Sojourners Place Inc

What Sojourners Place Inc does

Sojourners Place Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transitional housing organization founded in 1991 by Sister Jeanne Cashman, OSU, in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates a single residential facility serving up to 50 residents with open-ended stays typically ranging from six to twelve months, targeting adults experiencing homelessness in northern Delaware. Since inception the program has produced approximately 3,000 graduates, placing it among the longest continuously operating community-based shelters in the state. Core services are delivered in-house and include case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, job training, and life-skills instruction, with no technology platform underpinning service delivery — outcomes are produced through direct human engagement.

The organization's programmatic portfolio centers on the Out of Poverty (OOP) initiative, the WHA Lead Certification track delivered in partnership with the Wilmington Housing Authority, and culinary training conducted in coordination with the Food Bank of Delaware. Reported recent cohort outcomes include 52 OOP graduates, of whom 24 obtained employment, 8 secured permanent housing, and 7 earned WHA Lead Certification. Complementary life-skills programming is delivered with the Delaware Center for Horticulture, while workforce placement leverages relationships with Goodwill and corporate partners including WSFS and Chase. The model emphasizes credentialed, partnership-mediated pathways out of homelessness rather than emergency overnight shelter.

Revenue is generated entirely on a nonprofit basis through individual donations, foundation and government grants, and a recurring calendar of fundraising events — the Light Up The Night Gala, the Pancake Breakfast, the Hope 4 The Homeless 5K Run/Walk, and the Alumni Reunion & Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. The organization employs roughly 13 staff and is governed under a board of directors; Morgan Ikonne was appointed Executive Director on March 24, 2025. There are no product sales, subscription fees, or fee-for-service revenue lines, and no public financial statements or Form 990 disclosures were provided in the source material.

Name

Sojourners Place Inc

Legal name

Sojourners' Place Inc

Website

https://sojournersplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sojourners Place Inc is a Wilmington, Delaware 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that operates a 50-bed transitional housing program delivering case management, counseling, and job training to adults experiencing homelessness over six-to-twelve-month stays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter and Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Case management
• Job readiness training
• Substance abuse counseling
• Faith-based social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Sojourners Place is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization receives charitable contributions to fund shelter operations, resident services, and program development. This includes direct monetary donations, event-based fundraising, and sponsorship revenue from fundraising galas and community events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sojourners Place operates an open-ended residential shelter program in Wilmington, Delaware, serving up to 50 homeless men and women at a time for typical stays of 6-12 months. It provides case-managed services including individual case management, evidence-based and faith-based counseling for substance abuse and mental health, life skills development, and job skills training through partnerships such as the Out of Poverty program, WHA Lead Certification, and Food Bank of Delaware culinary, forklift, and warehouse training.

