a network of partner congregations, pharmacies, dentists, and utility providers. Core services include the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter (an 88-bed co-ed adult facility open 365 days a year), the Emergency Family Shelter (an 8,300 sq ft farmhouse-based facility housing up to 10 families), homelessness prevention financial assistance (security deposits, eviction prevention, and utility assistance via the Frederick County Community Energy Fund), and healthcare financial assistance covering life-sustaining prescriptions and emergency dental procedures for low-income residents. The organization also runs a Community Garden in partnership with Hood College and the Frederick Food Security Network.

The organization's underlying technology stack is minimal and not a differentiator: it relies on standard nonprofit operational tools (a website, social channels, a donor database maintained by an in-house Database/Accounting Clerk) rather than any proprietary platform. Its service model is fundamentally human-driven, with case managers developing personal strategies for clients and shelter managers providing in-person 24/7 oversight. In April 2024, the organization rebranded from The Religious Coalition to Beyond Shelter Frederick to better convey the breadth of services and populations served after 43 years under the prior identity.

Beyond Shelter Frederick's business model is diversified fundraising rather than fee-for-service: revenue is composed of individual and congregational donations (including recurring, endowment, cryptocurrency, stock, legacy, and matching-gift options), foundation and corporate grants (Delaplaine, G. Frank Thomas, Women's Giving Circle, Community Foundation of Frederick County, and others), business sponsorships, donor-advised fund distributions, and limited government pass-through funding such as the now-expired Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The organization's largest fundraising effort — the 2022 Beyond Shelter Campaign — raised $3.5M for the Emergency Family Shelter and an associated endowment. Operations are concentrated in Frederick County, Maryland, with no geographic expansion beyond a single jurisdiction.

Name

Religious Coalition For Emergency Human Needs In Frederick County

Legal name

Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs

Website

https://bsfred.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beyond Shelter Frederick is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the largest emergency shelter and homelessness prevention system in Frederick County, Maryland, serving homeless adults, families, seniors, and at-risk residents through shelter, financial assistance, and case management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Shelter and Homelessness Prevention Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAAAC

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homelessness prevention assistance
• Community social services
• Healthcare financial assistance
• Housing stability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, congregations, and community members. Multiple giving options are available including one-time gifts, recurring gifts, endowment gifts, cryptocurrency donations, stock/securities gifts, legacy/bequest gifts, and matching gifts from employers.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: Foundation support from various organizations including Community Foundation of Frederick County, Delaplaine Foundation, G. Frank Thomas Foundation, Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County, Helen J Serini Foundation, Nora Roberts Foundation, Marion Henry Knott Foundation, and others.
3. Business and Corporate Sponsorship: Business sponsors at various levels ($5,000+ and $1,000-$4,999 tiers) support the organization through event sponsorships and program support.
4. Government Funding (Emergency Rental Assistance Program): Federal funding through Emergency Rental Assistance Programs (ERAP) that served as the primary pass-through for pandemic-related rental assistance. Funding changed as of May 31, 2024.
5. Donor-Advised Fund Distributions: Accepts grant distributions from donor-advised funds at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Beyond Shelter Frederick operates the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter, an 88-bed co-ed facility for homeless adults, and the Emergency Family Shelter serving up to ten families (50 people) in an 8,300 square foot facility. The organization also delivers homelessness prevention financial assistance for security deposits, eviction prevention, and utility payments, plus healthcare financial assistance for life-sustaining prescriptions and emergency dental procedures through local pharmacy and dental partners.

