The Homeless Families Foundation

What The Homeless Families Foundation does

The Homeless Families Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operating under the DBA "Home for Families," that has served families and youth experiencing housing instability in Franklin County, Ohio, since its founding in 1986. It delivers its services through four core programs: Housing Programs (which served 1,723 individuals in 2025), Education Programs (228 students), Family Stabilization Services, and a Housing Resource Specialist role, supplemented by a Resource Pantry that served 782 individuals in 2025. The intake model is primarily referral-based, drawing families from area shelters and direct community contact in the Columbus market.

The organization finances its operations through a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: individual donations including a recurring "Stability Partners" monthly giving program, corporate partnerships (notably a 2026 partnership with Bath & Body Works), foundation grants (including Columbus Foundation support and a 2026 "Nonprofit to Watch" recognition), in-kind donations, and volunteer contributions. It is governed under President & CEO Beth Fetzer-Rice, holds EIN 31-1179492, and is independently validated through Charity Navigator and Guidestar endorsements. There is no disclosed technology platform, proprietary software, or AI/ML capability; service delivery is human-led and case-managed.

Name

The Homeless Families Foundation

Legal name

The Homeless Families Foundation

Website

https://homelessfamiliesfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Homeless Families Foundation (DBA "Home for Families") is a Columbus, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1986, that provides housing, education, and family stabilization services to families and youth experiencing housing instability in Franklin County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Housing-Instability Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Homeless family services
• Housing case management
• Family stabilization programs
• Nonprofit social services
• Community housing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program called Stability Partners provides flexible recurring funding.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations and partnerships including major gifts from companies like Bath & Body Works.
3. Foundation Grants: Recognition and support from foundations such as The Columbus Foundation recognizing the organization as a Nonprofit to Watch.
4. In-Kind Donations: Material goods and supplies donated by the community, including through Amazon Wishlist and direct contributions.
5. Volunteer Contributions: Group and individual volunteers supporting regular activities such as sorting supplies and seasonal event support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Homeless Families Foundation (Home for Families) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with families and youth in Franklin County, Ohio to resolve housing crises, strengthen financial stability, and bridge education gaps to prevent future homelessness. Its core offerings include Housing Programs with case management and shelter-to-permanent-housing placement, Education Programs serving 228 students in 2025, Family Stabilization Services, a Housing Resource Specialist service, and a Resource Pantry that distributed supplies to 782 clients in 2025.

Product overview

Home for Families is a nonprofit organization (not a tech product company) offering a portfolio of social service programs focused on preventing and ending homelessness. The core offerings include Housing Programs that assist families transitioning from shelter to permanent housing, Education Programs serving 228 students annually, and Family Stabilization Services providing financial and housing support. These programs are complemented by a Resource Pantry distributing material goods to clients, a Housing Resource Specialist for case management, and community engagement through a Volunteer Program and the annual Strong Like a Mother 5K event. Funding is supported through Stability Partners (monthly giving) and one-time donations. The organization serves families and youth in Franklin County, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Programs Housing assistance services that help families transition from shelter into permanent housing, including case management and housing placement support for families and youth experiencing housing instability in Franklin County, Ohio.
• Education Programs Educational programming designed to bridge education gaps and prevent future homelessness, serving 228 students in 2025 through programs for children and adults served by the organization.
• Family Stabilization Services Support services that provide families with resources needed to achieve financial and housing stability, complementing housing and education programming.
• Housing Resource Specialist Specialized case management service providing families with guidance and resources to resolve housing crises.
• Resource Pantry Material goods distribution service that provided supplies to 782 clients in 2025, including food, clothing, and household necessities for families experiencing housing instability.
• Stability Partners (Monthly Giving) Monthly recurring donation program enabling donors to provide ongoing flexible support to families in need.
• Strong Like a Mother 5K Annual fundraising event celebrating mothers and raising awareness and funds for families experiencing homelessness in Central Ohio.
• Volunteer Program Group and individual volunteering opportunities including supply sorting and seasonal event support, managed through volunteerhub.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,723 individuals through housing programming in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Columbus DispatchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026The Columbus Dispatch provided press coverage detailing a new partnership for client services as mentioned in the April 2026 news update.
• Area Shelters (Franklin County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome for Families receives client referrals from area shelters throughout Franklin County, Ohio. This referral network is fundamental to their service delivery model.
• YWCA ColumbusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Central Ohio's social services ecosystem. Listed alongside other Columbus nonprofits in collaborative initiatives.
• Opera ColumbusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Central Ohio's cultural and social services community.
• Dress for Success ColumbusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting professional development and employment for women in Columbus.
• FestaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner nonprofit organization in Columbus's social services community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National advocacy and research organization focused on ending homelessness. Comparable in mission but operates at a policy and systems level rather than direct service delivery.

Regional players

• Community Shelter Board: Columbus-based nonprofit that coordinates the Franklin County homeless services system. Operates in the same geography and serves overlapping client populations, making it the closest local counterpart.
• YWCA Columbus: Central Ohio nonprofit providing housing and family services with a focus on women and families. Listed as an active collaborator of The Homeless Families Foundation and serves overlapping client needs in the same geography.
• Habitat for Humanity MidOhio: Central Ohio affiliate of Habitat for Humanity providing affordable home ownership and housing stabilization. Operates in the same Franklin County geography with overlapping housing stability objectives.

Direct peers

• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Regional nonprofit providing supportive housing, family services, and homelessness prevention programming. Comparable in delivering direct-service housing programs combined with family stabilization support in Ohio.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, housing, and stabilization programs. Most directly comparable peer because of its family-centric mission and integrated housing-plus-education-plus-financial stability model.
• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio: Statewide Ohio organization working on homelessness prevention and affordable housing. Comparable mission focus on housing stability with an Ohio-specific service footprint.
• Lighthouse Youth & Family Services: Ohio-based nonprofit providing housing, education, and family stabilization services to youth and families experiencing crisis. Comparable integrated housing-plus-education service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/homeforfamiliesCBUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homelessfamfdn
• Instagraminstagram.com/homeforfamiliescbus

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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