Second Heart Homes, Inc.

What Second Heart Homes, Inc. does

Second Heart Homes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-1848246) founded in 2019 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, that provides long-term supportive housing and case management services to homeless single adults with mental illness. It operates 14 homes across Sarasota and Manatee counties serving 86 residents at any given time, having housed more than 10,000 individuals off the streets cumulatively since founding. The organization also runs a dedicated women's housing vertical launched in 2021, with two new duplex homes opened in June 2026.

The core product, branded the Second Heart Program, combines independent housing with daily supportive case management, wellness checks, employment services, life-skills workshops (cooking, budgeting, computer literacy, job seeking, time management), and community integration support. Residents must be single adults with a commitment to addressing mental health and achieving self-sufficiency. Services are delivered free of charge through 10 full-time staff and approximately 35 volunteers, with referrals sourced from social services agencies, healthcare providers, courts (mental health court diversion), and word-of-mouth.

The business model is nonprofit donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. The organization accepts $0 in government funding and relies entirely on individual contributions, foundation grants (Barancik Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, church foundations), in-kind donations, and planned/legacy gifts. Documented grant inflows total over $1.25 million from 2021 through 2024, with Barancik Foundation alone contributing approximately $1.075 million across three major grants. Go-to-market is community-led, with awareness driven by local media coverage, a Sarasota Film Festival documentary, an annual art auction (Hands Up for Homes), podcast appearances, social media, and word-of-mouth within the homeless and social services community.

Name

Second Heart Homes, Inc.

Legal name

Second Heart Homes, Inc.

Website

https://secondhearthomes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Second Heart Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 that provides long-term supportive housing and case management to 86 homeless single adults with mental illness across 14 homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties, Florida, funded entirely by private donations and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supportive Housing Services for Homeless Adults with Mental Illness

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• Homeless services nonprofit
• Mental health housing
• Case management services
• Community housing program

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Contributions: Private donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to provide housing to homeless adults with mental illness. The organization receives no government funding and relies entirely on private-sector funding.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from private foundations including Barancik Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, and various church foundations.
3. In-Kind Donations: Donations of goods and services including household supplies, furniture, gift cards, and volunteer time.
4. Legacy Gifts: Planned giving through wills, trusts, retirement account beneficiaries, and other estate planning instruments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Second Heart Homes provides long-term supportive housing and critical support services to homeless adults with mental health illnesses across Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida. The organization operates 14 homes serving 86 formerly homeless men and women, combining independent housing placement with daily supportive case management, regular wellness checks, employment services, skill-building workshops, and community integration support. Services are provided free of charge to qualifying residents who commit to addressing their mental health and working toward independence goals.

