TOLEDO GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION INC

What TOLEDO GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION INC does

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Inc (TGRM) is a 501c3 non-profit Christian ministry founded in 1955 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, that delivers shelter, food, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Its operations are organized around three core programs: the Men's Shelter at 1917 Jefferson Avenue (night-to-night accommodation, meals, evening chapel, and the Shepherd's Way life-skills/work-training program for men over 18); Rebekah's Haven Family Shelter at 122 20th Street (safe housing, life-skills mentoring, educational support, school transportation, and referrals for single mothers with young children); and Mission Mall at 117 W Woodruff Avenue (a donation-based thrift store supported by an adjacent Donation Warehouse, with free essential items distributed by appointment on Saturdays). The organization does not accept government funding and operates entirely on individual donations, Christian community contributions, donated goods, and volunteer labor; ancillary fundraising infrastructure includes an online giving platform (DonorPerfect), an Amazon Wishlist, a Legacy Giving program, and the annual Golf For Hope event.

Name

TOLEDO GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION INC

Legal name

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Inc

Website

https://tgrm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Inc is a 501c3 Christian non-profit founded in 1955 in Toledo, Ohio, providing shelter, meals, and supportive services to homeless men, single mothers with children, and low-income community members through its Men's Shelter, Rebekah's Haven, and Mission Mall.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency shelter
• Family shelter
• Thrift store operations
• Faith-based charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary contributions from individual donors supporting shelter, food, and support services for those experiencing homelessness. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations.
2. Donated Goods: Community donations of clothing, furniture, and household goods received at the Donation Warehouse and distributed through Mission Mall.
3. Volunteer Services: Unpaid volunteer contributions supporting all areas of ministry including clothing donations, meal preparation, mentoring, and facility maintenance.
4. Legacy Giving: Planned giving and estate gifts to ensure continued ministry after donor's passing.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission is a 501c3 non-profit Christian ministry that provides free overnight shelter, meals, life-skills and work training, and spiritual support to men and single mothers experiencing homelessness in Toledo, Ohio. It also operates Mission Mall, a donation-based thrift store providing affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods to the community, and accepts in-kind donations and planned gifts to fund its ministry.

Product overview

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Inc is a 501c3 non-profit religious organization operating as a homeless shelter and social services ministry. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services centered around providing shelter, food, and spiritual support to those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Core offerings include Rebekah's Haven Family Shelter for single mothers and children, a Men's Shelter with overnight accommodations and the Shepherd's Way Program, and the Mission Mall for affordable donation-based shopping. Additional services include legacy/planned giving programs, online donation capabilities, and the annual Golf For Hope fundraising event. The organization does not accept government funding and relies on community donations and volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rebekah's Haven: Family shelter providing safe housing, life-skills programs, and support services for single mothers and their young children facing homelessness.
• Men's Shelter
• Mission Mall

Products and services

• Rebekah's Haven Family Shelter A safe shelter serving single mothers and their young children facing homelessness, providing life-skills programs, mentoring, educational support, school transportation for elementary-aged children, a child-friendly environment with fenced playground, and community referrals for healthcare, housing, and legal services.
• Men's Shelter Overnight emergency shelter for homeless men over 18, providing night-to-night accommodation, evening chapel services, nutritious dinner and breakfast, the Shepherd's Way Program for life skills and work training, employment support, and mid-day devotions with lunch for program participants.
• Mission Mall Donation-based thrift store open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for affordable shopping of clothing, furniture, and household goods. Also offers free essential items by appointment on Saturdays and accepts community donations of clothing, furniture, and household goods at the Donation Warehouse Monday through Friday 10 AM to 2 PM.
• Legacy Giving Program Planned giving program that allows donors to support the ministry's continued work through estate gifts and planned contributions beyond their lifetime.
• Online Donation Platform Digital donation system enabling one-time and recurring monetary contributions from supporters, with tribute dedication options to fund the organization's shelter, food, and support services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Toledo: Catholic faith-based nonprofit providing emergency assistance, shelter, and material aid to people in poverty in the Toledo region. Comparable as a faith-driven social services organization funded primarily through donations and operating thrift-style stores to support its mission.
• Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio: Operates a thrift retail model (analogous to TGRM's Mission Mall) combined with workforce development and community support services in the same Toledo market, accepting donations of goods and monetizing them for mission funding. Directly comparable as a donation-funded nonprofit combining a thrift operation with social services.
• City Rescue Mission of Oklahoma City: Faith-based 501c3 homeless shelter and rescue mission operating a near-identical men's shelter, family shelter, and life-recovery program model as TGRM. Closest functional analog — same ministry category, same three-legged operating model, and member of the Citygate Network alongside TGRM.

Others

• United Way of Greater Toledo: Regional fundraising umbrella organization pooling donations and distributing grants to social service agencies serving the Toledo area, including housing and homelessness providers. Comparable as a major regional donor-intermediary operating in TGRM's same funding ecosystem, though operating as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.
• Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Ohio: Nonprofit housing organization operating in the same Toledo region, addressing housing instability through volunteer-driven construction and home ownership pathways. Adjacent peer — same donor and volunteer ecosystem in the Toledo market, focused on the housing side of the homelessness challenge TGRM addresses.

Regional players

• Family House (Toledo): Local Toledo nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for homeless and low-income families. Compares as a regional peer operating emergency and transitional housing services for similar client populations in the same northwest Ohio market.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo: Faith-based social services provider operating in the same Toledo region, offering emergency assistance, family support, and referral services to people experiencing poverty and housing instability. Comparable as a religiously-affiliated community services nonprofit serving overlapping client populations in northwest Ohio.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army of Greater Toledo: National faith-based (Christian) nonprofit operating emergency shelters, food programs, and thrift stores with a mission-driven model nearly identical to TGRM's. Much larger and broader in scope, but operates the exact same three-legged ministry model (shelter + food/clothing distribution + donation-driven thrift) in the same Toledo geography.
• Volunteers of America Greater Ohio: National nonprofit human services organization operating housing, recovery, and family support programs across Ohio. Comparable in operating shelter and supportive housing services for vulnerable populations, though broader in scope and a publicly funded provider rather than faith-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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