Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries

What Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries does

Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries (RMM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 1995 and headquartered at 410 W 40th Street in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The organization delivers non-sectarian direct services, youth programming, and life skills education to vulnerable residents of the Clinton South neighborhood, including food-insecure families and individuals, veterans experiencing homelessness, women survivors of domestic violence, and youth in grades 1-12. RMM operates a portfolio of interconnected programs spanning an emergency food pantry (serving 700+ persons monthly), a seasonal winter clothing closet, a summer day camp (CLUE Camp), a teen drop-in center (teenCENTER), trauma-informed life skills programs (Living Well and Homecoming), and the Hell's Kitchen Farm Project—an urban rooftop farm providing fresh produce to the food pantry and operating a Community Supported Agriculture program.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; core operations involve direct service delivery, volunteer coordination through a long-standing partnership with New York Cares (800+ volunteers annually), and program management through a small core staff of 11-50 employees. RMM is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Stephen Bouchard and operated under Executive Director Tiffany Triplett Henkel, who has led the organization since 2007. The technology footprint is limited to standard tools: Mailchimp for email newsletters, social media channels for top-of-funnel awareness, the GiveLively donation platform for the 30th Anniversary IMPACT Campaign, and Google Forms for building rental intake.

RMM's revenue model is a hybrid of charitable donations, institutional grants, and earned program fees. Direct beneficiary services are provided free of charge; earned revenue is generated primarily through Urban Immersion group bookings ($4,000 per week for up to 15 participants, $300 per additional participant) and Clue Camp mission fees ($2,750 per volunteer group). Funding also flows from individual donors, corporate supporters (including Morgan Stanley), and faith-based networks (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Alliance of Baptists). Distribution is conducted through the single Hell's Kitchen facility, partner-driven volunteer mobilization, and earned media coverage in regional outlets.

Name

Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries

Legal name

Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries Inc.

Website

https://rmmnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, providing food assistance, youth programs, and trauma-informed life skills services to vulnerable community members including veterans and domestic violence survivors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

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

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food pantry assistance
• Youth education programs
• Homelessness support services
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: RMM relies heavily on donations from individuals and corporations to fund programs and services. The organization runs various donation campaigns including a 30th Anniversary campaign (2025-2030), RAYS Fund for youth programming, and Building Fund for facility maintenance.
2. Program Fees - Urban Immersion: Groups pay $4,000 mission fee for Urban Immersion week (up to 15 participants), with $300 per additional participant. Virtual Urban Immersion curriculum priced at $100 for 6 sessions plus intro, with optional $150 add-on for live practitioner conversation.
3. Program Fees - Clue Camp: Volunteer groups pay $2,750 mission fee covering housing, camp t-shirts, background checks, and defraying costs for children attending camp. Additional $50 per person for groups exceeding 25 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries is a community social services nonprofit that operates a portfolio of direct-assistance and empowerment programs for vulnerable residents of Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Its core offerings include a Food Pantry serving 700+ persons monthly, a Winter Clothing Closet, youth programming (CLUE Camp, teenCENTER, Page Turners), trauma-informed life skills programs (Living Well for women survivors of domestic violence, Homecoming for veterans), and the Urban Immersion mission-trip experience for visiting groups.