Product overview

Second Heart Homes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 84-1848246) that operates a single unified supportive housing program called the Second Heart Program. This program provides long-term housing and specialized care to homeless adults with mental health illnesses across Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida. The organization does not operate a technology product or software platform; rather, it provides direct housing and support services. The Second Heart Program is their core offering, combining independent housing with supportive case management services, daily support, mentorship, workshops, and community integration to help residents achieve self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Second Heart Program A long-term supportive housing program providing housing, daily support, mentorship, and skill-building workshops tailored to individual client needs of homeless adults with mental health illnesses in Sarasota and Manatee counties, Florida.
• Second Heart Homes Housing Model Independent housing placement paired with supportive case management services, regular wellness checks, employment services, accountability, and community integration for residents. Delivered through 14 homes across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
• Women's Housing Program An extension of the Second Heart Program designed specifically for chronically homeless women with mental illnesses, providing long-term housing and tailored supportive services. Initially launched by purchasing two homes and housing the first female residents on December 1, 2021.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 homes across Sarasota and Manatee counties serving 80 individuals at any given time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Art AvenuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGallery owner Paul Sykes hosts annual Hands Up for Homes art auction fundraiser, donated artwork for homes, and contributed funds toward property purchases. Has facilitated multiple fundraising events raising over $50,000.
• Premier Sotheby's International RealtyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroker Craig Cerreta and agents Tamara and Todd Currey helped find Bradenton property and donated commissions toward closing costs for Manatee County expansion.
• UNI TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChad Gates provided donated closing costs and pro bono legal services for property purchases.
• Samaritans Counseling of the Gulf CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide therapy services for Second Heart Homes clients as part of comprehensive mental health support.
• Ringling College of Art and DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents volunteer to help decorate homes and create special folding paper for events. Art and intentional design make houses feel like homes.
• LowesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing home improvement supplies and materials for maintaining and upgrading Second Heart Homes properties.
• Benjamin MooreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaint supplier partner helping maintain and beautify Second Heart Homes properties.
• Selby FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing support for home maintenance and improvement supplies.
• Suncoast Partnership to End HomelessnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Megan Howell serves on the leadership council. Organization coordinates regional efforts to end homelessness and provides referrals to Second Heart Homes.
• American Red Cross (Community Adaptation Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond Heart Homes is one of 20+ nonprofit partners in the Red Cross CAP program to build community disaster resilience for vulnerable populations.
• Project 180minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to provide disaster relief after Hurricane Milton, helping clear debris and repair Second Heart Homes properties damaged by the storm.
• Beauty Bridge FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected as potential partner for at-risk women services; Foundation helps women look and feel their best through hairstyling services.
• Sarasota Bay ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted fashion fundraiser benefiting Second Heart Homes; formerly homeless clients and club residents showcased outfits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS): CUCS operates supportive housing programs in NYC serving homeless individuals with mental health, substance use, and medical conditions, paired with on-site clinical services and case management. Highly comparable supportive-housing-for-mentally-ill-homeless model.
• Skid Row Housing Trust: Skid Row Housing Trust provides permanent supportive housing in Los Angeles for very low-income and previously homeless individuals, including many with mental illness, with on-site supportive services. Directly comparable permanent-supportive-housing-plus-services model.
• Downtown Women's Center: Downtown Women's Center provides permanent supportive housing and comprehensive services for women experiencing homelessness in LA's Skid Row, including those with mental illness. Closely comparable women's supportive-housing vertical that Second Heart Homes launched in 2021.
• Project Renewal: Project Renewal is a New York nonprofit operating permanent supportive housing, shelters, and outreach programs for homeless adults — many with mental illness, substance use, or chronic medical conditions. Closely comparable housing-plus-case-management model and target population.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): PATH is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit operating interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing for individuals experiencing homelessness, many with mental illness. Highly comparable operating model combining housing with intensive case management.
• Community First Village (Mobile Loaves & Fishes): Community First Village is a 51-acre master-planned supportive community in Austin, TX providing affordable, permanent housing and support services to people coming out of chronic homelessness, including those with mental health conditions. Comparable micro-home housing-plus-services model for the chronically homeless.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Florida: Volunteers of America operates supportive housing, veteran services, and behavioral health programs across Florida at greater scale than Second Heart's two-county footprint. A larger incumbent operating a comparable supportive housing category at state scale.
• Catholic Charities of Sarasota: Catholic Charities operates broader social services (food, housing, behavioral health, immigration) in the Sarasota region including supportive-housing programming. A larger incumbent that overlaps Second Heart's mission but across a wider portfolio.

Regional players

• Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness: Suncoast Partnership is the Continuum of Care lead agency for Sarasota/Manatee counties, coordinating homelessness services across the same region Second Heart operates in. Executive Director Megan Howell sits on its leadership council and it is a primary referral source.
• Jewish Family & Children's Services of the Suncoast: JFCS Suncoast operates the rapid-rehousing program where Second Heart's new Director of Operations, Athyna Smith, previously worked. JFCS runs similar housing and case management for vulnerable adults in the same two-county region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SecondHeartHomes
• Facebookfacebook.com/SecondHeartHomes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/second-heart-homes
• Instagraminstagram.com/secondhearthomes

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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