Product overview

Beyond Shelter Frederick (formerly The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs) operates as a social services nonprofit offering emergency shelter and homelessness prevention programs. The core portfolio includes two shelter programs (the 88-bed Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter for adults and the Emergency Family Shelter serving up to 10 families), homelessness prevention services (security deposits, utility assistance, rental assistance), healthcare financial assistance (prescriptions and dental procedures), and a Community Garden producing fresh produce for clients. The organization also facilitates giving through multiple programs including the Beyond Shelter Campaign, cryptocurrency giving, donor-advised funds, and endowment gifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter A co-ed 88-bed year-round facility (365 days a year) offering homeless adults a safe place to sleep, shower, laundry assistance, and case management to help residents transition to secure housing.
• Emergency Family Shelter Program Temporary housing and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness, designed to keep families together and return them to permanent housing. Includes family suites, personal bathrooms, laundry rooms, community kitchen, counseling rooms, and a children's playroom.
• Homelessness Prevention Programs Financial assistance for security deposits to help residents secure affordable housing, eviction prevention support, and utility assistance through the Frederick County Community Energy Fund in partnership with First Energy.
• Healthcare Financial Assistance Programs Prescription assistance for life-sustaining general and psychiatric medications through local pharmacies, plus emergency dental assistance for simple procedures (extractions, fillings) and comprehensive procedures (root canals, dentures) for Frederick County residents aged 51 and older.
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Rental assistance to help Frederick County residents at risk of eviction or facing housing instability. Program served as primary pass-through for federal Emergency Rental Assistance funding.
• Community Garden Program A food access initiative with raised garden beds producing fresh vegetables and fruit year-round, plus active beehives. Harvests an average of 300 pounds of fresh produce during growing season for distribution to low-income clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 335 individuals sheltered at Alan P. Linton Jr. Emergency Shelter during FY2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Hood CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with Hood College and Frederick Food Security Network to create a Community Garden at the Beyond Shelter offices. The garden includes raised beds growing fresh vegetables and fruit year-round, plus active beehives. Produce is distributed to low-income individuals and families served by the organization.
• Frederick Food Security NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with Hood College and Beyond Shelter to create a Community Garden addressing food desert conditions. The garden harvests an average of 300 pounds of fresh produce during growing season for distribution to clients.
• Local PharmaciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local pharmacies to provide prescription assistance. Beyond Shelter assists with general medications and psychiatric medications for Frederick County residents. Prescriptions must be filled at partner pharmacists.
• Local DentistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local dentists to provide emergency dental assistance for simple procedures (extractions, fillings) and comprehensive procedures (root canals, dentures) for Frederick County residents aged 51 and older.
• First EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with First Energy for utility assistance programs. Beyond Shelter is home to the Frederick County Community Energy Fund, the primary source of Emergency Financial Assistance to families facing utility cutoff notices.
• All Saints' Episcopal Church, Frederick, MDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the Episcopal Churches in Frederick supporting the Beyond Shelter Campaign. Has provided volunteers for both shelters and served as a family shelter host site.
• Evangelical Reformed United Church of ChristcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest financial supporter over 40-year history. Congregation has provided volunteers for both shelters and was the first congregation to host the Emergency Family Shelter program in 2014. Provided leadership gift to the Beyond Shelter Campaign.
• Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, MarylandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLoyal supporter for over 40 years serving the Frederick Community. Provided generous donation to the Beyond Shelter Campaign and overall continued support including volunteers and advocacy.
• Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick, MDmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupporting the Beyond Shelter Campaign to provide emergency shelter for families in Frederick County. Part of network of Episcopal Churches providing ongoing support.
• St. James' Episcopal Church, Mount Airy, MDmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupporting the Beyond Shelter Campaign for emergency family shelter. Provided $25,000 commitment along with other Episcopal Churches.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Interfaith Housing Alliance: Western Maryland nonprofit providing shelter, transitional housing, and homelessness prevention in Washington County. Comparable faith-affiliated model and similar mid-sized county setting, though operating in a different geographic market.
• Human Services Program of Carroll County: County-government-led human services program in adjacent Carroll County, MD providing emergency assistance including utility, rental, and prescription help. Similar suburban-Maryland context and overlapping financial-assistance service lines.

Others

• United Way of Frederick County: Local funder and convener for human services in Frederick County. Acts as both a potential funding partner and ecosystem coordinator comparable in mission scope (community-wide anti-poverty work) but not a direct service provider.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National research, advocacy, and capacity-building organization focused on homelessness policy. Comparable focus area but operates as a national policy/advocacy body rather than a local service provider.
• Maryland Coalition to End Homelessness: Statewide advocacy and capacity-building organization that convenes homeless service providers across Maryland, including shelter operators like Beyond Shelter. Comparable focus on homelessness systems but as an ecosystem convener rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command: National nonprofit with a major presence in the Maryland/DC region providing emergency shelter, rental assistance, and case management. Comparable shelter and homelessness prevention services but as part of a far broader social services portfolio.
• Catholic Charities of Baltimore: Large regional social services organization operating across Maryland including emergency assistance, shelter, and case management. Overlaps with Beyond Shelter's service categories but at much greater scale and across multiple programs.

Direct peers

• Frederick Rescue Mission: Another Frederick-based emergency shelter and food services nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the same county. Directly comparable mission and target population, competing for overlapping donor and volunteer pools.
• HopeWorks of Howard County: Howard County, MD nonprofit providing emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and housing programs to a neighboring suburban Maryland county. Closely comparable service mix (shelter + prevention + case management) and similar suburban-Mid-Atlantic context.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County: Local affiliate addressing housing instability through homeownership and critical home repair in the same county. Partial overlap on housing outcomes but distinct service model focused on housing supply rather than emergency shelter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/beyondshelterfrederick
• Instagraminstagram.com/beyondshelterfrederick
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beyond-shelter-frederick

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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