Product overview

Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries operates as a multi-program community services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include direct assistance programs (Food Pantry, Winter Clothing Closet, Direct Services), youth programming (CLUE Camp, teenCENTER, Page Turners), life skills empowerment programs (Living Well for women survivors of domestic violence and homelessness, Homecoming for veterans), and community engagement initiatives (Urban Immersion, Hell's Kitchen Farm Project). These programs are designed to work collaboratively—produce from the rooftop farm supports the food pantry, volunteer groups serve multiple programs, and youth programs feed into each other through the RAYS Fund scholarship support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Pantry Client-choice emergency food assistance program providing a 3-day supply of nutritious food staples including produce from the rooftop farm to thousands of individuals and families in Hell's Kitchen monthly.
• Winter Clothing Closet Seasonal clothing distribution program operating November through March, providing adults with new and gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, and undergarments free of charge.
• CLUE Camp (Children Living the Urban Experience) Summer day camp for children entering grades 1-6, empowering them mentally, physically, and spiritually through games, activities, music, recreation, and field trips. Volunteer groups pay $2,750 mission fee to staff the camp.
• teenCENTER Drop-in center for teenagers in grades 6-12 providing a safe, inclusive, and enriching space with service opportunities, social outings, educational studies, cultural experiences, life skills, and mental wellness discussions.
• Page Turners Literacy-based after-school program for children in grades 1-6 offering homework assistance, subject-based tutoring, and enrichment activities.
• Living Well Life Skills Empowerment Program 14-week, 28-session trauma-informed care program assisting women who have experienced domestic abuse and homelessness, developed in partnership with the Beck Institute at Fordham University.
• Homecoming Life Skills Empowerment Program 14-week, 28-session program empowering veterans experiencing homelessness to develop essential life skills and aid recovery from trauma through story sharing and supportive community.
• Urban Immersion Program Program offering groups a chance to learn, listen, and serve in New York City, including virtual curriculum options covering homelessness, food justice, youth education, gentrification, interfaith work, and arts. Groups pay $4,000 per week for up to 15 participants.
• Hell's Kitchen Farm Project Urban rooftop farm managed by volunteers, creating food security through collaborative farming, education, and community initiatives, with produce distributed through the local food pantry and CSA program.
• Direct Services (Toiletry and Snack Distribution) Daily distribution of basic necessities including snack bags and toiletry kits to the transient and vulnerable population surrounding the location.
• Operation Hope for Hell's Kitchen Holiday initiative sending care packages with snacks and basic new clothing items to NYC's housing-insecure neighbors during December through March.
• RAYS Fund Scholarship fund established in 2017 in honor of Rev. Ronnie Adams to support children and youth participating in RMM Youth Programming including CLUE Camp, Page Turners, and teenCENTER.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 700+ persons monthly with emergency food assistance and distributing over 15,000 winter clothing items to clients in need
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Metro Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Founding partner and host of Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries. Metro Baptist Church relocated to 410 W 40th Street in 1984 and partnered with RMM to develop social ministry programs. The church and RMM share facilities and mission vision for serving the Hell's Kitchen community. Urban Immersion program checks made payable to Metro Baptist Church.
• Clinton Housing Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner in the Hell's Kitchen Farm Project. CHDC builds community by preserving and creating permanently affordable housing in Clinton/Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea neighborhoods. RMM delivers meals to Clinton Housing Development Corporation residents during emergencies such as COVID-19 pandemic.
• New York CarescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2002 to provide volunteers for ESOL program and other program areas. New York Cares connects RMM to over 800 volunteers annually. RMM resumes partnership with New York Cares to assemble volunteer teams for weekly programs.
• City HarvestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization that exists to end hunger in NYC communities. Supports RMM's food security mission through food rescue and distribution, education, and practical solutions.
• Food Bank For New York CitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC's largest hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty. Employs multifaceted approach centered on helping low-income New Yorkers overcome circumstances and achieve greater independence.
• Beck Institute at Fordham UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Living Well Life Skills Empowerment Program through research. Research findings show participants experience reduced levels of trauma and increased coping skills after completing the program.
• Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness & HousingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped original Homecoming program model in 1990. IAHH mobilizes faith communities to empower people, advocate public policies to eliminate homelessness, and work toward societal transformation.
• Cooperative Baptist FellowshipmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCBF Northeast and Student.Go program connect volunteers and provide opportunities for students to serve with ministry partners. Supported RMM's HIV/AIDS volunteer programming.
• Alliance of BaptistsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaptist denomination focused on creating places of refuge for those wounded or ignored by the church, siding with those who are poor, pursuing justice, and caring for the earth.
• Xavier MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) and opportunities for self-sufficiency including life-skills training and mentoring. Rachel Johnson from Xavier Mission serves as contact for Homecoming program.
• Nolasco FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner farm through Grow NYC's New Farmer Development Project providing produce for HKFP's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program serving Hell's Kitchen residents.
• Hell's Kitchen Farm ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMM is founding partner and host of this urban rooftop farming initiative. Founded in fall 2010, HKFP grows fresh produce for RMM's food pantry, provides community education, and runs CSA program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Bowery Mission: NYC faith-rooted nonprofit providing food, shelter, and life skills programs to vulnerable populations. Directly comparable in trauma-informed life skills programming and food/clothing distribution, with similar NYC operating footprint.
• Food Bank For New York City: NYC's largest hunger-relief organization and a named RMM partner. Operates food pantries and nutrition programs across the city, directly comparable to RMM's Food Pantry and food security programming.
• Coalition for the Homeless: NYC-based nonprofit that provides homeless individuals with food, shelter, and crisis services. Directly comparable to RMM's emergency food assistance and homelessness outreach programs like Homecoming LSEP, with overlapping service population in NYC.
• City Harvest: NYC's largest food rescue organization and named RMM partner. Comparable mission of feeding food-insecure New Yorkers through distribution, education, and rescue programs that directly overlap with RMM's food assistance and HKFP initiatives.
• Xavier Mission: NYC nonprofit providing basic needs and life skills training; named RMM partner with staff member (Rachel Johnson) serving as Homecoming program contact. Direct peer in basic needs services, life skills mentoring, and emergency assistance.
• Project Renewal: NYC nonprofit serving homeless and low-income New Yorkers with housing, healthcare, and employment services. Comparable to RMM in addressing homelessness through integrated support, including programming for veterans that overlaps with RMM's Homecoming.

Broad incumbents

• New York Cares: NYC's leading volunteer mobilization organization and a core RMM partner (800+ volunteers annually). Operates a much broader portfolio across thousands of nonprofits, but the volunteer-coordination function is closely related to RMM's volunteer-powered service delivery model.
• Catholic Charities of New York: Largest NYC social services network offering food, housing, and family support across the city. Directly comparable in social assistance services but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint than RMM's Hell's Kitchen focus.
• Volunteers of America Greater New York: NYC nonprofit serving veterans, homeless, and vulnerable populations through housing, life skills, and crisis services. Comparable to RMM's life skills empowerment programs and veteran services through Homecoming, but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Hell's Kitchen Farm Project: NYC rooftop farm initiative founded 2010 and hosted on RMM's building. While RMM is the founding partner and host, HKFP operates as a distinct community farming entity comparable in food justice mission and growing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RMMnyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/rmmnyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rmmnyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rauschenbusch-metro-ministries

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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