Product overview

Sojourners Place is a non-profit homeless shelter organization operating a single unified residential program rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is a residential shelter program providing case-managed services including individual case management, life skills training, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and job skills training. Supporting programs include the Out of Poverty Training Program for life skills development, WHA Lead Certification for workforce development, and various fundraising events (Light Up The Night Gala, Hope 4 The Homeless 5K, Neighbors at the Table Pancake Breakfast). The organization also offers donation products for supporter contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Shelter Program Open-ended housing and shelter program for homeless men and women allowing residents to stay typically six to 12 months while addressing the root causes of homelessness. Provides evidence-based and faith-based case management, substance abuse and mental health services, and accommodates up to 50 residents at a time in Wilmington, Delaware.
• Case-Managed Services Individualized case management service providing tailored assistance including life skills training, job readiness training, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and emotional support to address each resident's unique path toward independence and resilience.
• Out of Poverty Training Program Life skills training program covering budgeting, financial literacy, stress and time management, and goal-setting. Graduates complete the program with resumes, personal budgets, and long-term goal statements, with 52+ graduates recorded to date.
• WHA Lead Certification Training Workforce development partnership with the Wilmington Housing Authority delivering lead abatement and environmental safety training that produces certifications for well-paying jobs in construction, housing inspection, and environmental safety. Seven residents received WHA certification in the reporting year.
• Job Skills Training Multi-track training program delivered through community partners, including culinary arts training (Food Bank of Delaware), forklift training (Delaware Food Bank), and warehouse and logistics training to enhance resident employability.
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling Counseling services delivered by trained counselors to residents, providing mental health support, substance abuse treatment, recovery guidance, and emotional support as part of the residential program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 3,000 individuals have successfully graduated from programs and are now working and meaningfully contributing to their communities.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides WHA's lead abatement and environmental safety training to residents. Through this program, residents gain hands-on skills and certifications for well-paying jobs in construction, housing inspection, and environmental safety. This is a core workforce development partnership powering residents' job readiness.
• Food Bank of DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough this relationship, residents complete culinary arts training opening new employment opportunities. The Food Bank also provides forklift training, warehouse and logistics training, and culinary skills courses. Serves as a key employment pathway partner.
• Delaware Center for HorticulturesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered 9-week horticulture training program to residents Cuthbert and Jose in March 2022. Both were immediately hired as landscaping crew afterwards.
• WSFS BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWSFS Bank volunteers support residents through the workforce development program, providing job readiness assistance and employment connections.
• GoodwillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoodwill volunteers support residents through workforce development initiatives, helping with job placement and employment readiness.
• Chase BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChase Bank volunteers contribute to workforce development programs, supporting residents' employment preparation.
• Coniglio Chiropractic CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Fulton BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & MatthewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Ward & Taylor Real Estate AttorneysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• CinnaireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Mike DiFonzo/REMAXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Delaware Council of Gambling ProblemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Sancta Familia CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Wayman Fire ProtectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Leon Weiner & AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Done Right TodayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Delta VolunteersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteers at Hope4Homelessness 5K event.
• Veterans AdministrationminorOthersProvided medical services to veteran resident Don B. during his stay at Sojourners' Place.
• Christiana CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Neighbors at the Table Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
• CinnaireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Neighbors at the Table Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
• JCI DelawareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Neighbors at the Table Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
• Knights of ColumbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Neighbors at the Table Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
• AbeseiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Neighbors at the Table Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
• Sobieski Mechanical ContractorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor recognized during We Remember in May event.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Code Purple Delaware: Activates emergency winter shelter capacity and warming centers for the homeless in Delaware. Comparable as a Delaware-focused homeless services provider, though more seasonal in scope.
• Ministry of Caring: Wilmington-based nonprofit operating shelters, transitional housing, and workforce programs for homeless and poor individuals in Delaware. Direct peer in geography, population, and service mix.
• People's Place: Delaware-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing assistance, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or crisis. Directly comparable in mission and Delaware footprint.
• Salvation Army Delaware: Operates emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management programs for homeless and low-income individuals in Delaware. Directly comparable in mission, target population, and free service delivery model.
• Catholic Charities of Delaware: Provides shelter, housing assistance, and social services across Delaware including Wilmington. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk populations with case management.

Emerging players

• Housing Alliance Delaware: Statewide coalition advocating for and supporting affordable housing and homelessness solutions. Comparable in serving Delaware's homeless population through a slightly different policy/funding intermediary role.
• Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County: Workforce development and job training nonprofit serving Delaware. Overlaps with Sojourners' Place on employment-readiness training and is already listed as a volunteer partner.
• Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County: Affordable housing nonprofit serving the Wilmington area. Adjacent rather than direct—focuses on home construction/ownership rather than emergency shelter, but shares the homelessness-mitigation mission.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Delaware: Statewide funder and convener supporting homelessness, workforce, and social service nonprofits in Delaware including Wilmington. Comparable ecosystem participant rather than direct operator.
• Volunteers of America Delaware Valley: Regional branch of a large national nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and human services across the Mid-Atlantic. Overlaps with Sojourners' Place in shelter and re-entry programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Sojourners-Place/138938759519295

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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